Unofficial Preview Round 2, 2023: Swans v Hawks, SCG 1:10pm March 26th

[badboybobba]

Zero X factor in our forward line today.
Brockman brings that, need to get games into him.
Not sure Moore plays that poorly again. Our tall stocks are the worst in the competition, I wouldn’t mind seeing the mosquito fleet next week on a small ground
Brockman in
Kosi out

Our smalls are ineffectual unless we have someone who can bring the ball to ground level.
Otherwise you get the outcome we got today where the opposition defenders just zone off and get easy intercept possessions

 

[hardway]

Need to find a forward that will offer a aerial contest doesn’t need to be a KPP. Also 1 or 2 of Butler, Brockman or O’Sullivan should be playing each week.

 

[TylerDurden]

Chad just cramp apparently.

 

[Jazzfan]

Who played well at Box Hill?

No point making changes after rd 1, albeit disgusting display, unless someone's pushed their case at Box Hill today.

I agree with many, Reeves and Meek doesn't look like it will work, but if Sam's committed to exploring this then you just have to give it more time.

 

[Philhawk]

Our youth won us the first quarter today.

I’ll be happy if they play that well for 1.5 quarters next week.

It’s going to take time.

WE’re going to lose a lot of games in the first half of this year, but we will be so much better for it.

 

[SSSSSS]

All I know is Nash starts.

Would like to see Butler come in. Need speed and intent up forward.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

Impey out for scrimshaw
Scrim may have gone backwards, but you know he will go when it's his time to go.
Is also a weapon from within 60, which appears to be a directive to go for goal now

Lynch for kozi.
3 rucks, what is this shenanigans? It's probably not a long term thing, but at least in the short term it will work. He is a better mark than kozi, is just as lumbersome, and actually reads the play

Nash into the starting 22. Maybe it was the fact he wanted to put his best foot forward, but he made essendon accountable when he came on

Frost has his haters, but all defenders struggle without help, it isn't the 80s

 

[Blackhawk42]

Do we know anything about Wingard yet?

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Our rucks are a worry TBH.

I was expecting a bit more from Meeks than what he has shown so far (early days of course). Reeves as you say can’t impact on general play at all.

I watched Gawn dominate last night and thought it’s unrealistic to expect that level of performance but if we could get the next rung down (say a prime Nankvervis) that would be good. But Reeves and Meeks are miles away from giving us a Nank the Tank kind of impact.

Meek turning into a Nank level ruckman would be a great result for us.

I have no faith in Reeves becoming a contributor around the ground though, he just isn't mobile enough nor is he strong enough in the air.

 

[peetoo]

On fox King just showed 3 deliberate shoulders to head charges.

Given the background. Should be mandatory 4 weeks out

 

[Bardo State]

Do we know anything about Wingard yet?

Mitchell in the presser said he was cramping and they didn't bring him back on because the game was already over. Doesn't sound concerning.

 

[The Jet From Poowong]

Our rucks are a worry TBH.

I was expecting a bit more from Meeks than what he has shown so far (early days of course). Reeves as you say can’t impact on general play at all.

I watched Gawn dominate last night and thought it’s unrealistic to expect that level of performance but if we could get the next rung down (say a prime Nankvervis) that would be good. But Reeves and Meeks are miles away from giving us a Nank the Tank kind of impact.

Agree
Our rucks play too nice

 

[Bardo State]

Is swapping Kosi for Ramma asking for trouble? Mitchell really didn't like the connection with the forwards and pulling Kosi out of the game was part of his attempt at helping that. Sounds like Ramsden was a more reliable target than Serong in the Box Hill scratch match. You'd have to expect he would be bullied if he came in as the main target.

Pressure was awful which might help Butler make his case.

And I'm still not a Bramble believer. Morrison should be back I think?

In: Morrison, Ramsden
Out: Bramble, Koschitzke

 

[Mitchell Madness]

Is swapping Kosi for Ramma asking for trouble? Mitchell really didn't like the connection with the forwards and pulling Kosi out of the game was part of his attempt at helping that. Sounds like Ramsden was a more reliable target than Serong in the Box Hill scratch match. You'd have to expect he would be bullied if he came in as the main target.

Pressure was awful which might help Butler make his case.

And I'm still not a Bramble believer. Morrison should be back I think?

Anyone is better than kosi.
He has had one good game at senior level. Every other time he spills simple marks. It was ok when there was crumbing players near him, but the restructure of the team means those players aren't near the contest

 

[Jet_black]

Box hill are playing on Sunday at 10am in Sydney so there may be a few “late” changes to the AFL squad if needed.

Based on today’s performance, we may need more than 2 changes. I think up to 3 or 4 are needed to expose guys and to avoid losing the confidence of other players.

My candidates to play VFL are Reeves, Bramble and Kosi. Chad may be an omission anyway.

Finn may be needed to tag Gulden or Warner.

Lynch to replace Kosi/Reeves, brockman/butler to replace Chad, Scrim to replace Bramble and a Smokey- Rama to debut. Alternatively Day to play off half back and a midfielder like Stephens or Morrison comes in.

 

[SammyC]

I don’t think we rush into many changes. Nash should start, he gave plenty when he came on. Not sure for who - individually I thought the mids were ok but collectively we were below par, says a lot really!

Kosi and Greene didn’t give much fwd but i think they are the best we have for now.

This is our best 22 or close to it, just need more from them.

 

[The Kipster]

Outs - Meek (a good WAFL player) and Bramble
Ins - Max and Ramsden


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[Bardo State]

 

[The Kipster]

Reeves didn't even take a mark.

He has hit outs to advantage, Meek didn’t and
Is too slow.
What happened to our rucks changing forward?


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[peetoo]

It’s not the end of meek or noodle, but given the lack of tall kpf someone more mobile might get a chance in the short term

Lynch or Ramsden.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

Outs - Meek (a good WAFL player) and Bramble
Ins - Max and Ramsden


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I'm interested to know what you think Reeves brings to the table over Meek?

 

[Howe Amazing]

Reeves wasn’t great in practice games I reckon we have to play Ramsden who can ruck 10% or so and have Meek main ruck. Bring in Morrison maybe. Anyone know how Weddle went?

 

[burger09]

That's one awkward kicking action.

Kicking 4 puts his hand up though. We are desperate.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

He has hit outs to advantage, Meek didn’t and
Is too slow.
What happened to our rucks changing forward?


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Meek is much faster and more mobile than Reeves.

Meek had 6 marks, whilst Reeves had 1 for the entire game.

Reeves also only had 4 pressure acts for the game, despite attending 34 ruck contests (meaning he was around the ball).

Meanwhile Meek had 11, though only attended 30 ruck contests.

The only players with fewer pressure acts was BZT, a KPD, and the ball hardly went down his end of the ground.

 

[kirbatron]

Just whilst we are on rucks... I watched them closely after HT. Many times I saw them standing still at HF with space in front putting a half arsed arm up in the air. Neither were presenting or demanding the ball up the line so we had to switch which ended up going knowhere.

it frustrated me no end.

Ned has got to show some intent around the ground.

just watched the second qtr back. forward entry after entry slaughtered.