Round 9: Swans v Pies.

[KSAS]

Maybe but since he's only played two games back from injury and he needs consistency and we have a 7-day followed by an 8 day break I expect him to play

Tick from me on that as well, however wonder if the ground itself (Optus Stadium) will play on the club medico's minds? Last time Bud played there he kicked 8 goals against WC but he sustained a bruised heel which hindered him for rest of the season (it was the first AFL game played at Optus). Not sure if the hardness of the surface has since improved/settled?

[Markwebbos]

Wonder if they’ll give Logan a run in Perth?

[neilfws]

Enjoyable afternoon out in the end. Breeze really was very stiff and swirly most of the game, the players seemed to adapt as they went on, but don't underestimate the difficulty of the conditions.

Good to see Heeney back in some form. I thought McInerney was very good, also Wicks, McLean and Dawson. Blakey good on return. Plenty of contributors in the second half. Pies defence started well but then really faded, for some reason.

I stuck around for a quarter of the VFL, sadly didn't get to see Naismith on the field but enjoyed what I saw. Very different experience, being inside a much emptier SCG echoing to the sound of players shouting. Hello to the boundary security guy I chatted with, who wished the game was in the morning as they were getting pretty cold by that stage.

[dimelb]

Every Swans team needs an LRT

Well said!

[Markwebbos]

I thought what was significant about that performance was the way we were able to change things to stop the Pies scoring and to find a way to move the ball through their defence.

We were playing some free flowing football at times again.

Longmire completely out coached Buckley.

To me it’s a sign that we have plans B, C and D and we may see a bit more of the rounds 1-3 Swans in the future.

Another excellent and free write up by The Mongrelpunt.

Sydney v Collingwood - The Good, Bad and Ugly - The Mongrel Punt

[TheBloods]

I was non fussed about Hewett being in the 22. Hes a fine player but nor t sure he's one we should be playing when we could be getting games into others. But watching the job he did on Pendelbury yesterday reminded me he is an asset. Shut down the oppos best mid and get 20 touches @ 80% disposal efficiency .. you've gotta be playing . Dunno how we fit him in the midfield along with Jpk Parker Mills Chad Florent and Jmac though.

[Foreign Legion]

I think McLean, Franklin, McDonald and Reid will rotate out of the team at various times. Injury, form and team balance will dictate which of these players are chosen.

McLean has put forth a strong case for being picked in the first 22 ahead of Reid, so Reid can take his time to get over his injury. This means we won't need to rush Reid back into the team as quickly as we have done in the past. Both players will benefit.

I agree we don't need Reid to rush but also I think he was having his best season of his career til he got injured. Reid can also pinch hit in the ruck and go down back when required.

I think it is good to have tough choices.

[Blood Fever]

I was non fussed about Hewett being in the 22. Hes a fine player but nor t sure he's one we should be playing when we could be getting games into others. But watching the job he did on Pendelbury yesterday reminded me he is an asset. Shut down the oppos best mid and get 20 touches @ 80% disposal efficiency .. you've gotta be playing . Dunno how we fit him in the midfield along with Jpk Parker Mills Chad Florent and Jmac though.

Unsung hero. Will need him big time if we make finals.

[dejavoodoo44]

I thought what was significant about that performance was the way we were able to change things to stop the Pies scoring and to find a way to move the ball through their defence.

We were playing some free flowing football at times again.

Longmire completely out coached Buckley.

To me it’s a sign that we have plans B, C and D and we may see a bit more of the rounds 1-3 Swans in the future.

Another excellent and free write up by The Mongrelpunt.

Sydney v Collingwood - The Good, Bad and Ugly - The Mongrel Punt

Good write up and I liked the little message at the end.

[TheBloods]

Unsung hero. Will need him big time if we make finals.

Possibly. You didnt answer my question how do you fit him in the midfield with all those players ahead of him ? Or if hes in defense who makes way for him ?

[MattW]

I thought what was significant about that performance was the way we were able to change things to stop the Pies scoring and to find a way to move the ball through their defence.

We were playing some free flowing football at times again.

Longmire completely out coached Buckley.

To me it’s a sign that we have plans B, C and D and we may see a bit more of the rounds 1-3 Swans in the future.

Another excellent and free write up by The Mongrelpunt.

Sydney v Collingwood - The Good, Bad and Ugly - The Mongrel Punt

Yeah, that was good; on Kennedy and Parker in particular.

Josh will go again next year - he'll make 300 games (he's on 267), and should play 300 for the Swans (313 in total). Parker is having his most prolific year in terms of average disposals.

Liked the shout out for Lloyd. Most underrated by his team's supporters. His run out of defence is critical; he'd be number one for handball receives.

[Markwebbos]

Good write up and I liked the little message at the end.

"daed si skcuB"

I liked it too

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Possibly. You didnt answer my question how do you fit him in the midfield with all those players ahead of him ? Or if hes in defense who makes way for him ?

I thought Pendles was playing forward so Hewett was playing in defence, having taken COR's spot. I don't know if they'll play him every week or if it will be a horses for courses approach. Next week there's Fyfe who is probably a bit more of a de Goey/Heeney type, certainly much better in the air than Pendles. I can see Rampe getting the job rather than Hewett.

[TheBloods]

"daed si skcuB"

I liked it too

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I thought Pendles was playing forward so Hewett was playing in defence, having taken COR's spot. I don't know if they'll play him every week or if it will be a horses for courses approach. Next week there's Fyfe who is probably a bit more of a de Goey/Heeney type, certainly much better in the air than Pendles. I can see Rampe getting the job rather than Hewett.

Yes but around stoppages it would be valuable to have him there putting the clamps on the oppos best mid. If not him then you know who else could.

Could see Hewett leaving end of the year.

[royboy42]

Yes but around stoppages it would be valuable to have him there putting the clamps on the oppos best mid. If not him then you know who else could.

Could see Hewett leaving end of the year.

Hewett leaving? Why can you see that?

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[TheBloods]

Hewett leaving? Why can you see that?

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Dont see a role for him in the team. Hes not a defender. Good tagger but would not have him in there over Kennedy Parker Mills or Chad. Hes behind Florent and Jmac on a wing. If we are rebuilding id play Rowbottom as the tagger over him. His career is in limbo. Blokes in limbo look at their options and hes out of contract this year so you do the math.