Round 5: Brisbane Lions Reserves v Sydney Swans Reserves @ Coorparoo

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NEAFL 2016 Round 5

Brisbane Lions Reserves v Sydney Swans Reserves

Sunday 1st May 2016
9.30am
Coorparoo

The strangeness of the NEAFL Draw has resulted in these two teams clashing again, less than a month ago the Swans demolished an unbalanced Lions side by a whopping 122 points. This contest looks like a complete mismatch on paper with the Swans flying high on top of the NEAFL as the only unbeaten side while the Lions by contrast are still winless and with a miserable 37.50% percentage are anchored to the bottom.

However after some returns by key players last week, the Lions narrowly went down to NEAFL powerhouses Aspley by only 3 points, and if they were a little more accurate could have, and should have won the game.

NEAFL Ladder
Position|Team|Played|Wins|Losses|Draws|FF|For|Agai nst|Percentage|Points
1|Sydney Swans|4|4|0|0|0|511|234|218.38%|16
2|Sydney University|4|3|1|0|0|411|285|144.21%|12
3|NT Thunder|4|3|1|0|0|313|298|105.03%|12
4|Aspley|4|3|1|0|0|343|361|95.01%|12
5|Gold Coast Suns|4|2|2|0|0|357|255|140.00%|8
6|Giants|4|2|2|0|0|361|363|99.45%|8
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7|Redland|4|2|2|0|0|288|332|86.75%|8
8|Southport|4|1|3|0|0|344|373|92.23%|4
9|Canberra Demons|4|0|4|0|0|277|404|68.56%|0
10|Brisbane Lions|4|0|4|0|0|180|480|37.50%|0


Past Meetings
2016
Round 1 @ Burpengary
Team|Q1|Q2|Q3|Q4|Final
Brisbane Lions|1.4|3.5|5.9|5.10|40
Reserves|5.2|11.6|18.8|25.12|162

Type|Players
Goals|M.Wilson 5, A.Davis 3, J.Dawson 3, J.Rose 3, J.Hiscox 2, T.Nankervis 2, L.Behagg 2, K.Galloway 2, B.McGlynn, R.Hebron, N.Reinhard
Best|H.Marsh, J.Foote, N.Newman, M.Wilson, A.Davis, J.Dawson


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2015
Round 17 @ SCG
Team|Q1|Q2|Q3|Q4|Final
Reserves|4.8|5.17|8.20|10.26|86
Brisbane Lions|0.3|0.5|2.9|5.11|41

Type|Players
Goals|L.Perris 2, D.Towers 2, D.Robinson, S.Wilson, D.Baron-Hay, A.Davis, J.Hiscox, Z.Jones
Best|D.Robinson, Z.Jones, A.Aliir, L.Perris, S.McLaren, H.Marsh


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Round 14 @ Coorparoo
Team|Q1|Q2|Q3|Q4|Final
Brisbane Lions|2.1|5.2|6.3|8.5|53
Reserves|6.2|8.2|12.5|13.5|83

Type|Players
Goals|B.Jack 2, N.Cooper 2, N.Newman 2, J.Rose 2, E.Prescott, L.Behagg, C.Bird, T.Nankervis, S.McLaren
Best|B.Jack, T.Nankervis, I.Heeney, C.Bird, G.Hewett, N.Newman


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Round 8 @ Newcastle
Team|Q1|Q2|Q3|Q4|Final
Reserves|2.5|6.8|10.9|16.14|110
Brisbane Lions|0.1|2.3|3.4|5.6|36

Type|Players
Goals|Towers 4, Nankervis 3, Rose 3, McLaren 2, Hiscox, Fyffe, Bird, Foote
Best|Davis, Derickx, Towers, Rose, Bird, Hewett


Last week
Team|Q1|Q2|Q3|Q4|Final
Reserves|3.2|5.6|9.9|12.13|85
Southport|2.3|2.4|4.8|6.9|45

Type|Players
Goals|J.Hiscox 3, D.Towers 2, S.Murray 2, N.Reinhard, A.Davis, L.Skrivanic, T.Leonardis, M.Wilson
Best|C.O'Riordan, T.Nankervis, N.Newman, B.Jack, J.Hiscox, R.Hebron


Team|Q1|Q2|Q3|Q4|Final
Aspley|1.2|4.3|8.5|11.7|73
Brisbane Lions|2.5|2.9|6.11|9.16|70

Type|Players
Goals|B.Keays 3, E.Hipwood, S.Mayes, M.Hammelmann, J.Freeman, N.Robertson, R.William
Best|D.McStay, R.Mathieson, J.Paine, B.Keays, S.Mayes


Team List
Listed players
#|Name|Games|Goals|Votes|Notes
1|James ROSE|3|8|2|
9|Abe DAVIS|3|5|2|
10|Zak JONES|1|1|3|Senior emergency
13|Toby NANKERVIS|3|2|5|Senior emergency
16|Gary ROHAN|0|0|0|Season debut
17|Jack HISCOX|4|10|2|Senior emergency
22|Dean TOWERS|2|3|0|
28|Nic NEWMAN|4|0|9|
30|Tyrone LEONARDIS|3|1|0|
31|Harrison MARSH|4|1|15|
33|Brandon JACK|3|4|5
35|Sam NAISMITH|1|0|0|
38|Colin O'RIORDAN|4|1|12|
42|Xavier RICHARDS|4|0|0|
43|Lewis MELICAN|4|0|0|
45|Jordan FOOTE|4|0|5|
46|Sam MURRAY|3|4|0|


Changes
In: Rose, Jones, Rohan
Out: Aliir ALIIR (seniors), Kyle GALLOWAY (?)

Aliir's promotion to the seniors leaves the backline a little short against the Lions's tall forward. Marsh, Newman and/or Melican will have to play taller this week but coach Shaw has the added option of throwing the versatile Davis back there if required. Rohan could also be another option as a spare down back but he is unlikely to play all 4 quarters.

Naismith came on at quarter time last week and played as a forward only with no time in the ruck (and wasn't particularly effective in that role FWIW) . With Galloway and Aliir out of the team this week, he will should spend some time in the ruck this week as the back up to the in-form Nankervis.

Academy Players/Topups
#|Name|Games|Goals|Votes|Notes
50|Matthew WILSON|4|8|3|
51|Callum McFADDEN|4|2|0|
53|Lachlan BEHAGG|2|2|0|Emergency
54|Ryan HEBRON|4|4|0|
55|Ned REINHARD|4|10|4|
56|Jake VEALE|4|2|0|



In:
Out: Luke SKRIVANIC

Hebron has played forward so far this year and impressed, being named in the best players list in 2 of the 4 games. However, he has played in defence last year and could also be another option down back. McFadden spent time in the midfield against Southport while Reinhard was very quiet, only registering 1 disposal after his 6 goal performance against Redland.

Statistics

Disposals
Player|Games|Avg. Disposals
Zak JONES|1|24.0
Dean TOWERS|2|22.5
Ben McGLYNN|1|21.0
Brandon JACK|3|20.7
Nic NEWMAN|4|20.5


Marks
Player|Games|Avg. Marks
Jordan DAWSON|2|6.5
Jack HISCOX|4|6.0
Aliir ALIIR|4|4.8
Brandon JACK|3|4.7
Toby NANKERVIS|3|4.7
James ROSE|3|4.7


Tackles
Player|Games|Avg. Tackles
Ben McGLYNN|1|9.0
Dean TOWERS|2|6.0
Jordan FOOTE|4|5.0
Brandon JACK|3|4.0
Callum McFADDEN|4|3.8


Hitouts
Player|Games|Avg. Hitouts
Toby NANKERVIS|3|21.3
Tom DERICKX|2|16.5
Kyle GALLOWAY|4|7.0
Dean TOWERS|2|2.5
Abe DAVIS|3|2.0


Clearances
Player|Games|Avg. Clearances
George HEWETT|1|9.0
Dean TOWERS|2|7.0
Zak JONES|1|5.0
Brandon JACK|3|4.3
Abe DAVIS|3|4.0


Inside 50s
Player|Games|Avg. Inside 50s
Dean TOWERS|2|7.0
Abe DAVIS|3|6.0
Brandon JACK|3|6.0
Toby NANKERVIS|3|5.3
Jordan DAWSON|2|5.0
George HEWETT|1|5.0


Rebound 50s
Player|Games|Avg. Rebound 50s
Nic NEWMAN|4|6.0
Colin O'RIORDAN|4|3.0
Aliir ALIIR|4|2.0
Ryan HEBRON|4|2.0
Lewis MELICAN|4|2.0
Brandon JACK|3|2.0


Goals
Player|Games|Total Votes
Jack HISCOX|4|10
Ned REINHARD|4|10
James ROSE|3|8
Matt WILSON|4|8
Abe DAVIS|3|5


Coaches Votes
Player|Games|Total Votes
Harrison MARSH|4|15
Colin O'RIORDAN|4|12
Aliir ALIIR|4|11
Nic NEWMAN|4|9
Brandon JACK|3|5
Toby NANKERVIS|3|5



NEAFL MVP Votes
Player|Games|Total Goals
Harrison MARSH|4|13
James ROSE|3|11
Nic NEWMAN|4|11
Aliir ALIIR|4|9
Brandon JACK|3|7
Colin O'RIORDAN|3|7


Brisbane Lions Reserves
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B:|43. Josh McGUINNESS|39. Jackson PAINE|45. Hugh BEASLEY
HB:|52. Soul CORMICK|40. Matthew HAMMELMANN|22. Marco PAPARONE
C:|55. Nick WELLER|36. Rhys MATHIESON|47. Reuben WILLIAM
HF:|51. Jack ROLLS|13. Trent WEST|30. Eric HIPWOOD
F:|56. Billy LAMBERT|34. Jono FREEMAN|57. Olly RITCHIE
Foll:|44. Archie SMITH|16. Jarrad JANSEN|19. Josh CLAYTON
Int (from):|4. Ryan BASTINAC|23. Josh SCHACHE|10. Daniel RICH|
|18. Nick ROBERTSON|24. Liam DAWSON|25. Dan McSTAY|
|46. Billy EVANS
Emg:|54. Jacob ALLISON|60. Declan WARREN|Harrison HUNKIN
|Brock ASTON


In: Bastinac, Schache, Rich, Dawson, Evans, Paparone, Beasley, Rolls, Weller
Out: Keays,Mayes, Brock ASTON, Sam COPLAND, Will FLETCHER, Harrison HUNKIN

4 from that bench will be named in their senior side, and Robertson has since been ruled out with illness. This leaves a total of 15 listed players.

The big change from the Round 1 team is the inclusion of Mathieson, a genuine inside midfielder who is on the comeback trail after being on the receiving end of a strong Jeremy Cameron bump that earned the GWS player a 4 week suspension. Another player to look out for is Eric Hipwood, a 202cm swingman who play at either end of the ground, but incredibly agile for his size.

Losing Keays, who's clearly been their best NEAFL player so far and possibly also losing McStay and Mayes who were both excellent last week against Aspley could result in a weaker side this week.

[Ludwig]

So this is the 3rd week running that Jordan Dawson doesn't make the team without any mention of why. I really wish the club would keep the supporters informed about what's going on with our players, rather than let us speculate the worst, e.g. Cam McCarthy syndrome.

I can understand that Tom Derickx is not up to senior selection, but why can't he even make the injury list?

[Pmcc2911]

A liltle side note, the no 56 top up, Billy Lambert for Brisbane is former Lions player and GWS official, now Lions offical, Craig Lamberts son. Billy played u/17's for Drummoyne in the local Sydney Junior Comp last year

[Scottee]

So this is the 3rd week running that Jordan Dawson doesn't make the team without any mention of why. I really wish the club would keep the supporters informed about what's going on with our players, rather than let us speculate the worst, e.g. Cam McCarthy syndrome.

I can understand that Tom Derickx is not up to senior selection, but why can't he even make the injury list?
What you said.

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[707]

Going up for this one, looking forward to a warm day at this nice suburban ground and seeing O'Riordan chalk up another BOG!

Dawson's absence is worrying.

[Doctor]

Freeman called up to the seniors to replace Robertson btw.

[liz]

Freeman called up to the seniors to replace Robertson btw.

Sunday teams: Top-ups back, Schache out - AFL.com.au (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-04-29/sunday-teams-round-six)

I think he's into the squad, but not the team. Whether or not he plays NEAFL, who knows.

The Lions have also chosen to "rest" Schache. Not sure whether resting means running around in the NEAFL, or means having an actual rest.

[dejavoodoo44]

Going up for this one, looking forward to a warm day at this nice suburban ground and seeing O'Riordan chalk up another BOG!

Dawson's absence is worrying.
Unfortunately the forecast up here is for showers all the weekend. Though at 27 tomorrow, it will still be quite warm.
With O'Riordan, since he did well in the mud last week, I'd back him in to do well again this week.

[dejavoodoo44]

Sunday teams: Top-ups back, Schache out - AFL.com.au (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-04-29/sunday-teams-round-six)

I think he's into the squad, but not the team. Whether or not he plays NEAFL, who knows.

The Lions have also chosen to "rest" Schache. Not sure whether resting means running around in the NEAFL, or means having an actual rest.
On current ressies form, you could do both, by having him play at full forward, where he is unlikely to see much action.

[barry]

Must be a mauve concern for brisbane that in a weak comp like the NEAFL they are last behind suburban teams

[Mug Punter]

Must be a mauve concern for brisbane that in a weak comp like the NEAFL they are last behind suburban teams

I was thinking that myself, there's not much reason for optimism with the Lions is there?

[YvonneH]

Eddie everywhere sure did a number on the Lions many years ago.

[Luke Shannon]

9.30am seems like a very early start for a game of AFL one level down from the senior AFL competition.

Is the game played so early to allow the emergencies who played reserves to be available at the Gabba on time?

[rb4x]

Qtr Time: Lions 3.2 20 v Swans 4.3 27

[aardvark]

Half time Swans 10.4 Lions 3.2

[rb4x]

3 Qtr Time:Swans 15.11.101 v Lions 3.6.24 Goals Rose 3 Towers 3 Rohan 1

[ugg]

Pretty handy lead for a side playing with only 21, and possibly only 20 if Veale's one tackle and no disposal is an indication of an injury

[rb4x]

Brisbane no score in the second quarter and 4 points only in the third.

[liz]

Two goalless quarters (and one of those scoreless) for the Lions is a bit of a worry for them (encouraging for us).

[Plugger46]

They seem to get flogged every week.

[ugg]

Fulltime @swansreserves (https://twitter.com/swansreserves) 20.15 (135) @brisbanelions (https://twitter.com/brisbanelions) Res. 3.7 (25) Goals: Wilson 5 Towers 5 Rose 3 Reinhard 3 Murray McFadden Jack Rohan

Disposals Towers 24 Davis 20 Jack 18 Rose O'Riordan 17 Wilson 14 Foote 13 Murray Marsh Newman 12 Naismith Reinhard Nankervis 11 Leonardis 10 McFadden Rohan 9 Richards 8 Hiscox 5 Hebron 4 Melican 3 Veale 0

Tackles Jack 9 Nankervis McFadden 7 Towers 6 Davis Rohan Rose 3 Foote Wilson O'Riordan Newman Naismith Hebron 2

Marks Davis 7 Rohan 4 Wilson Reinhard Newman Rose 3 Towers Leonardis Murray O'Riordan Naismith 2

[rb4x]

Hiscox and Nakervis both played and with Zak replacing Smooch it looks like we have no emergencies fresh for the main game.

- - - Updated - - -

Brisbane 1 behind in the 4th quarter and only 5 behinds for the last 3 quarters. Very one sided after quarter time.

[Levii3]

How did Rohan look? Which position did he play?

[707]

I arrived halfway through the first quarter in time to see Brisbane kick three consecutive goals - their only majors for the game! Light rain without let up throughout made it very difficult with the ball being very slippery and lots of scrimmages.

BJ got a lot of the ball but wasted it a lot. Towers did some nice things. Rohan looked to be playing half back and went nicely for a first hit out. Naismith for a very big man in wet conditions showed some good skills and good pace, be interested to hear from regular ressie watchers if he shows those in other games. O'Riordan looked right at home in the conditions, much like an Irish summer's day, and looks an impressive unit with neat foot disposal, we look to have a player there.

Then to the Gabba for the heartstopper, we have work to do after that display.

[ugg]

Best Players: D. Towers, H. Marsh, J. Foote, L. Melican, J. Rose, X. Richards

[Scottee]

I arrived halfway through the first quarter in time to see Brisbane kick three consecutive goals - their only majors for the game! Light rain without let up throughout made it very difficult with the ball being very slippery and lots of scrimmages.

BJ got a lot of the ball but wasted it a lot. Towers did some nice things. Rohan looked to be playing half back and went nicely for a first hit out. Naismith for a very big man in wet conditions showed some good skills and good pace, be interested to hear from regular ressie watchers if he shows those in other games. O'Riordan looked right at home in the conditions, much like an Irish summer's day, and looks an impressive unit with neat foot disposal, we look to have a player there.

Then to the Gabba for the heartstopper, we have work to do after that display.
Naismith is remarkably quick for his size and has good skills. Injuries are what has held him back.

[Scottee]

Best Players: D. Towers, H. Marsh, J. Foote, L. Melican, J. Rose, X. Richards
Interesting, two KPDS with very low stats in the best according to the NEAFL website.

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[Luke Shannon]

I don't understand why the Lions Reserves team is so poor. Like us, they can fill that side with senior listed players, rookie listed players and academy players. We have sub standard AFL players and younger players who fill the reserves side, but why are we 100 points better than Brisbane. Are our acedemy top ups so superior when compared to Brisbane's.

It's bewildering!

[Mug Punter]

Naismith is remarkably quick for his size and has good skills. Injuries are what has held him back.

I've got serious doubts about Sam ever making it. He pranced around Drummoyne Oval like a ballerina last weekend and for mine he is just too slight in build to be a ruckman. He seriously needs to stack on at least 15kgs to that frame of his.

[Mug Punter]

I arrived halfway through the first quarter in time to see Brisbane kick three consecutive goals - their only majors for the game! Light rain without let up throughout made it very difficult with the ball being very slippery and lots of scrimmages.

BJ got a lot of the ball but wasted it a lot. Towers did some nice things. Rohan looked to be playing half back and went nicely for a first hit out. Naismith for a very big man in wet conditions showed some good skills and good pace, be interested to hear from regular ressie watchers if he shows those in other games. O'Riordan looked right at home in the conditions, much like an Irish summer's day, and looks an impressive unit with neat foot disposal, we look to have a player there.

Then to the Gabba for the heartstopper, we have work to do after that display.

Couldn't agree more about O'Riordan, he looks to have all the tools to be an AFL player.

Towers is an interesting one as to his future. He's a quality bloke from what I can gather I reckon he'd be a good professional around the club. And if he's not too excessive with his salary demands then I could see us locking him in for at least a couple of years as a good squad player.

But would that suit Dean? I wouldn't think there'd be a huge line of suitors but I do think he'd be able to get more regular senior footy at a bottom six club like a Carlton or Brisbane and he wouldn't cost them much in terms of what they give up.

[Scottee]

I've got serious doubts about Sam ever making it. He pranced around Drummoyne Oval like a ballerina last weekend and for mine he is just too slight in build to be a ruckman. He seriously needs to stack on at least 15kgs to that frame of his.
I suppose we will find out before long but it was not long ago that Sam was regularly smashing Rory Lobb in the ruck in the NEAFL. He does have talent and he is heavier than Lobb who is now regarded as a contested marking machine by some.

Currently though I think that Toby is our best second ruck and clearly better in the wet than Sinclair. Sam needs a few games to get fit.

[ernie koala]

Towers is an interesting one as to his future. He's a quality bloke from what I can gather I reckon he'd be a good professional around the club. And if he's not too excessive with his salary demands then I could see us locking him in for at least a couple of years as a good squad player.


Nothing has changed with Towers...We drafted him as a mature aged player because he looked great at VFL level....

He still looks great at VFL/NEAFL level...Unfortunately he's only shown 1 good game at AFL level in 2 years.

Can't see why the Swans would want to re-sign him on that form.

[barry]

Towers is a list clogger at a bottom club and a depth player at a top club. Hes a bit like spranger. In which case if he left he needs to go to a good club otherwise his carear is doomed. Similarly, we should keep him.

[ugg]

Naismith is regarded by Taubert as the best tap ruckman at the club, and that included the time when Pyke was at the club last year. He already weighs 104kg according to the Swans website, not sure getting to 120 is the best option for him. In any case, if anything, I thought he was a bit careless last week at Drummoyne when he was trying to throw his weight around (playing exclusively forward) but was too clumsy and gave away quite a few free kicks.

[ugg]

Pics from the game

North East Australian Football League: Round 5: Brisbane v Sydney at Coorparoo. (http://neafl.com.au/index.php?id=232)

I liked this one

http://neafl.com.au/typo3temp/pics/60d1b75ac4.jpg

[mrns]

Do we have the stat sheet for the game yet?

[ugg]

Do we have the stat sheet for the game yet?
It's on the NEAFL website. But whoever was doing the stats must have been half asleep, they missed about 100 disposals

[mrns]

It's on the NEAFL website. But whoever was doing the stats must have been half asleep, they missed about 100 disposals

Surely a stitch up indeed. Hiscox and Hebron 5/4 disposals respectively. They were in the best for the last few weeks if my memory serves them.

[Meg]

It's on the NEAFL website. But whoever was doing the stats must have been half asleep, they missed about 100 disposals

Couldn't see through the rain perhaps? Just looked at the highlights video, oh it must have been miserable playing in that weather.

[Auntie.Gerald]

ugg

are they Ben McGlynns gloves ?

Sammies hands look tiny ?

lol

[ugg]

Couldn't see through the rain perhaps? Just looked at the highlights video, oh it must have been miserable playing in that weather.
Something similar happened with the Redland game two weeks ago, and I think they re-did the stats from the video and miraculously found 10 more disposals and 9 more tackles for Hewett in that game.

[rb4x]

Agree UGG on the stats. Melican just three kicks for the game yet in the best players. 1FF 1FA and 2 I50. They must have been fantastic kicks!!!

[bloodspirit]

Pics from the game

North East Australian Football League: Round 5: Brisbane v Sydney at Coorparoo. (http://neafl.com.au/index.php?id=232)

I liked this one

http://neafl.com.au/typo3temp/pics/60d1b75ac4.jpg

Great pic! Sammy doesn't look too spindly there. I always felt he was in front of Toby (although Nank is a better kick) but hasn't been able to get his body right. I can also remember being impressed at his agility relative to his height when I've seen him in action. I wonder if Galloway will be able to put pressure on him or even surpass him down the track. They seem a good point of comparison because they're both so tall although obviously Galloway has a lot further to go. Haven't seen Galloway in action yet but hope to make it to Drummoyne this Saturday.

[ugg]

...hope to make it to Drummoyne this Saturday.

They've shifted the game yet again, it's now at Blacktown starting 11.30.

[Mug Punter]

Great pic! Sammy doesn't look too spindly there. I always felt he was in front of Toby (although Nank is a better kick) but hasn't been able to get his body right. I can also remember being impressed at his agility relative to his height when I've seen him in action. I wonder if Galloway will be able to put pressure on him or even surpass him down the track. They seem a good point of comparison because they're both so tall although obviously Galloway has a lot further to go. Haven't seen Galloway in action yet but hope to make it to Drummoyne this Saturday.

Fair call, but in the flesh he looked quite slightly built, I reckon he needs a good 10kgs extra.

Time will tell with this one but I'll trust Taubert's judgement over mine any day. All he probably needs is a run of games and some luck with injuries. I must say he had a very cute and very engaging blonde young lady as his personal cheer squad at Drummoyne the other week and if she is indeed his girlfriend he has done exceptionally well. As for Galloway I think he will be someone we pass on, four rucks on our list will be ample and he just looks too lumbering and un-coordinated for mine.

Can't believe they have changed the venue AGAIN but I may swing by BISP for a peep

[Nico]

I recall a rookie who was tall and gangly that clubs passed up in the draft. I think his.name was Sandilands IIRC.

[Nico]

I think we have 6 trucks. Tippett, Sinclair, Nankervis, Naismith, Galloway and TD.

[ernie koala]

So this is the 3rd week running that Jordan Dawson doesn't make the team without any mention of why. I really wish the club would keep the supporters informed about what's going on with our players, rather than let us speculate the worst, e.g. Cam McCarthy syndrome.

He is in the background of a photo of Gaz Rohan having a kick at training, and he's suited up. But maybe that's an old photo, who knows.

He did miss most of last year with a back complaint, maybe that has flared up again...All speculation of course...

You're right, the club should keep us informed.

[Meg]

Dawson has a calf injury, estimated return one week, listed on the injury list on Swans' website. (And Derickx an ankle injury, one week).

[bloodspirit]

They've shifted the game yet again, it's now at Blacktown starting 11.30.

Bummer! Thanks for letting me know - first I've heard. Would still like to make it but not sure if I'll manage the much longer trip with kids in tow.

[ugg]

http://i.imgur.com/9ctKgZE.png
http://i.imgur.com/zv3gZFe.png

[liz]

Is "CL' clearances or clangers? If it is clearances, nine to Jack is quite impressive. Indeed, his stats suggest his non-naming in the best half-a-dozen may be down to the tried and tested handicap system they seem to use in naming the best. 11 tackles and 10 inside 50s suggests he was very busy.

The relatively low differential between total disposals of the two teams, compared to the score differential, shows just how meaningless basic disposal totals are. Looks like the Lions were messing around with lots of disposals that didn't actually achieve much.

[ugg]

Clearances.