Depth to be tested early

[SWANNIES RULE]

Looks like Schneider, LRT and Ablett are in serious doubt for the start of the season. Malceski and Crouch are still under an injury cloud aswell.

Who is going to come in for these blokes?

 

[Jeffers]

Don't forget Fosdike might be out for round 1 and 2 if our appeal fails.

Outs from the GF team:

-LRT
-Schneider
-Ablett
-Fosdike
-Doyle

Ins:

-Vogels/White
-Phillips (Gun)
-Schmidt
-Moore
- Everitt

I hope White gets a run here. Would be able to provide an extra BIG body up forward to keep Hunter in check in the backline.

 

[cradle of filth]

i used to be good mates with simon phillips. He's a great footballer.

 

[natlovestheswans]

I thought Malceski was right? I think he just think he didn't play on the weekend because they let the guys who had played all the pre-season matches have a game off.

Anyway, Fosdike is also now free to play. Thankfully he got off! Which is very good news.

I'll say that Schmidt, Vogels and my fav Auskick will come in for LRT, Ablett and Schneider. I'd love for Inspo to find a spot aswell, but he hasn't really shown anything this preseason, so i can't see it happening.

I've heard that Ablett is touch and go and still may be available for Round 1, so let's hope in the next 25ish odd days that he fully recovers!

 

[HighReeve]

Sorry, who is 'Inspo'??

I agree with those changes though - Schmidt, Vogels and Flipper.

 

[TheGong]

Phillips for Schneider - Simpkin a very slight chance.

Moore or Schmidt for Ablett. I personally think Moore is a better player than Schmidt and maybe the skilled inside midfielder the Swans need. Schmidt appears to be a little slow and tends to hesitate when in possession.

As for LRT Vogels is the most obvious replacement in terms of size. Vogels does not however impress me as a defender. I would rather go with Laidlaw or Bevan in defence. We are going to be in trouble for height at the back anyway although we have options dropping Jolly back or having Goodes play a sweeping role at the back. Playing Laidlaw or Bevan would also allow for Kennelly or Malceski to rotate through the midfield. Having to choose between the two I would opt for Laidlaw - we need to see waht he can do in a full team.

So, its Phillips, Moore and Laidlaw for Schneider, Ablett and LRT.

(Of course it would be great to have Jesse White play blinders in our remaining two trial games and force his way into the side.)

 

[natlovestheswans]

Sorry, who is 'Inspo'??

I agree with those changes though - Schmidt, Vogels and Flipper.

Paul 'Inspo' Bevan.

 

[scottwade]

I would have thought with no Ablett or Crouch given the WCE's midfield depth we would need another run-with player.

Of our younger players Bevan probably fits the bill the best and clearly has the edge in experience.

As for LRT's replacement I like the idea of Dempster on Hansen, with Vogels as a pinch hitter back or forward.

So assuming no Crouch and
out from the GF; LRT & Ablett, my ins would be Bevan and Vogels, with Richards & C. Bolton also giving us options down back.

And depending on form Phillips, Moore or Laidlaw for Schneider, with Everitt for Doyle.

I get the impression from Roos' comments that White won't be selected in the GF replay.

 

[liz]

As for LRT's replacement I like the idea of Dempster on Hansen, with Vogels as a pinch hitter back or forward.

In theory, Dempster is the perfect run-with player for Embley. Pre- GF I was quite confident that Embley wouldn't figure in NS medal calculations, simply because the Swans had a disciplined run with player capable of matching his height, endurance and mobility. But the Embley goes and carves him up to show what I know!!

That said, Dempster is still the most obvious match up for Embley and I'm not sure who else can go with him - other than Goodes, of course, who'll either pit himself head to head against the Juddster again, or be given free reign to run around and do what he wants.

Assuming Leapin gets first crack at the Glove Monster, either Richards or B2 should be able to take Hansen.

One of Vogels or White will surely get a gig. Just remains to be seen who has their nose in front in a fortnight's time.

 

[scottwade]

That said, Dempster is still the most obvious match up for Embley and I'm not sure who else can go with him

I remember a game 2 or 3 years ago at Subiaco when Embley was in great form going into the game, playing as a winger but going forward and providing a target and C Bolton went with him and had a great game and completely nullified Embley.

I think you need a bloke with footy smarts on Embley and CB certainly has those. The reason I like Dempster on Hansen is that he is basically a lead up forward and I think Dempster has the pace and endurance to go with him. Albeit, as with all our defenders, he's a bit short.

 

[liz]

I remember a game 2 or 3 years ago at Subiaco when Embley was in great form going into the game, playing as a winger but going forward and providing a target and C Bolton went with him and had a great game and completely nullified Embley.

I think you need a bloke with footy smarts on Embley and CB certainly has those. The reason I like Dempster on Hansen is that he is basically a lead up forward and I think Dempster has the pace and endurance to go with him. Albeit, as with all our defenders, he's a bit short.

Hansen basically relies on long, hard leads. He's not the quickest going around but he works hard and seems to read the ball pretty well. I'm not convinced by the prospect of Dempster on him because I'm not sure Dempster's brain work's quickly enough. He'd probably beat Hansen for sheer foot speed but not after conceding a lead if he reacts too slowly.

Embley is capable of the spectacular mark but I think he biggest strength is the way he works into space, rather than sprints into space. Not sure whether I am expressing the distinction very well. Dempster should be perfect - again in theory only, though he has done well on Embley in other games pre GF - at just not letting Embley get that space.

And I think he'll be keen to have another go as quickly as possible to see if he can do better!

 

[scottwade]

I agree completely with your analysis of Hansen & Embley, but I just think we need a smarter player on Embley and for me that's CB.

The other thing is that with Embley floating into the forward 50, if you lose him it's likely a mark & a goal. You lose Hansen and it's likely to be outside the 50. So the leeway for error is greater with Hansen and I'm tipping Dempster is likely to stuff up more than CB (even allowing for CB's house of horrors V WBD).

Lastly if CB were to play on Hansen he's likely to play up the field and you lose CB's ability to zone off his man and be 3rd player up. If he played on Embley he could zone off to HB and further back.

 

[liz]

Lastly if CB were to play on Hansen he's likely to play up the field and you lose CB's ability to zone off his man and be 3rd player up. If he played on Embley he could zone off to HB and further back.

I'd have thought that's more likely to be an issue with Bolton playing on Embley than on Hansen. Hansen does push up the ground but in a true CHF-style, while Embley tends to play more as a midfielder, working right from one end of the ground to the other - in a similar kind of way to O'Keefe.

Which for me is another advantage of Dempster running with Embley. If he is taken right up to the Swans forward line, he's capable of letting rip with one of those 60m goals of his, something you're unlikely to get from Bolton even though he too is a pretty decent long kick.

 

[giantsully]

Given Roos' obvious concerns with the new HIB interpretation & the ability of his defenders to deal with it, I suspect White may not be the long shot people think to play round 1. A big strong body who can play forward or back & without an entrenched approach to defending might just be an answer to Roosy's prayers. At least, I suspect we'll see him get another chance down back this week.

 

[Footylover1]

Phillips for Schneider - Simpkin a very slight chance.

Moore or Schmidt for Ablett. I personally think Moore is a better player than Schmidt and maybe the skilled inside midfielder the Swans need. Schmidt appears to be a little slow and tends to hesitate when in possession.

As for LRT Vogels is the most obvious replacement in terms of size. Vogels does not however impress me as a defender. I would rather go with Laidlaw or Bevan in defence. We are going to be in trouble for height at the back anyway although we have options dropping Jolly back or having Goodes play a sweeping role at the back. Playing Laidlaw or Bevan would also allow for Kennelly or Malceski to rotate through the midfield. Having to choose between the two I would opt for Laidlaw - we need to see waht he can do in a full team.

So, its Phillips, Moore and Laidlaw for Schneider, Ablett and LRT.

(Of course it would be great to have Jesse White play blinders in our remaining two trial games and force his way into the side.)

I hope Jarred Moore gets a go if Luke Ablett doesn't come up. And Luke Vogels should get first go at Centre Half Back in replace of LRT

 

[robbieando]

Now I'm taking into account that Crouch "WILL" be able to play come Round 1 and therefore I'm going to pick him to play in my 22 "squad". I'm not going to go to the effort of putting "my" team in positions because as we all know, we don't line up like a normal football team and most players have 2 or 3 different roles depending on how a game pans out.

To start with here is my 22 man squad.

1. Barry Hall
2. Nick Davis
3. Jarrad McVeigh
4. Ben Mathews
5. Ryan O'Keefe
6. Craig Bolton
9. Nick Malceski
10. Peter Everitt
12. Nic Fosdike
16. Darren Jolly
17. Tadhg Kennelly
18. Jessie White
19. Michael O'Loughlin
21. Leo Barry
24. Jude Bolton
25. Ted Richards
26. Sean Dempster
28. Jared Crouch
29. Jonathan Simpkin
31. Brett Kirk
32. Amon Buchanan
37. Adam Goodes

Now clearly the biggest two shock "in's" are White and Simpkin's, other than that the side basically picks itself.

Why out with White? Because I believe he is a better option for the team than Vogels NOW because he is a) a better player b) a fitter player and c) in better form and as Liz said offers a far better "presence" up forward than Vogels. People will also have to understand that he isn't going to replace LRT at CHB because, NO ONE IS, not even Vogels if selected.

We'll play Barry at FB on Lynch, Bolton on Hunsen at CHB and Richard to play loose. White can help out by forcing Worsfold to keep Hunter in defence on either him or Magic, because Chick will have to take the other and Glass will get Hall. Plus if in real trouble White get be thrown up back because he did play alot of footy in defence in the Under 18's

Why Simpkin's because he is more a "Schnieder like" player than Phillips, despite, Phillips form on Saturday. Simpkins was been promoted to the senior list for a reason and his form this pre season has seen him "talked about" as a chance for senior selection. I say where there is smoke there is fire. Some say he is an Amon Buchanan clone (who some say is a Schneider clone) and therefore is a better team fit to replace Schneider in the short term than Phillips.

Also as much as it pains me to say it, if Crouch doesn't make it for Round 1, Paul Bevan will be selected in his place. We need men to go man on man with the Eagles midfield and really we only have Crouch/Bevan, McVeigh, Dempster, Mathews and Kirk to do the job. At least we have Malceski, Kennelly, Davis and Goodes for going the other way and Jude and Amon for getting them the ball.

The Forwards and Defenders really speak for themselves. LRT being out isn't really a loss going on his form from the finals, but his height is and when you understand that he was carrying an injury you can expect him back soon, along with Schneider and Ablett.

 

[Footylover1]

Now I'm taking into account that Crouch "WILL" be able to play come Round 1 and therefore I'm going to pick him to play in my 22 "squad". I'm not going to go to the effort of putting "my" team in positions because as we all know, we don't line up like a normal football team and most players have 2 or 3 different roles depending on how a game pans out.

To start with here is my 22 man squad.

1. Barry Hall
2. Nick Davis
3. Jarrad McVeigh
4. Ben Mathews
5. Ryan O'Keefe
6. Craig Bolton
9. Nick Malceski
10. Peter Everitt
12. Nic Fosdike
16. Darren Jolly
17. Tadhg Kennelly
18. Jessie White
19. Michael O'Loughlin
21. Leo Barry
24. Jude Bolton
25. Ted Richards
26. Sean Dempster
28. Jared Crouch
29. Jonathan Simpkin
31. Brett Kirk
32. Amon Buchanan
37. Adam Goodes

Now clearly the biggest two shock "in's" are White and Simpkin's, other than that the side basically picks itself.

Why out with White? Because I believe he is a better option for the team than Vogels NOW because he is a) a better player b) a fitter player and c) in better form and as Liz said offers a far better "presence" up forward than Vogels. People will also have to understand that he isn't going to replace LRT at CHB because, NO ONE IS, not even Vogels if selected.

We'll play Barry at FB on Lynch, Bolton on Hunsen at CHB and Richard to play loose. White can help out by forcing Worsfold to keep Hunter in defence on either him or Magic, because Chick will have to take the other and Glass will get Hall. Plus if in real trouble White get be thrown up back because he did play alot of footy in defence in the Under 18's

Why Simpkin's because he is more a "Schnieder like" player than Phillips, despite, Phillips form on Saturday. Simpkins was been promoted to the senior list for a reason and his form this pre season has seen him "talked about" as a chance for senior selection. I say where there is smoke there is fire. Some say he is an Amon Buchanan clone (who some say is a Schneider clone) and therefore is a better team fit to replace Schneider in the short term than Phillips.

Also as much as it pains me to say it, if Crouch doesn't make it for Round 1, Paul Bevan will be selected in his place. We need men to go man on man with the Eagles midfield and really we only have Crouch/Bevan, McVeigh, Dempster, Mathews and Kirk to do the job. At least we have Malceski, Kennelly, Davis and Goodes for going the other way and Jude and Amon for getting them the ball.

The Forwards and Defenders really speak for themselves. LRT being out isn't really a loss going on his form from the finals, but his height is and when you understand that he was carrying an injury you can expect him back soon, along with Schneider and Ablett.

My Round 1 25-man squad (including emergencies) would be:
1: Barry Hall
2: Nick Davis
3: Jarrad McVeigh
5: Ryan O'Keefe
6: Craig Bolton
9: Nick Malceski
10: Peter Everitt
12: Nic Fosdike
13: Adam Schneider
16: Darren Jolly
17: Tadhg Kennelly
18: Jesse White
19: Michael O'Loughlin
20: Luke Ablett (presuming he is fit)
21: Leo Barry
24: Jude Bolton
25: Ted Richards
28: Jared Crouch (Also presuming he is fit)
29: Jonathon Simpkin
31: Brett Kirk
32: Amon Buchanan
37: Adam Goodes
38: Luke Vogels
39: Heath Grundy
47: Simon Phillips

If Crouch and Ablett don't come up right for Round 1, I would have Jonathon Simpkin and Heath Grundy replacing them. I am a fan of Jesse White but I would have Luke Vogels first at Centre Half Back

 

[scottwade]

Robbieando is it possible to 'sticky' this, with perhaps 'Round 1 team' (or similar) added to the thread title?


It'll be interesting to see who gets it right.

 

[liz]

Few quick comments (before I rush off to watch SVU)

- Roos has pretty much confirmed today that none of Crouch, Ablett or Schneider will be available for round 1. In an article talking about Friday's squad he states that only Barry and Kennelly will make it from outside that squad.

- Little point in bringing Grundy into the team since he has a back injury and is not scheduled to resume for a few weeks yet

- I don't see a particular resemblance between Simpkin and Buchanan (or Schneider) even though it keeps getting talked about, other than the similarities you'd expect to see from similar sized players. But in any case, just picking Simpkin based on similarity of style doesn't make sense. With that argument Phillips will never get a game because he's not similar to anyone else in the best 22.

- Phillips was thought to be ahead of Simpkin last year and probably still has his nose in front - certainly he does based on last weekend's game

- Don't rule out Jack completely. He's the one rookie listed player retained in the squad for this weekend - ahead of senior listed players like Laidlaw and Brabazon. So they must still be thinking of him as a potential replacement for Crouch.

 

[robbieando]

My Round 1 25-man squad (including emergencies) would be:
1: Barry Hall
2: Nick Davis
3: Jarrad McVeigh
5: Ryan O'Keefe
6: Craig Bolton
9: Nick Malceski
10: Peter Everitt
12: Nic Fosdike
13: Adam Schneider
16: Darren Jolly
17: Tadhg Kennelly
18: Jesse White
19: Michael O'Loughlin
20: Luke Ablett (presuming he is fit)
21: Leo Barry
24: Jude Bolton
25: Ted Richards
28: Jared Crouch (Also presuming he is fit)
29: Jonathon Simpkin
31: Brett Kirk
32: Amon Buchanan
37: Adam Goodes
38: Luke Vogels
39: Heath Grundy
47: Simon Phillips

If Crouch and Ablett don't come up right for Round 1, I would have Jonathon Simpkin and Heath Grundy replacing them. I am a fan of Jesse White but I would have Luke Vogels first at Centre Half Back

Grundy is injury at the moment and won't play any sort of football before Round 3 and Ablett/Crouch are looking unlikely as they haven't been named in this weeks side to play Collingwood and Roos has said that of those injuried only Barry and Kennelly will come into the team for Round 1.

http://sydneyswans.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=316984

Sydney Swans vs. Collingwood
7pm Friday March 9 at Narrandera

Team:

Paul Bevan, Craig Bolton, Jude Bolton, Amon Buchanan, Nick Davis, Sean Dempster, Peter Everitt, Nic Fosdike, Adam Goodes, Barry Hall, Kieren Jack, Darren Jolly, Brett Kirk, Nick Malceski, Ben Mathews, Jarrad McVeigh, Jarred Moore, Ryan O’Keefe, Michael O’Loughlin, Simon Phillips, Ted Richards, Sam Rowe, Tim Schmidt, Jonathan Simpkin, Luke Vogels, Jesse White.

From that 26 man squad you can replace Jack and Rowe (Rookie List players who can't play Round One anyway at this stage) with Barry and Kennelly and you would expect only one to drop out to make the 25 man match squad and a further 3 to drop out to make the match day squad.

Basically 3 spots in the 22 man squad are up for grabs. 1 to be taken by either White or Vogels, 1 to be taken by Bevan to add the run-with capabilties that we lose with Ablett out of the GF side and Crouch not available and that other to fill Schneider's spot and that's basically a match race between Phillips, Simpkin, Schmidt and Moore.

As I said above White is the better bet than Vogels for the extra tall in the team for all the extra ability and fitness he brings to the table that Vogels doesn't, plus whoever ends up with that spot ISN'T going to play CHB, Barry, C-Bolt and Richards will provide the tall timber down back and either of White/Vogels will player mostly down forward/off the bench and go down back to help out IF needed. Going on Pre Season form you give the spot to White as well.

The spot to replace Schneider is different. Simpkins is the player best suited to the role, but less is known about him. I liked his game against the Bulldogs and he is from the same mould as Buchanan and Schnider so would be able to fit into the gameplan without having to change the gameplan to suit around him like we would the others.

Phillips has senior games last year on the board, plus he has bulked up and kicked 3 goals last weekend, but I fear thats the limit of what we can get out of him, a small forward. We need him to go into the midfield as well and I doubt he is yet able to do that because of his build and I think with the side injury hit and going in against West Coast, I wouldn't do it as Schneider's replacement.

If we were to overlook Phillips and go with a player with senior expirence (and therefore not take in Simpkin) I would then pick Moore, because of his abilty to go forward and kick goals. Schmidt in my eyes is the very unlucky 26th man, who I rather have in the side than Bevan, but he doesn't appear to have a AFL-level run-level capabilty. Shame, but he'll still get a chance in the coming months as this side will shake itself out and decide who its best 22 players are.

 

[scottwade]

Don't rule out Jack completely. He's the one rookie listed player retained in the squad for this weekend So they must still be thinking of him as a potential replacement for Crouch.

My understanding is that at this stage there is no spot on the list for him as we have a full list of 38 players (with our 2 vets 'inside' the list).

The only way for Jack to be promoted would be for a player to go on the long term injury list and the player then has to miss 8 weeks. With LRT listed as 'indefinite' on the injury report I guess he would be a possibility, but that hopefully won't be the case.

I would much rather go with Moore or Phillips than Simpkin. I think they offer a far better forward option and are easily a match for Simpkin in the midfield.

 

[Footylover1]

Grundy is injury at the moment and won't play any sort of football before Round 3 and Ablett/Crouch are looking unlikely as they haven't been named in this weeks side to play Collingwood and Roos has said that of those injuried only Barry and Kennelly will come into the team for Round 1.

http://sydneyswans.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=316984

Sydney Swans vs. Collingwood
7pm Friday March 9 at Narrandera

Team:

Paul Bevan, Craig Bolton, Jude Bolton, Amon Buchanan, Nick Davis, Sean Dempster, Peter Everitt, Nic Fosdike, Adam Goodes, Barry Hall, Kieren Jack, Darren Jolly, Brett Kirk, Nick Malceski, Ben Mathews, Jarrad McVeigh, Jarred Moore, Ryan O’Keefe, Michael O’Loughlin, Simon Phillips, Ted Richards, Sam Rowe, Tim Schmidt, Jonathan Simpkin, Luke Vogels, Jesse White.

From that 26 man squad you can replace Jack and Rowe (Rookie List players who can't play Round One anyway at this stage) with Barry and Kennelly and you would expect only one to drop out to make the 25 man match squad and a further 3 to drop out to make the match day squad.

Basically 3 spots in the 22 man squad are up for grabs. 1 to be taken by either White or Vogels, 1 to be taken by Bevan to add the run-with capabilties that we lose with Ablett out of the GF side and Crouch not available and that other to fill Schneider's spot and that's basically a match race between Phillips, Simpkin, Schmidt and Moore.

As I said above White is the better bet than Vogels for the extra tall in the team for all the extra ability and fitness he brings to the table that Vogels doesn't, plus whoever ends up with that spot ISN'T going to play CHB, Barry, C-Bolt and Richards will provide the tall timber down back and either of White/Vogels will player mostly down forward/off the bench and go down back to help out IF needed. Going on Pre Season form you give the spot to White as well.

The spot to replace Schneider is different. Simpkins is the player best suited to the role, but less is known about him. I liked his game against the Bulldogs and he is from the same mould as Buchanan and Schnider so would be able to fit into the gameplan without having to change the gameplan to suit around him like we would the others.

Phillips has senior games last year on the board, plus he has bulked up and kicked 3 goals last weekend, but I fear thats the limit of what we can get out of him, a small forward. We need him to go into the midfield as well and I doubt he is yet able to do that because of his build and I think with the side injury hit and going in against West Coast, I wouldn't do it as Schneider's replacement.

If we were to overlook Phillips and go with a player with senior expirence (and therefore not take in Simpkin) I would then pick Moore, because of his abilty to go forward and kick goals. Schmidt in my eyes is the very unlucky 26th man, who I rather have in the side than Bevan, but he doesn't appear to have a AFL-level run-level capabilty. Shame, but he'll still get a chance in the coming months as this side will shake itself out and decide who its best 22 players are.

I have heard reports that Luke Ablett could be right for Round 1 and Paul Roos could be foxing to play mind games with the Eagles. As for Jesse White being a better bet than Luke Vogels I don't think so. You have to remember that White is a first year player and Roos normally does not pick 1st year players and White won't be the exception and that is why Vogels will be picked, it's because of experience.

As for Simon Phillips the form that he is in warrants a place in the team for Round 1. As for a replacement for Jared Crouch? I think we already have them in our team in Nick Malceski or Adam Schneider. People have seem to have forgotten that Schneider has played as a small defender and as a tagger in the last couple of years and done quite good so don't be surprised if Schneider fullfills that role.

 

[robbieando]

- I don't see a particular resemblance between Simpkin and Buchanan (or Schneider) even though it keeps getting talked about, other than the similarities you'd expect to see from similar sized players.

You've seen him play more times than I, therefore better placed to judge, but from the few times I have seen him play he certainly has stuck in my mind as a "Buchanan type" player. It might just be because of his size and the fact he is a midfielder, but I have seen it the three or four times I have seen him.

But in any case, just picking Simpkin based on similarity of style doesn't make sense.

In the short-term, I believe it does as it would mean we wouldn't have to change our gameplan around too much to suit the different style of players, hence my reasoning. If Simpkin was to play it would be in Schneider's place and only for a few weeks until Adam was fit again. Better to drop a player into the system that is "suited" to it, rather than one who isn't (such as a Phillips who is more a close to goal player and Schmidt who is and out and out inside midfielder)

With that argument Phillips will never get a game because he's not similar to anyone else in the best 22.

Not if it was decided to bring him into the side "fulltime" and work him into the gameplan, thus he has a defined role in the team. Still you have to admit that Phillips two biggest weaknesses are his size and his abilty to play in the midfield. He improves on those areas (which he has clearly been doing) then he becomes a better player and of better use to the team.

- Phillips was thought to be ahead of Simpkin last year and probably still has his nose in front - certainly he does based on last weekend's game

What are that games like Saturday are followed by quiet games once he becomes a regular senior player? He certainly showed that in his stay in the seniors last year. He'll get better no doubt, but he is for the moment a small forward who needs to grow and learn to be a midfield as well.

- Don't rule out Jack completely. He's the one rookie listed player retained in the squad for this weekend - ahead of senior listed players like Laidlaw and Brabazon. So they must still be thinking of him as a potential replacement for Crouch.

Rowe is also listed to play, but with Jack your right they must see something in him, but barring injury how to they get him on the senior list. No one at the minute is out for the next 8 weeks?

 

[liz]

We had a similar conversation recently over on RWO where I proferred a question re the "nominated rookie" system, whereby if you don't have outside veterans you can nominate rookies to play. I wasn't sure whether such a rule still existed but SimonH went away and did some research and thought it probably did.

It would make sense in that the objective was to even out list sizes - with outside veterans clubs can effectively have 40 senior players to choose from.

It was as such a nominated rookie that Bevan got his chance a few years ago and so I think there may well be a chance that Jack could play.

 

[Footylover1]

We had a similar conversation recently over on RWO where I proferred a question re the "nominated rookie" system, whereby if you don't have outside veterans you can nominate rookies to play. I wasn't sure whether such a rule still existed but SimonH went away and did some research and thought it probably did.

It would make sense in that the objective was to even out list sizes - with outside veterans clubs can effectively have 40 senior players to choose from.

It was as such a nominated rookie that Bevan got his chance a few years ago and so I think there may well be a chance that Jack could play.

But is Keiran Jack physically ready to play? Roos doesn't normally play players that aren't ready to play senior Football.