Preview Lions vs Swans @GABBA Friday 16th June 7:50pm

[Ticky009]

The Swans travel up to Brizvegas for our game against the Lions. After an impressive off season recruitment drive the Lions are cruising at the moment in 4th place.

Discussion points:
For all the talk on their forward line, the Lions across back have been super impressive. Lead by Ritch but players like McKenna & Coleman have really making some elite moves down in defence. Swans forward pressure overall has been poor this season, if we don't pick it up the Lions are going to waltz out of defence with ease and that is not going to be pretty to watch.

Our forward50 entries have been garbage, against a well organised defence its even worse. Forwards and midfield delivery to them has to improve significantly if we're to get into the game and make a go of it.

Here's hoping Rampe is better for the run last week because our backs are going to have their work cut out for them trying to keep a reign on small forwards like Cameron & don't even get me started on the thought of what Lachie Neale

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Lachie Neale

Age

31

Ht

178cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.0

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

15.5

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.7

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

28.3

5star

K

13.9

5star

HB

14.4

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

7.4

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

could do to us.

If Swans have any hope in winning this game they will have to lift considerably, and scrap their way through it.

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[MR0808]

Lions by 45. But Arnold and Buller to both debut, albeit out of position completely, and our slide down the ladder continues. I'll still be watching the game, mainly because I have nothing better to do!

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Fortress at home ordinary away from the Gabba.

Unfortunately we travel will be close till the 3rd then they will pull away by 6-7 goals.

 

[Punts]

In - Buller - Arnold - Parker -

Out - Franklin rested - Francis - Blakey - amartey

 

[Punts]

Be almost showing some confidence and say to sheldrick to run around with Neale. Learn

Like k Jack did early days with Judd etc

 

[Punts]

Pets like Hayward and heeney should be dropped but that will never happen

 

[caesar88]

No point being conservative at selection now. Season's done.

IN - Parker, Buller, Amartey, McCartin (if not available, then Arnold)

OUT - Hayward, Clarke, Franklin, Blakey

 

[MR0808]

No point being conservative at selection now. Season's done.

IN - Parker, Buller, Amartey, McCartin (if not available, then Arnold)

OUT - Hayward, Clarke, Franklin, Blakey

When was the last time we weren't conservative?

 

[caesar88]

When was the last time we weren't conservative?

Understand why we haven't been so far this year, given all the injuries it's hard to then be dropping blokes on top of that.

But nothing to lose now and players like Hayward and Clarke offer SFA.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Understand why we haven't been so far this year, given all the injuries it's hard to then be dropping blokes on top of that.

But nothing to lose now and players like Hayward and Clarke offer SFA.

Eh i think we will continue to try squeezing into the 8 untill its mathmatically impossible.

 

[KingV23]

Hawks leading the Lions now. If Lions lose, good luck to us next week haha.

 

[MR0808]

Hawks leading the Lions now. If Lions lose, good luck to us next week haha.

I remember saying that about Melbourne last year after they lost to the Dockers. Loved being at the MCG for that match

 

[KingV23]

I remember saying that about Melbourne last year after they lost to the Dockers. Loved being at the MCG for that match

Yeah, I said the same thing This time it seems more realistic though hahaha

 

[strauchanie59]

Looks like McCluggage will be a miss with concussion.

 

[MR0808]

Yeah, I said the same thing This time it seems more realistic though hahaha

I don't disagree with you here

 

[sleep]

Is Mills a chance to come back in against Lions?

 

[strauchanie59]

Is Mills a chance to come back in against Lions?

No chance, unfortunately.

 

[Bloods86]

Assuming TMac isn't back, if he is, he replaces Francis.

Out: Franklin (rest), Wicks, Hayward, Clarke
In: Amartey, Buller, Parker, Stephens
Sub: HHK or Co. Warner

JMac is lucky.

Bud needs a rest given age and illness. Wicks and Clarke haven't justified their place in the team recently enough to get away with the other night. Hayward hasn't offered much recently, needs a reset, as we know that he's able to turn things around from the past.

Amartey may have been rested from reserves because we knew he was coming in next week, not worth the risk. So if he's fit enough for 60/70%, he's in. Buller I'd have given an extra week at VFL level to back it up, but he's the best option tbh. McLean has been decent, so I doubt we'd bring McAndrew in to help Hickey (although it would be earned).

Parker should play up forward a bit, but he probably won't. So it's likely Sheldrick is moved to half forward (unfortunately, since he did better than I expected with the time he got).

Stephens didn't use it well yesterday, but was hard at it, with 13 tackles. So hear me out, I'm putting him at half forward in the Clarke role. He's snagged a few opportune goals before, can get into space if we're on the attack. I was going to keep Clarke, but went one extra change, and I'm not sure I'd give a (full) debut to HHK or Rankin just yet, and think Stephens the better option.

HHK and Warner, even Rankin, probably deserve a bit of senior footy, at least out of who we have available. But HHK and Warner more versatile, so can be the sub options.

I'd also keep Warner coming in off a wing, push Campbell to half forward at least some of the time. Not having Wicks or Clarke there, means we need so roll a few players through.

 

[The King!]

Is heeney fit? doesn't seem so, if not stop picking him ffs

We will win this one I reckon, shock the world.

Got a sneaky feeling we won't lose again this year

 

[MR0808]

Lions by 45. But Arnold and Buller to both debut, albeit out of position completely, and our slide down the ladder continues. I'll still be watching the game, mainly because I have nothing better to do!

OK, maybe 65 now

 

[Bloods86]

With Lewis, Koschitzke and Meek getting 8 between them, maybe Buddy won't be rested.

Didn't watch, but as well as McCluggage, Rich also got subbed off, has had quad and calf issues already this year, the sub was for a "shin" issue.

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Outs: Melican Francis
Ins: Parker McCartin or Arnold
Sub: Stephens

Lions only play 2 true tall forwards in Daniher and Hipwood. I'd be confident Mccartin and Rampe can handle both with Blakey and Fox able to play on Gunston. If Mccartin is still out, Arnold to come in. On what I have seen, he is a better player than both Melican and Francis and he has the added bonus of having trained against the Lions key forwards so it wouldn't be a complete baptism of fire.

Parker to come back in and rotate with Heeney between on ball and HF. Sheldrick to stay on ball.

As a general observation, we just need more pressure, with harder tackling and running and cleaner connection between the contest and the front half. The talent and ability is still there. Just need to finally bring it. I haven't written off the season yet.......

 

[Bloods86]

Outs: Melican Francis
Ins: Parker McCartin or Arnold
Sub: Stephens

Lions only play 2 true tall forwards in Daniher and Hipwood. I'd be confident Mccartin and Rampe can handle both with Blakey and Fox able to play on Gunston. If Mccartin is still out, Arnold to come in. On what I have seen, he is a better player than both Melican and Francis and he has the added bonus of having trained in the Lions key forwards so it wouldn't be a complete baptism of fire.

Parker to come back in and rotate with Heeney between on ball and HF. Sheldrick to stay on ball.

As a general observation, we just need more pressure, with harder tackling and running and cleaner connection between the contest and the front half. The talent and ability is still there. Just need to finally bring it. I haven't written off the season yet.......

Melican was solid first week back, one of our best the other night. I can understand Francis making way for McCartin, but not Melican. And Melican for Arnold off the back of one VFL game, ah no.

 

[Punts]

Mccartin ruled out?

 

[The King!]

Mccartin should play vfl first