TAR- Phillip Hopwood(Sydney Swans)

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The Sydney Swans have made a shock selection in the 2008 NAB AFL Draft. They have drafted Small Forward Phillip Hopwood at pick number 13. Experts were tipping him to go 3rd round but the Swan took a chance. But will it pay off?
 
Phillip did not have a great NAB Cup. Only scoring 1 goal in the forward pocket and a possesion high of 11. The Swans coaching staff has said that they will keep the faith in him but if he has 2-4 games without a goal they will drop him.​
 
RD 1: Sydney Swans vs Western Bulldogs
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Debutant Phillip Hopwood kicked a magical goal from the boundary with his first kick to help the Swans win the 1st game of 2009 with a 25 point win. Hopwood had 10 disposals, 8 marks and a great goal.

The final score was 16.15.111 to 13.8.86​
 

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RD 2: Geelong Cats vs Sydney Swans​

Phillip had a woeful day at the office in the Sydney Swans nailbiting 1 point win over Geelong. He only had 7 touches and kicked a goal but the coaching staff expects more from their prized draft pick.

The final score was: Sydney: 16.18.114 to Geelong: 17.11.113​
 
RD3: Sydney Swans vs Brisbane Lions
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The Swans are celebrating a 13 point win over the Lions. But Phillip Hopwood has broke his collarbone and won't be back for 10 weeks. He broke it in the last quater and was having a great day before it happened. He had 16 disposals and had kicked 1.1. Not a great start to the season for Phillip.

Final Score: Sydney: 11.17.83 to Brisbane: 10.10.70​
 
RD12: Sydney Swans vs Carlton
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Phillip Hopwood has made a good return for the Sydney Swans in their 60 point win over Carlton today. He had 11 touches, 5 marks and a goal in his return match. His coach said that he has done terrific in training the last 3 weeks even with his cast on.

Final Score: Sydney: 20-13-133 to Carlton: 9-19-73​
 
RD13: Sydney Swans vs Richmond Tigers
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Philip Hopwood's spot in this dominating Sydney side is under threat after another bad performance in the Swans thrilling 5 point win over Richmond. He had 12 disposals and kicked no goals.

Final Score: Sydney: 14-14-98 to Richmond: 14-9-93​
 
News
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Sydney coach Paul Roos has confirmed that Philip Hopwood will be dropped for this weeks match. "Philip has been good this season but is struggling badly. We will send him back to the reserves for a month or so to see if he can get that form that we saw him have at the Under 18 Championships last year."​
 
RD18: Brisbane Lions vs Sydney Swans
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Philip Hopwood has kicked 3 goals in Sydney's 23 point loss to the Brisbane Lions. Fresh from a month in the reserves Hopwood starred with 15 disposals and 3 goals.

Final Score: Brisbane: 15-12-102 to Sydney: 11-13-79​
 
RD19: West Coast vs Sydney Swans
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Philip Hopwood has kicked 2 goals in time-on to give the Swans a 10 point come-from-behind victory against West Coast. Hopwood thrived on the late pressure and single handidly won the game for Sydney. He had 15 touches and those 2 late goals to go with it.

Final Score: Sydney: 13-9-87 to West Coast: 11-11-77​
 
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