Round 11: Sydney Swans Reserves v Queanbeyan Tigers

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NEAFL Round 11
Sydney Swans Reserves v Queanbeyan Tigers
Sunday 12th June 2011 10.40am
Sydney Cricket Ground (hopefully!)

Hopefully the predicted bad weather over the weekend doesn't force another transfer of this match to Lakeside Oval, or God forbid, somewhere else! By a quirk of the NEAFL draw, this will be the first of 2 meetings in 3 weeks between these 2 teams. The Reserves are still sitting pretty on top of the NEAFL (Eastern Conference) ladder, although the Lions gave them a frightful scare towards the end of last week's game.

Eastern Conference Ladder
Team|Played|Wins|Losses|Draws|Byes|%Won|For|Agains t|Percentage
Reserves|7|7|0|0|1|100.00%|779|300|259.67%
GWS|7|5|2|0|1|71.43%|675|539|125.23%
Ainslie|6|4|2|0|2|66.67%|553|493|112.17%
Queanbeyan|7|3|4|0|1|42.86%|691|710|97.32%
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Tuggeranong|7|3|4|0|1|42.86%|594|700|84.86%
Eastlake|7|1|6|0|1|14.29%|503|695|72.37%
Belconnen|7|1|6|0|1|14.29%|455|797|57.09%



Past Meetings
2010
R2 Queanbeyan 16.9 (105) defeated by Reserves 19.14 (128) @ Dairy Farmers Park
A high-scoring shootout down in Canberra, 17 listed players fronted for the side and the goals were shared round with 5 players booting 2 goals each. Nick Smith, Mike Pyke and Daniel Currie were named as the Swans best on the day.

Goals: Smith, Rohan, Playfair, McNeil, Dennis-Lane 2, Bevan, Hirst, Miles, Gordon, Heath, Reid, Veszpremi, O'Dwyer, Johnston
Best: Smith, Pyke, Currie, Veszpremi, McNeil, Reid

R10 Reserves 30.14 (194) defeated Queanbeyan 8.14 (62) @ ANZ
In an impressive display harking back to the halcyon days of 05/06, the Reserves were too good for a disappointing Tigers outfit. Dennis-Lane collected his second 7-goal haul for the season, ably supported by Henry Playfair's 5 and top-up player Eugene Kruger's 4. Not surprisingly, Dennis-Lane was the Swans best player on the day, ahead of Pat Veszpremi and Brett Meredith.

Goals: Dennis-Lane 7, Playfair 5, Kruger 4, Gordon, Emery, Veszpremi, Moore 2, McNeil, Picken, McKaigue, Meredith, Lynch, Johnston
Best: Dennis-Lane, Veszpremi, Meredith, Thornton, Playfair, Kruger

R15 Reserves 14.7 (91) defeated by Queanbeyan 19.18 (132) @ Sydney Cricket Ground
A severely depleted Reserves outfit comprising of only 10 listed players put up a spirited fight for most of the match but in the end succumbed by 41 points. Gary Rohan and Patrick Veszpremi were the dynamic duo up front kicking 6 and 4 goals respectively. Chris McKaigue fought hard in defence.

Goals: Rohan 6, Veszpremi 4, McNeil, McKaigue, Pearson, Malcolm
Best: Rohan, Veszpremi, McKaigue, Reid, McNeil, Thompson

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

Queanbeyan
R1 BYE
R2 WIN Home Belconnen 169-46
R3 LOSS Home Mt. Gravatt 64-128
R4 BYE
R5 LOSS Away Ainslie 65-136
R6 WIN Home Belconnen 109-91
R7 BYE
R8 LOSS Away GWS 88-129
R9 WIN Away Tuggeranong 123-93
R10 LOSS Away Belconnen 73-87

Last Round
Brisbane Reserves 14.13 (97) defeated by Reserves 16.8 (104)
The Reserves were equally impressive and disappointing in this game. They shot to big leads in the 1st and the 3rd quarters, only to be reeled in by the Lions in the 2nd and 4th quarters. They just managed to hang on when Kane Murphy snapped the winning goal against the run of play. Byron Sumner did a great run-with job on ex-Swan Amon Buchanan while Daniel Currie was superb in a almost-lone hand in the ruck.

Goal Kickers: White 4, Murphy 2, Currie 2, Bevan 2, Moore, Johnston, Heath, Gordon, Sumner, Kruger
Best Players: Sumner, Currie, Bevan, McNeil, Parker, Brain

Belconnen 13.9 (87) defeated Queanbeyan 10.13 (73)
An upset that dents the Tigers' finals hopes. Queanbeyan were neck-and-neck with the winless Belconnen side, before the Magpies pulled away in the last quarter with 4 goals. It was a disappointing loss as the Tigers had already defeated the Magpies twice this season.

Goal Kickers: Kavanagh 2, Stevens 2, Overs, Kirkwood, Quade, Dickinson, Bull, Wescombe
Best Players: Quade, Hollis, Stevens, Dickinson, Griggs, Overs

Team List
Listed players
#|Name|Games|Goals|Votes|Notes
7|Brett MEREDITH|6|6|8|
10|Daniel CURRIE|7|4|8|
13|Andrejs EVERITT|0|0|0|Senior emergency
18|Jesse WHITE|4|7|4|
22|Byron SUMNER|5|2|18|
23|Lewis JOHNSTON|6|4|15|Senior emergency
26|Luke PARKER|5|4|8|
27|Matthew SPANGHER|2|0|0|
28|Dylan McNEIL|7|4|11|
33|Jarred MOORE|5|4|13|Senior emergency
35|Campbell HEATH|3|1|6|
36|Chris McKAIGUE|6|1|11|
42|Paul BEVAN|4|7|11|
43|Eugene KRUGER|7|2|4|
44|Max OTTEN|6|0|0|
45|Nathan GORDON|5|5|14|

Changes
In: Everitt (Senior demotion), Spangher (Hamstring)
Out: None

The final makeup of the team is highly dependent on whether Kieren Jack pulls through his fitness test for the senior team. If Jack doesn't play, one of the emergencies will logically get a call-up, I'm guessing Moore based on the predicted rain. Everitt will make his Swans' ressies debut.

With Spangher back, that could result in both White and Johnston remaining forward for most of the game. Having said that, Spangher did play predominantly forward in his last comeback spell of 2 games. Everitt's inclusion also adds some flexibility to the squad, he could play back, forward or as I'm desperately hoping, gets a run on the wing.

Academy Players/Topups
#|Name|Games|Goals|Votes|Notes
48|Blake GUTHRIE|4|2|0|Dropped from the RAMS
50|James BRAIN|7|1|1|
51|Nathan KENNY|4|0|0|
52|Mitch THOMPSON|6|0|5|
53|Kane MURPHY|5|8|7|
54|Tim WALES|4|0|0|
?|Stephen WRAY|0|0|0|

Changes
In: Guthrie, Kenny, Wray
Out: Andrew Moody, Brendan Norton, Tim Scoular, Ben Urwin

Jackson Potter, Jack Lynch and Eric Moody will still be on RAMS duty but Guthrie is available after being rotated out of that team. Wray has previously played one game as a top-up against the AIS Academy during last year's pre-season

Reserves leading goalkickers


Trent Dennis-Lane 25
Ben Haren, Kane Murphy 8
Paul Bevan, Jesse White 7

For full list: 2011 Leading goalkickers - RWOwiki (http://www.redandwhiteonline.com/wiki/index.php?title=2011_Goalkickers)

Reserves leading votegetters


Byron Sumner 18
Lewis Johnston 15
Nathan Gordon 14

For full list: 2011 Best votes - RWOwiki (http://www.redandwhiteonline.com/wiki/index.php?title=2011_Best_votes)

Talking points


Everitt - Is this just a rotation due to him getting very little game time in the past 2 weeks (one week travelling emergency, the next week subbed on) or is it a reflection of his form? Where will he play on Sunday, and will it be an indication of where the coaches see his immediate future in the seniors?
White - Longmire said during the week that he hopes to settle Jesse as a permanent full forward, I hope that applies to the reserves as well.
Sumner - Will he get another run-with role to further his football education, perhaps on two-time Mulrooney medallist Mitch Daniher?
Parker - No particular reason, I'm just looking forward to seeing him play a full game. :D No emergency duties to rob us of his presence this week.

Queanbeyan squad


2. Ryan QUADE
3. Andrew SWAN
4. Toby CONROY
5. James KAVANAGH
6. Sam DANIEL
8. Neil IRWIN
9. Will GRIGGS
10. Kaine STEVENS
13. Roy JAQUES
14. Alex OVERS
15. Mitch DANIHER
17. Tim COOK
18. Jeremy KIRKWOOD
19. Steve JOLLIFFE
20. Sam JENSEN
22. Tom HOLLIS
24. Todd DICKINSON
25. Jared DANIEL
30. Brett FREUND
32. Ryan PRICE
33. Michael WESCOMBE
34. Casey WALSH
35. Paul SLATER
38. Mitch HEASLIP
45. Travis BULL
50. Liam Walker EASTICK


Players to look out for include:


Tall forward Kavanagh who is their major source of goals.I wonder who will play on him? Heath? Johnston? Everitt?
Tall forward and part time ruckman Ryan Quade
The competition's premier midfielder in Mitch Daniher
Young onballer Kaine Stevens who was on GWS's list last year


Summary
Queanbeyan have struggled all season in their away games, and the unexpected loss to Belconnen wouldn't have helped their confidence. The Swans are strengthened by two big bodies in Spangher and Everitt and are playing extremely disciplined football. It is hard to predict anything other than a Swans victory on Sunday.

[Untamed Snark]

I'm really looking forward to the game (both games) it feels like an age since we've played at home.
Thanks Ugg.

[dimelb]

Thanks ugg for your usual unrivalled introduction. I look forward to hearing more about this match.

[Scottee]

OK, now we have a genuine mystery, WTF is going on with Ben Haren?

[BSA5]

OK, now we have a genuine mystery, WTF is going on with Ben Haren?

Good question. Niggle? Sometimes it seems like they don't bother reporting minor-ish injuries about young players who aren't close to selection anyway. Sumner spent a large chunk of last year out with back soreness after a car accident IIRC, and there was nothing on the injury list.

That's my guess anyway. Minor niggle, he's not a big name and it's not a major injury so they're not bothering to report it.

[wolftone57]

Yes could someone fill me in on what is up with Harren as well. Love to see him playing

[ugg]

A car accident is a minor niggle?

Homesickness comes to mind

[BSA5]

A car accident is a minor niggle?

Homesickness comes to mind

The car accident itself isn't a niggle at all! It's a pretty significant and potentially traumatic event.

However, I'd imagine the resultant back pain would have classified as a minor but persistant niggle. The club didn't need to mention the incident, but they could have said "Back soreness - indefinite". It seems they just didn't think it was noteworthy enough, given Sumner was a somewhat anonymous late-ish pick who was too small to push for senior selection in the immediate future anyway.

Of course, homesickness is another possibility for Haren.

[Primmy]

Ben Haren is a skinny long bodied kid. I understand that he may be carrying something along the lines of a hip issue (could be wrong, but lets run with that, I am sure one of the other kids said something along those lines, but I am getting old and decrepit and my memory is fading......sob). He's the kid who the others were cheering on when they pack ran around the oval at training at the start of the year. He was right in it and they were cheering his determination.

He is a good ressie player. He will get better with time and muscle, not quite a 'man' build yet, not a Luke Parker for instance. Its all sinew and bone in pretty reasonable proportions, seasoned with determination. Also he is still a rookie. Doubt he would get much of a mention in the injury lists.

When you remember that Birdy kept getting stress fractures and he is a lot more solidly built than Harry is, you would think that they are going to make sure any niggle is properly managed. I like the look of him. Knows where to go.

PS: Bless you ugg.

[ShockOfHair]

Thanks Ugg. Another great job.

I'm sure you would've mentioned it, but just in case - is Ryan Quade any relation?

[Lucky Knickers]

So any news on whether Ressies game will be moved due to the rain?

[ugg]

Due to the rain I'm only going to provide limited Twitter updates today.

[unconfuseme]

Game on lakeside - bring a brollie!

[ugg]

Fudge. :(

[Big Al]

I'll never have a go at Melbourne weather again. It's cold and it's raining with the bus shelter at lakeside barely keeping both elements out.

Swans out on the ground "warming" up.

[Big Al]

Swans 1.1.7
Tigers 0.0.0

Goal Bulldog

[Big Al]

Swans 2.1.13
Tigers 0.1.1

Goal Jesse

[Big Al]

Swans 2.1.13
Tigers 1.1.7

[Big Al]

Swans 3.1.19
Tigers 1.1.7

2nd Goal to Jesse

[Untamed Snark]

Swans 3.1.19
Tigers 1.1.7

2nd Goal to Jesse

Is it the opposition or is Jesse playing really well?

[Untamed Snark]

Swans 3.1.19
Tigers 1.1.7

2nd Goal to Jesse

Is it the opposition or is Jesse playing really well?

[Big Al]

Swans 3.3.21
Tigers 3.3.21

Qtr Time

Swans were kicking into a very stiff breeze that Qtr.

[Big Al]

Is it the opposition or is Jesse playing really well?

2 opportunistic goals. He's working hard though.

[Big Al]

Swans 6.3.39
Tigers 3.4.22

Goal 3rd Goal Jesse

[Big Al]

Swans 7.4.46
Tigers 4.4.28

2nd Goal Bulldog

[ShockOfHair]

Thanks for the updates, Al. Hope you're keeping warm.

[Big Al]

Swans 7.5.47
Tigers 4.4.28

Half Time

[dimelb]

Thanks BA - well done. And go Jesse!

[Big Al]

Swans 8.5.53
Tigers 4.4.28

Bevo 2nd Goal

[Big Al]

Swans 10.6.66
Tigers 4.4.28

Jesse 5th Goal

[Big Al]

Swans 11.6.72
Tigers 4.4.28

Bulldog 3rd Goal

[Rod_]

Thanks for the updates

[Big Al]

Swans 11.6.72
Tigers 7.7.49

[Big Al]

Swans 11.6.72
Tigers 7.7.49

3 qtr Time

[Untamed Snark]

2 opportunistic goals. He's working hard though.
Recall hard?

[Big Al]

Swans 12.7.79
Tigers 7.7.49

Goal NFI. (bulldog???)

[Big Al]

Swans 13.8.87
Tigers 7.7.49

Jesse 6 goals

[Big Al]

Swans 14.9.94
Tigers 7.9.51

Bevo 3rd Goal

[Big Al]

Swans 15.9.99
Tigers 7.9.51

Goal Nipper

FULLTIME

[aardvark]

Thx Al. Was White ok or did he just bully midgets again ?

[Jesse Richards]

Hey Big Al, thanks for the Reserves posts. Hope you'll be able to get dry and warm for the big boys this afternoon.

[Big Al]

Thx Al. Was White ok or did he just bully midgets again ?

I was impressed with Jesse today. Worked hard and was well positioned on most occasions.

[Big Al]

Apologies I missed some points

Swans 15.12.102

[ugg]

That's why you weren't on scoreboard duty today :p

Swans 15.12 102 Tigers 7.11 53

Goals White 6 Moore 3 Bevan Heath 2 Gordon and one more which I couldn't tell. May be Moore may be McNeil may be Murphy

[liz]

I was impressed with Jesse today. Worked hard and was well positioned on most occasions.

I liked his game a lot too. Lively in the forward line and busy during brief ruck stints.

Hard to go past Currie for BOG honours though.

[ugg]

Well I had 3 goes but I didn't pick the mystery goal kicker Mitch Thompson


Sydney Swans

Goal Kickers: J. WHITE 6, J. MOORE 3, C. HEATH 2, P. BEVAN 2, M. THOMPSON , N. GORDON
Best Players: P. BEVAN, D. MCNEIL, D. CURRIE, C. HEATH, K. Murphy, B. SUMNER
Queanbeyan

Goal Kickers: M. Wescombe 2, S. Jensen , J. Kavanagh , M. Daniher , B. Fruend , S. Jolliffe
Best Players: R. Jaques, T. Hollis, J. Kirkwood, S. Jensen, S. Daniel, W. Griggs

[dimelb]

Thanks all - good to se the twos going strong.

[ugg]

The rain fell intermittently throughout the whole game - it never got too heavy but the winds at times caused havoc with some of the kicks holding up or blowing over the onrushing pack.

The Tigers surprisingly led by 1 point at quarter time, but all their goals were due to mistakes from our players - 2 turnovers in defence and 1 mix up between the defenders not handling a long ball well.

The Swans finally established a solid lead to build upon their domination of the football in the 2nd quarter. Goals to Bevan, Heath, White and Moore established a 19 point lead at half time.

The Swans shot out of the blocks after half time putting on 4 goals in quick succession and thoughts began to turn to another blowout. But to Queanbeyan's credit, they not only managed to stem the flow, but started to gain some ascendancy and more importantly got more of the football. They were rewarded with the last 3 goals of the term.

The Swans have finished very well at the matches at Lakeside this year and this 4th quarter was no different. Their dominance resulted in a fusillade of shots peppering the Paddington end, and if they had kicked straighter the margin would have been much greater. However by this stage not only the players but the coaches, supoprt staff and most importantly the supporters had had enough and the final siren was a relief to all.

Umpires were annoying in their overly technical interpretations as usual although we didn't get as many as the 8 50m penalties from last week. (I would estimate 3-4 today). One umpire in particular seemed to have it in for Lewis Johnston, he paid at least 3 free kicks against Lewis which were overly officious and didn't take into account the wet and slippery conditions.

Bevan was not a bad choice for BOG honours. He was on fire at the beginning of the 3rd quarter where he led strongly out of CHF, took marks and gave a solid contest and then when he took possession of it, used it well or unselfishly gave it off. He kicked the first goal of that quarter and then assisted in the next 3 goals to White (twice) and Moore. He played with a confidence and self-assuredness that doesn't come that easily to him in the seniors.

Currie was in superb form, he relishes the responsibility of being the leading ruckman in the side and in addition to his great tapwork, he plucked many marks with his long arms and sticky hands which were working well despite the damp conditions. It will be interesting to see how he is used next week against GWS if/when Mummy and Pyke return from their injuries.

White may have kicked six, but he's done little to reassure me that he is a power forward in the making but more of a general/medium forward. His agility and smarts go on show when the ball hits the deck and his first two goals were opportunist strikes that any crumber would have been proud of. His third goal was when he was caught playing from behind but held his ground against his backtracking opponent and took the mark. 4th and 5th goals were due more to Bevan's smart play and unselfishness and the 6th was a running shot afrer a quick Otten handball from a pack. Having said all that, he worked very hard around the ground and I think is stiff to miss out on the best list.

Heath didn't have a major defensive role today and took the opportunity to show his offensive prowess. He doesn't look to have lost any of his kicking penetration on his LARS-fixed left knee and directed the Swans attack coming out of defence with aplomb. He managed to push up the ground to find the space to kick 2 goals, assisted by Bevan and Currie respectively.

Johnston played all game in defence on their 2nd forward Ryan Quade. He messed up one kick in (probably too sharp for his intended target) that led to Queanbeyan's first goal and there were a few long balls that caused problems for the whole defence not just Lewis but in the end he neither shone nor disappointed. I particuarly loved watching him kick the ball long from such a close distance.

Kane Murphy must surely be rising in the Swans coaches thoughts and esteem, he played a lot more midfield today than he has done in previous home games (which was mainly spent across half forward). He more than compensates for his lack of height with his ferocious attack on the ball or his tackling on opposition players. Normally a beautiful kick he had a couple of shots on goal that went awry.

Moore and Meredith spent a lot more time out of the middle than expected leaving the centre square set-up to the likes of McNeil, Parker, Sumner and Murphy. I guess in Moore's case they were trying to play him in the same role that they want him to play in the seniors, instead of dominating the midfield like we all know he can, but would be very unlikely to front up as a midfielder in the seniors. He was too strong/clever when faced with pressure situation around the forward 50 area and should have ended up with a few assists to his name. Meredith did some nice things at times especially with his kicking in general play, but he doesn't do enough across a whole game. I really feel that he should win a lot more of the football and become more influential in the outcome of the game.

Parker is very clean with his hands, picks up the wet ball with ease and can handball efficiently under pressure or while being tackled. I was hoping to see him have some time in the forward line where I think he could play a role for us but alas he was at the bottom of most packs all day.

Sumner switched between half-back and on-ball constantly throughout the day. He had a quiet first half but found a whole heap more of the ball in the 2nd half where his run and carry and his ball use came to the fore in the rain.

McKaigue played in defence again, save for one small period in the third quarter where he drifted forward I suppose following his opponent down there. I don't have anything new to add about his performance today, he performed his defensive tasks okay but still looks a little lost when he has the ball.

I felt McNeil was quieter than usual but then I have a peek at the best list and I see that he was 2nd BOG. It continues my streak of picking McNeil's good games as ordinary and his ordinary ones as good. His intuitive combination with Currie is a definite highlight to look out for in the Reserves matches.

Everitt only played the first half and was presumably withdrawn for the 2nd half as a precaution for the seniors. That was surprising given how little football he had played in the last 2 weeks - basically 1 quarter of senior football. He started well in a (center?) half forward role pushing up from his starting position near the 50m line - in the first quarter had 2 set shots on goal. In what was to be an omen for the later game, he missed both chances which was surprising for such a good set shot taker. His intensity dropped after those misses and didn't have much involvement in the 2nd quarter.

Nipper Gordon played a very ROK-like role (the 05-06) version, starting at half forward but leading and presenting very high up the ground. He was very clever and effective around goals, adept at centering the ball and having the knack of finding open players while under pressure. He kicked the last goal of the game, after taking a courageous mark tumbling backwards from a Currie kick.

Otten and Spangher did a time-share role on their main deep-lying forward James Kavanagh (must have learnt it from Reg and Ted!) in the first half. Spangher didn't get out of his tracksuit in the first quarter, and even did some drills during the quarter time break but he came on in the 2nd quarter and spent all his time in defence at fullback. He competed and spoilt well and as a result Kavanagh didn't have a big impact on the result. Otten , with his new cleanly shaven head, replaced Everitt in the 2nd half in the forward line and he farmed out a couple of nice handballs that led to Swans goals. Perhaps it's just the new meaner look but this was the best game I've seen him play for us thus far.

The only glimpses of Kruger were near the end of the game when he had some touches across half-back. Not sure if this was due to the listed players restrictions.

Of the other topups, Thompson (52) showed some great evasive manouevres and used the ball intelligently. Guthrie (48) played midfield instead of his usual post in defence. Wales (54) was solid in defence and has a trusty left boot. The other topup numbers I recall are 49 and 51 and I still have 3 topups unaccounted for in Kenny, Brain and Wray. Brain usually wears 50 but this may not necessarily have been true for today's game. I didn't recognise 51's face so I assume this should be Wray but he looks well built for a kid who's meant to be younger than the other topups today.

Anyone have an idea of what numbers those 3 wore today?


Swans 3.3 7.6 11.7 15.12 (102)
Tigers 3.4 4.5 7.9 7.11 (53)

Sydney Swans
Goal Kickers: J. WHITE 6, J. MOORE 3, C. HEATH 2, P. BEVAN 2, M. THOMPSON , N. GORDON
Best Players: P. BEVAN, D. MCNEIL, D. CURRIE, C. HEATH, K. Murphy, B. SUMNER

Queanbeyan
Goal Kickers: M. Wescombe 2, S. Jensen , J. Kavanagh , M. Daniher , B. Fruend , S. Jolliffe
Best Players: R. Jaques, T. Hollis, J. Kirkwood, S. Jensen, S. Daniel, W. Griggs

[Big Al]

Ugg, you saw all that in that weather.

WOW.

Great report mate!

[ugg]

Reserves slug it out against Tigers - Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans Football Club (http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7106/newsid/116127/default.aspx)

[ScottH]

Reserves slug it out against Tigers - Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans Football Club (http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7106/newsid/116127/default.aspx)

Nice work, mate.
I've promoted it to an Article!

[mcs]

Saw the second half of the reserves game and they were tough conditions out there. Bevan and Jesse did well and while Sumner drifted in and out of the game, he has very very good hands picking the ball up of the ground and I do think by this time next year he will be close to a regular in the firsts.

[rojo]

Thanks Ugg. Terrific report.

[liz]

Anyone have an idea of what numbers those 3 wore today?




I thought 51 was Wray, but probably only because you told me it was!

[ugg]

Yes I did only by a process of elimination. However I forgot all about Brain until I was writing the report above.

[Triple B]

Yes I did only by a process of elimination. However I forgot all about Brain until I was writing the report above.

I think the medical term is you had a 'brain fade'...

[Primmy]

Boom tish......

Thanks ugg. Glad you like 53 as much as I do. He is playing for his future that lad, and he knows what's involved.

I lasted for the first half and then faded. Up to the Noble Stand I went. All the seats were wet there too......

Thought Jesse rucked well in the 2nd quarter. He looked like he was a lot more confident kicking too. Like he had a set mental plan, and he put it to good use.

Paul played his heart out, but..... Love Doggy. He is going to be very good coach or tactician. Don't know if his body is going to allow him to achieve all he wants.

I like the look of Tim Wales. He is seriously just a kid, but he has footy nouse. I also like the look of 51, whoever he was. Had his moments.

Chris and Eugene had a bare moment or two that I noticed them......then again all of their hair was wet and.......no that wasn't it.

Matt Spangher does stand out doesn't he.

Seriously like Campbell Heath. He gets the ball and isn't pressured into kicking in hope (I am ignoring the opposition at this juncture, I am just saying and have noted it previously). All of his disposals (as I saw them) appeared to have direction and purpose, and strength of delivery.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

White may have kicked six, but he's done little to reassure me that he is a power forward in the making but more of a general/medium forward. His agility and smarts go on show when the ball hits the deck and his first two goals were opportunist strikes that any crumber would have been proud of.

During the first quarter I wandered up behind the goal and past the Swans tent and had a close look at Jesse's efforts. I was not impressed. In that first quarter his first two goals were balanced by two prolonged episodes of whinging. Q's fullback wacked him in the guts and the umpire missed it, such things happen but Jesse spent a long time complaining to the universe about it. A second incident occured in the ruck, Jesse copped an incidental whack which the umpires missed and he spent the next five minutes debating the issue with the opposition ruckman and then whining at the umpires. I was frankly embarrassed!
He really needs to sort out whats going on between his ears.

[Big Al]

During the first quarter I wandered up behind the goal and past the Swans tent and had a close look at Jesse's efforts. I was not impressed. In that first quarter his first two goals were balanced by two prolonged episodes of whinging. Q's fullback wacked him in the guts and the umpire missed it, such things happen but Jesse spent a long time complaining to the universe about it. A second incident occured in the ruck, Jesse copped an incidental whack which the umpires missed and he spent the next five minutes debating the issue with the opposition ruckman and then whining at the umpires. I was frankly embarrassed!
He really needs to sort out whats going on between his ears.

If the whinging coincided with a drop off in his game then I would agree that it's a problem. He worked hard for the entire game so maybe the the complaining was a way to keep himself motivated.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

I hadn't thought of that AL.
Perhaps he's the Swans answer to John McEnroe. Perhaps Henry should get retro on him and slap him across the face a couple of times before the start of each game?

[ugg]

According to H in the Reserves Report segment, Brain didn't play. So that explains why #50 wasn't sighted.

[Jesse Richards]

Fantastic Report ugg. Thanks.

[dimelb]

According to H in the Reserves Report segment, Brain didn't play. So that explains why #50 wasn't sighted.
The match was a no Brainer.

[ugg]

I don't know why there is a written article (yet?), but the interview with Playfair is on the little SwansTV rectangular box on the right hand side.