Changes for Rnd 17 v The Saints.

[Dosser]

it's just the vibe...

It's Mabo.

[CJK]

No changes confirmed on Twitter

EDIT - linky - COOKIES NomNomNom

[Dirtyburt]

A settled side's net positive effect outways any advantage that might be gained by trialling a new player at this stage. Provided everyone is doing their job we have a UNIT that works. Familiarity with the style of play around you helps everyone know where to run,how long the kick will be,how fast the handball will come out etc etc.A well oiled machine is better than the parts that make it up or to quote an old football clique" A Champion team will always beat a team of champions."

Feel sorry for TDL but his chance could come through one single injury as could the others in the two's whose form has been great.

Completely agree, no need to change a side that is winning and playing good footy

[ShockOfHair]

The extra leg-speed will help propel them onto the ground from their temporary changeroom.

[BSA5]

Oopsy, I totally misread the Parker-love, it clearly wasn't evidence of likely inclusion. Was it random or public encouragement, who knows.
On the whole legspeed thing, the Saints have included Milera in their extended squad, it appears they may intend to try to test us in that direction.

I wish them luck with that on the SCG.

[Chilcott]

I reckon if LRT doesn't come up they'll throw TDL in - I would expect Parks to get the run in the 2's to set him up for a good run to the finals. I didn't get the crystal ball out this time though, it's just the vibe...

I agree Dennis.

[jono2707]

I reckon if LRT doesn't come up they'll throw TDL in - I would expect Parks to get the run in the 2's to set him up for a good run to the finals. I didn't get the crystal ball out this time though, it's just the vibe...

[BillyRayCypress]

Parker hasn't been around long enough to walk staright in to firsts.

[Hartijon]

Genius

A settled side's net positive effect outways any advantage that might be gained by trialling a new player at this stage. Provided everyone is doing their job we have a UNIT that works. Familiarity with the style of play around you helps everyone know where to run,how long the kick will be,how fast the handball will come out etc etc.A well oiled machine is better than the parts that make it up or to quote an old football clique" A Champion team will always beat a team of champions."

Feel sorry for TDL but his chance could come through one single injury as could the others in the two's whose form has been great.

[Dirtyburt]

I fired up my Crystal Ball and picked up Thursday's transmission. Team Announcement: Sydney Swans - no changes.

Genius

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Last time we played the Saints, some RWOers were concerend we were going in too tall (especially down back) and we'd have trouble keeping up with the Saints mosquito fleet at Etihad.
That ended up being one of the reasons we lost. If there are no changes to the team this week we will if anything be slightly more top heavy than that.
Is this a worry?
Maybe, but some things will be different:
1) The Swans media machine is talking up Parker, which suggests that LRT's brain may still be rattling and he will be replaced by Parker (which would increase our legspeed a bit).
2) Last time Pike got ambushed by Blake, l cant see Mummy falling for that nonsense.
3) It's at the SCG

Oopsy, I totally misread the Parker-love, it clearly wasn't evidence of likely inclusion. Was it random or public encouragement, who knows.
On the whole legspeed thing, the Saints have included Milera in their extended squad, it appears they may intend to try to test us in that direction.

[Primmy]

What liz said. Still, I miss the little unit.

[GongSwan]

Parks will be an in for the Cold Toast game, bit risky bringing in an underdone player for a big game, maybe learned from the Goodes timing

[liz]

Same extended squad as last week. i.e. no Parker

Guess they would prefer him to play a full game with the reserves rather than languish on the pine for 3/4s in the fluoro vest.

[ugg]

Same extended squad as last week. i.e. no Parker