Preview Sydney v Bulldogs SCG Sunday 3:20

[wolftone57]

Parker plays Papleys role? Parker is way too slow

He plays it differently. He is not going to be Tom Papley. He is going to b Luke Parker. He is going to take overhead marks on an opponent meant for a small forward. Think about it. He can take a mark over talls therefore think what he will do to a small defender lol.

 

[monopoly19]

Bad week to lose Rampe with Ugle-Hagan, Naughton and Darcy to deal with. Would be surprised not to see Francis back in.

 

[wolftone57]

Rampe will also miss

Gus & Caiden both played really well in the reserves. They are ready.

 

[BarneyBent]

Against other teams I'd suggest playing Fox and Mills back, but against the Dogs we probably do need a third KPD. Unless we think Blakey could do a job on Ugle-Hagan? It's a tough one.

Assuming Hayward and Rampe both miss alongside Papley, I'm thinking Mills and Rowbottom (if fit) and then I'd be inclined to give Will Edwards a crack to see what he's got.

If Hayward gets up then just Mills and Rowbottom. If Rowbottom isn't fit then Wicks comes in.

Shuffle magnets as required, Corey Warner to start.

 

[The King!]

He plays it differently. He is not going to be Tom Papley. He is going to b Luke Parker. He is going to take overhead marks on an opponent meant for a small forward. Think about it. He can take a mark over talls therefore think what he will do to a small defender lol.

Yep hopefully the mids actually lower the eyes and kick to his advantage

 

[wills2g]

dogs have only won against giants in an away game out of melbourne

theyll drop form and hope thats enough to pinch this game

 

[Jack2Jack]

Ideally you'd like Wicks to find some good form before coming back. I know he probably comes back but could a Corey Warner or Campbell play pseudo small forward and do a solid enough job? Campbell did play forward as a junior, although more HF I think.
Not entirely convinced myself but either would have the pace to pressure and tackle....maybe trying a left field option, we could find out something we didn't know we had?

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

dogs have only won against giants in an away game out of melbourne

theyll drop form and hope thats enough to pinch this game

So their only away win was in Sydney ?

 

[GoTheSwannies]

Would love to beat the dogs and leave them hanging outside of the 8.

 

[The Mares Leg]

Bad week to lose Rampe with Ugle-Hagan, Naughton and Darcy to deal with. Would be surprised not to see Francis back in.

You might be right - Darcy/Francis might be the go - with Fox or Blakey as a sweeper.m

 

[The King!]

What I do think the dogs do well is get everyone involved and share the load quite well of late. they haven't really had someone getting stuff all of the ball or 5 guys getting under 8 touches.

Yes they have the big ball winners but everyone is getting involved.

They have the top tier talent of course

 

[Ed_Gein]

Need a big win in memory of ol' mate Grand Uncle Horace!

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Just watch the AFL appoint Stevic & Meredith to this one.

And probably get Jeffery to come out of retirement for a special guest appearance.

 

[The King!]

Does anyone know where to see how often we target each forward?

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Does anyone know where to see how often we target each forward?

On TV.

 

[The King!]

On TV.

Ha ha I'll pay that

Ok does anyone know where I can find a statistical summary of how often we have targeted each forward this year ?

 

[TheGoatBaron]

Let’s win for Horry Swannies!

 

[The King!]

Shame you can't do a black arm band on here or something for the game

 

[Bloods86]

Need a big win in memory of ol' mate Grand Uncle Horace!

Wait, what?

 

[GreyGooseGuy88]

Reid into the backline
Gus and Wicks in
Hopefully Rowey in
Not convinced Mills will play

 

[Ed_Gein]

Wait, what?

You haven't seen the sticky at the top of the Swans board yet?

 

[Bloods86]

You haven't seen the sticky at the top of the Swans board yet?

I've only been on my phone all day.

Edit: Ugh, that's terrible news.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Need a big win in memory of ol' mate Grand Uncle Horace!

With Wilbur kicking a bag.

 

[The King!]

With Wilbur kicking a bag.

Rowbottom back on fire too

His last post was actually saying Sam Reid was the most overrated swans player on big footy, so maybe he does come in and kick 6

 

[SeanM]

Against other teams I'd suggest playing Fox and Mills back, but against the Dogs we probably do need a third KPD. Unless we think Blakey could do a job on Ugle-Hagan? It's a tough one.

Assuming Hayward and Rampe both miss alongside Papley, I'm thinking Mills and Rowbottom (if fit) and then I'd be inclined to give Will Edwards a crack to see what he's got.

If Hayward gets up then just Mills and Rowbottom. If Rowbottom isn't fit then Wicks comes in.

Shuffle magnets as required, Corey Warner to start.

Yeah it is tempting to play Francis as the 3rd tall defender for one week to cover the 3 bulldog talls. Keep Fox as a forward who can be moved back if required.

It may also allow Blakey more attacking freedom if we are not relying on him as much to mark their key forwards.