Swans vs GWS - elimination final

[bloodspirit]

Fair point. And I agree - winning the flag takes precedence!

[Nico]

Normally I would agree with this but those that have been playing in the reserves scratch matches are not going to be match fit either. Hearing some of the scratch matches were like 12 minute qtrs. I think they will roll the dice on Mills if he feels ok during the warm up . Kennedy they will give another week .
Can’t see us taking the risk on both .
Going to be a real balancing act


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The thing in favour of Mills is he will not be playing on Marvel concrete.

[i'm-uninformed2]

I'd prefer it if he waits until next year when he can do it in front of a crowd of Swans and footy fans. Surely that's got to be better for him too?

I get the instinct and spirit.

But the correlation between Buddy failing to get to 1000 this year, and us missing a flag, is extremely strong.

[TheBloods]

ins Jpk Chad
Outs RB Campbell

Mills plays , no point worrying about him getting injured for next week , there wont be a next week if we lose this one . Win this one and worry about the rest later .

Watched the replay of suns game , wicks works hard . Goal he kicked in the square came from about a 150m gut run , good stuff . Keeps his spot over Campbell

[Ludwig]

I am strongly of the belief that we cannot play anyone in the finals who is not good to go. It will hurt us. The Club would need to be very confident that Mills and Kennedy can play out the game and perform at a high level to let them play the game. Should either play and break down during the game it would be an absolute disaster. We have other fully fit players in the wings. They may not be as good as those two but they are fit and raring to go. Play them if in doubt.

I agree. And we certainly can't take the risk of playing both Mills and Kennedy, even if they look like they might be okay. Way too much risk.

Any doubt and leave them out. I liked the team we had against GC. They looked a fine cohesive unit. Just add Warner as the medical sub.

[stevoswan]

It's just been announced that the GF will be held at Optus Stadium if it can't be held at the MCG.....so it will be in Perth then.

[stevoswan]

We should not select Mills unless we think he will be able to play the whole match. Things can go wrong after that and he gets subbed out but if he's selected then it has to be on the basis we believe he can and will play the whole match. No selection of injured players!

We have been burnt too many times in finals playing injured guys.

And every time we say 'never again'

I hope we meant it last time.

NEVER AGAIN!

So you're both saying whoever they bring in will offer the team more than Mills can in 3/4 of a game?

[Roadrunner]

ins Jpk Chad
Outs RB Campbell

Mills plays , no point worrying about him getting injured for next week , there wont be a next week if we lose this one . Win this one and worry about the rest later .

Watched the replay of suns game , wicks works hard . Goal he kicked in the square came from about a 150m gut run , good stuff . Keeps his spot over Campbell

I can’t see Joey back after only 2 weeks with a hammy- Millsey should play if he passes on Thursday. Would love Chad in but a question mark re match fitness as not sure how much he played the last couple of weeks. Campbell is ahead on fitness alone. Regarding the Wick, I thought he had his best game for quite a while and hopefully can build on this form. Rowie should hold his spot and if Chad comes in, Robbie the med sub.

[TheBloods]

I can’t see Joey back after only 2 weeks with a hammy- Millsey should play if he passes on Thursday. Would love Chad in but a question mark re match fitness as not sure how much he played the last couple of weeks. Campbell is ahead on fitness alone. Regarding the Wick, I thought he had his best game for quite a while and hopefully can build on this form. Rowie should hold his spot and if Chad comes in, Robbie the med sub.

Jpk had a minor strain , 2 weeks rest , its a final get him out there . Same with Mills . if we lose they will have months to rest .

Chad has played 4 games now , gulden came in without any vfl games .

These guys even on half fitness can do more than campbell RB Fox etc and we must win this one

[Ludwig]

Jpk had a minor strain , 2 weeks rest , its a final get him out there . Same with Mills . if we lose they will have months to rest .

Chad has played 4 games now , gulden came in without any vfl games .

These guys even on half fitness can do more than campbell RB Fox etc and we must win this one

But you know that if both JPK and Mills play then there's no chance of Chad coming in, even as a medical sub. It would mean that 1 player from the GC game will be med sub and another will be omitted. There's not going to be a 3rd demotion to get Chad in, if he hasn't even made medical sub yet.

Those who want to see Chad in the side should hope that neither Mills nor JPK play this week. I think Chad would likely come in as medical sub if both are out, and he might even make the 22, with one of Campbell, Fox or O'Riordan dropping to med sub.

[TheBloods]

But you know that if both JPK and Mills play then there's no chance of Chad coming in, even as a medical sub. It would mean that 1 player from the GC game will be med sub and another will be omitted. There's not going to be a 3rd demotion to get Chad in, if he hasn't even made medical sub yet.

Those who want to see Chad in the side should hope that neither Mills nor JPK play this week. I think Chad would likely come in as medical sub if both are out, and he might even make the 22, with one of Campbell, Fox or O'Riordan dropping to med sub.

Thats not true they might decide Chad is better than any of Campbell rowbottom fox or o'riordan and make a 3rd change to get him in

[giant]

I'd prefer it if he waits until next year when he can do it in front of a crowd of Swans and footy fans. Surely that's got to be better for him too?

So you only want him to score 7 goals in 4 finals games? Shame on you!

[Hotpotato]

I don’t mind when Lance gets to 1000 and he doesn’t either , he just wants to keep winning for the team after staging his astonishing turn around from injuries , from out of shape from mental struggles .
Amazing .

[Thunder Shaker]

Mock teams for all finals games are posted here on the AFL website. Anything for content, I suppose.

They suggest Chad Warner and Robbie Fox come in for Callum Mills and Colin O'Riordan.

For the Fums, they suggest Stephen Coniglio, Shane Mumford, Phil Davis come in for Xavier O'Halloran, Kieren Briggs, Jake Stein.

Come on Swans, let's cut down the beanstalk and bring the Giants down to earth with a big thud.

[royboy42]

So you're both saying whoever they bring in will offer the team more than Mills can in 3/4 of a game?

You may interpret it that way.
Remember when McVeigh broke down in a final a few years ago after going in injured?
Remember when Hanners got taken out early in 2016 GF?
Remember when King took O'Brien out in early stage of '96 GF?
Different circumstances but all resulted in us being a star down and led to losses.
The game lasts four quarters and even more than ever, every minute is vital.
No chances should be taken with obviously damaged participants.