Changes for Round 11 v Carlton

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  • crackedactor 01
    Regular in the Side
    • Jun 2020
    • 732

    #91
    Originally posted by Ludwig
    I noticed that too. Last week he was listed at 1 week on the AFL master list, along with Melican. I thought it unusual that Sam was completed omitted from last week's medical video and report, as though he didn't even exist. When we get to the Sam Who? stage, it definitely means trouble. Now Longmire mentioned that Melican was in full training, but nothing about Sam. I'm expecting a negative medical update on Sam today.
    That is annoying. He was probably in the best form of his career. If we make the finals he would be handy to have.

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    • Markwebbos
      Veterans List
      • Jul 2016
      • 7186

      #92
      Originally posted by crackedactor 01
      That is annoying. He was probably in the best form of his career. If we make the finals he would be handy to have.
      Imagine if he'd been playing against Freo? Can't come back soon enough. We actually don't have a serviceable forward/second ruck ATM

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      • giant
        Veterans List
        • Mar 2005
        • 4731

        #93
        Originally posted by rb4x
        I note that Sam Reid who was initially out for two weeks has already missed four weeks and is now downgraded to a TBC. Usual service seems to have resumed for Sam.
        Sigh. Was playing bloody good footy too.

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        Originally posted by stevoswan
        AFL site's Martin Pegan may have it about right then.

        Verdict: Melican and McInerney in for Fox and Clarke. Wicks to start as medical sub.

        I'd be fine with these changes......and Wicks gets more of a rest as sub than (potentially) playing a full game in the two's.
        Yeh, I was kinda OK with these changes, though Stephens must be on notice to improve his impact and still think we need real cover for Hickey.

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        • Markwebbos
          Veterans List
          • Jul 2016
          • 7186

          #94
          Originally posted by giant
          Sigh. Was playing bloody good footy too.

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          Yeh, I was kinda OK with these changes, though Stephens must be on notice to improve his impact and still think we need real cover for Hickey.
          That would mean Stephens playing as a pressure forward.

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          • snajik
            Senior Player
            • Jan 2003
            • 1115

            #95
            Originally posted by Ludwig
            I noticed that too. Last week he was listed at 1 week on the AFL master list, along with Melican. I thought it unusual that Sam was completed omitted from last week's medical video and report, as though he didn't even exist. When we get to the Sam Who? stage, it definitely means trouble. Now Longmire mentioned that Melican was in full training, but nothing about Sam. I'm expecting a negative medical update on Sam today.
            Brother Ben, 16 games across his last three seasons before retiring end of last year. Hopefully it doesn't play out in this manner for Sam.
            It's very hard to live in a studio apartment in San Jose with a man who's learning to play violin. That's what she told the police when she handed them the empty revolver.
            The Scarlatti Tilt - Richard Brautigan

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            • Blood Fever
              Veterans List
              • Apr 2007
              • 4040

              #96
              Originally posted by snajik
              Brother Ben, 16 games across his last three seasons before retiring end of last year. Hopefully it doesn't play out in this manner for Sam.
              Sadly, almost his whole career has played out like this.

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              • TheBloods
                Suspended by the MRP
                • Feb 2020
                • 2047

                #97
                Reid wont be back before the bye ! Jfc

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                • bennyfabulous
                  Warming the Bench
                  • Apr 2009
                  • 351

                  #98
                  Originally posted by MattW
                  Agree with all of this; if anything, Blakey's skills and composure have diminished since debut.

                  It seems like his instinct is to go for a big play (long goal/lairy assist), and he's being coached to look for a more simple team play, but he's stuck in two minds and not playing on instinct.

                  It's like he needs to be re-programmed to play team-first football.

                  Agree re journalists; I was surprised there were no questions about his performance at today's presser.
                  I reckon Blakey needs space for his disposal to be the awesome weapon that it truly can be. He doesnt get that space up forward & hasnt seemed to be able to get it on a wing (like some wingers do). To me, the only blokes who get that kind of space without much effort are half backs & i feel he should probably learn that caper back in the reserves for a bit before having a crack at it in the AFL.

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                  • Auntie.Gerald
                    Veterans List
                    • Oct 2009
                    • 6474

                    #99
                    I sense if Hickey wasnt so injured and struggling in the contest against Freeo and we tactically adjusted in the 3rd qtr we would have got the win. Fox out also hurt our run and chase against their forwards.

                    Equally we must have a fair few guys in ressies thinking they are a chance to push into the 22 if not injured?

                    Gulden
                    Melican
                    McDonald
                    Reid
                    Sinkers
                    Gray
                    Taylor
                    Ronke
                    McInerney
                    Oriordan
                    Bell
                    Clarke
                    Sheather?? for me this guy has 'runway' ......... there is something about him that reminds me of a young Kennedy at Hawthorn prior to coming to the Swans. ie give him a simple inside role and he could bring such relentless work rate, drive and energy
                    "be tough, only when it gets tough"

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                    • Bangalore Swans
                      Suspended by the MRP
                      • Mar 2021
                      • 1049

                      Have Carlton flown out yet?

                      If lockdown is declared and Carlton are still in Melbourne, does that mean game is postponed.

                      Listening to Premier Gladys this morning she said that Melbourne lockdown rules would prevent Melbourne people from travelling.

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                      • Mark26
                        Senior Player
                        • Jan 2017
                        • 1535

                        Originally posted by Bangalore Swans
                        Have Carlton flown out yet?

                        If lockdown is declared and Carlton are still in Melbourne, does that mean game is postponed.

                        Listening to Premier Gladys this morning she said that Melbourne lockdown rules would prevent Melbourne people from travelling.
                        Yes, I was reading yesterday they're already out. The game should go ahead as advertised.

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                        • barry
                          Veterans List
                          • Jan 2003
                          • 8499

                          Originally posted by Bangalore Swans
                          Have Carlton flown out yet?

                          If lockdown is declared and Carlton are still in Melbourne, does that mean game is postponed.

                          Listening to Premier Gladys this morning she said that Melbourne lockdown rules would prevent Melbourne people from travelling.
                          The way the premiers do lockdown is they say a lockdown is starting at midnight tonight. This allows all the well heeled a few hours to get out of the state. AFL teams are part of the well-heeled.

                          I dont think Sydney will end up being a hub. Gladys has been the outlier premier for lockdowns, preferring to let covid cases play out over a few weeks with contact tracing, rather than lockdown. Whether this is the right approach or not, is beside the point, because all other states prefer a snap 3 or 5 day lockdown approach. Therefore, its quite likely that one of this new outbreak will spread to NSW, and quite likely NSW will try to ride it out, but the other states will shut borders with NSW during this period.

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                          • AnnieH
                            RWOs Black Sheep
                            • Aug 2006
                            • 11332

                            Hope the blues have been covid tested.
                            Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
                            Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.

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                            • TheBloods
                              Suspended by the MRP
                              • Feb 2020
                              • 2047

                              Hope this game is postponed , too many out of form for us. Give us the bye and we will be freshened up to wipe the floor with carlton, ain't kilda and poorthorn

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                              • Go Swannies
                                Veterans List
                                • Sep 2003
                                • 5697

                                Jon Ralph suggests the Suns Hawks game will be at the SCG. Presumably as scheduled on Saturday night. I hope they don't dig it up too much and leave us with an injury. Especially as it looks like rain both days.
                                Last edited by Go Swannies; 27 May 2021, 04:04 PM.

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