Preview R23: Changes vs. Sydney Swans

[ABAB]

Murphy wheeled out to do the press conference today, lock him in to finish off the year

What a club.

Did any "journalist" ask about his regular 1 possession in the 4th quarter games lol.

 

[Rory Walkerfield]

Did any "journalist" ask about his regular 1 possession in the 4th quarter games lol.

So Murphy has played 16 games this year and 10 times had had 2 or fewer possessions in a final quarter.

 

[Dangerousfield]

So Murphy has played 16 games this year and 10 times had had 2 or fewer possessions in a final quarter.

When the pressure goes up, the Murph goes missing

I just can't understand what Nicks sees in him, I look and look but he's a spud, a 110 game spud - FMD

 

[Dangerousfield]

One way ticket to Sydney?

No, missed our chance last trade period, GWS are now swimming in talls, all better/more upside than Berg.

We can beat Sydney, reckon they'll rest a handful of key players as they can't be knocked off top spot.

 

[Gtowncrow]

So Murphy has played 16 games this year and 10 times had had 2 or fewer possessions in a final quarter.

When the whips are cracking, you know who you can count on...

 

[Samcro24]

When the whips are cracking, you know who you can count on...

 

[Thommo#21]

Wonder if Curtin will miss. Game time down, haven't been there live to see him before the weekend but every time he came back on the ground he had a significant limp with his knee

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[WeeBlake]

Wonder if Curtin will miss. Game time down, haven't been there live to see him before the weekend but every time he came back on the ground he had a significant limp with his knee

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It’s been heavily strapped all year. Hopefully he gets it cleaned up next week, and moves better next year. At the moment his movement is a bit of a worry (despite his poise).

 

[davos44]

I would love us to give Edwards and Ryan a go.

Most likely a combo of the following:

In: Edwards, Ryan (Sub), Dowling, Smith, McHenry, Jones
Out: Rankine, Taylor, Curtin, Gollant, Murphy,

 

[119others]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-round-24-teams-sydney-weighs-up-whether-to-rest-brodie-grundy-will-hayward-with-top-spot-all-but-secured/news-story/b791f07d481c2dd0ccbbe4f8f606211e

Surely the crows are a shot this week? Paying 3.29 for the win. It’s another “Grand Final” for us whereas Swans are likely to rest players and do their best to avoid injuries and suspensions.


WILL SWANS REST GRUNDY, STAR FORWARD?

- Lachlan McKirdy

Swans coach John Longmire has suggested he won’t make too many changes for this Saturday’s clash against Adelaide but has left the door ajar for some of his stars to have an extra week off with a home qualifying final all but secured.

After Sydney’s dominant second-half display against Essendon, Longmire’s side essentially wrapped up the minor premiership thanks to their superior percentage.

It means they are guaranteed to play in the first week of finals at the SCG, and could potentially have two weeks off in the next four months if they progress straight to the preliminary final.

That would result in an unprecedented period in Sydney for a team so accustomed to travelling interstate for games. If they win their first two finals, it would be 41 days straight in NSW before they head to Melbourne for the grand final.

Longmire is yet to make a decision whether players like Brodie Grundy

4

Brodie Grundy

Age

30

Ht

202cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.5

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

9.6

5star

CL

4.1

5star

HO

32.0

5star

D

16.4

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

9.6

5star

CL

4.0

5star

HO

34.6

5star

D

13.8

4star

K

5.2

2star

HB

8.6

5star

CL

2.6

5star

HO

20.6

5star

will be given an extra week off with the minor premiership all but secured. Picture: Brendon Thorne/AFL Photos/via Getty Images
Longmire is yet to make a decision whether players like Brodie Grundy

4

Brodie Grundy

Age

30

Ht

202cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.5

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

9.6

5star

CL

4.1

5star

HO

32.0

5star

D

16.4

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

9.6

5star

CL

4.0

5star

HO

34.6

5star

D

13.8

4star

K

5.2

2star

HB

8.6

5star

CL

2.6

5star

HO

20.6

5star

will be given an extra week off with the minor premiership all but secured. Picture: Brendon Thorne/AFL Photos/via Getty Images
It’s a massive advantage for a team desperate to end a run of three-straight defeats on the final Saturday of September, but Longmire knows it’s dangerous to start thinking too far ahead.

“My experience over many years has told me that you go too far one way, too far the other and not get the balance right,” Longmire said.

“You can go too far down a conservative route and then that impacts the way you play.

“If any players are at risk or sore, they don’t play. But if they’re fit and ready to go, and there’s no reason for them not to play, you can’t live in the space of we shouldn’t play half the team because they might get injured. That’s a pretty dangerous space to be in. You want to make sure you keep your footy going.

“Once we get through Saturday night and have hopefully what is a strong contest against Adelaide, we’ll then sit down and see what the coming weeks look like.”

Tom Papley

11

Tom Papley

Age

28

Ht

177cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

9.1

4star

HB

5.0

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

12.3

3star

K

8.9

4star

HB

3.4

2star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.5

2star

G

2.4

5star

D

13.4

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.4

4star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.6

5star

won’t make a pre-finals return but is tracking well. Picture: Brett Costello
Tom Papley

11

Tom Papley

Age

28

Ht

177cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

9.1

4star

HB

5.0

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

12.3

3star

K

8.9

4star

HB

3.4

2star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.5

2star

G

2.4

5star

D

13.4

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.4

4star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.6

5star

won’t make a pre-finals return but is tracking well. Picture: Brett Costello
Longmire confirmed that injured players Tom Papley

11

Tom Papley

Age

28

Ht

177cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

9.1

4star

HB

5.0

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

12.3

3star

K

8.9

4star

HB

3.4

2star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.5

2star

G

2.4

5star

D

13.4

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.4

4star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.6

5star

and Justin McInerney

27

Justin Mcinerney

Age

24

Ht

189cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.2

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.8

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.6

3star

D

12.5

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

7.3

4star

M

2.3

2star

T

2.0

3star

CL

0.5

3star

D

10.2

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.8

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.6

3star

won’t make a return against the Crows. However, he did suggest that the pair were both training strongly and looked set to play in the first week of finals.

“Juzzy did a fair bit more than what I expected today and moved really well which is a really good sign,” Longmire said. “They’re tracking well for the first week.”

However, midfielder Chad Warner

1

Chad Warner

Age

23

Ht

185cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

1star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

2star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

2star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

2star

K

4.5

2star

HB

2.5

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.5

4star

CL

0.0

1star

is appearing likely to play against Adelaide after missing the Bombers clash with a sore calf.

“Chad was actually declaring himself fit last week,” Longmire said. “He felt a little bit tight before the Collingwood game … and only mentioned after the game.

“We were really conservative last week giving him last week off and he was keen to play. So, if you considered we were conservative last week, he’s still got to get through training on Thursday … it’s looking positive for him at the moment.”

Warner is looking set for a return after missing the Essendon game with a sore calf. Picture: Phil Hillyard
Warner is looking set for a return after missing the Essendon game with a sore calf. Picture: Phil Hillyard
Two players who appear primed for a week off are Brodie Grundy

4

Brodie Grundy

Age

30

Ht

202cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.5

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

9.6

5star

CL

4.1

5star

HO

32.0

5star

D

16.4

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

9.6

5star

CL

4.0

5star

HO

34.6

5star

D

13.8

4star

K

5.2

2star

HB

8.6

5star

CL

2.6

5star

HO

20.6

5star

and Will Hayward

9

Will Hayward

Age

25

Ht

186cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.8

4star

G

1.1

4star

D

9.0

2star

K

4.3

2star

HB

4.7

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

2.7

4star

G

0.7

4star

D

9.4

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.4

5star

. Grundy has had an increased workload throughout 2024 in a fantastic first season for the Swans, while Hayward has pushed through countless knocks and injuries to produce a career-best year.

Internally, Longmire suggested that the club is comfortable with where the pair are placed. But they will make a definitive call later this week.

“Only if they need it,” he said.

“Will has had a sore knee for a number of weeks, and he actually feels a bit better today.

“Brodie has had a big workload, we’ve been able to manage him during the week, he’s been able to have some time off and down tools and regenerate there as well. So once again, you have to be mindful that it’s about this week, but there’s also a bye the following week.

“You’ve just got to get the balance right. We’ve got some experienced coaches and experienced medical condition staff that would generally try and sit down and make the right decisions.”

 

[MrBarry]

I would love us to give Edwards and Ryan a go.

Most likely a combo of the following:

In: Edwards, Ryan (Sub), Dowling, Smith, McHenry, Jones
Out: Rankine, Taylor, Curtin, Gollant, Murphy,

Why on earth would we drop Curtin?

 

[rabidcrow]

No, missed our chance last trade period, GWS are now swimming in talls, all better/more upside than Berg.

We can beat Sydney, reckon they'll rest a handful of key players as they can't be knocked off top spot.

Doubt it. Still struggling with form and will want to turn that around pre finals


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[El Doederino]

 

[Banshee23]

EDIT: Beaten by El Doederino

 

[FR0GGY]

Way to put more pressure on the kid.
Play him for the final game nicks you moron.

 

[El Doederino]

sack Nicks if this eventuates

 

[1990crow]

sack Nicks if this eventuates

How does Rachele get dropped ahead of Murphy?

Like, just how dumb is our coach.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Hmmm, do we drop Rachele or Murphy on performance...

 

[Scorpus]

Nicks is such a ****ing stinky loser

 

[Trigger13]

Could be a mental health situation after the pile on?

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

sack Nicks if this eventuates

Surely the last straw he is a moron.

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Could be a mental health situation after the pile on?

Then say managed.

 

[Jcpdragonx]

Really hate how Laird and now Nicks have completely hung him out to dry. He is one of us. It's one thing to do it privately its another to embarass him publically. I can't ****ing stand Nicks. This is an invitation for clubs to come knocking for him.

 

[1990crow]

Nicks is such a ****ing stinky loser

Choose the Crows to support they said.
It will be a fun time they said.

They lied.

 

[40porpoise]

It's completely the wrong time to 'send a message' to Rachele. If you're going to do it, do it earlier in the year, not with 1 game left so he can mull over it all pre season.

Nicks again with loser instincts