NEAFL Round 12
GWS Giants v Sydney Swans Reserves
Saturday 18th June 2011 2.00pm
Blacktown Olympic Park
The Ressies will make the journey west to defend their impressive unbeaten run against the Giants, who will see this as their best opportunity to claim a victory over their future cross-town rivals. A measly 0.90 of a percentage point has robbed this clash of "Top of the Table" status!
Given the Swans are the away team, will we see the 'clash' white strip in action on Saturday?
Eastern Conference Ladder
Team Played Wins Losses Draws Byes %Won For Against Percentage Reserves 8 8 0 0 1 100.00% 881 353 249.58% Ainslie 7 5 2 0 2 71.43% 700 555 126.13% GWS 7 5 2 0 2 71.43% 675 539 125.23% Queanbeyan 8 3 5 0 1 37.50% 744 812 91.63% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuggeranong 8 3 5 0 1 37.50% 656 847 77.45% Eastlake 8 2 6 0 1 25.00% 624 760 82.11% Belconnen 8 2 6 0 1 12.50% 520 918 56.64%
Past Meetings
2011
Pre-Season Reserves 23.16 (154) defeated GWS 8.10 (58) @ ANZ Stadium
After a lethargic and mistake-riddled start, the Reserves began to use their bigger bodies and greater experience to beat the Giants into submission. Jed Lamb starred as a medium forward, displaying adroitness when the ball hit the ground as well as accurate finishing with his set shots. Mike Pyke impressed in the ruck and when he rested forward booted 3 goals from difficult angles.
Goals: Lamb 6, Pyke 3, Haren 3, Gordon 2, Currie 2, Murphy, Kruger, Seaby, Brain, Robinson, McKaigue, Sumner
Best: N/A
R6 GWS 3.9 (27) defeated by Reserves 12.15 (87) @ Manuka Oval
GWS were much improved from their previous showing against the Reserves, and managed to keep the contest low-scoring and tight right up till the end of the 3rd quarter. The Swans kicked away in the last quarter but onlookers left very impressed with the disciplined and well-drilled side that Sheedy and Choco have managed to build up. Luke Parker was immense in the midfield and up forward, earning a debut in the next week based on this performance. Lewis Johnston and Chris McKaigue were lauded for their defensive work, especially their spoiling down back.
Goals: White 3, Haren 2, E.Moody 2, Dennis-Lane 2, Parker, Bevan, McNeil
Best: Parker, Johnston, McKaigue, Thompson, Roberts-Thomson, McNeil
Recent Form
Reserves
R1 BYE
R2 WIN Away Eastlake 83-33
R3 WIN Home Belconnen 138-29
R4 BYE
R5 WIN Home Tuggeranong 123-12
R6 WIN Away GWS 87-27
R7 WIN Home Gold Coast Reserves 120-28
R8 BYE
R9 WIN Away Ainslie 124-74
R10 WIN Away Brisbane Reserves 104-97
R11 WIN Home Queanbeyan 102-53
GWS
R1 BYE
R2 WIN Away Ainslie 109-68
R3 WIN Home Tuggeranong 101-71
R4 BYE
R5 LOSS Away Northern Bullants 34-123 (FOXTEL CUP)
R6 LOSS Home Sydney Swans Reserves 27-87
R7 LOSS Away Brisbane Lions Reserves 86-101
R8 WIN Home Queanbeyan 129-88
R9 WIN Away Eastlake 112-50
R10 WIN Home Gold Coast Suns Reserves 111-74
R11 BYE
Last Round
Reserves 15.12 (102) defeated Queanbeyan 7.11 (53)
In wet conditions, the Reserves struggled with their ball use early on and a few mistakes gifted the Tigers the first quarter lead. A re-adjustment after the break saw the team play more direct football and finally translate their dominance of possession and territory into a comfortable lead, and subsequently easy victory. Paul Bevan was impressive in a half-forward role, taking marks and dishing off assists to his fellow forwards. Daniel Currie shouldered the ruck load for most of the day and was a standout with his contested marking.
Goal Kickers: White 6, Moore 3, Heath 2, Bevan 2, Thompson, Gordon
Best Players: Bevan, McNeil, Currie, Heath, Murphy, Sumner
GWS had the bye in Round 11, so let's look at their R10 result.
GWS 17.9 (111) defeated Gold Coast Reserves 11.8 (74)
The Giants had too much firepower for the Suns Reserves, leading during all breaks and booting 17 goals through 13 different goalkickers. Jonathon Giles and Dylan Shiel led the way with plenty of centre clearances with forwards Simon Tunbridge and Jacob Townsend kicking 2 each from set shots. Stephen Clifton finished the day with a team-high 30 touches.
Goal Kickers: Tunbridge 2, Clifton 2, Townsend 2, Shiel 2, Casley, Cameron, Growden, Reid, Turner, Darley, Carey, Bruce, Folau
Best Players: Clifton, Giles, Bruce, Darley, Shiel, Wilson
Team List
Listed players
Changes
# Name Games Goals Votes Notes 7 Brett MEREDITH 7 6 8 8 Trent DENNIS-LANE 6 25 6 Senior emergency 10 Daniel CURRIE 8 4 12 13 Andrejs EVERITT 1 0 0 18 Jesse WHITE 5 13 4 22 Byron SUMNER 6 2 19 23 Lewis JOHNSTON 7 4 15 26 Luke PARKER 6 4 8 27 Matthew SPANGHER 3 0 0 28 Dylan McNEIL 8 4 16 33 Jarred MOORE 6 7 13 Senior emergency 35 Campbell HEATH 4 3 9 36 Chris McKAIGUE 8 1 11 43 Eugene KRUGER 8 2 4 44 Max OTTEN 7 0 0 With new shaven head looks leaner and meaner. 45 Nathan GORDON 6 6 14
In: Dennis-Lane (Senior demotion)
Out: Bevan (Travelling emergency)
One forward in, one forward out. Bevan provided a strong contested marking presence in the forward line, but TDL will more likely find his marks through his clever running and reading of the play.
Pyke looks to have failed his fitness test and hasn't been included for this game, leaving Currie to ruck again with White his backup. Everitt only played the first half last week (as a forward) and he'll need to get some serious game time under his belt to earn a recall to the seniors. Moore played predominantly forward last week but I suspect he may be recalled to a midfield role to counter the stronger on-ball division of the Giants. Johnston was stationed in the backline last week and may find himself on Izzy duty.
Still no Haren
With no limits on listed players (I think/hope), hopefully we get to see more of Kruger and Otten than last week.
Academy Players/Topups
Changes
# Name Games Goals Votes Notes 48 Blake GUTHRIE 5 2 0 49 Nathan KENNY 5 0 0 50 James BRAIN 7 1 1 51 Jack LYNCH 3 0 0 52 Mitch THOMPSON 7 1 5 53 Kane MURPHY 6 8 9 54 Tim WALES 5 0 0
In: Brain, Lynch
Out: Stephen Wray
Lynch returns as the NSW/ACT U18 RAMS are not playing this week. Not sure why Jackson Potter and Eric Moody aren't playing if they aren't on RAMS duty either. Brain withdrew late last week with sickness.
Reserves leading goalkickers
- Trent Dennis-Lane 25
- Jesse White 13
- Paul Bevan 9
For full list: 2011 Leading goalkickers - RWOwiki
Reserves leading votegetters
- Byron Sumner 19
- Paul Bevan 17
- Dylan McNeil 16
For full list: 2011 Best votes - RWOwiki
Talking points
- TDL - Stiff to be dropped from the seniors, and the closed roof at the dome may have worked against him (or rather worked for the talls in Seaby and LRT). Conversely, the open spaces of ANZ will assist his chances of a recall but he must put in a strong performance here, especially on the defensive aspects of his game. Hampton has been a driving force from the Giants half-back line and these two may face off against each other.
- Everitt - Played forward last week, and uncharacteristically missed 2 set shots on goal. He played further up the ground than White, leaving Jesse at full forward while Andrejs pushed up to the wing at times. Will he be on forward duty again this week or will a role behind the ball be more suitable?
- Sumner - A possible run-with role beckons for Uncle Byron, with a brief to curb the influence of Clifton through the midfield. He performed a similar role on Amon Buchanan 2 weeks ago.
- Heath - In contrast to a month ago where the Ressies were struggling for key defender numbers, there are plenty of other options in this squad for Playfair to contemplate: Johnston, Everitt, McKaigue, Lynch and even White. This could release Cambo to a more attacking role, on the wing or even in the forwards.
GWS squad (from)
- 2. Curtly HAMPTON
- 4. Israel FOLAU
- 6. Josh BRUCE
- 7. Kurt AYLETT
- 8. Jeremy CAMERON
- 10. Anthony MILES
- 11. Jack HOMBSCH
- 13. Gerald UGLE
- 14. Sam DARLEY
- 16. Nathan WILSON
- 19. Simon TUNBRIDGE
- 20. Alex CAREY
- 21. Joshua GROWDEN
- 22. Tim SEGRAVE
- 24. Stephen CLIFTON
- 25. Cameron GORDON
- 26. Jonathon GILES
- 29. Ben CASLEY
- 30. Damian WILLIAMS
- 31. Jacob TOWNSEND
- 32. Adam FLAGG
- 33. Stuart TURNER
- 34. Joe REDFERN
- 35. Ben REID
- 40. Jacob OLSSON
- ?. Karl MERSON
In: Miles, Ugle, Flagg, Redfern, Gordon, Merson
Out: Nick Collins, Sam Schulz, Dylan Shiel
GWS will sorely miss gun onballer Dylan Shiel who dominated the clearances in their win over the Suns Reserves.
Adam Flagg, who may face off against his RAMS teammate Jack Lynch, is their leading goalkicker with 9, followed closely by Israel Folau who has revelled in his shift forward and has 8 goals, all scored in the last 3 matches.
Other Giants who should be prominent on the day include captain and ruckman Jonathon Giles who will provide a stern test for the red-hot Currie, midfielder Stephen Clifton who won the VFL B&F Medal last year and midfielder Alex Carey. Fullback Jack Hombsch has acquitted himself well against some of the best forwards in the NEAFL this year.
Match Details
Gates open 11.45am
Match starts 2pm
What?s on?
? GIANTS v Swans Reserves match 2pm
? Junior GIANTS Game Day Clinic
? GIANT Fan Zone inc; GIANT inflatable AFL skills wall featuring kicking, handball game and high marking
? Meet GIANTS players and get an autograph
Tickets
Tickets available at the gate, adults: $5
GIANTS Foundation members get in FREE
Please note: Due to the inclement weather this week and trenching work that has been occurring at Blacktown Olympic Park with building the Giants training and administration centre, general parking for the NEAFL, the pre-match clinic and the local senior and junior matches this Saturday June 18 will not be available in the AFL/Cricket precinct car park.
Parking is available by entering at the main entry to Blacktown Olympic Park (at the traffic lights) off Eastern Road, Rooty Hill. Parking in this area of the venue will only add 5-10 minutes on your walk to the ground.
If you have a disability parking permit, parking will still be available in the AFL/Cricket precinct car park.
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