Preview 2024 Round 08 - Swans v Giants - 1:45pm SCG - Saturday 4 May

[Wolfgang West]

Rampe straight in

been rok in a nice way

For one reason only. To Play on Greene. There is no other match up for him.

 

[The King!]

No need to rush Parker back, brings Rampe back.

I think the team have the same concerns I have, Parker doesnt really fit in the side as constructed.
Poor disposal and lost a step, Adams has taken his spot .

But all it takes is someone to drop form and he gets a go

Probably late in even

 

[caesar88]

No need to rush Parker back, brings Rampe back.

I think the team have the same concerns I have, Parker doesnt really fit in the side as constructed.
Poor disposal and lost a step, Adams has taken his spot .

But all it takes is someone to drop form and he gets a go

Probably late in even

He is an emergency, so wouldn't be surprised if he was a late in tbh.

 

[Punts]

Don’t make wicks sub in the wet ffs

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Hmmn… Gus and Parker are toughie mudlarks. Supposedly there were doubts over Hayburner who I don’t recall playing well in the wet or big games. If Parker is ok expect a late change.

 

[The King!]

He is an emergency, so wouldn't be surprised if he was a late in tbh.

Yep ducks and drakes move is possible for sure

 

[caesar88]

Don’t make wicks sub in the wet ffs

It will be him or Fox methinks, but even Fox would be just as bad.

Wet weather game, put em both in the forward line and tell them to chase and tackle every bloke in orange they see.

 

[The King!]

Guess Fox is sub if Rampe is back

 

[Punts]

It will be him or Fox methinks, but even Fox would be just as bad.

Wet weather game, put em both in the forward line and tell them to chase and tackle every bloke in orange they see.

Be fox I bet

 

[The King!]

Amartey is pretty lucky he is tall, hasn't really done enough

 

[rustycrate]

Be fox I bet

Could be Amartey if it is really wet.

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Big surprise, but says a lot about our depth this year

I’m not sure it does.

We’ve decided to go with 3 talls forward (4 if you count Fox) and 3 talls back - at the expense of the extra mid.

If it’s wet, it’s a bizarre selection decision.

 

[Donza]

I’d evidently read earlier versions of your forecast.

All good.

The media are jumping up and down about a rain bomb and other BS.

That heavy rain looks to be pushing out to Saturday evening and Sunday morning.

Saturday looks quite similar to today.

Heavy localised showers. Very localised.
However periods of sun.
Unfortunate if you're under a heavy shower.

 

[Punts]

If it’s raining Parker will play

It will slow up the game

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Unless there is selection trickery planned, this has a horrible GF selection feel about it.

Really hoping this is not yet another dumb ass donkey Longmire moment.

 

[caesar88]

I’m not sure it does.

We’ve decided to go with 3 talls forward (4 if you count Fox) and 3 talls back - at the expense of the extra mid.

If it’s wet, it’s a bizarre selection decision.

I think the lack of urgency to bring Parker back speaks to our midfield depth though. The idea that Horse seemingly isn't feeling much urgency to have Luke Parker in the midfield is... big.

 

[Bloods86]

Whelmed. Good that Rampe is back, but not sure he offers more than Fox after a decent break.

Don't really want Fox or Wicks to be sub, but the likely options.

 

[The King!]

I think the lack of urgency to bring Parker back speaks to our midfield depth though. The idea that Horse seemingly isn't feeling much urgency to have Luke Parker in the midfield is... big.

Agreed.

The rush to bring Rampe back surprises me though

 

[The King!]

For one reason only. To Play on Greene. There is no other match up for him.

Greene might kick 5 then

 

[Adnico26Parker]

 

[caesar88]

Agreed.

The rush to bring Rampe back surprises me though

GWS have four talls.

 

[Swan4Life]

Rampe and no Parker?

Didn't see that coming.

Suspect that Amartey has a compromising photo.

 

[The King!]

GWS have four talls.

I suppose , but if it's wet anyway .

I guess I like the fact Rampes been able to play a bit freerer when fit too .

Oh well it's just nice we have options and we aren't trying to scrape a team together

 

[Dubai Quacker]

I think the lack of urgency to bring Parker back speaks to our midfield depth though. The idea that Horse seemingly isn't feeling much urgency to have Luke Parker in the midfield is... big.

In part I agree - if it’s dry.

But if it’s pouring, I fail to see how Armatey is going to contribute more than Parker.

 

[The King!]

In part I agree - if it’s dry.

But if it’s pouring, I fail to see how Armatey is going to contribute more than Parker.

I would be very shocked and eating a lot of humble pie if Amartey kicks 4 on the weekend, heck if he has 6 possies I'll be shocked.