NEAFL 2017 Round 21
Gold Coast Suns Reserves v Sydney Swans Reserves @ Metricon Stadium
Saturday 19th August 2017
1:30pm
Metricon Stadium
The NEAFL home and away season concludes with the Suns hosting the Suns at Metricon. Barring a freak set of results in this game and the Giants v Lions game, the Swans have already claimed the minor premiership. However there will still be a lot to play for for the players in red and white. Besides the obvious lure of spots in the senior side, there will also be competition among the lower ranked players for spots in the finals. Should we face a non AFL side such as Uni, Thunder, Aspley or Canberra the number of listed players will be limited to 16. Given there are 21 listed players in this round's squad there could be more than a few unlucky players come finals time.
The Suns are in danger of being leapfrogged by the NT Thunder should they lose this game. The Suns and Thunder can only play each other in the first week of finals given their isolated positions on the ladder, so they are in fact fighting out for home finals rights this round.
The Swans have a dominant record over the Suns in the NEAFL, the head to head count stands at 16 wins and 3 losses including winning the last 12 games straight by an average margin of 64 points
NEAFL Ladder
Position Team Played Wins Losses Draws FF For Against Percentage Points 1 Sydney 17 15 2 0 0 2200 925 237.84% 60 2 Brisbane 17 14 3 0 0 2045 1285 159.14% 56 3 Sydney Uni 17 13 4 0 0 1834 1212 151.32% 52 4 Gold Coast 17 10 7 0 0 1684 1378 122.21% 40 5 NT Thunder 17 10 7 0 0 1571 1567 100.26% 40 6 Aspley 17 7 10 0 0 1342 1744 76.95% 28 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Canberra 17 6 11 0 0 1062 1829 58.06% 24 8 Redland 17 4 13 0 0 1336 1813 73.69% 16 9 Southport 17 4 13 0 0 1167 1774 65.78% 16 10 Giants 17 2 15 0 0 1163 1877 61.96% 8
Recent Form
Reserves
Round Team Venue Result F A R1 Brisbane Lions Away Loss 85 111 R2 Southport Home Win 129 27 R3 BYE BYE BYE BYE BYE R4 Giants Home Win 91 55 R5 NT Thunder Away Win 108 84 R6 Brisbane Lions Home Win 102 65 R7 Canberra Away Win 165 44 R8 Sydney Uni Away Win 113 46 R9 Gold Coast Home Win 120 32 R10 BYE BYE BYE BYE BYE R11 Giants Home Win 185 14 R12 Aspley Away Win 154 52 R13 Sydney Uni Away Win 106 64 R14 Canberra Away Win 138 47 R15 Gold Coast Suns Home Win 136 29 R16 Giants Home Win 112 53 R17 NT Thunder Home Win 174 28 R18 BYE BYE BYE BYE BYE R19 Brisbane Lions Away Loss 109 128 R20 Redland Home Win 173 46
Gold Coast Suns
Round Team Venue Result F A R1 Giants Away Loss 97 125 R2 Redland Away Win 152 60 R3 Aspley Away Win 87 73 R4 Brisbane Lions Home Loss 64 109 R5 Sydney Uni Away Loss 67 114 R6 Giants Home Win 122 71 R7 NT Thunder Away Loss 60 90 R8 BYE BYE BYE BYE BYE R9 Sydney Swans Away Loss 32 120 R10 Southport Home Win 156 39 R11 Brisbane Lions Away Loss 80 85 R12 BYE BYE BYE BYE BYE R13 Canberra Away Win 122 40 R14 Aspley Away Win 163 36 R15 Sydney Swans Away Loss 29 136 R16 Redland Home Win 141 64 R17 Southport Away Win 98 40 R18 Giants Home Win 103 72 R19 BYE BYE BYE BYE BYE R20 Brisbane Lions Away Win 111 104
Head-to-Head
Swans Reserves 16
Suns Reserves 3
Past Meetings
2017
Round 16 @ Sydney Cricket Ground
Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final Reserves 6.2 10.2 17.7 21.10 136 Gold Coast Suns 1.2 2.3 3.3 4.5 29
Type Players Goals C.Sinclair 5, H.Carr 4, J.Rose 4, B.Jack 3, T.Pink 3, L.Maze, S.Fisher Best C.Sinclair, A.Aliir, J.Laidler, C.O'Riordan, J.Rose, H.Marsh
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Round 9 @ Newcastle Number 1 Sports Ground
Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final Reserves 1.6 6.11 11.16 16.24 120 Gold Coast Suns 1.2 3.5 4.8 4.8 32
Type Players Goals A.Aliir 3, S.Wicks 3, S.Edwards 2, B.Jack, J.Dawson, C.O'Riordan, W.Gowers, T.Pink, T.Leonardis, J.Rose, R.Fox Best M.Talia, J.Foote, J.Laidler, S.Edwards. R.Fox, S.Barkley
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2016
Round 6 @ Blacktown International Sportspark
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
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Round 10 @ Metricon Stadium
Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final Gold Coast Suns 1.2 2.3 3.3 3.3 21 Reserves 5.7 6.8 13.12 15.17 107
Type Players Goals X.Richards 6, T.Nankervis 3, D.Towers 2, C.O'Riordan, N.Newman, A.Aliir, S.Reid Best C.O'Riordan, D.Towers, A.Aliir, S.Naismith, J.Foote, B.Jack
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Round 16 @ Blacktown International Sportspark
Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final Reserves 2.3 7.8 15.11 26.14 170 Gold Coast Suns 2.0 4.2 6.4 7.4 46
Type Players Goals X.Richards 8, T.Nankervis 3, T.Leonardis 3, J.Rose 3, J.Dawson 2, I.Heeney 2, J.Brown, B.Davis, W.Gowers, L.Robertson. T.Derickx Best X.Richards, T.Nankervis, B.Jack, N.Newman, R.Hebron, D.Baron-Hay
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Last game
Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final Reserves 7.2 11.7 21.11 26.17 173 Redland 0.4 2.6 2.6 6.10 46
Type Players Goals S.Fisher 4, J.Dawson 3, O.Florent 2, J.Hardman 2, A.Aliir 2, T.Pink 2, H.Carr 2, J.Rose 2, T.Leonardis, D.Robinson, B.Ronke, B.Jack, S.Edwards, H.Cunningham, S.Wicks Best A.Aliir, S.Fisher, D.Robinson, S.Edwards, J.Dawson, O.Florent
Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Final Brisbane Lions 4.2 9.7 12.7 16.8 104 Gold Coast Suns 3.1 6.6 13.9 16.15 111
Type Players Goals J.Grant 7, B.Fiorini 2, W.Brodie, B.Matera, M.Shaw, B.Scott, M.Hallahan, K.Brooksby, B.Foster Best M.Hallahan, J.Grant, J.Dawson, B.Crossley, C.Graham, M.Shaw
Team List
Listed players
# Name Games Goals Votes Notes 1 James ROSE 16 38 21 2 Alex JOHNSON 6 1 0 6 Jordan FOOTE 12 7 22 7 Harry CUNNINGHAM 3 3 6 11 Jeremy LAIDLER 13 3 24 13 Oliver FLORENT 8 10 20 19 Shaun EDWARDS 13 11 9 21 Jack MAIBAUM 17 1 10 25 Ben RONKE 9 10 6 27 Dan ROBINSON 7 8 14 28 Nic NEWMAN 2 1 6 Senior emergency 30 Tyrone LEONARDIS 16 12 0 31 Harrison MARSH 9 2 11 32 Michael TALIA 16 1 12 33 Brandon JACK 15 14 35 34 Jordan DAWSON 13 32 39 Senior emergency 36 Aliir ALIIR 13 13 18 Senior emergency 38 Colin O'RIORDAN 13 4 10 45 Sam FISHER 16 21 18 46 Sam MURRAY 15 8 18 47 Toby PINK 17 20 8
Changes
In: Foote, Murray, Newman, O'Riordan
Out:
It is unknown whether the 2 senior emergencies that have been spotted in Adelaide - Newman and Dawson - will make the trip from Adelaide for this game.
Running defenders O'Riordan and Murray return after 4 games and 1 game out respectively with injury. Their returns could result in Marsh being shuffled further forward into a midfield role.
Newman's played the majority of his NEAFL career in defence but his last NEAFL game in Round 6 against Brisbane he played mainly in the midfield and was named BOG with 30 disposals 8 marks 3 tackles and a goal.
Edwards started the game last week as a deep lying forward, a role we haven't seen from him previously in the red and white. Florent started off a wing last week and was relatively quiet. Both Edwards and Florent were rotated into the midfield in the second half where they had a greater impact of the game.
Aliir was our main ruckman last week and although he had fewer hitouts than the Redland rucks, his work when the ball hit the ground was a real advantage for us. He has a tough matchup against Tom Nicholls and highly rated 18 year old draft prospect Brayden Crossley.
Academy Players/Topups
# Name Games Goals Votes Notes 50 Jake BROWN 6 1 0 51 Jared DEEP 2 1 0 Emergency 52 Harrison CARR 5 10 0 Emergency 55 Jarrod OSBORNE 5 2 0 Emergency
In:
Out: Harrison CARR, Jack HARDMAN, Jarrod OSBORNE, Sam WICKS
Brown played the majority of the game last week as a half back flanker and even took some kick ins.
Statistics
Kicks
Player Games Avg. Kicks Nic NEWMAN 2 18.5 Jordan DAWSON 13 17.5 Shaun EDWARDS 13 14.4 Sam MURRAY 15 13.7 Aliir ALIIR 13 13.6
Handballs
Player Games Avg. Handballs Daniel ROBINSON 7 17.6 Brandon JACK 15 14.8 Sam FISHER 16 13.3 Dean TOWERS 3 12.00 Nic NEWMAN 2 12.00
Disposals
Player Games Avg. Disposals Nic NEWMAN 2 30.5 Jordan DAWSON 13 29.0 Brandon JACK 15 27.3 Dan ROBINSON 7 26.0 Sam FISHER 16 24.1
Marks
Player Games Avg. Marks Jordan DAWSON 13 7.9 Nic NEWMAN 2 7.5 Kurt TIPPETT 5 7.0 Jeremy LAIDLER 13 6.9 Aliir ALIIR 13 6.7
Tackles
Player Games Avg. Tackles Jarrad McVEIGH 1 7.0 Jordan FOOTE 12 6.5 Jordan DAWSON 13 6.0 Hamish MacDONALD 8 5.5 Daniel ROBINSON 7 5.1
Hitouts
Player Games Avg. Hitouts Kurt TIPPETT 5 27.0 Callum SINCLAIR 3 25.3 Darcy CAMERON 9 24.6 Liam MAZE 6 7.5 Aliir ALIIR 13 4.4
Clearances
Player Games Avg. Clearances Daniel ROBINSON 7 6.7 Jarrad McVEIGH 1 6.0 Jordan DAWSON 13 4.9 Dean TOWERS 3 4.7 Kurt TIPPETT 5 4.2
Inside 50s
Player Games Avg. Inside 50s Gary ROHAN 2 6.5 Dean TOWERS 3 5.7 Brandon JACK 15 5.4 Callum SINCLAIR 3 5.0 Sam FISHER 16 4.3
Rebound 50s
Player Games Avg. Rebound 50s Nic NEWMAN 2 5.5 Jeremy LAIDLER 13 4.0 Michael TALIA 16 3.3 Colin O'RIORDAN 13 3.2 Lewis MELICAN 3 3.0
Goals
Player Games Total Goals James ROSE 16 38 Jordan DAWSON 13 32 Sam FISHER 16 21 Toby PINK 17 20 Brandon JACK 15 14
Coaches Votes
Player Games Total Votes Jordan DAWSON 13 39 Brandon JACK 15 35 Jeremy LAIDLER 13 24 Jordan FOOTE 12 22 James ROSE 16 21
NEAFL MVP Votes (the publishing of voting results was stopped in Round 18)
Player Games Total Votes Jordan DAWSON 10 57 Oliver FLORENT 5 27 Brandon JACK 13 27 Jeremy LAIDLER 10 25 Callum SINCLAIR 3 20
Gold Coast Suns Reserves (listed players in bold)
B: 54. Brodie FOSTER 45. Dirk KOENEN 37. Jack SCRIMSHAW HB: 29. Jack BOWES 39. Ryan DAVIS 34. Mackenzie WILLIS C: 32. Brandon MATERA 41. Will BRODIE 35. Michael RISCHITELLI HF: 51. Bailey SCOTT 2. Jarrad GRANT 26. Matthew SHAW F: 56. Daniel CHARLESWORTH 60. Brayden CROSSLEY 40. Brad SCHEER Foll: 22. Tom NICHOLLS 6. Alex SEXTON 52. Jacob DAWSON Int: 53. Connor NUTTING 55. Jacob HERON 57. Timakoi BOWIE 49. Sam DAVIDSON 50. Nick KEMPE Emg: 58. Kwaybe BOAKYE 59. Emmanuel BARU 47. Damien BURKE
In: Bowes, Scrimshaw, Sexton, Kempe, Koenen
Out: Keegan BROOKSBY (seniors), Brayden FIORINI (seniors), Mitch HALLAHAN (seniors), Jack LESLIE (seniors), Corey GRAHAM
The Suns were very impressive last week in beating a full strength Lions outfit, who in turn had beaten us the week before.
3 of their 4 standout players in the NEAFL this season won't be available for this game - Mitch Hallahan and Darcy MacPherson are both with the senior team, and Dan Currie injured himself while playing for the senior team last week. The 4th player is utility Ryan Davis who can play back, forward or even pinch hit in the midfield.
Crossley was really impressive against the Lions ruck duo Smith and McInerney finishing with 17 disposals, 33 hitouts, 9 tackles and 5 clearances. Given that Smith and McInerney dominated in the ruck against us a fortnight ago, expect the Suns to have an advantage in the ruck with Crossley and Tom Nicholls.
Ex-Bulldog Jarrad Grant has been in terrific form since his return to the side in Round 16. He has kicked 11 goals in 4 games including 7 last week against a strong Lions defence.
The Suns lineup also features 3 of their 4 top 10 picks from last year in Scrimshaw (#7), Brodie (#9) and Bowes (#10). All 3 have received AFL games already this year and their NEAFL numbers are also quite solid.
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