Rd 2 vs Geelong Cats @ SCG - Match Thread

[bloodspirit]

I've been wanting to make a comment about Paddy McCartin's game. I was impressed by his 5 intercepts in the first quarter too but am not talking him up as much as others. The reason for this is that people seem to be overlooking that he was played in the spare defender/intercepting role and wasn't given much of an accountable role. Tom McCartin mostly played on Hawkins, and Rampe mostly played on Cameron. But in that first quarter in particular when he took all those intercepts, Paddy was not manning up on anyone: instead he was standing in the middle of the defence but between all the other defenders and attackers waiting and watching for the ball to come in and to pick it off without worrying about any direct opponent. That no doubt contributed significantly to his success in intercepting so many kicks. I know because I was sitting right behind Paddy and the goals in Bay 245 of the Noble Stand (somewhere near Mel by the sounds of it) while this was happening. After that quarter I didn't notice or pay as much attention to McCartin but I am confident about that time period because I was watching him closely and counting the intercepts as they happened.

So, in short: yes, good effort - but less spectacular when you consider that that was clearly exactly the role he was given and he didn't have to keep an attacker accountable.

[i'm-uninformed2]

Looks like the coaches agree with you on Paddy, and his brother.

Heeney's five earns full votes from coaches

[bloodspirit]

Looks like the coaches agree with you on Paddy, and his brother.

Heeney's five earns full votes from coaches

Very interesting votes - each coach gave two votes to a different McCartin brother. I'd be surprised if Chris Scott was commending Tom McCartin's work - it's more likely that he was impressed by the many intercepts that Paddy took early and that probably led to a change in tactics by the Cats so that he had less influence on the rest of the game. So, I think it was the inside knowledge of the role Tom was playing that has led the Swans to give Tom two votes. But I'm not completely confident. Again, I tend to think we were more likely to have given a vote to Errol than to Warner because Warner's contribution was flashier and more apparent. Still the opposing coaches also have a penetrating analysis I'm sure, so it could be the other way around.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Ludwig has great knowledge of the ruck craft.

Yes, I think of Ludwig as the penultimate ruck authority on RWO.

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Heeney had a go in the leadership group, but as I understand it, was apparently happier being an informal leader.

I suspect Isaac will appeal to the marketing department when the Swans finally go post Buddy.

[Markwebbos]

Ludwig = Ruckstradamus

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Maybe within RWO 2022 (there are some funny opinions in situ) but until the Sydney Morning Herald quotes your opinion on the Swans rucks, that's the extent.

[Bexl]

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James Rowbottom after two games is ranked sixth in the league for tackles (14), third for pressure acts (57) and LEADS THE LEAGUE for defensive half pressure acts (32)????

I saw this on twitter and thought some people ( 1 in particular ) might find it interesting and informative.

[Mark26]

Ludwig = Ruckstradamus

Also known as the former legend of the leap, the tower of taps, Mr Derickx.

[Ludwig]

The CBAs are in for the game:

CBA’s – Round 2 Game 2 – Sydney 31 – Tom Hickey 24, Callum Mills 19, James Rowbottom 17, Oliver Florent 16, Chad Warner 15, Luke Parker 14, Hayden McLean 7, Isaac Heeney 6, Errol Gulden 6

It appears that we are going with a main rotation of 5 midfielders. Surprised that JPK didn't attend a single CB. I'm sure Longmire loves him, and is trying his best to keep him in the side, but is struggling to find a place for him in the current game plan.

[TheBloods]

The CBAs are in for the game:

CBA’s – Round 2 Game 2 – Sydney 31 – Tom Hickey 24, Callum Mills 19, James Rowbottom 17, Oliver Florent 16, Chad Warner 15, Luke Parker 14, Hayden McLean 7, Isaac Heeney 6, Errol Gulden 6

It appears that we are going with a main rotation of 5 midfielders. Surprised that JPK didn't attend a single CB. I'm sure Longmire loves him, and is trying his best to keep him in the side, but is struggling to find a place for him in the current game plan.

He doesnt need to try and keep Joey in the side . He is a leader and a champion and a good player still . He will be in the side . Maybe he is done this year , or gets the tap on the shoulder when the season is wrapped up . But until then horse loves him and will pick him in any position he wants , same with Hewett . Loved him , played him wherever he could to keep him in the side then re assessed at years end .

[Aprilbr]

The CBAs are in for the game:

CBA’s – Round 2 Game 2 – Sydney 31 – Tom Hickey 24, Callum Mills 19, James Rowbottom 17, Oliver Florent 16, Chad Warner 15, Luke Parker 14, Hayden McLean 7, Isaac Heeney 6, Errol Gulden 6

It appears that we are going with a main rotation of 5 midfielders. Surprised that JPK didn't attend a single CB. I'm sure Longmire loves him, and is trying his best to keep him in the side, but is struggling to find a place for him in the current game plan.

Very interesting figures there, Ludwig. The total omission of JPK is very interesting. Going forwardwhen fit, I would predict that Papps will attend a few like Heeney as will Mcinnerny. Its still not a large rotation. Will someone else emerge this season to take some time in the middle eg one of the new draftees?

[Bangalore Swans]

Very interesting figures there, Ludwig. The total omission of JPK is very interesting. Going forwardwhen fit, I would predict that Papps will attend a few like Heeney as will Mcinnerny. Its still not a large rotation. Will someone else emerge this season to take some time in the middle eg one of the new draftees?

Papley in my opinion is the Swans best player at the Centre Square Ball Ups. He wins so many clearances in there and propels the Swans forward. His combination of pace, physical strength, ability to anticipate, tackling ability and intensity make him very hard to stop in an open environment where the opposition can’t block the space.

[Goal Sneak]

The CBAs are in for the game:

CBA’s – Round 2 Game 2 – Sydney 31 – Tom Hickey 24, Callum Mills 19, James Rowbottom 17, Oliver Florent 16, Chad Warner 15, Luke Parker 14, Hayden McLean 7, Isaac Heeney 6, Errol Gulden 6

It appears that we are going with a main rotation of 5 midfielders. Surprised that JPK didn't attend a single CB. I'm sure Longmire loves him, and is trying his best to keep him in the side, but is struggling to find a place for him in the current game plan.

The match committee certainly seem spooked to put Joey into the centre square. It's still experimental at this stage and a lot will depend on how others go throughout the year (They're doing very well so far). I reckon Josh is aware of his place in the team right now and fully understood when he signed on again that if these kids continued on the same trajectory, he might find it hard to keep a spot.

It's a long season and he'll prove his worth to the squad regardless of how many games (or where) he actually plays. Great signs that we can actually afford to approach these types of scenarios.

[TheBloods]

Papley in my opinion is the Swans best player at the Centre Square Ball Ups. He wins so many clearances in there and propels the Swans forward. His combination of pace, physical strength, ability to anticipate, tackling ability and intensity make him very hard to stop in an open environment where the opposition can’t block the space.

Dont need him though , we have Chad and Gulden at centre bounces , Florent too . Small mids with speed , Papley stays i50 at the talls feet .

[giant]

The CBAs are in for the game:

CBA’s – Round 2 Game 2 – Sydney 31 – Tom Hickey 24, Callum Mills 19, James Rowbottom 17, Oliver Florent 16, Chad Warner 15, Luke Parker 14, Hayden McLean 7, Isaac Heeney 6, Errol Gulden 6

It appears that we are going with a main rotation of 5 midfielders. Surprised that JPK didn't attend a single CB. I'm sure Longmire loves him, and is trying his best to keep him in the side, but is struggling to find a place for him in the current game plan.

Where perchance do you find these fabbo stats?

Noticed that they've been using both JPK (more last week than round 1) and Heeney on the wing than in the square - not sure if this is a recognition of their limitations in at the CB or that their physicality is better used coming off the wing.