Analysis 2019 List, Game Plan and Best 22?

[Dubsforsam1]

Some stats to support the argument that the current game plan is ****** and needs to be binned

* Lowest no. of wins at SCG in a season since 2011 (5)
* Lowest ever average score at the SCG (74.1, >1 game a season)
* -28 less points scored compared to 2017
* +4.2 points conceded compared to 2017
* First season since 2000 for a negative game differential (-2)
* Most losses at the SCG since 2000 (7)
* First negative score differential since 1994 (-0.6)
* -29.5 less points scored per game than 1994
* 2017-18 most losses (11) over consecutive seasons since 2000-01 (12)
* Lowest ever score at the SCG (30)



Year For Against Crowd
2018 74.1 74.7 34491.5
2017 102.4 70.5 34474.9
2016 102.6 59.3 33817.9
2015 101.0 76.6 32253.6
2014 102.5 65.3 32557.6
2013 109.0 66.7 25628.8
2012 106.8 72.1 22933.7
2011 87.6 79.8 25200.4
2010 101.6 74.5 28975.0
2009 94.0 85.1 26864.9
2008 108.6 78.9 25401.3
2007 115.8 74.0 25222.0
2006 93.8 74.9 30401.9
2005 87.4 69.6 29767.8
2004 85.2 71.2 26880.3
2003 103.3 83.9 26423.3
2002 103.8 99.0 19954.5
2001 103.4 81.5 27159.2
2000 109.5 100.2 24562.5
1999 104.1 92.3 30324.5
1998 98.5 92.8 32354.5
1997 115.0 83.9 35818.1
1996 102.8 76.1 26850.0
1995 112.1 106.6 15976.0
1994 93.6 119.9 9814.1
1993 99.5 138.2 9422.6
1992 98.9 127.5 9962.7
1991 116.0 127.4 11139.6
1990 91.0 120.7 9274.9
1989 94.7 81.5 12317.4
1988 103.8 107.6 12323.2
1987 147.1 97.5 21986.6
1986 127.4 101.2 25846.5
1985 113.9 110.9 10137.2
1984 110.3 116.3 12495.1
1983 106.7 125.2 12015.5
1982 125.9 107.5 15992.5

So considering we have played the same gamestyle for years and were avg'ing over 100 points per game for the last 6 years was it the game style that suddenly doesn't work this year or was it the fact that we lost too many players to injury and guys like Kennedy etc had their worst year in his career?

 

[DST]

So considering we have played the same gamestyle for years and were avg'ing over 100 points per game for the last 6 years was it the game style that suddenly doesn't work this year or was it the fact that we lost too many players to injury and guys like Kennedy etc had their worst year in his career?

Hit the nail on the head.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with our game plan. When you have your best players on the park, healthy and in good form the game plan is proven and more than capable to be high scoring and attractive.

2018 will go down as a year where the playing group (for a number of reasons) was not able to deliver.


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[The King!]

2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013 will all go down as the year we just didn’t quite deliver for a number of reasons

Or maybe it’s the style just a touch

 

[The Swans Blog]

Game plan is clearly the issue. We don't have the experience in key positions, or even the elite players that we did from 2012-15, that held down those positions so well.

Our midfield is ridiculously unbalanced. As soon as the senior blokes drop off 1%, they get slaughtered.

 

[bungee]

Let's see how we go with some of our senior players on the field. 2017/18 have been rebuilding and injury plagued years but we haven't bottomed out. Some of our young forwards are going to pay big dividends. We developed a lot of depth this year.

 

[Kirkswan]

Let's see how we go with some of our senior players on the field. 2017/18 have been rebuilding and injury plagued years but we haven't bottomed out. Some of our young forwards are going to pay big dividends. We developed a lot of depth this year.

Yep, that's pretty much how I see it. Can't wait for 2019...

 

[The King!]

Let's see how we go with some of our senior players on the field. 2017/18 have been rebuilding and injury plagued years but we haven't bottomed out. Some of our young forwards are going to pay big dividends. We developed a lot of depth this year.

Yep say Parker 22 games buddy at least 19 Kennedy plays every game, rampe plays every game .

Then say 18-19 from McVeigh jack Grundy and Smith

If we get that from the senior core there won’t be much to complain about

 

[Nebley]

My 22 for round one 2019 as things stand now.
Smith - Grundy - O'Riordan
McVeigh - Melican - Rampe
Jones - Kennedy - Lloyd
Hayward - Reid - Heeney
Papley - Franklin - Ronke
Naismith - Mills - Parker

Bench: Aliir, Hewitt, Cunningham, Florent

It's tricky, I'm hoping this isnt how we line up next year, I'm hoping we bring in someone who can take FF, push Buddy to the flank, and let him play that role. Move Heeney to the wing, change up the midfield. I don't know how everyone fits in, which is a good problem up to a point. My issue is that we can put together 22 players who have a reasonable shot at beating their opponent, but how you make it all work gameplan wise I'm not sure about.

 

[Kirkswan]

So there was no way I was having Hewett coming off the bench, so I played with your best 22 a little...

Smith - Grundy - Melican
McVeigh - Mills - Rampe
Jones - Kennedy - Lloyd
Hayward - Reid - Heeney
Papley - Franklin - Ronke
Naismith - Hewett - Parker

Bench: Aliir, O'Riordan, Cunningham, Florent

So now where's Dawson going? And how defensive is that bench? And who have we forgotton?

 

[Punts]

Mills at CHB

Hope not

 

[Kirkswan]

Mills at CHB

Hope not

No, but I couldn't be bothered moving everyone! Who would your team be?

 

[Punts]

No, but I couldn't be bothered moving everyone! Who would your team be?

Not Reid because he just doesn’t play enough , so not point planing with him and I’ll wait to after the off season

Naismith another one I wouldn’t have and I also can’t see Grundy, aliir amd melican playing together even if Rampe is pushed up to the HBF

 

[Kirkswan]

Not Reid because he just doesn’t play enough , so not point planing with him and I’ll wait to after the off season

Naismith another one I wouldn’t have and I also can’t see Grundy, aliir amd melican playing together even if Rampe is pushed up to the HBF

Yep, so write it up (or be lazy like me and copy and paste).

Yes, I have issues with the Grundy/Aliir/Melican deal. But of the three, who do you drop?

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Yep, so write it up (or be lazy like me and copy and paste).

Yes, I have issues with the Grundy/Aliir/Melican deal. But of the three, who do you drop?

Depends who we are playing Kirky. Each play different roles.

Personally I'd have Dawson in. I think Tommy Mac is the right size to be third tall if Reid is fit. I hope Tommy spends the off season with Plugger or Davis to work on his kicking.

I'd be happy for Macca to play 10 to 12 games next year. Suspect Jones may not be an automatic selection next year. As I wrote elsewhere, I expect KJ to be a fill in.

 

[BloodySwan]

B: Smith, Grundy, Lloyd
HB: Aliir, Melican, Rampe
C: Florent, Mills, Jones
HF: Heeney, Reid, Hayward
FF: Sinclair, Buddy, Papley
R: Naismith, Parker, Kennedy
Int: Cunningham, Hewett, Ronke, McVeigh

When I put a fully fit list down we look to be in a good spot. Didn't find room for Dawson or COR. I don't feel Hannebery or Rohan are missing. Jack and Marsh would be around the mark but not there. McCartin doesn't have to play as the key forward plus I'm not sure where our recruits fit all this

 

[Kirkswan]

Depends who we are playing Kirky. Each play different roles.

Personally I'd have Dawson in. I think Tommy Mac is the right size to be third tall if Reid is fit. I hope Tommy spends the off season with Plugger or Davis to work on his kicking.

I'd be happy for Macca to play 10 to 12 games next year. Suspect Jones may not be an automatic selection next year. As I wrote elsewhere, I expect KJ to be a fill in.

Best 22... write em up and put em up for all to see... Round 1, 2019 opponent to be determined, so just the best team from the current available.

 

[Kirkswan]

B: Smith, Grundy, Lloyd
HB: Aliir, Melican, Rampe
C: Florent, Mills, Jones
HF: Heeney, Reid, Hayward
FF: Sinclair, Buddy, Papley
R: Naismith, Parker, Kennedy
Int: Cunningham, Hewett, Ronke, McVeigh

When I put a fully fit list down we look to be in a good spot. Didn't find room for Dawson or COR. I don't feel Hannebery or Rohan are missing. Jack and Marsh would be around the mark but not there. McCartin doesn't have to play as the key forward plus I'm not sure where our recruits fit all this

OMG! I can't believe I left Sinclair out!!! I wondered why I had space for COR... I would certainly play him ahead of COR and shuffle!

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Lloyd Reg Allir
Mills Melican Rampe
Heeney JPK Florent
Ronke Bud McCartin
Papley Reid Haywood
Naismith Hewett Parker

I/C McVeigh Dawson Cunningham Jones

Emergencies Smith, COR, Sinkers

 

[BloodySwan]

OMG! I can't believe I left Sinclair out!!! I wondered why I had space for COR... I would certainly play him ahead of COR and shuffle!

Don't worry I almost left him out too!

 

[Number37]

Best 22... write em up and put em up for all to see... Round 1, 2019 opponent to be determined, so just the best team from the current available.

Did we get permission from the footy experts to do this Kirky?
I wouldn't want to upset them by having my own opinion and have the temerity to express it on a discussion forum of all places.

B: Smith, Grundy, Cunningham
HB: Aliir, Melican, Rampe
C: Florent, Mills, Jones
HF: Heeney, Reid, Hayward
FF: McCartin, Buddy, Papley
R: Naismith, Parker, Kennedy
Int: Lloyd, Hewett, Ronke, McVeigh

 

[Nebley]

So there was no way I was having Hewett coming off the bench, so I played with your best 22 a little...

Smith - Grundy - Melican
McVeigh - Mills - Rampe
Jones - Kennedy - Lloyd
Hayward - Reid - Heeney
Papley - Franklin - Ronke
Naismith - Hewett - Parker

Bench: Aliir, O'Riordan, Cunningham, Florent

So now where's Dawson going? And how defensive is that bench? And who have we forgotton?

Its tricky right?!?!? Apparently the number of players I think of as being "best 22" is more than 22. As far as who's missing / depth the players who have played seniors who I can't fit in are:
Callum Sinclair
Dan Robinson
Dean Towers
Nick Newman
Ryley Stoddart
Jordan Dawson
Jordan Foote
Darcy Cameron
James Rose
Kieran Jack
Robbie Fox
Tom McCartin
Harry Marsh
Gary Rohan
Dan Hanneberry

That's obviously before delistings / trades, but also before we bring anybody in who takes a place in the starting 22. If we bring in Moore or Gaff or May, etc I'm now struggling to think who I would drop for them.

 

[Punts]

The best 22 suited to playing in the defensive half any given week

 

[Kirkswan]

Did we get permission from the footy experts to do this Kirky?
I wouldn't want to upset them by having my own opinion and have the temerity to express it on a discussion forum of all places.

B: Smith, Grundy, Cunningham
HB: Aliir, Melican, Rampe
C: Florent, Mills, Jones
HF: Heeney, Reid, Hayward
FF: McCartin, Buddy, Papley
R: Naismith, Parker, Kennedy
Int: Lloyd, Hewett, Ronke, McVeigh

Stop stirring!!!

Nice team... why is everyone playing Hewett off the bench? Am I missing something here? And in your case, Lloyd too... are you playing him on the wing or down back?

 

[Kirkswan]

The best 22 suited to playing in the defensive half any given week

Don't be such a grouch... put up YOUR best 22, not Horses or anyone elses

 

[Number37]

Stop stirring!!!

Nice team... why is everyone playing Hewett off the bench? Am I missing something here? And in your case, Lloyd too... are you playing him on the wing or down back?

Hewett...only place to fit him.

Lloyd...Cunningham to take over Lloyd's role with free reign to use his kicking skills to our advantage. Lloyd on the wing in a pseudo Hanners type role. He's gotta earn them big bucks now.