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1st July 2016, 03:08 PM

NEAFL 2016 Round 14

Sydney Swans Reserves v NT Thunder @ SCG

Saturday 2nd July 2016
12.55pm
Sydney Cricket Ground

The defending premiers NT Thunder visit the SCG for the first time, with previous visits to Sydney being hosted at Drummoyne and Blacktown. These 2 sides have clashed 6 times in NEAFL's history, twice in Sydney and four times in the NT with the home side comfortably winning each match.

Usually hampered with player unavailability due to the travel logistics, the Thunder will finally bring to Sydney a near full strength side, in particular big names Jared Brennan, Raph Clarke, Cam Ilett, Darren Ewing and the 2 Riolis (Ben and Shannon). The Swans will field a relatively healthy side themselves with 16 listed players named on the team sheet.

NEAFL Ladder
Position|Team|Played|Wins|Losses|Draws|FF|For|Agai nst|Percentage|Points
1|Sydney Swans|11|10|1|0|0|1364|563|242.27%|40
2|NT Thunder|11|8|3|0|0|1028|800|128.50%|32
3|Giants|12|7|5|0|0|1154|1016|113.58%|28
4|Aspley|11|7|4|0|0|883|878|100.57%|28
5|Southport|11|6|5|0|0|1000|857|116.69%|24
6|Sydney University|11|6|5|0|0|940|921|102.06%|24
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7|Redland|11|6|5|0|0|813|853|95.31%|24
8|Gold Coast Suns|11|3|8|0|0|790|1092|72.34%|12
9|Brisbane Lions|12|2|10|0|0|716|1234|58.02%|8
10|Canberra Demons|11|1|10|0|0|729|1203|60.60%|4

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
R7|Canberra Demons|Away|Win|170|28
R8|BYE|BYE|BYE|BYE|BYE
R9|Sydney University|Away|Win|103|44
R10|Gold Coast Suns|Away|Win|107|21
R11|WSU Giants|Away|Loss|108|109
R12|Aspley|Home|Win|110|47
R13|BYE|BYE|BYE|BYE|BYE

NT Thunder
Round|Team|Venue|Result|F|A
R1|Gold Coast Suns|Home|Win|76|58
R2|Sydney Uni|Away|Loss|42|111
R3|Aspley|Home|Win|126|83
R4|Redland|Home|Win|69|45
R5|Giants|Away|Win|78|65
R6|BYE|BYE|BYE|BYE|BYE
R7|Southport|Home|Loss|99|116
R8|Canberra|Home|Win|150|52
R9|Redland|Home|Loss|52|79
R10|Giants|Home|Win|87|75
R11|Aspley|Away|Win|114|69
R12|BYE|BYE|BYE|BYE|BYE
R13|Brisbane Lions|Home|Win|135|47

Past Meetings
2015
Round 16 @ TIO Stadium
Team|Q1|Q2|Q3|Q4|Final
NT Thunder|3.0|6.3|11.4|15.7|97
Reserves|1.2|3.5|5.8|6.8|44

Type|Players
Goals|J.Brown, S.Wilson, N.Newman, Z.Fyffe, S.McLaren, S.Krochmal
Best|L.Perris, N.Newman, T.Derickx, A.Aliir, J.Rose, A.Davis

Last game
Team|Q1|Q2|Q3|Q4|Final
Reserves|6.3|8.4|12.9|16.14|110
Aspley|1.2|3.4|3.5|7.5|47

Type|Players
Goals|J.Dawson 3, X.Richards 2, T.Derickx 2, J.Brown, M.Wilson, T.Papley, C.O'Riordan, B.Jack, H.Cunningham, N.Reinhard, J.Hiscox, S.Naismith
Best|J.Foote, X.Richards, N.Newman, S.Naismith, S.Murray

Team|Q1|Q2|Q3|Q4|Final
NT Thunder|5.2|9.9|14.13|20.15|135
Brisbane Lions|1.4|2.5|5.5|7.5|47

Type|Players
Goals|D.Ewing 8, S.Rioli 3, D.Shannon 2, M.Rosier, S.Talbot, J.Cooper, D.Lewis, P.Wills, C.Ilett, J.Brennan
Best|S.Rioli, D.Ewing, C.Ilett, P.Taban, D.Shannon, J.Brennan

Team List
Listed players
#|Name|Games|Goals|Votes|Notes
7|Harry CUNNINGHAM|1|1|0|Senior emergency
17|Jack HISCOX|10|18|6|
19|Tom DERICKX|7|6|2|
25|Ted RICHARDS|1|0|0|
28|Nic NEWMAN|11|3|22|
30|Tyrone LEONARDIS|8|4|0|
33|Brandon JACK|9|13|16|
34|Jordan DAWSON|5|9|1|
35|Sam NAISMITH|8|6|5|Senior emergency
36|Aliir ALIIR|8|1|19|
38|Colin O'RIORDAN|11|5|25|
41|Tom PAPLEY|1|1|0|
42|Xavier RICHARDS|10|12|6|
45|Jordan FOOTE|11|3|35|
46|Sam MURRAY|10|6|1|
47|Kyle GALLOWAY|10|3|0|

Changes
In: Aliir, Leonardis
Out: Abe DAVIS (senior emergency)

The hot emergency shuffle continues with Davis replacing Leonardis as the non-playing emergency. Aliir will slot into Abe's key defensive role alongside Teddy. Murray played his best game as a Swan in a half back role against Aspley, but may have to relinquish that role with Leonardis returning to the side.

Academy Players/Topups
#|Name|Games|Goals|Votes|Notes
50|Matt WILSON|10|22|3|
51|Callum McFADDEN|10|4|0|
52|Darcy BARON-HAY|3|0|0|
53|Angus BAKER|1|0|0|
54|Ryan HEBRON|10|4|5|Emergency
55|Ned REINHARD|10|18|4|
56|Jake VEALE|8|2|0|

In: Baker
Out: Jake BROWN, Ryan HEBRON

Statistics
Kicks
Player|Games|Avg. Kicks
Nic NEWMAN|11|19.2
Brandon JACK|9|15.2
Dean TOWERS|7|13.9
Harry CUNNINGHAM|1|13.0
George HEWETT|1|13.0

Handballs
Player|Games|Avg. Handballs
Zak JONES|1|14.0
Jordan FOOTE|11|11.6
Dean TOWERS|7|11.6
Brandon JACK|9|11.2
Ben McGLYNN|1|9.0

Disposals
Player|Games|Avg. Disposals
Brandon JACK|9|26.4
Dean TOWERS|7|25.4
Nic NEWMAN|11|24.8
Zak JONES|1|24.0
Jordan FOOTE|11|22.7

Marks
Player|Games|Avg. Marks
Ted RICHARDS|1|6.0
Abe DAVIS|10|5.5
Nic NEWMAN|11|5.3
Aliir ALIIR|8|5.3
James ROSE|6|5.0

Tackles
Player|Games|Avg. Tackles
Harry CUNNINGHAM|1|9.0
Ben McGLYNN|1|9.0
Brandon JACK|9|6.4
Dean TOWERS|7|6.1
Jordan FOOTE|11|5.9

Hitouts
Player|Games|Avg. Hitouts
Sam NAISMITH|8|25.5
Toby NANKERVIS|8|16.4
Tom DERICKX|7|14.9
Kyle GALLOWAY|10|6.8
Dean TOWERS|7|1.7

Clearances
Player|Games|Avg. Clearances
George HEWETT|1|9.0
Dean TOWERS|7|7.3
Brandon JACK|9|6.0
Zak JONES|1|5.0
Jordan FOOTE|11|4.9

Inside 50s
Player|Games|Avg. Inside 50s
Brandon JACK|9|7.4
Dean TOWERS|7|6.6
Harry CUNNINGHAM|1|6.0
George HEWETT|1|5.0
Nic NEWMAN|11|4.5

Rebound 50s
Player|Games|Avg. Rebound 50s
Nic NEWMAN|11|5.1
Aliir ALIIR|8|3.8
Colin O'RIORDAN|11|2.8
Harrison MARSH|7|2.6
Lewis MELICAN|10|2.1

Goals
Player|Games|Total Goals
Matt WILSON|10|22
Jack HISCOX|10|18
Ned REINHARD|10|17
James ROSE|6|14
Brandon JACK|9|13

Coaches Votes
Player|Games|Total Votes
Jordan FOOTE|11|25
Colin O'RIORDAN|11|25
Harrison MARSH|7|23
Nic NEWMAN|11|22
Aliir ALIIR|8|19

NEAFL MVP Votes
Player|Games|Total Votes
Brandon JACK|9|38
Jordan FOOTE|11|30
Nic NEWMAN|11|28
Dean TOWERS|7|21
Harrison MARSH|7|20

NT Thunder
|||
B:|33. Ben RIOLI|29. Justin BEUGELAAR|13. Michael BOWDEN
HB:|30. Sam TALBOT|8. Raphael CLARKE|12. Jonathan PERIS
C:|10. Shannon RIOLI|7. Jared BRENNAN|22. Daly SHANNON
HF:|28. Jack WILLIAMS|32. Daniel LEWIS|27. Michael HAGAN
F:|46. Justin COOPER|2. Darren EWING|17. Luke BATH
Foll:|14. Sebastian GUILHAUS|15. Matthew ROSIER|16. Cameron ILETT
Int:|23. Richard TAMBLING|19. Aaron LONERGAN|24. Tim ELDRIDGE
|36. Matthew BRICKNELL|18. Jack SHANNAHAN
Emg:|42. Daniel RUSSELL|45. Neil VEA VEA|47. Kayle KOSSACK

In: B.Rioli, Hagan, Shannahan
Out: Justin EMERY, Patrick TABAN, Phillip WILLS

There are a few ex-AFL players in the Thunder lineup - Brennan, Tambling, Clarke - but the arguably the two most dangerous NT players aren't ones that have been on an AFL list.

Skipper Cam Ilett is the driving force of their midfield and has consistently put himself forward as one of the best midfielder in the NEAFL. Expect to see Jordan Foote line up alongside Ilett at the first bounce and follow him all over the ground.

Forward Darren Ewing continues to tally up the goals and after winning the NEAFL goalkicking award last year, looks set to replicate that feat sitting on top of the leaderboard with 44 goals in 11 games, 16 clear of the Jacob Derickx of Sydney Uni. Xavier Richards has been his usual Swans opponent but with X finding a new lease of life as a born again full forward, it may be left to his older brother Ted or Aliir to mark Ewing instead.

ugg

1st July 2016, 03:17 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ7swFcW9Kw

Live stream

Doctor

1st July 2016, 03:37 PM

Thanks heaps Ugg. For family reasons I can't get to the footy in time to see the Ressies but this is one game I'd love to be there to see.

Ludwig

1st July 2016, 04:04 PM

Forward Darren Ewing continues to tally up the goals and after winning the NEAFL goalkicking award last year, looks set to replicate that feat sitting on top of the leaderboard with 44 goals in 11 games, 16 clear of the Jacob Derickx of Sydney Uni. Xavier Richards has been his usual Swans opponent but with X finding a new lease of life as a born again full forward, it may be left to his older brother Ted or Aliir to mark Ewing instead.
Darren Ewing: How is it possible that someone listed at 183 cm and 95 kgs continues to be a goal scoring colossus?
Is he the next prototype full forward?
Are tall forwards only good in bar fights?
Can the Swans beat a team with TWO Riolis?
Will Kyle Galloway earn himself his first coach's vote (does neatness count)?

These are the burning questions everyone is asking before this pivotal game.

ugg

1st July 2016, 04:15 PM

Darren Ewing: How is it possible that someone listed at 183 cm and 95 kgs continues to be a goal scoring colossus?
Is he the next prototype full forward?

He rarely wastes a kick.

2016 = 95 kicks for 44 goals 16 behinds (63.16% of his kicks scored a point or better)
2015 = 173 kicks for 84 goals 40 behinds (71.68% of his kicks scored a point or better)
2014 = 162 kicks for 73 goals 33 behinds (65.43% of his kicks scored a point or better)
2013 = 154 kicks for 80 goals 27 behinds (69.48% of his kicks scored a point or better)

That's not including shots that didn't score anything

Primmy

1st July 2016, 05:31 PM

Thanks ugg, locked and loaded and ready to go.

They haven't shifted the game yet. :surprise: Of course they haven't confirmed they ARE playing at SCG yet

jono2707

1st July 2016, 09:43 PM

I'm looking forward to getting there early to see this game live - I haven't seen a live game as yet this year and the Thunder should be really strong opposition. Should be a top game.

mcs

2nd July 2016, 10:51 AM

I'm looking forward to getting there early to see this game live - I haven't seen a live game as yet this year and the Thunder should be really strong opposition. Should be a top game.

We are going to be at the scg fairly early today so hopefully will get to watch a large part of the game - nt thunder are a great team to watch so it should be a great prelude.

troyjones2525

2nd July 2016, 01:59 PM

Anyone else got no sound on the live stream?

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dejavoodoo44

2nd July 2016, 02:05 PM

Anyone else got no sound on the live stream?

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Yep, no sound, but hey, they have managed to fix their scoreboard.

royboy42

2nd July 2016, 02:27 PM

Still no sound.

Ludwig

2nd July 2016, 02:32 PM

Live stream now over.

troyjones2525

2nd July 2016, 02:32 PM

Is it not on now?

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troyjones2525

2nd July 2016, 02:37 PM

You would think this day and age you would be able to organise a decent live streaming system for a 2nd tier league!

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royboy42

2nd July 2016, 02:41 PM

replaying Q1??

ugg

2nd July 2016, 02:41 PM

I'm tweeting on @swansreserves if anyone wants to follow

Ludwig

2nd July 2016, 02:56 PM

troyjones2525

2nd July 2016, 03:14 PM

NEAFL Technician working to resolve broadcast issues. Should be back soon.

https://media.licdn.com/mpr/mpr/shrinknp_800_800/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAIfAAAAJGIzOWZlNjRiLWM1MDItNDgyYS1hND JiLWRiNjJhZTBjNTAzZQ.jpg
He seems to have fixed it as it's back on! But it's half time...

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troyjones2525

2nd July 2016, 03:24 PM

Back on with commentary too!

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Levii3

2nd July 2016, 03:33 PM

Rose needs to play well today or Paps will take his spot next week

dejavoodoo44

2nd July 2016, 03:49 PM

NEAFL Technician working to resolve broadcast issues. Should be back soon.

https://media.licdn.com/mpr/mpr/shrinknp_800_800/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAIfAAAAJGIzOWZlNjRiLWM1MDItNDgyYS1hND JiLWRiNjJhZTBjNTAzZQ.jpg

Okay. Problem fixed. Back on Air.

Aww, give the little fella a break. I suspect it's not easy to keep a broadcast on line, while at the same time, running for the Senate in Queensland.

Untamed Snark

2nd July 2016, 04:35 PM

Aww, give the little fella a break. I suspect it's not easy to keep a broadcast on line, while at the same time, running for the Senate in Queensland.

That's pretty offensive.
I mean what did the poor monkey do that you imply he's politician?

Ludwig

2nd July 2016, 04:46 PM

Tremendous game from Aliir. His improvement this year has been impressive. I'd have no hesitation slotting him into our back six straight away and would have him ahead of Ted now.

Also an excellent game from Papley. We'll see how Benny does in the seniors today, because Papley looks ready to resume his place in the seniors.

Foote is another that continues his good run of form. Kicked a couple of nice goals. Looks AFL capable.

Naismith is probably our best ruckman, perhaps with the exception of Tippett. I think a Naismith-Tippo combo would be our strongest if both are fit in August. I'd like to see Naismith given a shot against the taller and more mobile Geelong ruckmen next week.

Several other solid performances including Newman, Leo, COR, Dawson and Harry C. Hiscox and BJ got plenty of the ball, but had a fair number of sloppy ball use moments.

McFadden the best of the Toppies.

dejavoodoo44

2nd July 2016, 04:59 PM

That's pretty offensive.
I mean what did the poor monkey do that you imply he's politician?
Well, he was trying to press my buttons.

dejavoodoo44

2nd July 2016, 05:06 PM

mcs

2nd July 2016, 05:22 PM

Allir did some great stuff but still had some 'what the' moments as well. He is improving every time i see him and i like how he takes the game on.

A really impressive second half where we utterly dominated a disappointing nt thunder. Naismith good in the ruck but i was a bit disappointed with him around the ground.

Nico

2nd July 2016, 06:04 PM

Did either side score?

ugg

2nd July 2016, 06:07 PM

FT Swans 19.13 127 @NTThunderFC 9.7 61 Goals XRichards 3 Dawson Naismith Papley Foote Wilson McFadden 2 Hiscox Newman Galloway Baker

ugg

2nd July 2016, 06:07 PM

Disposals Hiscox 29 Jack 27 Newman Aliir 26 Cunningham 24 O'Riordan 21 Dawson Foote 19 Papley Murray McFadden 17 Leonardis 16 XRichards 15 Wilson 13 Baker 12 TRichards Naismith Reinhard 10 Baron-Hay 9 Veale 7 Galloway 4 Derickx 3

Nico

2nd July 2016, 06:09 PM

Thanks Ugg.

ugg

2nd July 2016, 06:36 PM

Best players: A. Aliir, J. Foote, J. Hiscox, C. O''Riordan, B. Jack, T. Leonardis

liz

2nd July 2016, 10:18 PM

It was a very enjoyable game to watch. The Thunder came out all guns blazing and their pressure was excellent. It took a lot of the Swans time to adjust, as it's not usual to get quite that level of pressure at NEAFL level. The Swans won their fair share of possession in the first half but there was a lot of sloppy disposal that stunted their efforts.

The Thunder weren't able to maintain their pressure after half-time, and it became a completely different game.

Papley sat out the first half I think - someone might correct me on that, but I don't recall seeing him out there. He added some real class and composure to the forward line after half time. As he's shown in the senior team, he's not a bad overhead mark for a small bloke, and he took a couple of terrific grabs early on. He kicked a couple himself but brought team mates into things as well, setting up other opportunities.

Aliir and Leonardis were amongst the best in the first half when things were a little tough going. Aliir backed himself in contests, but did let himself down with a few of his disposals. Leonardis was ready to take the game on at every opportunity, and used his pace and evasive manoeuvres to good effect. I don't think we'll see him at senior level this year, but he's clearly improved as the season has gone on, and looks a likely type.

O'Riordan and Newman got better as the game went on. Newman, in particular, seemed to find things a little tough early on but was very good after half-time. I noticed O'Riordan in the centre square at bounce ups in the second half, which gives some idea of just how quickly he's tracking.

I like Richards (X) in the forward line. But then I think he's played well as a defender too, and I'm a little surprised he's not had a few more senior opportunities over the last year or so. I have no idea where he sits in the clubs' plans, but he's a pretty reasonable player and too good to discard for a team with few developing talls (at either end).

Naismith and Foote were handy contributors too, though Foote contrived to miss running into an open goal, and then converted a much harder shot from the boundary. Naismith presented well up forward but his conversion was just so-so.

ugg

2nd July 2016, 10:27 PM

I think Papley sat out the first quarter. He really took the game by the scruff of the neck in the third quarter kicking two and setting up three others including two in a row for McFadden. Noticeably Horse said in the seniors after match presso that they would look at whether he has played enough minutes at NEAFL to be considered for seniors.

Derickx had significant work done on his ankle? in the second quarter. Started the third quarter at FF but gave up after that and watched from the bench in his tracksuit alongside Marsh and Reid. Naismith had a good battle with the NT ruckman, honours about even I thought. Galloway played a bit further up the ground than usual in a bid to get him more in the game instead of being isolated at FF

Xavier looks really natural as a forward. He moves really well, leads into the right places and like all good forwards not shy in having a shot at goal. I'm aware he played forward as a junior so it isn't totally out of nowhere but nevertheless is still impressive

Ted played in the helmet and for most of the game was on the shorter Ewing, one out at FB, with Aliir on the taller Lewis. The swap came much later in the game when the game was well and truly won. Aliir is very eye catching especially with ball in hand - quick off the mark and likes taking on tacklers and breaking the lines. Defensively very good in reading the ball in flight and coming over the top or across as third man in. Still think there is a question mark over his one on one defending

Newman is consistently playing well having added a bit of physical edge to his game and if he doesn't get a chance soon I can see another club swooping in Biggs-style and poaching him

Foote another solid game in the middle. 10 tackles in the first half sums up his work rate. Jack plenty of it again but also again quite wasteful at times with long blind bombs forward. Hiscox didn't seem to have anyone for him for long periods and benefited with space afforded to him.

Murray playing better football in his new role in defence. Being so far away from goals has led to him playing a more team orientated game. Possesses leg speed, he ran down one of the Thunder small forwards with not much effort.

O'Riordan started in defence, moved up to the wing then spent most of the second half in the midfield. Don't think he has the close in skills yet to be a midfielder but must be part of the reason he's getting minutes there

Leonardis is my fave at the moment. Just love the way he attacks the ball, beats tackles and like most left footers looks so impressive when he launches long kicks. Weak point at the moment is his tackle efficiency. Needs to get stronger and get better technique - misses quite a few he should take

dimelb

2nd July 2016, 11:15 PM

Thanks ugg, usual impeccable prep and comments later, also liz and other comments.

Startling to see Hiscox top the disposals and mentioned in despatches. Encouraging to know the next level of talent is coming on.

troyjones2525

3rd July 2016, 12:00 AM

Great 2nd half from the boys. Newman really needs to be upgraded! We need another calm distributor in the back half which would release Mills or Jones up the ground.

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Ludwig

3rd July 2016, 12:08 AM

Thanks Ugg and Liz for your comments.

I had nearly given up on Xavier, but he's become a different player since being moved forward. The only knock on him that I have is that he can be a bit nonchalant and sloppy with his disposal, particularly by hand, but it's not that bit a point. It would be nice to have another legitimate tall target up forward to take the pressure off buddy. The little guys are not quite scoring enough. Not sure if Xav is the one, but he's an option.

I was critical of Aliir's selection in the draft mainly because of his poor one on one defending. He's much improved in that regard, but certainly has a way to go. If he can bring the sort of energy to the backline that he shows in the reserves it could make our defence so much more dynamic. It's great if you can have a big defender run off his man and get the counterattack moving quickly. Our defenders are good at defending, but we struggle getting that quick rebound counterattack and often just kick it back to the opposition. Including Aliir in the senior side could have a knock on effect of freeing up Rampe, Mills and Jones for more attacking roles.

ugg

3rd July 2016, 12:30 AM

http://i.imgur.com/LgNsexd.png
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707

3rd July 2016, 11:33 AM

With Aliir moving ahead of X in the KPD pecking order and Talia also ahead, can we assume that X is no longer being seen as making a senior KPD so is being tried as a KPF probably in order to make a list management decision later this year?

There is a solid core of midfielder/medium types who just keep performing every week in the ressies, Foote, BJ, Newman, O'Riordan etc. Depth should be ok in this category.

ugg

4th July 2016, 02:41 PM

Clearance stats:

B.Jack 8
Cunningham 5
Foote 5
Newman 3
Dawson 2
Hiscox 2
Leonardis 2
Naismith 2
Wilson 2
Baker 1
Derickx 1
Galloway 1
Murray 1
O'Riordan 1

NT 42 Swans 36

Auntie.Gerald

4th July 2016, 03:27 PM

Brandon nice 27 disposals ?

Leaguey

4th July 2016, 05:37 PM

Yes, good tussle early,but did not see the third qtr dominance coming !
AA,Newman pretty slick on the DF turnover and once in FF shared beautifully between smalls Papley,Wilson,McFadden,didn't get in each others way & when talls demanded it they got it !Nice.

ugg

5th July 2016, 04:51 PM

NEAFL MVP votes

Sydney v NT Thunder
10: Aliir Aliir (Sydney)
7: Jordan Foote (Sydney)
4: Jack Hiscox (Sydney)
4: Harry Cunningham (Sydney)
3: Tom Papley (Sydney)
2: Cameron Ilett (NT Thunder)

penga

6th July 2016, 02:40 PM

Allir did some great stuff but still had some 'what the' moments as well.

LeooOO BARRY, YOU STAR!!

mcs

6th July 2016, 07:03 PM

LeooOO BARRY, YOU STAR!!

He certainly has the same willingness to take on the game like Leaping Leo. What is most encouraging is that, compared to last year, you can see significant improvement in his decision making, and gradually he is becoming more selective when to really take it on and when not too.

I really like Allir a lot and hope he gets a solid chance to take Ted's position in the backline in 2017 and make it his own.