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    Qualifying Final: Sydney Swans Reserves v Ainslie Tricolours

    NEAFL Qualifying Final
    Sydney Swans Reserves v Ainslie Tricolours
    Saturday 25th August 2012 11.45am
    Blacktown International Sports Park

    A tantalising clash of last year's Eastern Conference grand finalists, with the winner going on to face the minor premiers Queanbeyan in the preliminary final next week. The Swans have had a terrific year winning 14 and only losing 4 of their clashes. 3 of those losses were to the stronger Northern Conference teams with the solitary Eastern Conference defeat being at the hands of, you guessed it, Ainslie. That occurred much earlier in the season in Round 4, when the new players and a new coach were still trying to gel together and the monster Ainslie forwards took advantage of their physical dominance to kick away late in the game.

    Another factor to consider is the limit of 12 listed players that the Swans are allowed in this game. Throughout the season the Swans have used 13-17 listed players at each game but with a limit of 14 on the field at one time. This finals restriction will probably see the listed players that do take the field tomorrow spend less time on the bench than usual. A lot will depend on the young, slender shoulders of the topup group.

    Ainslie's title defence looked shaky at the start of the season but they appear to have hit top form at the right time coming into this game on the back of a 5 game winning streak.

    Final Eastern Conference Ladder
    TeamPlayedWinsLossesDrawsForAgainstPercentagePoints
    Queanbeyan18153021211385153.14%60
    Reserves18144025201285199.11%56
    Ainslie18126019661652119.01%48
    Eastlake18117017331479117.17%44
    Hills Eagles18108018291784102.52%40
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    Belconnen1861111603178989.60%26
    UWS Giants1851301390219563.33%20
    Sydney Uni1831501313241154.46%12
    Tuggeranong1811611365243256.13%6


    Past Meetings
    2012
    R4 Ainslie 17.9 (111) defeated Reserves 12.13 (85) @ Ainslie Oval
    The Reserves jumped off to a good start and a mini-break on the Tricolours only for their forwards' accurate kicking brought them back into the match and eventually into the lead. The loss of Brett Meredith and Jordan Lockyer to injuries hurt the balance of the side and the margin proved too big to reel back in. Jack Lynch showed he was as adept up forward as he was in defence with a decent 4 goal return while Tommy Walsh won plaudits for his engaging battle with ex-Crow Ken McGregor at CHB. Mike Pyke rucked for most of the day and when he went for a rest in the last quarter he managed to hang onto 5 contested marks in the F50 in the last quarter, converting 2 of them.

    Goals: Lynch 4, Dennis-Lane 2, Pyke 2, Moore, Weir, Lockyer, Lamb
    Best: Walsh, Lynch, Moore, Pyke, Jack, Armstrong

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    2011
    R9 Ainslie 11.8 (74) defeated by Reserves 18.16 (124) @ Newcastle Number 1 Sportsground
    Trent Dennis-Lane kicked another bag of goals as the blonde trio of Heath, Bevan and Kruger starred.

    Goals: Dennis-Lane 6, Bevan 3, Meredith 2, Norton 2, McNeil 2, Gordon 2, Brain
    Best: Heath, Bevan, Kruger, Meredith, Sumner, Currie

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    R22 Reserves 16.14 (110) defeated Ainslie 14.2 (86) @ Manuka Oval
    A controlled display by the Reserves who led all day but were kept honest by Ainslie's accurate and efficient conversion (can we hire their kicking coach please?). Dennis-Lane led the goalkicking again for the Swans who have been superbly marshalled by nuggety half-forward Jarred Moore in the past 2 months. Marcus Crook was Ainslie's best with 5 goals.

    Goals: Dennis-Lane 4, Moore 3, Pini 3, Bevan 2, Heath, Seaby, Pyke, Potter
    Best: Moore, Kruger, Meredith, McNeil, Gordon, Murphy

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    Semi Final 2 Reserves 21.7 (133) defeated Ainslie 9.17 (71) @ Manuka Oval
    Ainslie finally found a way to contain goal machine Trent Dennis-Lane, keeping the spry forward goalless for the first time this season. However they had no answer to the Swans' mighty spread of goalkickers. Accurate conversion for goal gave the Swans a comfortable buffer at each break and although Ainslie fought back hard in the last and generated many oppor their inaccuracy cost them any chance of a miraculous comeback.

    Goals: Gordon 5, Meredith 3, Lamb 2, Seaby 2, McNeil 2, May 2, Wales, Pyke, Crawford, Moore, Moody
    Best: Moore, Guthrie, Heath, Gordon, Seaby, Potter

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    Grand Final Reserves 10.13 (73) defeated by Ainslie 19.11 (125) @ Manuka Oval
    It was a case of 4th time lucky for the Tricolours as they claimed the Eastern Conference title with a commanding victory. Ainslie led at all the breaks while the Swans were disjointed and disoriented after losing captain and Mulrooney Medallist Jarred Moore early on.

    Goals: Dennis-Lane 2, Gordon 2, Seaby 2, Murphy, Jetta, Pyke, Everitt
    Best: Potter, Murphy, Seaby, McNeil, Brain, Gordon

    Recent Form
    Reserves
    RoundTeamVenueResultFA
    R1UWSAwayWIN15134
    R2BYE   
    R3Gold CoastHomeLOSS5591
    R4AinslieAwayLOSS85111
    R5TuggeranongHomeWIN21341
    R6NT ThunderAwayLOSS90112
    R7Sydney UniAwayWIN23936
    R8BrisbaneAwayWIN12086
    R9EastlakeHomeWIN14443
    R10Gold CoastHomeWIN10956
    R11QueanbeyanAwayWIN13796
    R12BYE   
    R13Sydney UniHomeWIN18840
    R14UWSHomeWIN12942
    R15BrisbaneHomeLOSS103122
    R16BYE   
    R17BelconnenHomeWIN19766
    R18Gold CoastAwayWIN131100
    R19UWSAwayWIN12664
    R20Hills EaglesAwayWIN18059
    R21BrisbaneAwayWIN11786

    Ainslie
    RoundTeamVenueResultFA
    R1BelconnenHomeWIN114116
    R2LabradorHomeLOSS49134
    R3Hills EaglesHomeLOSS114126
    R4SydneyHomeWIN11185
    R5BYE   
    R6BelconnenAwayWIN9185
    R7EastlakeHomeLOSS65109
    R8Sydney UniAwayWIN12488
    R9TuggeranongAwayWIN14967
    R10QueanbeyanAwayLOSS89106
    R11BYE   
    R12TuggeranongHomeWIN18562
    R13QueanbeyanHomeLOSS67114
    R14Hills EaglesAwayWIN13173
    R15BYE   
    R16BelconnenAwayLOSS61108
    R17UWSAwayWIN11198
    R18TuggeranongHomeWIN16759
    R19EastlakeAwayWIN9281
    R20AspleyAwayWIN9285
    R21Sydney UniHomeWIN12456

    Last Round
    Brisbane Reserves 13.8 (86) defeated by Reserves 17.15 (117) @ Yeronga

    The Reserves coped well without leading goalkicker Mitch Morton with his replacement Trent Dennis-Lane kicking 5 goals and the two talls Matt Spangher and Tommy Walsh 3 each. It was the impressive use of the ball by Andrejs Everitt that saw him named best on ground alongside midfield general Jarred Moore. Campbell Heath yet again led the defence superbly, blanketing the Lions tall forwards.

    Goals: Dennis-Lane 5, Spangher 3, Walsh 3, McNeil 2, Everitt 2, Cunningham Gordon
    Best: Everitt, Moore, Heath, McNeil, White

    Ainslie 19.10 (124) defeated Sydney Uni 8.8 (56) @ Ainslie OvalThe Tricolours went into the match needing a win to secure 3rd position on the ladder and with a second half blitz put away the Students to achieve their aim. Leading goalkicker Nicholas Paine kicked 6 in an impressive marking display.

    Goals: Paine 6, M.Lawless 3, McGregor 2, M.Crook, Horner, I.Lawless, Costigan, Carter, Cuzner, Bowles, Gourlay
    Best: Paine, M.Lawless, Cuzner, Horner, Tuohey, Harris

    Team List
    Listed players
    #NameGamesGoalsVotesNotes
    7Brett MEREDITH14717Traveling emergency last week
    8Trent DENNIS-LANE103528With Morton in the seniors, the most potent avenue to goal in this squad.
    11Jed LAMB141018Strong form in the 2nd half of the yearj
    13Andrejs EVERITT668(Seniors emergency)BOG last week with some precise inside 50 delivery.
    17Tommy WALSH162926(Seniors emergency)9 goals in the last 2 games has pushed him to the cusp of senior selection again.
    18Jesse WHITE132519A strong finals showing as the lone ruckman may save his Swans career.
    19Tony ARMSTRONG1016Left out of the seniors emergency this week, probably a reflection that he needs solid game time.
    27Matthew SPANGHER112917Has had an up-and-down trot but has still managed 15 goals in the last 5 games.
    28Dylan McNEIL18910Impressive last game against the Lions Reserves, will it be enough to save his spot for the finals series?
    33Jarred MOORE181244On-field leader with past NEAFL finals experience a lot will be riding on his shoulders
    35Campbell HEATH18025Needs to continue his great form in defence against a tall Ainslie forward line.
    36Alex BROWN1013Played deep in defence last week and was troubled with the Brisbane forwards.
    42Jack LYNCH18712Development has been impressive and crucial to the Swans' structure; despite having only 12 listed spots he'll definitely be one of them.
    43Eugene KRUGER1110Made his comeback last week after 5 games out with a hamstring injury, lack of game time will count against him in making the final cut.
    44Harry CUNNINGHAM171216Has shown flashes of skill but has been inconsistent in the last month or so.
    45Nathan GORDON13269(Seniors emergency) His versatility is important and may be required if an injury hits any of the other 11 listed players. Can play back, midfield or forward and even in the ruck in case of emergency.
    Changes
    In: Meredith (traveling emergency)
    Out:

    The Swans are keeping their cards close to their chest by naming 16 listed players in the 26 man squad despite only being allowed to have 12 in the squad. IMHO Brown, Kruger and McNeil would be the 3 most likely to make way with the 4th probably one of the 3 senior emergencies staying at the SCG in case of a late withdrawal (aka the Jon Griffin scenario last week). If I was forced to make a guess I would plump for Tommy Walsh who I think has been strategically named as an emergency, as Brett Meredith was last week for the Bulldogs game. They would still have enough forward firepower in TDL, Spangher, Lamb, Everitt, Broome (topup see below) and perhaps Gordon to kick a winning score.

    Campbell Heath and Jack Lynch will have their hands full and may require a loose man in defence to help them out, most likely to be Tony Armstrong or Brett Meredith.

    Academy Players/Topups
    #NameGamesGoalsVotesNotes
    47Jackson POTTER1861 
    ?Lewis BROOME5103 
    ?Mitch CRAWFORD610 
    ?Daniel CULLEN110 
    ?James DUNN102 
    ?David LYCAKIS323 
    ?Bradley PLUG434
    ?Joshua ROEBUCK200
    ?Erol SERTBAS110
    ?Jordan WEIR510
    Changes
    In: Broome, Crawford, Cullen, Dunn, Lycakis, Plug, Roebuck, Sertbas, Weir
    Out: Blake Guthrie, Brandon Jack, Dane Rampe, Jordan West, Stephen Wray

    The outcome of the game could be dependant on how the topups go. Potter has played every game for the reserves this year and is basically as valuable as a listed player. Broome can be a lively and valuable contributor playing in a forward pocket while Plug and Lycakis have also impressed in their handful of games this year. Weir is a tall defender (192cm) who may required to handle one of the Tricolours' big forwards.

    Reserves leading goalkickers

    • Mitch Morton 75
    • Trent Dennis-Lane 35
    • Matt Spangher, Tommy Walsh 29

    For full list: 2012 Goalkickers - RWOwiki

    Reserves leading votegetters

    • Jarred Moore 44
    • Trent Dennis-Lane 28
    • Tommy Walsh 26

    For full list: 2012 Best Votes - RWOwiki

    Ainslie
        
    B:15. Rob TUOHEY?. Jack CUZNER?. Ryan BLUNDELL
    HB:36. Matt HEARN10. Jesse GRIFFIN6. Jason FLEMING
    C:32. Lachlan CARTER13. Jed COSTIGAN7. Michael LAWLESS
    HF:31. Shaun CAMPBELL9. Ash HARRIS40. Jeremy HIRST
    F:5. Simon HORNER2. Ken McGREGOR3. Nick PAINE
    Foll:26. Eric STONE4. Marcus CROOK8. Ian LAWLESS
    Int:28. Damien BOWLES18. Aaron VANDENBERG34. Kane MORRIS
     ?. Samuel PLAYFAIR14. Michael GHOBRIAL?. Djali BLOOMFIELD
     22. Josh BENNETT30. Lachie HIGHFIELD 

    In: Bloomfield, Vandenberg
    Out: L. Crook, J. Gourlay

    The main threats come in the form of tall forward Nick Paine and Kenny McGregor who have the size and the bulk to worry Heath and Lynch.
    Perhaps worried about the size differential, Lynch didn't play in defence in Round 4 with Crouch entrusting Walsh to mark McGregor with satisfactory results. However Lynch has improved as the season has progressed and has been thoroughly immersed in the Swans Undersized Defenders' Handbook showing off his body positioning skills in the past few weeks and I'd back him to play in defence this week.

    Marcus Crook is a former Mulrooney Medalist and has been their driving force in their midfield since the departure of Rob Shirley back to the SANFL earlier this year.
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    TDL has done a knee

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    Spangher goals swans 20 Ainlie 19

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    Quarter time Ainslie 31 Swans 28. Stream seems to be working ok now. Dave Hughes commentating?

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    Quote Originally Posted by aardvark View Post
    TDL has done a knee
    Any updates on TDL?

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    They're saying he's iced up, left knee, won't return.

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