VFL 2025 Swans Reserves

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[Neverwas]

Leidler looks like a keeper.

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Would love to see Bowman show something, anything as a forward this quarter

Poor man’s Kai Lohmann

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Only tuned in late in the fourth but as soon I was logged in, saw Bice tearing down the wing, hit a team mate on a lead then he kept running to HF to take an excellent mark, 35m out at a 45 angle. Finished it off by kicking truly.

With another preseason under his belt, I think he will be a R1 lock.

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Poor man’s Kai Lohmann

I'd say he's had a disappointing season. Has shown little as a forward with his best footy coming off HB. Let's hope he is a slow burn and develops more rapidly in his 2nd year.

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Is Noah Chamberlain still playing?

Hasn’t been seen (at least by me).

I really haven't noticed him much in any of the games I've seen him play. If we only take 3, Kyle looks to be the better player.

 

[joeykanga]

I really haven't noticed him much in any of the games I've seen him play. If we only take 3, Kyle looks to be the better player.

Did he play? I didn't watch...he seems to have been the only one of the Academy players chosen...maybe hes the only one they havent decided either way on

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Did he play? I didn't watch...he seems to have been the only one of the Academy players chosen...maybe hes the only one they havent decided either way on

3 possessions

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Taylor Adams was one of the Swans' best in their 45-point loss to Geelong on Sunday, racking up 23 disposals and a game-high nine tackles.

Corey Warner was Sydney's busiest with 36 disposals and seven clearances, Matt Roberts had plenty of ball with 30 touches, Riley Bice kicked one goal to go with 24 disposals and eight marks, and Caleb Mitchell had it 23 times and took nine marks.

Big utility Aaron Francis also took nine grabs and racked up a handy 22 disposals while helping out Will Green (24 hitouts, 10 touches) in the ruck.

Small forward Tom Hanily brought offensive pressure with seven tackles to complement 14 disposals and a goal, and Blake Leidler slotted two majors from his 12 touches.

Ned Bowman (14 disposals, seven marks) and Indhi Kirk (13 touches and six tackles) were the only other senior Swans in action.

Around the state leagues: Dog makes huge statement, Lions prospect shines, Dee's big day

Check out all the best players from this weekend's VFL, SANFL and WAFL action

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[Ticky009]

I hope the club take a good hard look at this side. It seems the last few years have not been kind to our VFL team and we need get it sorted.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

They've had at least 3 years to do something, and so far they've chosen to do nothing.

 

[Jeffers]

Disastrous year from all involved tbh

 

[Adnico26Parker]

The final review for 2025

SYDNEY SWANS 2.0 5.0 7.2 10.6 (66)
GEELONG CATS 6.4 9.6 12.9 16.15 (111)

Geelong made it three straight victories to end the 2025 campaign after recording a comfortable 45-point win over Sydney at Tramway Oval on Sunday.

Matt Roberts and Corey Warner combined for 75 disposals for the Swans, with Matt Lloyd booting four goals.


BEST
Sydney: Corey Warner, Matty Lloyd, Riley Bice, Blake Leidler, Aaron Francis, Matthew Roberts (EDIT: added as VFL website missed his name)
Geelong: Ted Clohesy, Mitch Edwards, Jhye Clark, George Stevens, Mitch Duncan, Patrick Kelly


GOALS
Sydney: Matty Lloyd 4, Blake Leidler 2, Riley Bice, Tom Hanily, Joe Harrison, Jack Kluske
Geelong: Jay Polkinghorne, Ted Clohesy, Oli Henry, Jacob Molier, Joe Pike 2, Mitch Duncan, Xavier Ivisic, Patrick Kelly, Tobyn Murray


LEADING DISPOSALS
Sydney: Matt Roberts 38, Corey Warner 37, Caleb Mitchell 28, Riley Bice 25, Taylor Adams

3

Taylor Adams

Age

32

Ht

181cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.9

5star

K

13.5

5star

HB

11.4

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

4.8

5star

CL

5.0

5star

D

20.4

5star

K

12.4

5star

HB

8.0

4star

M

4.0

4star

T

5.9

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

18.2

5star

K

11.0

4star

HB

7.2

5star

M

4.4

4star

T

3.0

5star

CL

2.2

4star

23, Indhi Kirk 23
Geelong: Jhye Clark 33, Ted Clohesy 31, George Stevens 31, Mitch Edwards 23, Patrick Retschko 23

REVIEW: Smithy's VFL Round 21

Final round drama sees Bulldogs claim minor premiership, Dolphins clinch double chance and Seagulls pinch finals place, while Magpies falter

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[liz]

I didn't watch more than a few minutes of this game. How did Matt Roberts manage to amass 38 possessions and yet not be named amongst the Swans' "best"?

 

[Adnico26Parker]

I didn't watch more than a few minutes of this game. How did Matt Roberts manage to amass 38 possessions and yet not be named amongst the Swans' "best"?

VFL website missed his name; he was one of best on ground

 

[bedford]

I didn't watch more than a few minutes of this game. How did Matt Roberts manage to amass 38 possessions and yet not be named amongst the Swans' "best"?

And kicked a 80 metre bomb

 

[Nool Carpenna]

Disastrous year from all involved tbh

It certainly wasn't pretty but a bit of a step up from the last two seasons.... while they were clearly not up to standard, they at least looked like they were playing Aussie Rules which hasn't been the case under Truslove.

You can only work with the cattle you're given and clearly over the last couple of years, our drafting hasn't provided the nucleus for a decent side with reliable, capable players across all three lines. Add the lack of quality to draw on from the local comp, the horrendous injury toll early in the year, and the shortage of coaching staff... I don't think it's been a total disaster.

Agree tho, there isn't a lot of positives to come out of it.

 

[bedford]

It certainly wasn't pretty but a bit of a step up from the last two seasons.... while they were clearly not up to standard, they at least looked like they were playing Aussie Rules which hasn't been the case under Truslove.

You can only work with the cattle you're given and clearly over the last couple of years, our drafting hasn't provided the nucleus for a decent side with reliable, capable players across all three lines. Add the lack of quality to draw on from the local comp, the horrendous injury toll early in the year, and the shortage of coaching staff... I don't think it's been a total disaster.

Agree tho, there isn't a lot of positives to come out of it.

Do you agree with my theory of bringing 2 or 3 A grade VFL of seriously good local players from VIC .
Get them jobs and accommodation

 

[Nool Carpenna]

Do you agree with my theory of bringing 2 or 3 A grade VFL of seriously good local players from VIC .
Get them jobs and accommodation

Oh, for sure. Easier said than done tho.

There are better players around the Sydney comp than those we are currently using but what's in it for them to come across? Greater commitment... less camaraderie... being ignored on the field by listed "stars".... better to just hang around and play locally with mates?

Rusty Crate said earlier in the year that his nephew, Hamish, who proved very capable last year, didn't feel part of the team.

A few others like Sheather and Hebron have moved over to the Giants... not like they have more money than us to keep decent players around. Just think the environment around our twos is on the nose.

Even for Laidler to move across town, having coached us to 4th place with a 13-5 record, suggests something ain't right.

 

[bedford]

Oh, for sure. Easier said than done tho.

There are better players around the Sydney comp than those we are currently using but what's in it for them to come across? Greater commitment... less camaraderie... being ignored on the field by listed "stars".... better to just hang around and play locally with mates?

Rusty Crate said earlier in the year that his nephew, Hamish, who proved very capable last year, didn't feel part of the team.

A few others like Sheather and Hebron have moved over to the Giants... not like they have more money than us to keep decent players around. Just think the environment around our twos is on the nose.

Even for Laidler to move across town, having coached us to 4th place with a 13-5 record, suggests something ain't right.

And now probably 1 less club going forward

 

[Nool Carpenna]

I didn't watch more than a few minutes of this game. How did Matt Roberts manage to amass 38 possessions and yet not be named amongst the Swans' "best"?

No problem with that assessment for me.

Leidler might be a little fortunate to be included but he probably deserved a bit of recognition for what was his best game for the club so far. Others were worthy.

 

[Nool Carpenna]

And now probably 1 less club going forward

Sandy? Weren't they gonna try to survive on their own?

Edit: Sorry, just read your post in the General Discussion thread

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Do you agree with my theory of bringing 2 or 3 A grade VFL of seriously good local players from VIC .
Get them jobs and accommodation

In our AFLW side, Montana Ham is on a UNSW scholarship and Sofia Hurley a USyd one. Pretty sure the club would've had a part to play in this happening. Could we not do something similar to get a couple of good VFL players up here?

 

[Neverwas]

No problem with that assessment for me.

Leidler might be a little fortunate to be included but he probably deserved a bit of recognition for what was his best game for the club so far. Others were worthy.

Leidler was robbed of a goal when the siren went a millisecond before he marked in the goal square. So mark him down for 3 goals on merit.

He looked really good up forward and didn't seem to have any trouble getting on his own. He is also a very good long accurate kick. I've jumped on his bandwagon

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Do you agree with my theory of bringing 2 or 3 A grade VFL of seriously good local players from VIC .
Get them jobs and accommodation

How about we partner up with Bullants if they don't get up for VFL next year? Would that possibly work.

 

[bedford]

How about we partner up with Bullants if they don't get up for VFL next year? Would that possibly work.

Absolutely no way , we had a perfect fit with Port Melb destroyed by the Port President at the time who is still NQR