Land of the Giants
Premiership Player
A bit disappointing to lose yesterday, but overall, I thought our effort was very good. We matched Brisbane goal for goal in the second half and won the last quarter without Sam Taylor. The game was basically lost in the stoppages – they outscored us there by 24 - and as feared, we had no answer to Charlie Cameron.
Kingsley was measured after the game. We are not playing inconsistently, and the important thing is to keep persisting with the game plan. The undercurrent is there.
With changes for this week, we’ll get Tom Green back but I reckon Ward is out for that sling tackle. I know the commentators were trying to downplay it but they never hold much sway with the MRP.
I would give Connor Idun a start as Taylor’s replacement, he had a good game against quality opposition and was second only to Haynes in intercept possessions.
XOH also played well although his disposal efficiency is still a concern. He can take Ward’s place at half-forward and see what else he can do near goal. Cadman has earned a start at full forward. A bit of height might trouble the Swans backline at the moment.
If he’s available, I would elevate Keeffe into the squad as he is versatile and his height and experience will come in handy.
FB: Nick Haynes, Connor Idun, Isaac Cumming
HB: Lachie Whitfield, Jack Buckley, Lachie Ash
C: Finn Callaghan, Josh Kelly, Tom Green
HF: Brent Daniels, Harry Himmelberg, Xavier O’Halloran
FF: Toby Greene, Jesse Hogan, Aaron Cadman
RR: Matt Flynn, Harry Perryman, Stephen Coniglio
Interchange: James Peatling, Lachlan Keeffe, Harry Rowston, Ryan Angwin
Emergencies: Jake Riccardi, Leek Allir, Toby Bedford, Josh Fahey
In: Tom Green, Lachlan Keefe
Out: Sam Taylor (injured), Callan Ward (suspended)
As for the Swans, they are coming off their biggest loss under John Longmire. It was an even bigger hiding than the GF. They only scored 3 points in the second half.
Longmire looked like a stunned mullet and it was one of the shortest pressers I’ve seen. They were under-strength with several key defenders missing, but there was more to it than that. They played like a rabble with major headspace problems. They seem to be on a precipice.
Time to get out that derby guernsey and head over to Big Brother’s place. If we stick to our game plan and persist, I reckon the Swans are there for the taking.
See you at the SCG.
Kingsley was measured after the game. We are not playing inconsistently, and the important thing is to keep persisting with the game plan. The undercurrent is there.
With changes for this week, we’ll get Tom Green back but I reckon Ward is out for that sling tackle. I know the commentators were trying to downplay it but they never hold much sway with the MRP.
I would give Connor Idun a start as Taylor’s replacement, he had a good game against quality opposition and was second only to Haynes in intercept possessions.
XOH also played well although his disposal efficiency is still a concern. He can take Ward’s place at half-forward and see what else he can do near goal. Cadman has earned a start at full forward. A bit of height might trouble the Swans backline at the moment.
If he’s available, I would elevate Keeffe into the squad as he is versatile and his height and experience will come in handy.
FB: Nick Haynes, Connor Idun, Isaac Cumming
HB: Lachie Whitfield, Jack Buckley, Lachie Ash
C: Finn Callaghan, Josh Kelly, Tom Green
HF: Brent Daniels, Harry Himmelberg, Xavier O’Halloran
FF: Toby Greene, Jesse Hogan, Aaron Cadman
RR: Matt Flynn, Harry Perryman, Stephen Coniglio
Interchange: James Peatling, Lachlan Keeffe, Harry Rowston, Ryan Angwin
Emergencies: Jake Riccardi, Leek Allir, Toby Bedford, Josh Fahey
In: Tom Green, Lachlan Keefe
Out: Sam Taylor (injured), Callan Ward (suspended)
As for the Swans, they are coming off their biggest loss under John Longmire. It was an even bigger hiding than the GF. They only scored 3 points in the second half.
Longmire looked like a stunned mullet and it was one of the shortest pressers I’ve seen. They were under-strength with several key defenders missing, but there was more to it than that. They played like a rabble with major headspace problems. They seem to be on a precipice.
Time to get out that derby guernsey and head over to Big Brother’s place. If we stick to our game plan and persist, I reckon the Swans are there for the taking.
See you at the SCG.
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), our SCG record is pretty decent. We have an overall 4-6 record there, and have won 3 of our last 4 matches against the Swans in SCG.
