Best 22 for the start of 2017?

[doona]

Grundy was up there with Tarrant, McGovern, Talia & Rance as the quality KPDs this year.

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[TheMase]

I don't think High School would have been fun for Isaac Cumming.

Can't be any worse than Jack Hiscox and future academy player Jack Hardman!

Imagine them in a line of play, Hixcox to cumming to hardman

 

[Number37]

Can't be any worse than Jack Hiscox and future academy player Jack Hardman!

Imagine them in a line of play, Hixcox to cumming to hardman

And Bruce's "delicious" on the end.

 

[chicken Caesar]

I hereby decree we chuck rampe into the midfield for some game time next year. Excellent by foot, was a midfielder in the neafl and with the added benefit of being quick he might just be what we need through the guts. Also talia coming back in might free him up to go up the ground.

I doubt it will happen (I also doubt anyone agrees with me) because he's so valuable down back but I would love to see what he could do in the middle.

 

[Number37]

I hereby decree we chuck rampe into the midfield for some game time next year. Excellent by foot, was a midfielder in the neafl and with the added benefit of being quick he might just be what we need through the guts. Also talia coming back in might free him up to go up the ground.

I doubt it will happen (I also doubt anyone agrees with me) because he's so valuable down back but I would love to see what he could do in the middle.

Just had his best year playing in the back 6, will only get better as a defender.

 

[J_Moore]

I think we need to look at Grundy and Smith they will be in our starting 18 come the start of the year but I think they may be struggling come years end. The statues around the MCG move quicker than these two and their disposals are slow and rarely hit the targets.

I hereby decree we chuck rampe into the midfield for some game time next year. Excellent by foot, was a midfielder in the neafl and with the added benefit of being quick he might just be what we need through the guts. Also talia coming back in might free him up to go up the ground.

I doubt it will happen (I also doubt anyone agrees with me) because he's so valuable down back but I would love to see what he could do in the middle.

It off-season, baby



Smith is somehow getting worse with ball in hand, though.

 

[db swannie]

I don't think High School would have been fun for Isaac Cumming.

So does that mean since he's left high school he's Issac-

I'll see myself out.

 

[Grongey]

Yeah but that isn't how it works. They'd have to use 15.

The Giants have been shedding midfielders, and with Hopper looking likely to break in, they're pretty well placed.

Coniglio, Shiel, Ward, Scully, Griffen, Greene, Whitfield, Kelly, Hopper and throw in Deledio now - how many do GWS want!

Just have to hope they decide against matching.

 

[tenderwarrior]

Still not right, If we bid at pick 9 and GWS choose to match this is done so using their next available picks. Pick 15 & 37 will cover this with 126 points change.

This is were I'm a little lost but I think it means their pick 37 slides to the equivalent of 126 points, giving them a pick at...... pick 61!!

I thought the 126 points gets added onto their next pick, which in this case would bring pick 39 forward to pick 33?

So essentially picks 15, 37 and 39 for Perryman and Pick 33

 

[GoTheSwannies]

Smith is slowing down a touch
Laidler is depth and nothing more, list clogger
McVeigh is on the way out

 

[doona]

Smith is slowing down a touch
Laidler is depth and nothing more, list clogger
McVeigh is on the way out

Both are out of contract at the end of the year aren't they? I dare say this will both be their last season.

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[S120]

Nick Smith's finals series was superb. Not just defensively, with ball in hand he made very good decisions under high pressure (aside from a few forlorn disposals in the GF which a lot of people are focusing on). Go back and watch all three other finals and you'll see him time and again nailing it.

I'm genuinely stunned people are down on him at the moment.

 

[SilentHunter_]

Nick Smith's finals series was superb. Not just defensively, with ball in hand he made very good decisions under high pressure (aside from a few forlorn disposals in the GF which a lot of people are focusing on). Go back and watch all three other finals and you'll see him time and again nailing it.

I'm genuinely stunned people are down on him at the moment.

Smith is one of the best small defenders to ever play the game.

 

[bungwahl]

Nick Smith's finals series was superb. Not just defensively, with ball in hand he made very good decisions under high pressure (aside from a few forlorn disposals in the GF which a lot of people are focusing on). Go back and watch all three other finals and you'll see him time and again nailing it.

I'm genuinely stunned people are down on him at the moment.

Agree 100%, he's one of our most consistent performers.

I think sometimes people see him turnover a kick or get beaten for pace and decide he's had a bad game, when in reality he generally beats his man and plays his role.

 

[Cadsky]

Both are out of contract at the end of the year aren't they? I dare say this will both be their last season.

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Smith will carry on like a champ as he always does.
Pretty sure Laidler has 2 years left. Surely his last 2 which is a shame. I had high hopes for Jezza.
Macca simply has to give it away after this year. Should give up the captaincy before the start of the season too.

 

[doona]

Smith will carry on like a champ as he always does.
Pretty sure Laidler has 2 years left. Surely his last 2 which is a shame. I had high hopes for Jezza.
Macca simply has to give it away after this year. Should give up the captaincy before the start of the season too.

Dam, I thought Laidler had 2 including the season just gone.

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[S120]

And aside from Smith being very good at his position, he is an utter professional and brings the same attitude and application to every game he plays and that composure, leadership and clarity of mind is very valuable to have for younger players to see as an example imo.

 

[Cadsky]

Dam, I thought Laidler had 2 including the season just gone.

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Found it. http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2016-04

 

[doona]

Found it. http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2016-04

That links broken for me. But if it proves you right, . Laidler has been a great player but the game is going past him.

 

[Cadsky]

That links broken for me. But if it proves you right, . Laidler has been a great player but the game is going past him.

Yeah it is unfortunately. Also sif change your name. How annoying!

 

[GoTheSwannies]

Who thinks macca would be willing to give up the captaincy? Not a chance in he'll

Horse is going to have to pry it out of his cold dead hands

BTW Laidler's contract extension will keep him in Sydney until at least the end of 2018.

Damnit. Had no impact in the gf and looked like a slow plodder with no creativity. And not even a real appetite for the contest. Just a complete non-event

 

[scaryness]

Smith will carry on like a champ as he always does.
Pretty sure Laidler has 2 years left. Surely his last 2 which is a shame. I had high hopes for Jezza.
Macca simply has to give it away after this year. Should give up the captaincy before the start of the season too.

Laidler is only 27? A third tall intercepting defender?

Would have 5 years I reckon.

 

[Punts]

Rule out AJ

No good just will captain the 2s

193cm running defender that can play on small and talls

Dud

 

[doona]

Also sif change your name. How annoying!

Haha, it needed a change.

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[The King!]

Early to pick the best 22

But hopefully we see some players outside the 22 this year take some steps, eg bj

About time he sucked it up and gave it a good one