Preview Round 6: Swans vs Port Adelaide

[The King!]

Hayward does show up but he needs to nail his opportunities otherwise it looks like he has had a stinker.

He is in a good position most of the time 30-40m infront or slight angle.

We need his best

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Midfield need to win this , Heeney, Warner

Yep thats the game or JHF, Rozee and Boak will tear us up.

 

[Dangas]

Can't remember but did Horse play Francis forward at any point? surely needs to actually do something in the B22.

 

[TasSixer]

Can't remember but did Horse play Francis forward at any point? If plays, surely needs to actually do something in the B22.

He did and wasn't good at it.

 

[Dangas]

He did and wasn't good at it.

Has he been any good as a Defender though? Our depth ain't the best.

 

[Kbroome]

With Gus out I think that the midfield rotations will be tighter and don't know if they want Juzzy in there for the first game so expecting Cleary to be rewarded for his game last week with some more mid time.

I just expect Hanily to be sub as Cox imo loves Corey Warner and his versatility

 

[TasSixer]

Has he been any good as a Defender though? Our depth ain't the best.

He reads the flight of the ball generally I'll give him that. But we have Melican and Hamling in, we don't need him, I'd rather go small and apply pressure.

 

[strauchanie59]

Grundy to ruck 99% of the time and be cooked by half time again. Lovely!

 

[RedBloodBlackSwan]

I haven’t seen Francis play since the last time he played seniors, but I am confident I know more than the coaches and that it is a terrible decision and the coaches know nothing. They have no clue and are panicking.

Am I doing it right?

 

[RedBloodBlackSwan]

If Francis plays forward, my recollection was that he was pretty good at getting in the right position and could take a mark. His weaknesses were his conversions and applying forward pressure.

I’m curious how he will go this week, and where he will be played. He has clearly been plugging away and has impressed the coaches. I hope he comes good and surprises us all.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Grundy to ruck 99% of the time and be cooked by half time again. Lovely!

Its why im so surprised to see Ladlams dropped

 

[Kbroome]

Its why im so surprised to see Ladlams dropped

Im surprised to see Ladhams dropped as well but are people forgetting that the Grundy and McLean pair was statistically the best ruck combo in the bloody comp. 1st in HO differential and 2nd in HOA differential in 2024

 

[McGowan3]

If Francis plays forward, my recollection was that he was pretty good at getting in the right position and could take a mark. His weaknesses were his conversions and applying forward pressure.

I’m curious how he will go this week, and where he will be played. He has clearly been plugging away and has impressed the coaches. I hope he comes good and surprises us all.

Notice that the odds for this game are Swans 1.45 Port 2.76. Given the players who are out for us and how well Port played last week, it should be the other way around. Am i missing something?

 

[Donza]

Way Woo there are some odd takes .

People are legit not rational.

Melican and jMac in. Strengthen the side

Francis is in for Ladhams.

That's it.

 

[McRobie]

Ladhams out and McLean stays? What a weak selection.
Stinks of a boys club Cox just carrying it on.
McLean is the shittest “undroppable player ive ever seen in my life.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

He did and wasn't good at it.

You are being kind lol

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Notice that the odds for this game are Swans 1.45 Port 2.76. Given the players who are out for us and how well Port played last week, it should be the other way around. Am i missing something?

Which Port are turning up? The one that beat the Hawks or the one that was flogged by the Saints? Odds are right

 

[McRobie]

Which Port are turning up? The one that beat the Hawks or the one that was flogged by the Saints? Odds are right

We’ve won two games one was against North, not sure why you think we are some sort of force atm.

 

[JZ_Skitzo]

Pistol Pete ommitted purely due to playing Port this week.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Notice that the odds for this game are Swans 1.45 Port 2.76. Given the players who are out for us and how well Port played last week, it should be the other way around. Am i missing something?

Odds are weird Port should really fancy their chances we are barely going.

 

[Wheresbuddy]

If Francis plays forward, my recollection was that he was pretty good at getting in the right position and could take a mark. His weaknesses were his conversions and applying forward pressure.

I’m curious how he will go this week, and where he will be played. He has clearly been plugging away and has impressed the coaches. I hope he comes good and surprises us all.

I will admit, I've never been a fan of Francis.

However, his last games against North in VFL was very good. He was up to his usual VFL self, taking plenty of intercept marks but what was even more impressive was how clean his disposals were. Certainly a surprise as I've seen plenty of sloppy games of his. Hopefully we brings this version of himself on Sunday.

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Well this is it for Jmac. No more excuses. He better start tackling and making them stick, chasing hard and winning his own footy.

He should ask Wicks for advice.

I’m not convinced and will be watching him very closely. Sheldrick a bit stiff here.

Ladhams very unlucky - feel sorry for him whilst the turtle on Valium in Maclean gets another shot . And with respect to Francis, words fail me. If Francis is ever the answer then what on earth is the question ?

I like fast players.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

We’ve won two games one was against North, not sure why you think we are some sort of force atm.

I don’t but us being slight favourites is right

 

[RubbaDuck]

I think you mean D'Artagnan. Which one is he? LOL. Papley? Amartey?

Not a typo Wolfie, I meant to write D'Artamon (buchanan- forwards coach)

 

[wills2g]

Mclean and grundy were the best 2nd ruck and main ruck combo for the majority of last year

Short memories

I rather mclean go 2nd ruck and hes really not that bad when we lock it in and he plays behind the ball

Betrer than as a permanent forward