my team based on how some of the snrs have come back and also taking into account the continual development of the rookies
on the SCG i would have Tip at FF and rotating thru the ruck definitely (now that his knee looks like he can jump into the ruck again)
obviously different match ups for different teams...........unfortunately I am still not sure about Rohan at the back as he didnt show much in the intra........but time will tell and he is a ready made replacement for Goodes role in 2016 if Goodes retires
2015 Team:
Goodes, Tip, Bird
Jack, Buddy, mcGlynn
Pyke
Kennedy
Parker
Hannes
HarryC
Lloyd
Rampe, Grundy, Macca
Smith, Ted, Shaw
19. Jetta
20. Reid
21. Mitchell
22. Rohan
23. Hiscox - this guy will play games in the Snrs in 2015 and the player that is under massive pressure is Gary Rohan to hold his spot in the 22. Also I think that if we change to a bit more of a Port Adelaide style of game plan in stages of a game we may see Hiscox push out one of our strong in and under players
24. Heeney - no doubt Heeney and Mitchell will be fighting for a spot initially and for me, Mitchell is ready by a length on Heeney, just for now
as Heeney has been off legs a lot this preason
25. Jones - I think Shaw looked still very sharp and commanding in the trials..........so Jones will get his chance in time
26. Melican - very much our next AJ........say no more
27. Towers - wont look out of place and his endurance is now getting there
28. Brandon - BJ is on the rise and as his decision making keeps improving he will be worthy of a spot in the 22.
29. Laidler - it is a shame he has that laid back body language hence why he has such a lovely kick on him but he could certainly be needed in our back 6 rotation depending on how it goes with Reid playing a swingman role
30. Aliir - will anyone be able to stop this guy from featuring in our Snr back line ? he is a seriously exciting defender that may be a 10 year player for the Swans in my opinion. He is well ahead of Grundy and Ted at the same age
31. Robinson - so much like Birdy where they are very strong players but lack speed.........therefore how many slow vs fast players can you have rotating through your midfield is the big question. I dont think against the Hawks or Port in a Finals type game you can carry Parker, Kennedy, Bird, Macca, Mitchell, Robinson etc .........so for Robinson only gets in when we have a couple of injuries to midfielders in Snrs who are a little on the slow side
all other players like TD and X and Naismith etc can step up if need be but the above 9 players would be my picks to step in when needed
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