"You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."
Out: Cunningham, Heeney (rest)
In: Robinson, Mitchell
Is our midfield really as good as we think? When the intensity is really on I just don't think we can go with some sides. When looking at the midfield battles we were smashed by Hawthorn, Essendon were on top till they tired late, Port didn't turn up like they did against Hawthorn. It was a split decision at best against GWS. Freo smashed us in the 1st half before easing off their intensity in the 2nd half. We need another midfield soldier in Mitchell.
Heeney has had a tough couple of weeks, so I would give him a week off to freshen up his young body.
I would like to see Robinson given a shot. His 31 disposals and 8 inside 50's indicate a penetrating player. I would bring him in place of Cunningham.
Whilst we haven't been playing well in the wet, I think it will suit us more than the dogs. They rely on fast hands and speed in the game to beat their opponents and I don't think their younger bodies will be able to stand up to a tough wet slog.
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Who do we think Bird will go to this week? Potentially Bontempelli but size may be an issue.
I also doubt the Dogs will risk Stringer but if he does play I think Rampe could be the perfect match-up for him.
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"Fortunately, this is the internet, so knowing nothing is no obstacle to having an opinion!." Beerman 18-07-2017
Absolutely. His manic run is needed from the get-go. He is a much-improved player, can take the game on, and is a handful to match-up against. He merits a spot in the team. McGlynn as sub, particularly at SCG, is the better option: let him stew on the bench, working up a bit of that angry man haze, and then unleash him against tired legs.
No other changes, although Cunningham may be looking over his shoulder. Another thought, though: with Rohan, Reid, Jetta (ideally), Hannebery and Lloyd providing outside run, could we break with the late (sometimes lamented) Matt80's theory, and put Mitchell in for Cunningham? It's not like-for-like, but with the other flyers up and about, perhaps a bit more grunt in the clinches will help sort out the clearances, particularly early in games?
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