Game Day Match simulation v GWS

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

My overall thoughts.

Players

• Ladhams, thought he was our best ruckman today, definitely gave our mods first use of the ball, shame we didn't get to see him matched up on Briggs much.

So how did caesar88 go with his disposals ?

I like strong tacklers

 

[Bonz]

So how did caesar88 go with his disposals ?

I like strong tacklers

Didn't see him out there all day

 

[Bloods86]

So how did caesar88 go with his disposals ?

I like strong tacklers

Was scheduled to play, but spent the whole morning fetching drinks and holding an umbrella for Snell while he was resting up on the sidelines.

 

[Kolah]

Campbell Amartey and Florent have starred imo

Adams I have barely seen

Corey Warner playing the typical HHF role of doing 5 things in 5 minutes then not being seen for 10 minutes but man he looks good

Adams laid the perfect tackle in the forward line and kicked a goal from the resultant free. His teammates were super congratulatory but his calls and leads seemed to be usually ignored. I struggle to see far, so I can only say what I noticed in the pocket I was near.


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[caesar88]

Didn't see him out there all day

Sorry Bonz, I was on set modelling for GQ. Hopefully next game.

 

[SeanM]

I think Reserves won 39 - 24 in a 3 quarter game. It drizzled for the whole match.

 

[wolftone57]

How are you guys watching this? I’m in the States.

I have Watch AFL to watch the games. It is the FOX AFL network for overseas viewers. Hate giving Murdoch any money but I want to see the games. $226/year

 

[wolftone57]

How are you guys watching this? I’m in the States.

In USA you need to use Watch AFL. Ignore the KAYO & FOX TV shit that is only for Aus. You can watch on a Weekly, Monthly or Yearly rate

 

[caesar88]

This is such a wild thing to say, even by the media's standards. We haven't played a proper game and could still end up wooden spooners this year for all we or they know.

 

[wolftone57]

Defence size will be a worry imo

I don't think so when everyone is fit. We have Edwards, Snell, Andrew, McCartin, Melly, Francis and Hamling. I think that's enough. Remember when Richards and Reg were up and comers? Well, they weren't seen as being much good and our mainstay was LRT. They all went on to play in a Premiership together. Richards was seen, at 193, to be a bit short, playing on 200cm Buddy but it worked. It's not how tall you are, as long as you above 193cm, it is how smart you are. Edwards is 197cm and if he can stay fit I think he will break through for games this year.

 

[BloodySwan]

This is such a wild thing to say, even by the media's standards. We haven't played a proper game and could still end up wooden spooners this year for all we or they know.

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We won a pre-season match. Premiership is already a lock. Not sure what you're complain about. Premierships are always won in February

 

[wolftone57]

So cupboard is bare basically

How do you get that? Edwards will break through this season. Was our best VFL defender last season. Snell is a good developing Key Defender. Andrew looks impressive and could break through too.

 

[BloodySwan]

Amartey's pre-season party as Swans cruise past Giants

Sydney has dominated its hitout against GWS, with Joel Amartey bagging six goals in a comfortable win

www.afl.com.au

 

[RilesMacca]

I hope this is the year where Campbell starts to nail some consistency, alongside being a predominant forward.

Playing him as a small defender has most definitely built the defensive edge of his game. Watching him today makes you realise again how smooth and zippy he is in traffic, it’s game changing. Fingers crossed he can up his production.

 

[Bonz]

Sorry Bonz, I was on set modelling for GQ. Hopefully next game.

Oh boy,

Can you um send me the pictures from your shoot... After hours?

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Ben Mathews post-game presser:

 

[Adnico26Parker]

DOSSA!!


HEENS!





Corey

 

[giantsully]

Adams laid the perfect tackle in the forward line and kicked a goal from the resultant free. His teammates were super congratulatory but his calls and leads seemed to be usually ignored. I struggle to see far, so I can only say what I noticed in the pocket I was near.


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His opponent constantly ran off him out of defence too. I'm afraid he's no cert for round 1.

 

[The King!]

I don't think so when everyone is fit. We have Edwards, Snell, Andrew, McCartin, Melly, Francis and Hamling. I think that's enough. Remember when Richards and Reg were up and comers? Well, they weren't seen as being much good and our mainstay was LRT. They all went on to play in a Premiership together. Richards was seen, at 193, to be a bit short, playing on 200cm Buddy but it worked. It's not how tall you are, as long as you above 193cm, it is how smart you are. Edwards is 197cm and if he can stay fit I think he will break through for games this year.

Yeah if one or two of Andrews, Snell, Edwards emerge we are laughing

 

[The King!]

How do you get that? Edwards will break through this season. Was our best VFL defender last season. Snell is a good developing Key Defender. Andrew looks impressive and could break through too.

Bare was OTT but all the listed people are untried and we have seen VFL/practice footy from, it's great if one makes it and we need it, but look at how long it took our current tall defenders to become reliable senior players, that's all I am saying.

I know we have seen some good stuff in a practice muck around , I hope you are right that Amartey kicks a ton and three untried defenders are superstars, but odds are in 2025 we are only as good as Melican, Mccartin, Rampe go as tall defenders. Francis blergh, Hamling maybe

 

[The King!]

This is such a wild thing to say, even by the media's standards. We haven't played a proper game and could still end up wooden spooners this year for all we or they know.

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If we lose to Hawthorn in opening round the same reporter will talk about our sinking ship and grand final scars.

 

[The King!]

Sometimes a part of me thinks Peter Ladhams could still be a consistent senior ruckman.

But I also like to put peanut butter and bacon on one spoon and eat it , so who knows

 

[Kolah]

His opponent constantly ran off him out of defence too. I'm afraid he's no cert for round 1.

True that.


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[Punts]

Some good signs for a practice match

Francis is so average though

 

[Tedeski]

McCartin forward and Wicks back are both genuine

To me this means they are no longer best 22 in their previous positions.