Preview Yer A Lizard Harry - Magic Round - Richmond VS Sydney - Adelaide Oval - Friday 8:10PM (GMT)

[Dubai Quacker]

Not sure, but we’re yet to lose a game where Rowy has kicked 6 or more goals.

That’s telling.

Much like the fact that we haven’t won a flag without a player called Lewis Roberts Thompson in the side since 1933.

 

[The King!]

who cares about Jack, his stats are the same as Bud basically

 

[Wolftone]

I am struggling to think of a game the Swans have played since I began watching where we are going into it with such an undermanned defence.

For as long as I can remember we always had at least one top quality key defender in the team, in the Bolton/Barry era, the Richards/Grundy era and now the McCartin/McCartin era. In those times our key defenders rarely miss games and almost never miss games at the same time.

I think introducing Gould and Francis is not going to kill us. Fox replaces Cunningham. I only saw the first half but Harry was poor. He got the ba ổn several occasions and promptly turned it over. I was not impressed. I did not see the second half but it seems it was not that great. Paddy injured in the first and then Tom going down would have hurt no end.

But could we please, forget to go to Buddy. He is the reason our forward line is so poor. When he is on fields there is nowhere for Amartey or Mcdonald to lead as he keeps leading in multiple directions taking all the space.


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[Jack Lord]

I reckon if Will Gould isn’t picked this week he’ll be on the phone to his manager saying get me out of here.

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

So Fox, McLean & McAndrew in, Amartey to the backline.

Yep, some bloke got paid to write that.

Not necessarily!

 

[BloodySwan]

I reckon if Will Gould isn’t picked this week he’ll be on the phone to his manager saying get me out of here.

If he's still not in the side he's not rated.

 

[Donza]

I reckon if Will Gould isn’t picked this week he’ll be on the phone to his manager saying get me out of here.

To where?

Gould gets a lot of tires pumped for a guy that hasn't played firsts and has looked serviceable in VFL .

 

[Donza]

More realistic than Foxtel yesterday.
The loss of the McCartin brothers due to concussion and Lance Franklin due to a knee problem will further stretch Sydney's tall resources against a Richmond side that is also missing several key big men due to injury. Hayden McLean is a chance to return in a second ruck/forward role, while former Bomber Aaron Francis or South Australian Will Gould could come in to plug a hole down back. Robbie Fox, who was the sub last week, should return to the 22, while Ryan Clarke has recovered from a hamstring problem. Midfielders Angus Sheldrick and Matt Roberts could also be considered as the Swans look to get their season back on track. – Martin Smith

 

[MF]

To where?

Gould gets a lot of tires pumped for a guy that hasn't played firsts and has looked serviceable in VFL .

Apparently simply being on a list for 4 years entitles you to senior games.

I doubt the swans are leaving Gould in the dark about what's required.

 

[Tedeski]

be interesting if the scoring is s**t still

If we are having 60 entries, we should be having 30 scoring attempts minimum.
We had 19 from 67 entries & we only lost by 2 points.
That's a fail on the team selection front.
That has been rectified this week which will in turn bring the right balance.
We should easily have 50 entries this week which will mean 25 shots at least.
This will give us a score of at least 90 points IMO.
I am expecting 100. Now how we defend is another story but I trust everyone will be on the same page & defend well as a team.

 

[Bloods86]

If we are having 60 entries, we should be having 30 scoring attempts minimum.
We had 19 from 67 entries & we only lost by 2 points.
That's a fail on the team selection front.
That has been rectified this week which will in turn bring the right balance.
We should easily have 50 entries this week which will mean 25 shots at least.
This will give us a score of at least 90 points IMO.
I am expecting 100. Now how we defend is another story but I trust everyone will be on the same page & defend well as a team.

Completely ignore the quality of entries, but ok.

 

[SSwans2011]

To where?

Gould gets a lot of tires pumped for a guy that hasn't played firsts and has looked serviceable in VFL .

Apparently simply being on a list for 4 years entitles you to senior games.

I doubt the swans are leaving Gould in the dark about what's required.

I wouldnt say it entitles you to senior games, but I would say it's poor list management to re-sign a key defender if you're not going to play him when 2 of your starting key defenders are out off the back of a year when Gould won our VFL Player of the Year.

If he doesn't get selected, it raises 2 questions: if not now, what more does he have to do, and why did we re-sign him?

 

[Bloods86]

I wouldnt say it entitles you to senior games, but I would say it's poor list management to re-sign a key defender if you're not going to play him when 2 of your starting key defenders are out off the back of a year when Gould won our VFL Player of the Year.

If he doesn't get selected, it raises 2 questions: if not now, what more does he have to do, and why did we re-sign him?

I would pick Gould, but if we don't, it's not us saying he's rubbish, or poor list management. It could be that Gould's start to the season is below expectations and that Francis (if picked) has impressed.

 

[strauchanie59]

Corey Warner to make his debut, per the Swans socials.

 

[Mister B]

So we welcome a quality Warner Bros production on Friday. Congrats Corey.

 

[Punts]

Awesome

 

[Superstar swan]

Awesome news

 

[strauchanie59]

 

[hairy biker]

Be very interesting to see where he lines up.

Played inside mid last reserves game, but previously predominantly wing.
Plus I've said before I thought he had the makings of a pressure fwd.

Looking forward to it.
Guaranteed to bring energy, speed and full on commitment and hardness.

 

[Millky95]

Please don't have him as the sub

 

[caesar88]

I wonder if one of Stephens or McInerney will be dropped.

Hope not.

Reckon we probably just go smaller inside 50 and Warner Jr. plays off a flank.

 

[Donza]

Corey Warner to make his debut, per the Swans socials.

Thats not what I saw coming . Thats for sure.

 

[Artygunner]

I wonder if one of Stephens or McInerney will be dropped.

Hope not.

Reckon we probably just go smaller inside 50 and Warner Jr. plays off a flank.

I’d say he just takes Cunninghams position

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Excited about Corey getting a start. Must be exciting tines for the Warner family. Given that his debut has been announced and there are literally crickets surrounding Gould, does that mean he's unlikely to be picked?

 

[Millky95]

I wonder if one of Stephens or McInerney will be dropped.

Hope not.

Reckon we probably just go smaller inside 50 and Warner Jr. plays off a flank.

Think that would be my guess as well. Still have no idea who comes in for one of the McCartins though. Fox is one but you'd think if it was Gould both would be mentioned in the debut article and Francis would get one as well