Preview Changes and pre match discussion vs Sydney - Rd18

[The Nostradamus]

Anyway mills will come in for him and they will be just as good

 

[sheridan]

What is it with players getting their wives pregnant at a time that means they will be giving birth during the season?

Surely this is not such a difficult thing to work out.

Gestation period = 9 months. So anytime between Feb - July.

BLU, you try with one in your face and see how your strategic planning goes.

 

[the big lebowski]

It’s happening isn’t it?

 

[kool kangas]

Anyway mills will come in for him and they will be just as good

They will still use not having Heeney as an excuse for when we beat them...

 

[amaz199]

If Heeney is the difference for them when it comes to beating or even competing against us then wtf we doing sitting 17th.

 

[the big lebowski]

If Heeney is the difference for them when it comes to beating or even competing against us then wtf we doing sitting 17th.

Pre bye doesn’t count?

 

[justroyal]

Talk about paying it forward.

Webster knocks Jy out, gets 4 weeks while getting into a scuffle with Al.
Webster cops it and gets a blood nose all while making Heaney unavailable this week.

A couple of early free kicks our way, then I’ll really, really believe things are turning.

 

[Pagans Paddock99]

Didn’t have to punch someone in the face just to avoid playing on Archer?




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[shinboner magic]

We just beat a good midfield without a tag. If Phillips keeps Warner quiet and we lose, what's the point? Who's been tagged in Sydney's last two games? We've got nothing to lose, we won't be tagging next year so let's go head to head and back our mids in like we did in the last two games we've won.

Glad to see you worked out there was more than the one thread (will Phillips ) on this site but it’s always about Will- you’re smitten

 

[ferball]

Lmac's partner is and due this month. Wasn't at training today so he may be a chance to miss.

Congrats Luke.

 

[ferball]

If Heeney is the difference for them when it comes to beating or even competing against us then wtf we doing sitting 17th.

Its an even comp...

 

[Blightys Barrel]

Congrats Luke.

Let’s hope the pregnancy is not as long as one of his bombs down the line

 

[Rooniversity]

I can't see Sydney losing three in a row, with or without Heeney.

Having said that... there's always a chance! Our matches usually have a tinge of controversy and last year at Marvel was heartbreakingly frustrating at the end.

It was George's debut and I remember at the game thinking wow this kid is a freak.

Just hope we're as competitive as we've been over the past month and anything could happen. Please, no interchange errors, thanks in advance, and make sure we check how many players they have on the field late in the game. #2008EF

 

[giantroo]

The Kangas should regain George Wardlaw (concussion) for Saturday's clash with the Swans, while Zac Fisher (foot) faces a fitness test later this week but could also be available. Wil Dawson (shoulder) and Blake Drury (knee) are both set to return through the VFL. The reserves side had the bye last weekend, so there is no exposed form to pick from for coach Alastair Clarkson, but don't expect too many changes following an impressive performance in the side's second win of the season last weekend. – Riley Beveridge


Last week's sub: Curtis Taylor (replaced Dylan Stephens

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Dylan Stephens

Age

23

Ht

184cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

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10.3

3star

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7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

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Callum Mills has been declared a certainty to return this weekend after a long absence and will come straight back into the senior side to face North Melbourne. Luke Parker is also available but might be forced to again bide his time in the VFL, despite Isaac Heeney being unavailable due to suspension. The fact Taylor Adams was the sub last week underlines how tight competition for spots is as finals approach. – Martin Smith


Last week's sub: Taylor Adams (replaced Matt Roberts)

In the mix, R18: Who's under the pump, pushing for selection?

Our reporters predict all the ins and outs ahead of round 18

www.afl.com.au

 

[The Warlord]

What is it with players getting their wives pregnant at a time that means they will be giving birth during the season?

 

[giantroo]

Swans heading to the Appeals Board to get Heeney off.

 

[The Warlord]

Swans heading to the Appeals Board to get Heeney off.

This is getting to Hirdy levels.

 

[Gumble Frankieton]

Lmac's partner is and due this month. Wasn't at training today so he may be a chance to miss.

Cue a bit of Roy Keane:

 

[giantroo]

Horse On North Melbourne

“I think they've been tracking the right way. I was down and watched them a few weeks ago when they played Collingwood, and they just got rolled at the very end, but their first quarter and a half is as good a footy as any team's played, and that was against last year's premier. They've got young players with great belief. It'll be a tough game, so we need to play well. We need to bring our pressure.”


On learnings for this week


“On the weekend we got 30-odd points up halfway through the third. We've got to make sure we keep that pressure on, and what's got us to that point in the second quarter, and certainly at the start of the third, was a bit more pressure around the footy.”

Key Quotes: John Longmire, Round 18

Hear from the senior coach who announced Callum Mills' return to play.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

 

[andana]

Horse On North Melbourne

“I think they've been tracking the right way. I was down and watched them a few weeks ago when they played Collingwood, and they just got rolled at the very end, but their first quarter and a half is as good a footy as any team's played, and that was against last year's premier. They've got young players with great belief. It'll be a tough game, so we need to play well. We need to bring our pressure.”


On learnings for this week


“On the weekend we got 30-odd points up halfway through the third. We've got to make sure we keep that pressure on, and what's got us to that point in the second quarter, and certainly at the start of the third, was a bit more pressure around the footy.”

Key Quotes: John Longmire, Round 18

Hear from the senior coach who announced Callum Mills' return to play.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Where's this from?


That's the second time I've seen learnings. It is not a word.

 

[Gumble Frankieton]

Where's this from?


That's the second time I've seen learnings. It is not a word.

It’s up there with ‘versed’, as in “we versed Sydney”

 

[CharlieMortdecai]

Where's this from?


That's the second time I've seen learnings. It is not a word.

Ugh, I've been battling against it for years. We have a perfectly good noun, "lessons". Zero need to create the gerund

 

[SonofSamsquanch]

That's the second time I've seen learnings. It is not a word.

I hope Lomas doesn't see this. He will go crazy.

 

[ferball]

So learnings has become a word.

That's ironic given its only used cos people didn't take proper learnings from their English learnings.

 

[Disco Dew]

So learnings has become a word.

That's ironic given it’s only used cos people didn't take proper learnings from their English learnings.

A lot of lessons to be had from these learnings.