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Both of them I think.Either Beatson & co aren't drafting as well as we think they are, or Horse & co aren't coaching as well as we think they are.
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Both of them I think.Either Beatson & co aren't drafting as well as we think they are, or Horse & co aren't coaching as well as we think they are.
Over a number of years my major concern with our drafting has been that we have drafted too many lightly framed players. Ling, Stoddart, Florent, Vickery and so on. Even Warner who plays much bigger than he is. I don't believe we pay enough attention to what bodies they will grow into. Some of the guys we have passed on.Both of them I think.
Yes that's a fair take. We were lucky with Paddy, and well served by Grundy, but as you say there is a long line of key defenders who are undersized in our history.Over a number of years my major concern with our drafting has been that we have drafted too many lightly framed players. Ling, Stoddart, Florent, Vickery and so on. Even Warner who plays much bigger than he is. I don't believe we pay enough attention to what bodies they will grow into. Some of the guys we have passed on.
We have warped our defence by building it around two undersized players. Rampe and Lloyd. Think back to Richards and Grundy with Rampe as third tall/interceptor. I like what Lloyd does but would prefer to bring in a bigger, taller (maybe) but definitely stronger defender.
As far as our coaching goes we changed up a lot for the better over the last 4 years. 2023 we went horribly negative in the mids because we couldn't hold it in the ruck. That impacted everything. Hopefully that changes this season.
The problem is that nobody is better than McInerney at feeding our forwards on a lead. I believe he is better than Gulden and Blakey in that respect (who both have their obvious strengths) and his vision is superb. When I go back to watch replays I am amazed by how often McInerney delivers the pass that just seems to lob onto the chest of a leading forward. It is almost uncanny.When McInerney and Dawson swapped mid-season both's numbers improved. He was drafted as a HBF and is certainly tall enough - 189 vs Fox 184. Same weight. If there was someone needed back there he would be my first choice with Campbell and Jordon available to play on the wing. At the moment he's a good counterbalance for Gulden playing more defensively. Not sure Campbell and Jordon are as strong in that area.
He's very good at 25-40m with flat or little lob. The other two are better at distance with full power. Been a fan since I first saw him in NEAFL. A very disciplined player.The problem is that nobody is better than McInerney at feeding our forwards on a lead. I believe he is better than Gulden and Blakey in that respect (who both have their obvious strengths) and his vision is superb. When I go back to watch replays I am amazed by how often McInerney delivers the pass that just seems to lob onto the chest of a leading forward. It is almost uncanny.
I'll keep an eye out for it more, Warner was handy in 2022 at it too but seemed to be less so last year, or at least not as memorable doing it.The problem is that nobody is better than McInerney at feeding our forwards on a lead. I believe he is better than Gulden and Blakey in that respect (who both have their obvious strengths) and his vision is superb. When I go back to watch replays I am amazed by how often McInerney delivers the pass that just seems to lob onto the chest of a leading forward. It is almost uncanny.
I'm sure he'll post it shortly, just for you.Anyone know if the most recent version of Rusty's player/squad list is pinned in a particular thread or maybe Rusty just posts it on an ad-hoc basis in various threads when there is something that has changed?
Always such a handy resource.
I created a new thread Rusty's 2024 Player List and Stats.Anyone know if the most recent version of Rusty's player/squad list is pinned in a particular thread or maybe Rusty just posts it on an ad-hoc basis in various threads when there is something that has changed?
Always such a handy resource.
FTFYKonstanty highlighted for us - Second-year studs: Young guns ready to become AFL stars
2022 Draft Hand: Jacob Konstanty, Cooper Vickery, Caleb Mitchell
Konstanty was a headline for all the wrong reasons in the off-season after winning a wrestling match with Callum Mills on Mad Monday led to the Swans’ skipper going under the knife and missing half of 2024 with a busted shoulder. However, it shows the strength of Konstanty’s tackling pressure. The uncapped small forward is a chance for a round 1 debut, having been one of the club’s standouts in the pre-season.
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Busting a bloke's shoulder in a pub wrestle "shows the strength of tackling pressure" ???Konstanty highlighted for us - Second-year studs: Young guns ready to become AFL stars
2022 Draft Hand: Jacob Konstanty, Cooper Vickery, Caleb Mitchell
Konstanty was a headline for all the wrong reasons in the off-season after a wrestling match with Callum Mills on Mad Monday led to the Swans’ skipper going under the knife and missing half of 2024 with a busted shoulder. However, it shows the strength of Konstanty’s tackling pressure. The uncapped small forward is a chance for a round 1 debut, having been one of the club’s standouts in the pre-season.
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Yeah it's one of the most absurd sentences you'll read this year.Busting a bloke's shoulder in a pub wrestle "shows the strength of tackling pressure" ???
Now I've heard everything.
I assume this means he ran around the pub for a solid couple of hours, close-checking Mills' every move, before applying a tackle as soon as he had schooner in hand.
Could say he’s Konstanty being ignored.It's a joke
Konstanty being barely mentioned all pre season. They're keeping him undercover
Exciting
Could say he’s Konstanty being ignored.
I'd be really surprised if Jordon wasn't in the team round 1, and in the starting 18.Agree Caesar there is a lot of competition which is great to see. Based on form and team selections late last year, to start the season at the very least, I would guess there are a few more certainties or near certainties than your 13 unless the following completely stuff up their pre-season ... Campbell, McDonald, McLean and McInerney. We shall see. Potentially exciting times ahead.
Also agree that Parker, Rampe and Lloyd are becoming somewhat one-paced as happens to the best of them as time moves on. Probably add Cunningham to that list where Father Time is starting to catch up. Hopefully none of them fall off a cliff at an alarming rate.
I haven't watched a whole lot of Jordon down the years but have a sneaking suspicion he can impress in the pre-season and add something to the team if given the chance
With all due respect, I'm not sure why Jordon not being in the team or the starting 18 would be surprising. Considering the competition for spots in that wing rotation, and the fact he's shown less than pretty much any of our options for that wing rotation (with the exception of Warner Jr.), what are you basing your confidence in Jordon on?I'd be really surprised if Jordon wasn't in the team round 1, and in the starting 18.
With all due respect, I'm not sure why Jordon not being in the team or the starting 18 would be surprising. Considering the competition for spots in that wing rotation, and the fact he's shown less than pretty much any of our options for that wing rotation (with the exception of Warner Jr.), what are you basing your confidence in Jordon on?
With all due respect, I'm not sure why Jordon not being in the team or the starting 18 would be surprising. Considering the competition for spots in that wing rotation, and the fact he's shown less than pretty much any of our options for that wing rotation (with the exception of Warner Jr.), what are you basing your confidence in Jordon on?
I think they're all reasons he could be named. I think there's just as many he couldn't be named, as well. I wouldn't be surprised either way, but to each their own!Because I don't think they would have got him to move to Sydney without some kind of commitment around a spot in the team. And it sounds like of all the recruits, he was the one we were targeting from a long way out.
Plus we are playing his old team.
That doesn't mean he doesn't have to perform in preseason, or it is a guarantee.
I have no opinion of him yet as a player, as I haven't really seen him play. But I think he will be named on the wing in round 1.
It's not that I support them, I've got my issues with each of them individually (besides Gulden). I'm just realistic. None of them are going to be anywhere but in the best 22 if they are fit.You seem intent on supporting the incumbents of a mediocre midfield. Tho i note you consider Adams a cert, so that's one thing.