Round 7: Canberra Demons v Sydney Swans Reserves @ Manuka Oval

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NEAFL 2016 Round 7

Canberra Demons v Sydney Swans Reserves

Saturday 14th May 2016
12.00pm
Manuka Oval

Officially this is the first ever meeting between Canberra and the Swans, but in reality the Demons are just a rebranded Eastlake outfit hoping to take advantage of the fact they are the only remaining Canberra based team in the NEAFL. The Demons have struggled in the past 2 seasons, winning just 4 out of a possible 41 games and despite being bolstered by signing some of Ainslie's better players, still haven't managed to win a game this season.

The Swans continued their good form last week, with a comfortable win over the Suns Reserves and will be hoping to take an unbeaten record to the bye in the following week.

NEAFL Ladder
Position|Team|Played|Wins|Losses|Draws|FF|For|Agai nst|Percentage|Points
1|Sydney Swans|6|6|0|0|0|766|314|243.95%|24
2|Aspley|6|5|1|0|0|537|467|114.99%|20
3|NT Thunder|5|4|1|0|0|391|363|107.71%|16
4|Sydney University|5|3|2|0|0|464|381|121.78%|12
5|Redland|5|3|2|0|0|382|421|90.74%|12
6|Gold Coast Suns|5|2|3|0|0|412|375|109.87%|8
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7|Giants|5|2|3|0|0|426|441|96.60%|8
8|Southport|5|1|4|0|0|433|467|92.72%|4
9|Canberra Demons|5|0|5|0|0|330|502|65.74%|0
10|Brisbane Lions|5|0|5|0|0|205|615|33.33%|0


Recent Form
Reserves
Round|Team|Venue|Result|F|A
R1|Brisbane Lions|Away|Win|162|40
R2|Giants|Home|Win|115|97
R3|Redland|Away|Win|149|52
R4|Southport|Home|Win|85|45
R5|Brisbane Lions|Away|Win|135|25
R6|Gold Coast Suns|Home|Win|120|55


Canberra
Round|Team|Venue|Result|F|A
R1|Redland|Home|Loss|74|84
R2|Southport|Away|Loss|79|130
R3|Giants|Home|Loss|76|96
R4|Sydney Uni|Away|Loss|48|94
R5|BYE|BYE|BYE|BYE|BYE
R6|Aspley|Home|Loss|53|98



Past Meetings
2015
R10
Team|Q1|Q2|Q3|Q4|Final
Eastlake|0.3|3.6|5.6|5.6|36
Reserves|2.4|6.6|10.12|14.17|101


Type|Players
Goals|C.Bird 3, S.McLaren 2, B.Jack 2, A.Davis 2, D.Towers 2, J.Foote, H.Marsh, T.Derickx
Best|D.Towers, J.Foote, H.Marsh, G.Hewett, C.Bird, X.Richards


Last week
Team|Q1|Q2|Q3|Q4|Final
Reserves|3.3|7.8|12.11|18.12|120
Gold Coast Suns|3.2|3.5|6.7|8.7|55

Type|Players
Goals|J.Hiscox 4, M.Wilson 4, B.Jack 3, A.Davis 3, J.Rose 2, M.Manteit, T.Derickx
Best|B.Jack, N.Newman, J.Hiscox, H.Marsh, D.Towers, A.Davis


Team|Q1|Q2|Q3|Q4|Final
Canberra|0.0|3.2|5.7|7.11|53
Aspley|3.6|6.9|12.11|14.14|98


Type|Players
Goals|D.O'Connell 2, R.Stevens, A.Bruce, J.Harper, S.Martyn, N.Heyne
Best|J.Harper, N.Heyne, D.O'Connell, I.Taylor, L.McKay, R.Stevens


Team List
Listed players
#|Name|Games|Goals|Votes|Notes
9|Abe DAVIS|5|8|3|Back in the midfield due to crowded and tall forward line.
13|Toby NANKERVIS|5|2|5|Senior emergency
16|Gary ROHAN|2|1|0|Taken off last week as a precautionary measure
19|Tom DERICKX|3|1|0|Played all last week as a forward, no time in the ruck.
28|Nic NEWMAN|6|0|14|
31|Harrison MARSH|6|1|23|Continued his brilliant form, and has been our most consistent reserves player in the past year.
35|Sam NAISMITH|3|0|0|Resumed his usual role as the first ruck.
36|Aliir ALIIR|4|0|11|Missed last week as the senior emergency
38|Colin O'RIORDAN|6|1|12|
42|Xavier RICHARDS|6|0|1|Senior emergency
43|Lewis MELICAN|6|0|3|
45|Jordan FOOTE|6|0|9|
46|Sam MURRAY|5|5|0|
47|Kyle GALLOWAY|5|2|0|Duck's eggs last week, the only way is up.


Changes
In: Aliir
Out: James ROSE (seniors emergency), Jack HISCOX (seniors), Brandon JACK (???), Tyrone LEONARDIS (???), Dean TOWERS (seniors)

Injuries to the seniors has seen the listed players number drop to a season low 14. With Jack, Rose and Towers missing from last week's team, Marsh may be required to play alongside Davis and Foote as the inside midfield brigade. Perhaps even Rohan getting a run in the middle after his quiet half of football last week would do him a world of good.

Academy Players/Topups
#|Name|Games|Goals|Votes|Notes
48|Will GOWERS|0|0|0|NEAFL debut
49|Harrison CARR|0|0|0|
50|Matthew WILSON|6|17|3|Equal leading goalkicker in the NEAFL
51|Callum McFADDEN|6|3|0|Getting some midfield time which is a little unusual for a topup
52|Luke SKRIVANIC|2|2|0|
54|Ryan HEBRON|6|4|4|
55|Ned REINHARD|6|13|4|
56|Nathan COOPER|0|0|0|


In: Carr, Cooper, Gowers, Skrivanic
Out: Michael MANTEIT (Sydney Uni)

Officially Gowers's NEAFL debut but he did play in the NEAFL practice games in the preseason. He is a midfielder with big wraps on him.


Statistics
Kicks
Player|Games|Avg. Kicks
Nic NEWMAN|6|17.0
Brandon JACK|5|14.6
Dean TOWERS|4|13.5
Abe DAVIS|5|13.4
George HEWETT|1|13.0


Handballs
Player|Games|Avg. Handballs
Zak JONES|1|14.0
Dean TOWERS|4|11.0
Brandon JACK|5|10.0
Jordan FOOTE|6|9.7
Ben McGLYNN|1|9.0


Disposals
Player|Games|Avg. Disposals
Brandon JACK|5|24.6
Dean TOWERS|4|24.5
Zak JONES|1|24.0
Abe DAVIS|5|22.2
Nic NEWMAN|6|22.0


Marks
Player|Games|Avg. Marks
Jordan DAWSON|2|6.5
Abe DAVIS|5|5.2
James ROSE|5|5.2
Aliir ALIIR|4|4.8
Nic NEWMAN|6|4.8
Jack HISCOX|6|4.5


Tackles
Player|Games|Avg. Tackles
Ben McGLYNN|1|9.0
Dean TOWERS|4|6.5
Brandon JACK|5|5.8
Callum McFADDEN|6|5.5
Jordan FOOTE|6|5.0


Hitouts
Player|Games|Avg. Hitouts
Toby NANKERVIS|5|21.0
Tom DERICKX|3|11.0
Sam NAISMITH|3|10.3
Kyle GALLOWAY|5|5.6
Dean TOWERS|4|1.8


Clearances
Player|Games|Avg. Clearances
George HEWETT|1|9.0
Brandon JACK|5|5.4
Dean TOWERS|4|5.3
Zak JONES|1|5.0
Abe DAVIS|5|4.0


Inside 50s
Player|Games|Avg. Inside 50s
Dean TOWERS|4|7.5
Brandon JACK|5|6.8
Abe DAVIS|5|5.2
Jordan DAWSON|2|5.0
George HEWETT|1|5.0


Rebound 50s
Player|Games|Avg. Rebound 50s
Nic NEWMAN|6|5.3
Harrison MARSH|6|2.8
Colin O'RIORDAN|6|2.7
Tyrone LEONARDIS|5|2.2
Lewis MELICAN|6|2.0
Aliir ALIIR|4|2.0
George HEWETT|1|2.0
Zak JONES|1|2.0
Ben McGLYNN|1|2.0


Goals
Player|Games|Total Votes
Matt WILSON|6|17
Jack HISCOX|6|14
James ROSE|5|13
Ned REINHARD|6|13
Dean TOWERS|4|8
Abe DAVIS|5|8
Brandon JACK|5|8


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 Votes
Harrison MARSH|6|20
Brandon JACK|5|16
Nic NEWMAN|6|15
Dean TOWERS|4|13
Abe DAVIS|5|12
James ROSE|5|12


Canberra Demons
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B:|22. Kirk MAHON|29. Ben HALSE|8. Cameron BERNASCONI
HB:|5. Nick COLLINS|11. Rohan McLACHLAN|27. Luke McKAY
C:|9. Nick PLEMING|2. Nick HEYNS|25. Sam MARTYN
HF:|21. Dan O'CONNELL|3. Mitch FRAIL|12. Stephen CAMP
F:|15. Jack BAKER|4. Aaron BRUCE|24. Nicholas FOTHERGILL
Foll:|23. Ben DOWDELL|1. Isaac TAYLOR|17. Jordan HARPER
Int:|20. Sam ASKEW|38. Harry BRYANT|33. Lachie HARPER|
|44. Ben JAMIESON|47. Reed STEVENS|
Emg:|10. Brandon LAGANA|45. Ben McGINNESS|28. Sam DE SOUSA


In: L.Harper, Jamieson
Out: Lucas MELIN, Donald ROBERTS

Former Belconnen and Ainslie midfielder Jordan Harper has been one of the NEAFL recruits of the year. Harper is currently the competition's leading disposal winner and is currently equal 4th in the NEAFL MVP standings - an impressive result given his team hasn't won a game all year. With Nick Heyne and Isaac Taylor beside him in the midfield, young gun Luke McKay off halfback and former Adelaide Crow Ben Dowdell in the ruck, the Demons have a strong core that could cause the undermanned Swans some problems on Saturday.

[707]

Thanks Ugg, usual high standard of data and info, much appreciated. Does look a much depleted side now we have senior injuries to cover. BJ & Sexy MIA?

Liked the look of Wilson when I watched him a couple of weeks ago, be interesting to see if he continues his strong form.

[Scottee]

Great stuff Ugg as usual. You wouldn't know Wilson's weight and height stats would you? I reckon size would be the only reason he would be passed up for a rookie spot.

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[Nico]

Great stuff Ugg as usual. You wouldn't know Wilson's weight and height stats would you? I reckon size would be the only reason he would be passed up for a rookie spot.

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Listen to the Kinnerar Beatson interview. If he is any good and we think he is a future player he will be drafted or rookied by us. Size doesn't matter according to Kinnear.

[ugg]

Great stuff Ugg as usual. You wouldn't know Wilson's weight and height stats would you? I reckon size would be the only reason he would be passed up for a rookie spot.

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The only height I could find was a BigFooty post from late last year listing him at 177.5cm and 66kg.

[Ampersand]

The only height I could find was a BigFooty post from late last year listing him at 177.5cm and 66kg.

Not a big deal but I think you might have the wrong date for the game in the OP - Sunday the 15th of May instead of 13th. Just in case some obsessive does a search in the distant future.

[ugg]

Not a big deal but I think you might have the wrong date for the game in the OP - Sunday the 15th of May instead of 13th. Just in case some obsessive does a search in the distant future.

Thanks have fixed it. the game is today 14th

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Swans 26.14 (170) Demons 4.4 (28)

Goals: Nankervis 6 Reinhard 3 Naismith 3 Wilson 2 Derickx 2 McFadden Marsh Skrivanic O'Riordan Gowers Foote Cooper Carr Newman

[liz]

Swans 26.14 (170) Demons 4.4 (28)

Goals: Nankervis 6 Reinhard 3 Naismith 3 Wilson 2 Derickx 2 McFadden Marsh Skrivanic O'Riordan Gowers Foote Cooper Carr Newman

Ouch (for the Demons). That's a huge margin, especially given the Swans' side was one of the weakest (in terms of listed players available) of the year so far.

[Ludwig]

Wow! 6 goals between the brothers Derickx. Jacob kicked 4 for Sydney Uni. The competition between the 2 is really heating up.

[aardvark]

The question on everybody's lips...did Galloway get a stat this week?

[MattW]

The question on everybody's lips...did Galloway get a stat this week?

I saw him take a decent contested mark.

[dimelb]

Thanks ugg for the solid intro and the score details. What a walloping!

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Best Players: J. Foote, N. Newman, T. Nankervis, C. O''Riordan, T. Derickx, L. Melican

[707]

Best Players: J. Foote, N. Newman, T. Nankervis, C. O''Riordan, T. Derickx, L. Melican
Newman seems to keep getting in the best and I've liked what little I've seen of him, must be a chance to be retained.

But what I particularly like is my man O'Riordan in the best again :-)

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I saw him (Galloway) take a decent contested mark.
Lets not forget that he was taken on as a project player so depending on his progress this year in the eyes of the coaching staff he may be retained. Coming off a very low base AFL wise.

[Ludwig]

I think that's the 2nd time Melican has made the bests. Encouraging. I wonder how Gary Rohan went today.

[troyjones2525]

I think that's the 2nd time Melican has made the bests. Encouraging. I wonder how Gary Rohan went today.
Gary had 14 touches. Not sure how much game time he played but you would think that he needs better form to come into the senior team considering the good form of a few others!

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[MattW]

I think that's the 2nd time Melican has made the bests. Encouraging. I wonder how Gary Rohan went today.

I watched about two and a half quarters live with my three year old son at his first live game. Rohan had some good touches: a couple of multi-bounce dashes ending in a decent kick inside 50, and one typical hard lead and overhead mark in centre field. Rotated off a lot.

Newman led the defence, Foote the same in the middle (with his hard running, capacity to break tackles, and decent delivery), and Nankervis dominated forward. Marked pretty much every contested bomb inside 50, including a Buddy-style one handed grab while he held the defender off. He could have had a few more from marks around 45m when he instead decided to pass. Wilson looked pretty clever, Aliir kicked well but dropped a couple of marks.

[WauchopeAnalyst]

There has to be a Royal Commission, no Marsh in top 6, start the investigation, now.

[aardvark]

There has to be a Royal Commission, no Marsh in top 6, start the investigation, now.

I really wonder what's happening with Marsh. I reckon there are a few teams that he'd walk straight into their starting 22. He must have done something wrong at some stage, he'll probably end up being another Biggs.

[Luke Shannon]

Is it worth GWS and the Swans remaining in the NEAFL?

Apart from when they play each other, the only competitive teams are NT Thunder, Sydney Uni and Aspley. The rest are not at the standard.

Could there be scope and resources for the Swans and GWS to join the VFL?

[Ludwig]

I really wonder what's happening with Marsh. I reckon there are a few teams that he'd walk straight into their starting 22. He must have done something wrong at some stage, he'll probably end up being another Biggs. His first 2 years were very ordinary and he probably just survived the cut. He started playing regular in defence last year and there was a massive improvement in his game, in fact, he was our best NEAFL player. He was dropped to the rookie list probably because we knew nobody would take him and we wanted another national draft pick. He's continued his form this year. I'd like to see him elevated to the senior list in place of Robinson.

[mcs]

His first 2 years were very ordinary and he probably just survived the cut. He started playing regular in defence last year and there was a massive improvement in his game, in fact, he was our best NEAFL player. He was dropped to the rookie list probably because we knew nobody would take him and we wanted another national draft pick. He's continued his form this year. I'd like to see him elevated to the senior list in place of Robinson.

I'd like to see him get a chance in the 1sts, as his reserves form has been super consistent for 18 months or so now. Will be an interesting decision at the end of the year we make - but I wouldn't mind seeing him being elevated for Robinson, given there is no one else on the rookie list that obviously looks ready for AFL footy.

[aardvark]

I was never a big fan of Robbo but he's done OK in the games he's played this year, certainly better than Hiscox.

[ugg]

Highlights package very exciting this week - O'Riordan and Rohan's highlights in particular

NEAFL highlights Rd 7 - May 16, 2016 - sydneyswans.com.au (http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/video/2016-05-16/neafl-highlights-rd-7-may-16-2016)

Also Canberra Times report - Baptism of fire for Canberra Demons debutant as Swans reserves run riot (http://www.canberratimes.com.au/sport/act-sport/baptism-of-fire-for-canberra-demons-debutant-in-sydney-swans-neafl-mauling-20160514-gov5n9.html)

[dimelb]

I sat drooling over an effort from #16, not far into the reel and straight out of the Rowan playbook. OK, it was only a lower side in the NEAFL, but my word it looked promising.

[dejavoodoo44]

I sat drooling over an effort from #16, not far into the reel and straight out of the Rowan playbook. OK, it was only a lower side in the NEAFL, but my word it looked promising.
Yes, excellent third and fourth efforts, all done at lightning pace.

[Nico]

On AFL Today Rohan was touted as playing this week.

[penga]

Is it just me, or is Nanker getting skinnier? Surely he wouldn't be slower than Teddy, and could play back. Or use Sinclair as a key defender, and Nanker as the forward/ruck. Poor opposition, I know, but I have always been impressed by Nanker's vision and foot skills. He's just a fart too short for a ruckman. Ben Rutten was 199cm.. #justsayin

[ugg]

Not many ruckmen can play as a key defender, especially ones who have had no training in that position.

Jordan Roughead is the only ruckman/defender that comes to mind.

[707]

Newman must be getting close when we need a medium defender, I reckon he could be another Biggs who BTW I always thought got cut too soon.

Getting excited about how far O'Riordan has progressed, looks to have all the attributes, just needs more game awareness. A lock for a HBF next year! releasing Mills further afield.

Wonder what type of player we'll pick with pick 18 this year :-)

[wolftone57]

I really wonder what's happening with Marsh. I reckon there are a few teams that he'd walk straight into their starting 22. He must have done something wrong at some stage, he'll probably end up being another Biggs.

In his first season he was going great guns in the mids before being injured. But after the injury he wasn't the same. The next season they started to swing him into defence as well as through the mids. He ended up in the defence full time. He is learning that caper. But from all I have seen of him he is good in the NEAFL stuff but doesn't impress against AFL teams in the NAB. The step up seems just a bit beyond him. So they don't have anything against him it is just he isn't quite stepping up. Biggs actually stepped up and I didn't understand that one. There were some idiots on BF saying he left us for more money. They seem to forget he was a Rookie in his third season and we decided not to upgrade him at season's end.

[wolftone57]

Is it worth GWS and the Swans remaining in the NEAFL?

Apart from when they play each other, the only competitive teams are NT Thunder, Sydney Uni and Aspley. The rest are not at the standard.

Could there be scope and resources for the Swans and GWS to join the VFL?

That isn't true Luke. Southport took us on a real ride last week. Suns and Lions are not always going to be weak. Redland are not useless either and are in the top 6. The Dees are rebuilding and are a very young side. They are now the only Canberra side and will get better as they recruit some experience to go with the youth.

As to why stay in this league?

1. we are promoting the Eastern Seaboard as an AFL destination.

2. The league gets stronger every year. In the beginning it was just the AFL affiliated sides, NT and Aspley.

3. In time as the academies feed back into the NEAFL and local leagues the NEAFL will become a very strong comp. As it stands it isn't that far from VFL, SANFL and WAFL standard now. A few years ago you couldn't say that. About District Victorian, SA or WA level then.

4. We don't want a situation that has our reserves playing in Melbourne ever again. There was no way we could control how they played, game style or where they played. not only that when it came to living up here half of them opted out taking the easy way to another aFL club. we couldn't get cohesive footy in those days. We were two clubs, Swans and Port Melbourne, even though our players were playing for them. Even as swans Reserves we don't want to repeat playing in the VFL. It divided the club before having two training bases and it would divide it again. Bad idea. As it stands every player gets to train as a Swan, learns the game plan, gets to know his teammates and lives in the beauty of the Harbour City.

[Nico]

In his first season he was going great guns in the mids before being injured. But after the injury he wasn't the same. The next season they started to swing him into defence as well as through the mids. He ended up in the defence full time. He is learning that caper. But from all I have seen of him he is good in the NEAFL stuff but doesn't impress against AFL teams in the NAB. The step up seems just a bit beyond him. So they don't have anything against him it is just he isn't quite stepping up. Biggs actually stepped up and I didn't understand that one. There were some idiots on BF saying he left us for more money. They seem to forget he was a Rookie in his third season and we decided not to upgrade him at season's end.

Hiscox didn't step up.

[wolftone57]

His first 2 years were very ordinary and he probably just survived the cut. He started playing regular in defence last year and there was a massive improvement in his game, in fact, he was our best NEAFL player. He was dropped to the rookie list probably because we knew nobody would take him and we wanted another national draft pick. He's continued his form this year. I'd like to see him elevated to the senior list in place of Robinson.


Sorry Ludwig but he hasn't proven he cna actually cut it against AFL players. Even in the NAB he was ordinary. when it comes to stepping up he just doesn't make the cut. I have seen him play three NAB now. His first was ok, second ordinary and this last very ordinary. the risk the coaches would take with him would be enormous. At least Robbo showed he could cut it at senior level in the NAB. He has also played pretty well in a tagging/minder role this season.

I don't really think Marsh has the ability to stop a player and hurt them on the way back. His numbers tell me that. His averages are just that average. While he has done the job on the best smaller forwards in the comp he doesn't get much ball himself generally. When moved into the mids he isn't a star and doesn't hit more than about 20 disposals generally. I think he is a big risk at AFL level. I'd have Davis or Newman in well before him.

[wolftone57]

Hiscox didn't step up.

Who mentioned Hiscox? I was talking about Marsh. Hiscox was ordinary in the NAB too.

[Scottee]

Sorry Ludwig but he hasn't proven he cna actually cut it against AFL players. Even in the NAB he was ordinary. when it comes to stepping up he just doesn't make the cut. I have seen him play three NAB now. His first was ok, second ordinary and this last very ordinary. the risk the coaches would take with him would be enormous. At least Robbo showed he could cut it at senior level in the NAB. He has also played pretty well in a tagging/minder role this season.

I don't really think Marsh has the ability to stop a player and hurt them on the way back. His numbers tell me that. His averages are just that average. While he has done the job on the best smaller forwards in the comp he doesn't get much ball himself generally. When moved into the mids he isn't a star and doesn't hit more than about 20 disposals generally. I think he is a big risk at AFL level. I'd have Davis or Newman in well before him.

There is a real dilemma here for the coaches, there is a lot of talent on the rookie list and most of it is in defence. Any more injuries and Melican might be key, same height and weight as Talia and has footy smarts. With only one LTIL spot available it makes it hard to decide on elevating Marsh, Newman and even O'Riordon who is going gangbusters given his short exposure to the game. Davis is the easy answer in the short term given he is already on the senior list.

[Ludwig]

Sorry Ludwig but he hasn't proven he cna actually cut it against AFL players. Even in the NAB he was ordinary. when it comes to stepping up he just doesn't make the cut. I have seen him play three NAB now. His first was ok, second ordinary and this last very ordinary. the risk the coaches would take with him would be enormous. At least Robbo showed he could cut it at senior level in the NAB. He has also played pretty well in a tagging/minder role this season.

I don't really think Marsh has the ability to stop a player and hurt them on the way back. His numbers tell me that. His averages are just that average. While he has done the job on the best smaller forwards in the comp he doesn't get much ball himself generally. When moved into the mids he isn't a star and doesn't hit more than about 20 disposals generally. I think he is a big risk at AFL level. I'd have Davis or Newman in well before him.Whether it's Marsh, Davis, Newman or any player who has never played an AFL game, there is always uncertainty as to how they will do at a higher level, but I would like to see all 3 given a chance at some stage. I remember you touting Xavier Richards as a sure thing, but he looks anything but right now. Maybe he will make it in the end. Who knows?

I feel very positive about Abe Davis simply because he seems such a natural footballer, reads the play well and has good skills. I like Newman too, but less sure how he will do under pressure as he is prone to error. He seemed okay in the NAB games. He made some mistakes under pressure, so it's hard to say if he will adjust with senior game time.

I don't remember how Marsh did in the preseason games. He's not the kind of player that stands out. Although he's not a big possession winner, he defends well and has become more attacking this year. He keeps racking up votes for best player, so the coaches must think he's doing okay. He clearly has focused on the weaknesses in his game and trying to get those things right before becoming an attacking threat. I honestly don't know if he's capable of stepping up to AFL level, but I think he's played well enough to earn a shot. If we brought him in this week, I can see him playing on James Sicily. They're around the same size and also have similar athletic ability. There should be another opportunity in 3 weeks when we play GC.

[ugg]

For a side that lost by 142 points the Demons did quite well in the stats.
http://i.imgur.com/racQWIV.png

http://i.imgur.com/F0u1JrQ.png

[aardvark]

Nanka 12 kicks, 6 goals. Not a bad return. Good to see Galloway troubled the stats people this week.:smile:

[ugg]

Canberra v Sydney
8: Toby Nankervis (Sydney)
8: Jordon Foote (Sydney)
8: Nic Newman (Sydney)
2: Sam Martyn (Canberra)
2: Aliir Aliir (Sydney)
1: Jordan Harper (Canberra)
1: Callum McFadden (Sydney)

[111431]

Did Sam Murray get injured ?