Rd 5 v Richmond at the Adelaide Oval

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  • MattW
    Veterans List
    • May 2011
    • 4211

    Originally posted by KSAS
    I'm somewhat surprised we're clear favourites considering our outs compared to Richmond. Focus has been on them losing Lynch & Nank over us losing half our backline (all key defenders) & Buddy. Even our replacements are under injury clouds! Geelong really struggled when they lost half their backline at beginning of the season.

    Hope Gould gets up to be sub. It provides break glass in case of emergency option with our undersized backline and good way introduce him to senior footy. Otherwise Sheldrick if Gould isn't fit.

    McLean's selection allows Armatey to play full time forward double act with McDonald minus Buddy. First time since R2 when they combined for 9 goals and get to see if this combo really has an exciting future. Hopefully this makes us less predictable with our forward entries and also brings Heeney/Hayward more into the game.

    Pivotal game, considering we have a resurgent Geelong the following week at Kardinia Park.
    Nice preview post. The Rampe omission surely tilts it to Richmond.

    Massive, potentially season-defining game. I'm expecting to see the pressure levels high, with Parker and Mills leading from the front.

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    • The Big Cat
      On the veteran's list
      • Apr 2006
      • 2355

      Less talls the better, given the weather forecast.
      Those who have the greatest power to hurt us are those we love.

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      • Blood Fever
        Veterans List
        • Apr 2007
        • 4043

        Originally posted by KSAS
        I'm somewhat surprised we're clear favourites considering our outs compared to Richmond. Focus has been on them losing Lynch & Nank over us losing half our backline (all key defenders) & Buddy. Even our replacements are under injury clouds! Geelong really struggled when they lost half their backline at beginning of the season.

        Hope Gould gets up to be sub. It provides break glass in case of emergency option with our undersized backline and good way introduce him to senior footy. Otherwise Sheldrick if Gould isn't fit.

        McLean's selection allows Armatey to play full time forward double act with McDonald minus Buddy. First time since R2 when they combined for 9 goals and get to see if this combo really has an exciting future. Hopefully this makes us less predictable with our forward entries and also brings Heeney/Hayward more into the game.

        Pivotal game, considering we have a resurgent Geelong the following week at Kardinia Park.
        We are only favourites because the Melbourne footy media gave nfi about the Swans and only cover us very ssuperficially

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        • AB Swannie
          Senior Player
          • Mar 2017
          • 1579

          I’m in Adelaide and pumped to be going to the game. Hopefully the rain holds off for a bit. Can someone else start the match thread when the subs are announced?

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          • Hotpotato
            Senior Player
            • Jun 2014
            • 2268

            Look win lose or draw, I’ll be happy if some fluid (non hesitant ) ball movement is attempted to free (mobile) targets especially into the scoring zone.
            Go young Bloods.

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            • Meg
              Go Swannies!
              Site Admin
              • Aug 2011
              • 4828

              Just checked Ticketek, looks as if match is very close to a sell out. Though some with free members tickets might not turn up I suppose.

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              • i'm-uninformed2
                Reefer Madness
                • Oct 2003
                • 4653

                I’ll be interested to see how we play the second ruck tonight, between Amartey and McLean.

                Amartey is the better ruck, and his agility and athleticism is probably well suited to a run and gun game given both sides are playing small. Hayden playing forward also gives us a big body to make a contest when we need it.

                But there’s a bit of me tempted to start McLean as second ruck despite his limitations, mainly to give Joel an extended run as a forward in Bud’s absence and see if he and Logan can replicate their success against the Hawks - recognising the big difference in quality of opponent.
                'Delicious' is a fun word to say

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                • dejavoodoo44
                  Veterans List
                  • Apr 2015
                  • 8578

                  Looks like Gould is at least the sub. I'm pleased.

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                  • Dow
                    Regular in the Side
                    • Sep 2022
                    • 826

                    [QUOTE=dejavoodoo44;864202]Looks like Gould is at least the sub. I'm pleased.[/QUOT

                    Me too

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                    • Aaron
                      Regular in the Side
                      • Jan 2009
                      • 805

                      Originally posted by AB Swannie
                      I’m in Adelaide and pumped to be going to the game. Hopefully the rain holds off for a bit. Can someone else start the match thread when the subs are announced?
                      Done

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                      • Mel_C
                        Veterans List
                        • Jan 2003
                        • 4470

                        Originally posted by Blood Fever
                        We are only favourites because the Melbourne footy media gave nfi about the Swans and only cover us very ssuperficially
                        Was just about to post the same comment. According to the Vic media, Richmond are the only side with injuries and it is going to be a huge test for them.

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                        • Scottee
                          Senior Player
                          • Aug 2003
                          • 1585

                          I thought Campbell had a breakout game tonight. He is a really solid player now.

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                          We have them where we want them, everything is going according to plan!

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                          • mcs
                            Travelling Swannie!!
                            • Jul 2007
                            • 8161

                            Originally posted by Scottee
                            I thought Campbell had a breakout game tonight. He is a really solid player now.

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                            Campbell has taken longer to really start to influence games, but I still think he will be just as influential over time as Gulden.

                            He is increasingly showing great composure in a similar manner to how Mills did in the backline, despite being an undersized defender.

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                            "You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."

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                            • Unwell_Miguel
                              Registered User
                              • Apr 2023
                              • 10

                              Agreed mcs

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