Grand Final: Brisbane Lions Reserves v Sydney Swans Reserves

[wolftone57]

Jake Lloyd looks slight, but is tough as nails and tackles ferociously. That's why I think he's ready. Another preseason should help him bulk up a bit.

That is what I said. He will build up. I know he is tough but it is the perception unfortunately or seems to be from the coaches that he is slightly light at the mo. He will be a good player for us for a long time. We have all these pocket rockets that have such immense talent. Parker, Mitchell, Lloyd, Perris and if we rookie Hiscox as well we can add him. Bloody fast that kid and got talent too. We are developing a good mix of sizes and differing abilities but we could do with a couple of KPP size young players to join the mix.

[Ludwig]

Jake Lloyd looks slight, but is tough as nails and tackles ferociously. That's why I think he's ready. Another preseason should help him bulk up a bit.

[wolftone57]

We got slaughtered in the hitouts, but were equal in clearances. We were up against Billy Longer, which explains the hitout numbers.

Jake Lloyd should have been a first round pick in the national draft, not the rookie draft. I would jump him in the queue just behind Mitchell. He is always in the right place and does everything well. He is cleaver way beyond his years. He's got to be tested at senior level next year.

And Perris looks like a winner as well.

Lloydy is all class. But I still think he has to build up a bit over the pre-season. I believe this is one of the things holding him back. He is so slight at times he and Perris looked like a couple of school kids out there along with Hiscox. But all pretty talented school kids. Next year they will be a bit bigger and even faster. Lloydy is the most elusive kid I have seen in a long time, he has the knack of dropping the tag and getting VERY free to set up play. He is a monster kick and kills the opposition with his accuracy. Timbo must think it is Xmas every time he sees the likes of Lloydy, Powers, Robbo or Armstrong kicking to him.

Someone mentioned Perris's handball, it was incredibly impressive and was even better in the Eastern conference Final. Lloyd, Perris and Mitchell, pocket bombshells. Lukie just Freakish

By the way I think if we had the number 11 out there we would have won.

[southsideswan]

He will play seniors next year, but not necessary with us. It will be up to the Club if they really want him or can fit him in.

[Ludwig]

We got slaughtered in the hitouts, but were equal in clearances. We were up against Billy Longer, which explains the hitout numbers.

Jake Lloyd should have been a first round pick in the national draft, not the rookie draft. I would jump him in the queue just behind Mitchell. He is always in the right place and does everything well. He is cleaver way beyond his years. He's got to be tested at senior level next year.

And Perris looks like a winner as well.

[liz]

The tackle numbers show that the Swans certainly came with intent to pressure. Lloyd with 13 speaks for itself, but 8 to Naismith is also impressive.

[ugg]

Stats http://neafl.com.au/fileadmin/user_u...stics_2013.pdf

Perris with another impressive set of numbers, Hadden too.

[gazza]

a brave defeat,typical bloods effort by depleted team.i liked membrey,dick,lockyer,brown,naismith,lloyd,head,rob inson.some interesting topups too.
bright future ahead

[ugg]

BRISBANE LIONS

Goal Kickers: M. Close 3, S. Michael 2, J. O''Brien , C. Tickner , P. Wearden , A. Cornelius , L. Rogerson , L. Radford , R. Newell
Best Players: J. O''Brien, J. Crisp, M. Close, J. Bourke, S. Michael, D. Cameron-Reeves
SYDNEY SWANS

Goal Kickers: T. Membrey 5, B. Plug 2, D. Hadden , M. Vicic , Y. Jaffer-Williams
Best Players: T. Membrey, J. Lloyd, T. Armstrong, A. Brown, M. Dick

[Primmy]

Full effort by all, even the live stream was good! Kudos to Tony, Naismith, Perris, Jaffer-Williams, and that man called Tim.

Special mention to the toppies. Hard work done by all, as far as I could see. We owe them a lot for the year of work they have put in for us. Salute.

[dimelb]

Thanks ugg, Liz and others. All comments appreciated.
Sounds like a good showing by our boys, probably would have been a win if the seniors' program hadn't disrupted the team, and bodes well for next season.

[southsideswan]

haha stirrer ... thats the balance isnt it .. keeping the good experienced players and keeping the up and coming "unproven" young ones all in the 44 total.

[ugg]

Very impressed with Perris' quick and accurate hands today something I hadn't noticed before. Kicking a little down from usual but very excited that he'll become a Melbourne De... I mean an official Swan next year

[southsideswan]

I'm sure they will be disappointed but can be proud of their effort.

[liz]

Even though they lost, that was a very credible effort against a taller side with more AFL listed players. The tackling and overall work rate were sensational for most of the game.

Perris and Membrey, in particular, gave us plenty to get excited about for the future, while Lockyer and Naismith also impressed at times. Possibly the best game I've seen Dick play too, though he has some way to go to get to senior level.

Of the top-ups (apart from Perris), Haddin played a typical Haddin game. He may be a touch on the small side for AFL but he certainly has a go and has neat skills to match. Wray was also pretty solid as a medium defender, and Hiscox ran hard and fast on a number of occasions.