Swans Reserves (ECFL comp) 2021 (VFL we fart in your general direction)

[Dubai Quacker]

Will get a 2nd rounder
Of ti the crows

That’s the doomsday scenario - it’s a worry.

 

[Mister B]

Catch up game against Casey at Casey Fields 1.10pm on Sunday. Plan to wander over there it.

 

[dosser]

Stephens is quality. Not sure it's a matter of if he will be good, but just how good he will be. I imagine that's up to him and his willingness to learn and develop. (But he also might need a decent chance at senior level!)

Sheather honestly reminds me so much of Warner, and Amartey continues to frustrate by being SO good at times, but so NOT good at other times. I feel like especially with McLean emerging in the seniors, if he wants an opportunity in the 22, he's gotta even out that disparity.

Great start in the comeback for Naismith!

First time I've seen Sheather play and I am impressed. He is like a guided missile and just keeps going. However, he is still a way off selection as he is very raw and his disposal needs a lot of tidying up. I look forward to watching his progress and if he makes it then we will have a lot of fun wincing at some of the replays.

 

[Wolftone]

Clarke is putting a good foot forward, has been very good.

He was good but his delivery is still 50/50

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[bedford]

He was good but his delivery is still 50/50

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He's not up to senior standard like Bell

 

[momentbymoment]

First time I've seen Sheather play and I am impressed. He is like a guided missile and just keeps going. However, he is still a way off selection as he is very raw and his disposal needs a lot of tidying up. I look forward to watching his progress and if he makes it then we will have a lot of fun wincing at some of the replays.

I’m hoping he develops like The Chad.
Two missiles in one team could work well.

 

[hairy biker]

Website summary;

VFL: Naismith returns as Swans beat Collingwood by 33-points

The Sydney Swans are back in the winners circle after claiming a 33-point victory over Collingwood in Round 5 of the VFL.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Stats;

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Website summary;

VFL: Naismith returns as Swans beat Collingwood by 33-points

The Sydney Swans are back in the winners circle after claiming a 33-point victory over Collingwood in Round 5 of the VFL.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Stats;

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Feel for Clarke.

If he was still at Norf, he (along with Simpkin) would be their best young mids.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Feel for Clarke.

If he was still at Norf, he (along with Simpkin) would be their best young mids.

They were playing him at HBF.

 

[Ticky009]

Catch up game against Casey at Casey Fields 1.10pm on Sunday. Plan to wander over there it.

Casey top of the ladder - will be interesting to hear the match reports from everyone.

 

[hairy biker]

I watched the game this afternoon and it was interesting seeing the game with the benefit of knowing the stats and after reading the comments above.

I'm a bit out of step with everyone else as I didn't think Stephens was as influential as I was expecting.
Good game, but I must say others impressed me more.

I thought COR was our best 4Q performer.
Intercepted, used the ball well, set up play.
A very good all round performance.

Really pleased with Sheather's game.
Played further up the ground and had a real impact, physically and game wise.

I've always thought complaints about Clarke's disposal were overstated, but disappointed with his ball use in this game. I did like his body use around the contest, always willing to block/shepherd, something that can go missing from senior players at this level as they ball chase. Mind you 40 touches indicates he was fairly good in that area as well.

I like the way Taylor can create time and space and more often than not identifies the best option.

Amartey easily the best game I've seen him play.
Marked well and importantly stayed in the game across the 4qtrs. His 2nd Qtr was particularly good.

Ling remains curious. Just seems to play within himself. I think he's capable of more.
Gould I noticed limped off about 10 mins to go in the last qtr and didn't notice him coming back on. Better game from him, without really stamping his mark on the match.

McDonald decent game. Makes good decisions and executes well.

And welcome back Cray.
First centre bounce and drops the ball down Gray's throat.

 

[Punts]

Ling i can’t see getting a contract

 

[Donza]

Naismith has put some legit muscle into his legs.
Undercarriage used to be thin.
Now. A380

 

[Dubai Quacker]

I watched the game this afternoon and it was interesting seeing the game with the benefit of knowing the stats and after reading the comments above.

I'm a bit out of step with everyone else as I didn't think Stephens was as influential as I was expecting.
Good game, but I must say others impressed me more.

I thought COR was our best 4Q performer.
Intercepted, used the ball well, set up play.
A very good all round performance.

Really pleased with Sheather's game.
Played further up the ground and had a real impact, physically and game wise.

I've always thought complaints about Clarke's disposal were overstated, but disappointed with his ball use in this game. I did like his body use around the contest, always willing to block/shepherd, something that can go missing from senior players at this level as they ball chase. Mind you 40 touches indicates he was fairly good in that area as well.

I like the way Taylor can create time and space and more often than not identifies the best option.

Amartey easily the best game I've seen him play.
Marked well and importantly stayed in the game across the 4qtrs. His 2nd Qtr was particularly good.

Ling remains curious. Just seems to play within himself. I think he's capable of more.
Gould I noticed limped off about 10 mins to go in the last qtr and didn't notice him coming back on. Better game from him, without really stamping his mark on the match.

McDonald decent game. Makes good decisions and executes well.

And welcome back Cray.
First centre bounce and drops the ball down Gray's throat.

I have to admit, I was impressed with Sheather too - but not sure if it’s partly because he’s so noticeable with the snowy blonde mop.

Highlight of the game: Naismith trying (and failing) to have a running bounce. Pure comedy gold.

 

[hairy biker]

I have to admit, I was impressed with Sheather too - but not sure if it’s partly because he’s so noticeable with the snowy blonde mop.

Highlight of the game: Naismith trying ( and failing) to have a running bounce. Pure comedy gold.

Bugger. I meant to mention Naismith's bounce.
As I was watching the game I made a few notes.
On Naismith..nice tap work, moved well, don't bounce.

I think the commentator has gone overboard on Sheather previously because he is so noticeable with his hairdo, but I think he was very good yesterday.
He's been OK previously, primarily as a defensive fwd, but played a bit further up the ground and I thought got involved and was influential.
Mind you his awareness in the contest could improve a bit.
Courageous to go back with the flight of the ball in the fwd pocket, but not at the expense of killing our 10 year marquee forward.

In a way his hair is not the only thing he has in common with Heeney/Warner. His kamikaze skills and disregard for personal safety is reminiscent of them as well.

 

[WillHayward]

Will get a 2nd rounder
Of ti the crows

We just used pick 4 on him.
No way would I consider pick 22 or whatever it is.

 

[WillHayward]

Why did a North trade Clarke out?


Lord knows they could do with him now...

Bizarre really.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Stephens will have other clubs interested in him no doubt, I hope we can re-sign him!

 

[Bonz]

Why did a North trade Clarke out?


Lord knows they could do with him now...

Bizarre really.

Similar reasons he annoys us, disposal.

Think he might be taking good steps to fix it though.

 

[wills2g]

Clarke's still 21/22? He's got plenty of time to fix disposal, and playing a higher quality comp in the VFL will go a long way

 

[Bonz]

Clarke's still 21/22? He's got plenty of time to fix disposal, and playing a higher quality comp in the VFL will go a long way

His 23, 24 next month

 

[grimlock]

Sydney Swans
Goal Kickers:J. Amartey 3, R. Clarke 3, C. Sinclair 2, M. Sheather, L. Taylor, L. McDonald, H. Morrison
Best Players:L. Taylor, M. Ling, J. Amartey, D. Stephens, M. Sheather, R. Clarke

Collingwood
Goal Kickers:J. Booth 2, M. Cox 2, L. Mcmahon, W. Kelly, C. Wellings, L. Tardrew
Best Players:T. Bianco, J. Booth, J. Madgen, C. Wellings, W. Kelly, L. Tardrew

 

[EvilleAces]

First time I've seen Sheather play and I am impressed. He is like a guided missile and just keeps going. However, he is still a way off selection as he is very raw and his disposal needs a lot of tidying up. I look forward to watching his progress and if he makes it then we will have a lot of fun wincing at some of the replays.

Watching the game on the weekend I would say his disposal by hand was great and like all swans players his disposal by foot can improve. He had a 1 or 2 turnovers by foot, taking the game on but also set up 1 or 2 goals with great kicks.

 

[S120]

Why did a North trade Clarke out?


Lord knows they could do with him now...

Bizarre really.

I have a hard time thinking that Clarke couldn't do a job for a bottom club like Ben Keays has for Adelaide. Neither have good disposal but they're amongst the fittest on the ground every week, try their guts out by default and are very disciplined. Hawthorn could certainly do with someone like him.

(It delights me to say that because I hope for Clarke's sake he gets another AFL contract at the end of the year and also that Hawthorn are complete garbage now)

 

[Ticky009]

For those who missed the live game on Kayo here is a mini replay

VFL Mini-Match: Sydney v Collingwood

Extended highlights of the round five VFL clash between the Sydney Swans and Collingwood

www.afl.com.au