Changes for Round 23 v Gold Coast Suns

[i'm-uninformed2]

Maybe he just isn't taking his career seriously and the selectors are telling him to buck up by not picking him......

After all if such baseless nonsense can be thrown around about other players, why not Chad?

I'm sure the real reason is much more mundane lol.

And you should keep raising it till something is done about him!!!!!!!!!!

[Faunac8]

Spot on

That reply took much longer to surface than usual.
I wonder if the selectors simply think a half fit Rowbottom is a better option than your preferred alternative?
Could it be he is being selected because he is doing what the match committee ask of him.
Maybe, and this is going to hurt TB so you may want to be seated when you read it, Chad isn’t actually as good ( yet ) as you tell us he is . Hmmmmm time for the conspiracy theories.

[TheBloods]

That reply took much longer to surface than usual.
I wonder if the selectors simply think a half fit Rowbottom is a better option than your preferred alternative?
Could it be he is being selected because he is doing what the match committee ask of him.
Maybe, and this is going to hurt TB so you may want to be seated when you read it, Chad isn’t actually as good ( yet ) as you tell us he is . Hmmmmm time for the conspiracy theories.

Kidding

[Bangalore Swans]

That reply took much longer to surface than usual.
I wonder if the selectors simply think a half fit Rowbottom is a better option than your preferred alternative?
Could it be he is being selected because he is doing what the match committee ask of him.
Maybe, and this is going to hurt TB so you may want to be seated when you read it, Chad isn’t actually as good ( yet ) as you tell us he is . Hmmmmm time for the conspiracy theories.

Oh my.

[Roadrunner]

The Swans admitted it was a stuff up. They intended to keep him on the rookie list and the AFL had changed the rules.

Sure Fox isn't an elite KPB, but with McCartin and Rampe he's good on the 2nd or 3rd tall and provides much more attack, rebound and run out of defence than Melican

Yes, you’re right about the stuff up Longmile. The thing is Melican needs a few games to get up to speed, if you forgive the pun, though he can be quite quick. I think that may be the reason he was picked this week. Robbie has been playing a lot so a rest may be welcomed. I still maintain that it will depend on the matchups to decide who plays next week.

[Faunac8]

Kidding

Not at all.
Unfortunately your inability to accept the facts and continued demands for everyone to agree with you and B2 won’t sway the match committee

[Roadrunner]

Spot on

Bangalore and TB- you guys just don’t get it! Rowbottom is the coaches pet, that’s why he gets selected. They all know that he’s got no talent, can’t find the ball, when he does on rare occasions he butchers it, gives away countless frees, and is too slow, can’t kick more than 10 meters, etc, etc. He shouldn’t be anywhere near a Red and White jumper and isn’t good enough for our Academy!

Whereas Chad- why he would be contending for the Brownlow and the Bobby but for his unfortunate injury!

Give me a break, fellas!

[joeykanga]

Yes, you’re right about the stuff up Longmile. The thing is Melican needs a few games to get up to speed, if you forgive the pun, though he can be quite quick. I think that may be the reason he was picked this week. Robbie has been playing a lot so a rest may be welcomed. I still maintain that it will depend on the matchups to decide who plays next week.

I actually agree that Melican always takes a few games to look half decent at his role ..and then he gets injured unfortunately ..
He is like a racehorse who needs the first few runs back from a spell..
Those first few runs back though he looks like he’s in a comedy caper running past the action on skates that can’t stop and shoot on past or not being able to turn around quickly on a five cent piece ..he seems to be far better after a few runs
He also tends to over punch at times even when no ones is likely to spoil his marking
Here’s hoping

[Roadrunner]

I actually agree that Melican always takes a few games to look half decent at his role ..and then he gets injured unfortunately ..
He is like a racehorse who needs the first few runs back from a spell..
Those first few runs back though he looks like he’s in a comedy caper running past the action on skates that can’t stop and shoot on past or not being able to turn around quickly on a five cent piece ..he seems to be far better after a few runs
He also tends to over punch at times even when no ones is likely to spoil his marking
Here’s hoping

You’re describing Bambi on Ice, Joey- I think that’s a bit harsh! But I know what you mean. Trouble is, who else have we got to play on monster forwards? It’s unfair to expect Ramps to fill the role week in and out, and we only have
McCartin as our main tall. Hence the Pelican.

[joeykanga]

You’re describing Bambi on Ice, Joey- I think that’s a bit harsh! But I know what you mean. Trouble is, who else have we got to play on monster forwards? It’s unfair to expect Ramps to fill the role week in and out, and we only have
McCartin as our main tall. Hence the Pelican.

Yes that would have saved my need for so many words ! Bambi on ice is perfect ..he just needs ice time ..I hope he’s fine after another run..
Wish we already had the other Mccartin for that role ..
And why couldn’t Reid play in that same defensive role permanently ..as another option instead of Melican..

Why does he have to compete up forward with McLean or Amartey

I assume they would do that but they want Melican fit and in form with games under his belt and they may still use Reid permanently down back if Melican doesn’t work and if Reid doesn’t take over and that them leaves Reid as backup for everywhere

[Bangalore Swans]

Bangalore and TB- you guys just don’t get it! Rowbottom is the coaches pet, that’s why he gets selected. They all know that he’s got no talent, can’t find the ball, when he does on rare occasions he butchers it, gives away countless frees, and is too slow, can’t kick more than 10 meters, etc, etc. He shouldn’t be anywhere near a Red and White jumper and isn’t good enough for our Academy!

Whereas Chad- why he would be contending for the Brownlow and the Bobby but for his unfortunate injury!

Give me a break, fellas!

This is comical. I’ve never referred to Rowbottom in the above way.

It’s a bit of healthy debate.

The forum is also debating Melican v Fox and everyone is cool with that.

Chad v Rowbottom is another healthy debate in a Swans fan forum.

[bandwagon]

You’re describing Bambi on Ice, Joey- I think that’s a bit harsh! But I know what you mean. Trouble is, who else have we got to play on monster forwards? It’s unfair to expect Ramps to fill the role week in and out, and we only have
McCartin as our main tall. Hence the Pelican.

This pretty much sums up my opinion. We are acutely lacking in depth for key position defenders. Rampe is 32 next year and if McCartin were to be injured.... We have to persist with Melican, he may not be a world-beater but he is currently our best alternative.

[TheBloods]

Bangalore and TB- you guys just don’t get it! Rowbottom is the coaches pet, that’s why he gets selected. They all know that he’s got no talent, can’t find the ball, when he does on rare occasions he butchers it, gives away countless frees, and is too slow, can’t kick more than 10 meters, etc, etc. He shouldn’t be anywhere near a Red and White jumper and isn’t good enough for our Academy!

Whereas Chad- why he would be contending for the Brownlow and the Bobby but for his unfortunate injury!

Give me a break, fellas!

Ok i am calm

I am asking nicely , dont bite my head off

Surely it is common sense that Chad is the better player . I am assuming it is common sense , swans fans are smart people and that relates to RWO as well . So ok he might not be fit enough . Neither is RB though apparently . Everyone mentioned he was on the bench most of 2nd half last week so ok they are both unfit . Why wouldnt you play the better player then ? At least give us every chance possible to win , even if its with a young fella who needs to be managed ?? Doesnt make any sense to me , but again im asking nicely not trying to start anything

[Bangalore Swans]

Ok i am calm

I am asking nicely , dont bite my head off

Surely it is common sense that Chad is the better player . I am assuming it is common sense , swans fans are smart people and that relates to RWO as well . So ok he might not be fit enough . Neither is RB though apparently . Everyone mentioned he was on the bench most of 2nd half last week so ok they are both unfit . Why wouldnt you play the better player then ? At least give us every chance possible to win , even if its with a young fella who needs to be managed ?? Doesnt make any sense to me , but again im asking nicely not trying to start anything

I’m looking for the like button.

[Faunac8]

Ok i am calm

I am asking nicely , dont bite my head off

Surely it is common sense that Chad is the better player . I am assuming it is common sense , swans fans are smart people and that relates to RWO as well . So ok he might not be fit enough . Neither is RB though apparently . Everyone mentioned he was on the bench most of 2nd half last week so ok they are both unfit . Why wouldnt you play the better player then ? At least give us every chance possible to win , even if its with a young fella who needs to be managed ?? Doesnt make any sense to me , but again im asking nicely not trying to start anything

In your opinion but apparently not in the selectors opinion. Ironically assuming everyone agrees with you and if they don’t they aren’t smart is not that smart either.
Countless posts have provided statistics facts educated insights and various opinions as to why it is so but still you continue to ask the same question over and over again. I can only assume that this will continue until every other member of this site relents and tells you they agree with you and you are right.