2nd preseason game v North

[MattW]

Here's the team.

Franklin presumably rested. Interesting that Ladhams is playing vfl. Good to see Mills named.

TEAM: Team named to face North Melbourne

[liz]

Ladhams must have done a few things to disappoint the coaches last week. With Franklin not playing it would seem prett my obvious to plonk him (Ladhams) in front of goal. Yet they’ve named PMac there instead. I realise you can’t always go with positions as named, but you’d think either PMac or Reid will need to spend some time forward.

[Goal Sneak]

Here's the team.

Franklin presumably rested. Interesting that Ladhams is playing vfl. Good to see Mills named.

TEAM: Team named to face North Melbourne

I understand this is just a trial but found it interesting to see Paddy picked as a forward. I wonder if the thinking of Paddy playing in defence is shifting as long as Reid is able to play a role down back? It's possible they're just trying to get more game time into him and with Buddy + Ladhams not playing, there's a spot up forward.

Also noting that Matty Roberts has been chosen on the extended bench ahead of Gus (named as an emergency). Does this suggest he's ahead of Sheldrick at this stage?

[MattW]

Ladhams must have done a few things to disappoint the coaches last week. With Franklin not playing it would seem prett my obvious to plonk him (Ladhams) in front of goal. Yet they’ve named PMac there instead. I realise you can’t always go with positions as named, but you’d think either PMac or Reid will need to spend some time forward.

Yes, agreed. John did strike me as a little disapproving when asked about Ladhams' game in last week's press conference. It'll be interesting to see how much of a look they give Paddy up forward.

Confirmation Lance is bring rested: Callum Twomey on Twitter: "Lance Franklin missing for the Swans tomorrow in the AAMI Community Series but is being rested ahead of round 1 (& maybe the 1000-goal game). Club says he trained fully yesterday. Good to see Cal Mills back after racing the clock with his Achilles injury. https://t.co/jWDSw8KsOf". Makes sense for him not to slog through the expected downpour.

The other selection piece which struck me was Campbell off half back over Fox.

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[mcs]

Ladhams must have done a few things to disappoint the coaches last week. With Franklin not playing it would seem prett my obvious to plonk him (Ladhams) in front of goal. Yet they’ve named PMac there instead. I realise you can’t always go with positions as named, but you’d think either PMac or Reid will need to spend some time forward.

Yeh very suprised that Ladhams isn't in there and is playing VFL instead. Frank and fearless feedback potentially early on.

The other selection piece which struck me was Campbell off half back over Fox.

That one suprises me less. I still think they will start the season with Campbell off the half back flank, as he did last season before he got injured.

[Ralph Dawg]

Not surprised Ladhams has been overlooked. His follow up and off the ball work is sluggish. If PMac plays forward and does well, we will have a very dangerous and mobile setup in F50. Playing Reid solves the issue of backup ruck and I think he can do well as an intercept 3rd tall defender. Overall, like the personnel picked for this game - it's as close to our best 22.

[Ralph Dawg]

Of our listed bench, Mills, Florent, Wicks, Stephens and McLean are only down to play the main game. Ronke, McAndrew and Roberts also listed for the VFL team.

[Goal Sneak]

Not surprised Ladhams has been overlooked. His follow up and off the ball work is sluggish. If PMac plays forward and does well, we will have a very dangerous and mobile setup in F50. Playing Reid solves the issue of backup ruck and I think he can do well as an intercept 3rd tall defender. Overall, like the personnel picked for this game - it's as close to our best 22.

I like Ladhams but I'm happy for him to be forced to earn his spot. Good point about Reid and the 2nd Ruck. So many rotation combinations within this group.

[Bexl]

I like Ladhams but I'm happy for him to be forced to earn his spot. Good point about Reid and the 2nd Ruck. So many rotation combinations within this group.

My guess with Ladhams is they want him to play as first ruck for a whole game.

[Auntie.Gerald]

Wow
Wicks put of starting line up
Interesting look
Bud rested thank goodness
Callum of the bench is exciting after such an injury struggle last 6mnths

[Aprilbr]

Certainly a few surprises in that team! Great to see Mills back. Ladhams and Wicks missing are surprises as is Paddy up forward. Certainly some good competition for places which is pleasing.

[liz]

Wicks missing

Wicks is named on the interchange bench (and isn't named in the VFL side, suggested he's an almost certain starter).

[rb4x]

Great to see all the injured players at least named in the VFL side. Melican, Amartey, O'Riordan, Sheather, and Corey Warner all listed. Basically we must almost have a clean list with regard to injuries. Lachie Rankin appears the only player missing from both teams apart from Buddy. Hopefully just rested.

Don't know anything about the three TBC players, Melville, Hughes and Gabilla. Does anyone have any info on them.

[dejavoodoo44]

Great to see all the injured players at least named in the VFL side. Melican, Amartey, O'Riordan, Sheather, and Corey Warner all listed. Basically we must almost have a clean list with regard to injuries. Lachie Rankin appears the only player missing from both teams apart from Buddy. Hopefully just rested.

Don't know anything about the three TBC players, Melville, Hughes and Gabilla. Does anyone have any info on them.

Gabilla certainly played for the academy last season. Possibly a medium sized forward, who spent a bit of time in the middle? The other two I don't know.

[Markwebbos]

My guess with Ladhams is they want him to play as first ruck for a whole game.

You could well be right