Preview Round 22 Sydney v Gold Coast @1:45 ... time to squirrel away 4 points

[Kiama Chris]

I suspect Clarke will retain his place unless McInerney is fit. He kept Whitfield to reduced influence and if he can clamp Rory Atkins on Saturday (given Gold Coast will be without Wil Powell already), their rebound could be very hampered which feeds into our hands. Although Gold Coast are more of a stoppage side so maybe that isn't as meaningful for us to stop.

I doubt that it would happen but Horse could swap in Roberts and Stephens for Clarke and Campbell respectively based on your comment. Certainly wouldn't be awful.
McInerney's calf bad for another 2 weeks yet.

 

[Bloods86]

I suspect Clarke will retain his place unless McInerney is fit. He kept Whitfield to reduced influence and if he can clamp Rory Atkins

32

Rory Atkins

Age

30

Ht

185cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.9

5star

K

12.1

4star

HB

7.9

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

1.9

4star

MG

367.4

5star

D

9.0

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

0.3

1star

T

2.7

4star

MG

147.7

3star

D

14.2

4star

K

8.8

4star

HB

5.4

4star

M

4.0

4star

T

1.2

3star

MG

217.8

4star

on Saturday (given Gold Coast will be without Wil Powell

27

Wil Powell

Age

25

Ht

188cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.2

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

5.2

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.2

4star

MG

161.0

3star

D

11.8

3star

K

5.2

2star

HB

6.7

4star

M

1.7

2star

T

1.2

2star

MG

156.7

3star

D

8.8

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

1.6

4star

MG

133.2

3star

already), their rebound could be very hampered which feeds into our hands. Although Gold Coast are more of a stoppage side so maybe that isn't as meaningful for us to stop.

JMac won't be back, but Rampe might be.

Atkins is the role for Clarke if he stays in, but agree, don't think we need a tagging forward this week. I'd rather we're more proactive against the Suns.

Out: Campbell, Clarke
In: Rampe, Stephens
Sub: Warner or HHK

I'd give Roberts 1 more week to build fitness, and then bring him in against the Crows and Dees. Better clearance teams where we might need him.

 

[caesar88]

I'm not as convinced by Stephens as others. As I said in his thread I think that sub role - playing a full quarter, fatigued opposition - plays to his strengths of elite run and fitness very well. I don't necessarily think that would translate to a full performance over four quarters, and I don't think that there's a player we'd get more out of as a sub. I'd bring Roberts in and keep Stephens as sub personally.

 

[Bloods86]

I'm not as convinced by Stephens as others. As I said in his thread I think that sub role - playing a full quarter, fatigued opposition - plays to his strengths of elite run and fitness very well. I don't necessarily think that would translate to a full performance over four quarters, and I don't think that there's a player we'd get more out of as a sub. I'd bring Roberts in and keep Stephens as sub personally.

I'm not convinced Roberts can run out a full game yet. We can't afford players to be spent by 3qtr time, especially this year. We shouldn't need him vs the Suns, better to get him ready as possible for the other 2.

 

[caesar88]

I'm not convinced Roberts can run out a full game yet. We can't afford players to be spent by 3qtr time, especially this year. We shouldn't need him vs the Suns, better to get him ready as possible for the other 2.

I mean, I'm no mathematician but a guy who can perform well in three quarters + a guy who can perform well in one quarter = four quarters of solid contributions.

 

[MR0808]

Delayed sack coach theory?

 

[Tedeski]

It would be a cool thing if Buddy sat on the bench or in the coaches box for the home games.

 

[Jeffers]

Flanders in great form and coming to his own. Another from “that draft” we were linked to prior.

 

[swanssince2002]

Suns at the SCG... ughhh. Always seem to lift against us when they play there.

Its either solidifies us turning a corner in the season, or GC likely ending it...

 

[Dubai Quacker]

It would be a cool thing if Buddy sat on the bench or in the coaches box for the home games.

I disagree.

We'd spend half the game watching the camera pan to Buddy, accompanied by an inane comment from Kelli / Dermott / BT about "how much the great man would love to be out there".

 

[Edmund hunt]

Who will score more goals out of our talls. I have McLean to score the most out of them. He's been the most consistent of the 3 imo.

On SM-A515F using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Bloods86]

Who will score more goals out of our talls. I have McLean to score the most out of them. He's been the most consistent of the 3 imo.

On SM-A515F using BigFooty.com mobile app

He was goalless in 7 of the 8 games before that, aside from the Eagles. He wasn't no.1 ruck the whole time.

 

[The King!]

It would be a cool thing if Buddy sat on the bench or in the coaches box for the home games.

team would probably try to pass it to him

 

[mtooler]

Looking forward to a big first 15mins from Armety and him to bob up in the 4th too.

 

[Donza]

HUGE day of sport watching.

Swans.
Then Matildas.

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

HUGE day of sport watching.

Swans.
Then Matildas.

Meh. I did that yesterday. Replay of the Swans/Giants game, then on to the Matildas.

No prizes for guessing which I think is the dull as dishwater code.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Meh. I did that yesterday. Replay of the Swans/Giants game, then on to the Matildas.

No prizes for guessing which I think is the dull as dishwater code.

AFL the more interesting code but plenty of investment in the Matilda's.
I actually prefer the women's cricket these days. More like the game as I was growing up. Competitive but full of joy.

 

[caesar88]

Swans not challenging Campbell's suspension it seems. I think it was a case that could've gone either way but I don't blame the club, it didn't look good and they would likely only want to challenge for our most important players, given the dent it can leave in the soft cap.

Stephens probably gets a full game now.

 

[Nuggetz]

AFL the more interesting code but plenty of investment in the Matilda's.
I actually prefer the women's cricket these days. More like the game as I was growing up. Competitive but full of joy.

Went to the Matildas game at homebush last night. Electric atmosphere, never experienced it even during afl/nrl games. The gameplay itself was also pleasing to watch due to limited stoppages & no overdramatic reaction from the players. It was good free flowing soccer with an excellent crowd to support the girls. Transport via special event bus meant it was easy to get to/from the stadium too.

Wonder if the SCG will have the matilda's game on after the afl?

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

AFL the more interesting code but plenty of investment in the Matilda's.
I actually prefer the women's cricket these days. More like the game as I was growing up. Competitive but full of joy.

Yeah the difference there is that cricket's a great game

 

[Kiama Chris]

Went to the Matildas game at homebush last night. Electric atmosphere, never experienced it even during afl/nrl games. The gameplay itself was also pleasing to watch due to limited stoppages & no overdramatic reaction from the players. It was good free flowing soccer with an excellent crowd to support the girls. Transport via special event bus meant it was easy to get to/from the stadium too.

Wonder if the SCG will have the matilda's game on after the afl?

Would have been there if my daughter was in the country. Sounds great! Huge win. Soccer better without the fake drama for sure

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

Swans not challenging Campbell's suspension it seems. I think it was a case that could've gone either way but I don't blame the club, it didn't look good and they would likely only want to challenge for our most important players, given the dent it can leave in the soft cap.

Stephens probably gets a full game now.

The pic I posted this morning on the autopsy thread suggests it would be a tough one to get out of.

 

[Nuggetz]

Great season for Campbell, the 1 week break might do him some good. Gets a little freshen up before some crucial games to end the year.

 

[Nuggetz]

Haven't looked at stats but imo Parker looks a bit down. His awareness has dropped off a bit, been more sloppy with the ball & looks a bit tired tbh in the last couple of games. Maybe if Stephens or Roberts replaces Campbell they can spend some time inside with Parker playing forward or less TOG. Reduce his workload a bit.

 

[Swan4Life]

I was pleased to see Stephens get involved as sub. Did everything right and was so close to kicking a magnificent goal. Definitely retains his spot imo.

Yep, put me in the Stephens did alright camp too. I'd have him in the 22 if anyone misses.