Autopsy 40 point win over Dockers - Round 19, 2021

[swanssince2002]

Good win but can’t help but feel that this it for Ronke. Had the same opportunity as Bell to turn those forward pressure acts to goals but didn’t feel it. No goals next to his game and could’ve taken the opportunity when we were on top. At least Bell was notable in some passages.

 

[ashep]

Nah, Port won't drop two.

We're only 3% behind them though. If they lose one that'll take a chunk out of it.

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

This team is just hunting the opposition like they know a flag is on offer.

DARE TO DREAM!!!

 

[MF]

What? Bell was fine. Lots of pressure & made a difference.

I find arguing over who our 22nd best player is tedious but yeah, I wouldn't be dropping Bell just yet.

 

[SSwans2011]

Can’t see rowbottom , Ronke and bell playing next week

Bell was good IMO

 

[kickthething]

Yeah I was really rooting for him as we know what his best was. Just went back to the pre injury disappearing act though.

Not writing him off yet but doesn't look good

Ronke never recovered from his first game at the G, likely was the worst thing that could have happened to him

 

[SwansProudly]

 

[Punts]

We won't be making 4 changes (potentially 5 to the side).

Franklin - Out suspended, likely for McDonald
Reid - Potential Hamstring? Likely for Amartey
Ronke - For Stephens (Maybe Mills or Cunningham depending on isolation).

Bell was fine today

Mills and Harry walk in and Warner will get a gig

 

[Millky95]

Franklin (sus) -> McDonald
Ronke -> Cunningham, pushing Dawson up on a wing, one of Gulden and Heeney to stay more forwars
Rowbottom -> Mills, looks slightly off the pace, lowest TOG for the side

 

[Jeffers]

No injuries (injury to Reid permitting). Good win.

Wish we could start better though.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

It's still probably 50 / 50 even if we do sadly. Need both Port and lions to drop some.

It's our own fault though. We had an easy draw and dropped games against poor teams.

I think top 4 is out of reach nor do i think we can win every game from here anyways.

 

[Ticky009]

40 point win and it feels churlish to be nit picking yet it felt like in some parts we never really got going. Could have been a hell of a lot closer if Freo hadn't lost 3 of their best.

Buddy most likely misses a week or two.
Papley was just off one way or another all game
Heeney had a blinder & is a Swan of graceful elegant beauty when he takes flight
Warner & Mills back will hopefully shore up that midfield

 

[Ballarat Bob]

Hard to tell how good that win was with dockers injuries but pretty clinical all the same in the third quarter.
Franklin will probably get a week be rough if it's anymore than that.
Heeney was outstanding , Fox rebounded well , Parker and Kennedy came into it after quarter time.
Ronke looked way off the pace , Reid pretty quiet apart from a patch in the second quarter , would need to improve next week.
Mills and Cunningham back plus MacDonald for Buddy. If we get Warner back as well even better.
Two tough games coming up against opponents that ran us close earlier this year.
Been a great year hopefully we can push right into the finals.

 

[Bloods86]

Who goes for Harry , mills and possibly Warner?

In: Mills, Harry, McDonald, Amartey
Out: Ronke, Bell, Buddy, Reid

Unless Reid is ok, then we'd play him. Rowy only 59% TOG but 12 touches, 5 tackles and a goal. Bell survives or Warner/Campbell comes in (if ok in scratchie), if Rowy still struggling.

 

[MF]

I think top 4 is out of reach nor do i think we can win every game from here anyways.

Which is a huge shame imo because I honestly think our footy is the best being played right now and it will be very hard to win the flag from 5th or 6rh

 

[Kiama Chris]

Nah, Port won't drop two.

We just keep winning.
What happens, happens.

 

[Tedeski]

Yup, it's been so evident all year. I've been really impressed with the way they've continued to execute... We havr the best structure and team tactics in the league

The one biggest thing is that the back six have all played together week in week out.
Cunninghan back in & Dawson up the ground makes us a bigger danger.
Not to mention Mills back in the middle.

 

[momentbymoment]

Good time for Buddy to show the elbow. He gets to refresh and prepare for the finals.

 

[GotTheGoodes]

Who goes for Harry , mills and possibly Warner?

Can't I just enjoy the win? Please?

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Which is a huge shame imo because I honestly think our footy is the best being played right now and it will be very hard to win the flag from 5th or 6rh

Yep see what happens still a month left we can then look back at the Hawks/GCS loss with gnashing teeth.

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

I think thats part of the problem? its tough to back up the intensity we require to overwhelm the opposition week in week out.

And it’s not like the other team aren’t attempting to do exactly that too.

It’s a bit like warfare. You ask soldiers how do you feel about killing people, they’ll say not good, but they’re trying to kill me.

And their enemy will say exactly the same.

Well that was an interesting metaphor, wasn’t it.

 

[Ticky009]

The one biggest thing is that the back six have all played together week in week out.
Cunninghan back in & Dawson up the ground makes us a bigger danger.
Not to mention Mills back in the middle.

So much this! Our back 6 are finally getting some cohesion and playing weekly together. Makes a huge difference.

 

[sthmelb_dimmies]

I find arguing over who our 22nd best player is tedious but yeah, I wouldn't be dropping Bell just yet.

Bell fits into those marginal selections based on matchups. But yes I agree with previous comment that Ronke's likely cooked now

 

[GoodesStuff]

In: Mills, Harry, McDonald, Amartey
Out: Ronke, Bell, Buddy, Reid

Unless Reid is ok, then we'd play him. Rowy only 59% TOG but 12 touches, 5 tackles and a goal. Bell survives or Warner/Campbell comes in (if ok in scratchie), if Rowy still struggling.

Pretty much this, hopefully Reid is fine but Amartey a good replacement if he needs to come in.

Rowbottom and Bell different players but probably fighting for that last spot in the side at the moment. I’d persist with Rowbottom, but if Warner is ready I’d be getting him in for Rowy.

 

[kickthething]

Good time for Buddy to show the elbow. He gets to refresh and prepare for the finals.

misses against his bunnies though…suspect a rest was coming anyhow..