Rd 17, 2010 Demons V Swans Pre-Game Discussion (with Teams)

[Bas]

MCG, Sunday 25 July, 2.10pm (AEST)
Sydney
B Rhyce Shaw, Ted Richards, Martin Mattner
HB Paul Bevan, Heath Grundy, Tadhg Kennelly
C Nick Malceski, Brett Kirk, Kieren Jack
HF Ryan O'Keefe, Miky Pyke, Josh Kennedy
F Ben McGlynn, Adam Goodes, Jarred Moore
R Shane Mumford, Jude Bolton, Jarrad McVeigh

I/C : Daniel Hannebery, Lewis Jetta, Brett Meredith, Jesse White
Emg: Trent Dennis-Lane, Gary Rohan, Sam Reid

In: Lewis Jetta
Out: Nick Smith (hamstring)

New: Sam Reid (Murray Bushrangers)

Melbourne
B: Colin Garland, Jared Rivers, Clint Bartram
HB: Jordie McKenzie, James Frawley, Joel Macdonald
C: Jamie Bennell, Cameron Bruce, Brad Green
HF: Lynden Dunn, Cale Morton, Tom Scully
F: Colin Sylvia, Jack Watts, Liam Jurrah
Foll: Mark Jamar, Brent Moloney, Aaron Davey

I/C: Nathan Jones, Paul Johnson, Rohan Bail, Addam Maric,
Emg: Matthew Warnock, Matthew Bate, Austin Wonaeamirri

In: Addam Maric
Out: Matthew Bate

Milestones: Jude Bolton 250th Game, Brett Kirk (his last H/A game in Melbourne]

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Well, big news for me as I am going down to watch this game. I hope I haven't picked the wrong game.

The Swans had a much easier run than the Demons yesterday and I wonder how much a trip to Subi will affect their performance. If they had won yesterday after a significant comeback and at Subi would have had them pumped for the Swans next week.

Swans major concern will be to see how many were injured from yesterday's game.

[Doctor]

Looks like we lose Smith for 3-4 weeks and LRT for at least this week. Assuming we stick with the team that beat Carlton, and why wouldn't we, that really just means the one forced change. The other question is whether or not McVeigh's calf comes up ok, but from what I read it sounds like he was taken off because the game was won as a precautionary move. Jetta would probably be the one to come back I guess but he's not really a swap for Smith in terms of team balance. I'd have thought Rohan might come back through the ressies when fit again but they have a bye this week anyway don't they?

[eggbeater]

As good as Shaw has been up forward, what about Johnston or Vez in.

Shaw back to defence with one of the above two up forward?

[ugg]

As good as Shaw has been up forward, what about Johnston or Vez in.

Shaw back to defence with one of the above two up forward?

Why move Shaw back to defence where has been average at best, while he's kicking goals up forward?

[Hartijon]

Interesting that we are experimenting at this stage of the season. Still time ,but if we are serious about making an impact in the Finals(and of course we are) then we need to settle positions down.Goodes back to the middle has been a brilliant match winning move. Rhys to FF worked well but is he a long term solution there. His wonderful body work would not have worked on a Lake or Scarlett. If we bring in someone new they need time as well. Could be an interesting few weeks ahead!

[Triple B]

Rhys to FF worked well but is he a long term solution there. His wonderful body work would not have worked on a Lake or Scarlett.

I doubt Shaw will need to worry about Lake or Scarlett lining up on him, particularly if Bradshaw gets back.

[dimelb]

As good as Shaw has been up forward, what about Johnston or Vez in.

Shaw back to defence with one of the above two up forward?

Vesz has spent time in defence; if the tank's OK, perhaps worth a run. Leave Shaw where he is contributing.

[hammo]

I am heading down to this one as well. Should be great. The Demons will be a stiff test for us.

[swansrule100]

must win game given the run home. Id expect us to win , but the demons at the mcg are a lot better side than on any other ground. They have pace and go down the guts when on song and that could bother us.

If we play like yesterday should be a comfortable win

[aardvark]

I hope its not Kirkys last Melbourne game but just in case it should not be missed by Melbourne based supporters.

[aardvark]

So who comes in for Mummy when the mrp gets him ?

[msb]

when is bird back? id bring him in.

Whens seaby , bradshaw and bolton back come to mention it?

According to Roos at the after match function, bolton and seaby may not make it back and bradshaw will only start running this week but will still miss the next 2 matches.