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I've been wondering the same thing! Goalkickers, best players, injuries would be good to know.
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I've been wondering the same thing! Goalkickers, best players, injuries would be good to know.
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http://www.redandwhiteonline.com/wiki/index.php?title=Reserves_Round_15_2011
Basically in the SwansTV interview, he chose to highlight the poor first half when the game was still up for grabs and not the 2nd half when we only had 18 players in total.
Basically in the SwansTV interview, he chose to highlight the poor first half when the game was still up for grabs and not the 2nd half when we only had 18 players in total.
Tribunal news on Gordon and Sumner?
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TDL named for the ressies
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I count 12 listed players and 14 topups including 3 new names. Could be a struggle.
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it looks like its going 2 be a battle
Eastlake kicked the last 6 to be less than 3 goals behind early in the last...
Question for the ressies watchers.
How is Gordon's transition going up forward,
How is his mark on the lead?
Ability to lead a second time in the same passage of play?
Intelligence of his lead to space and advantage from the kick?
Contested Mark?
Shot on goal?
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How is Gordon's transition going up forward,
How is his mark on the lead?
Ability to lead a second time in the same passage of play?
Intelligence of his lead to space and advantage from the kick?
Contested Mark?
Shot on goal?
Thanks again
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Good effort by the ressies today who were severely undermanned in terms of listed players. They dominated the 1st half and it was only in the latter stages of the 3rd, when the number of 'irregular' toppies taking the field started to rise, did Eastlake manage to draw within 3 goals and make it a contest. However in a tight last quarter, the team hung on for the win by restricting Eastlake to just 1.1.
Nathan Gordon was my BOG playing as a forward. He sprang out of the blocks and had the first 3 shots on goal, converting 2 of them. He dropped off a little in the second quarter where he wasn't as clean but bounced back to finish the game with a solid second half. He showed good attack on the football, but he's not just a bash and crash player, he does have good evasive skills, a big leap and can take a strong grab.
Jarred Moore is way too talented for this level. He led the way with strong work around the half-forward area with his contested work and tackling. He was moved into the midfield in the later stages of the game and snapped what turned out to be the Swans goal and a much needed consolidator. He took the toss before the game so I assume he was the skipper for the day and he led well with his directing and encouragement of all players, but especially the younger topups.
Mark Seaby dominated the taps against good opposition and was a major reason for the domination of possession. Up forward he took some marks on leads but didn't seem all that threatening as a contested marking option.
Paul Bevan always attacks the ball hard leading out of the forward line and managed to hang to the mark of the day - a classic hanger riding ont he back of the Eastlake defender. As with Bulldog, he also moved to the midfield in the last quarter.
A good defensive performance by Chris McKaigue today. He spoilt well as usual but I thought his recovery and followup work was much better today. He ended up conceding 2 to his direct opponent but one was from a really soft free kick which wouldn't have been out of place in the main game.
Max Otten was used in the LRT-esque 2nd ruckman/resting forward role and while he didn't shine I thought it was a good role for him as it brought him into the game. He tended to go missing for long periods in previous matches, not always his fault as playing in the defensive end can usually be a lonely place, so having him go run around and follow the ball was good to see. He made some telling interceptions and his ruckwork was passable.
Quiet game from Dylan McNeil today in an inside midfield role. Besides a clever snapped goal on his non-preferred left foot I didn't think he had much impact on the game.
Campbell Heath and Brett Meredith both played in the midfield. Both didn't play in the 2nd half although it took me until the end of the 3rd to notice that Heath was missing and the end of the game that Meredith was missing so they have disappeared earlier. Heath pushed back in many contests to assist the defence while Meredith started okay but his propensity to fumble or not pick up the ball cleanly under pressure was quite noticeable. Meredith doesn't seem to be the same player that we saw impress in his first few games, that shoulder injury seems to have curtailed his explosiveness in his kicking and speed.
Now for the toppies:
#11 Mitch Crawford - A Bevan lookalike, he played as a forward and sometimes as the only player in the forward half when the ball was down in our defensive end. Being a bit younger than the 'regular' toppies it was no surprise to note that he needs to bulk up.
#46 Peter Lake - Skinny but tall half-forward. He was handy when he received the ball as he laid off two goal assists after crumbing the loose balls, one to Brandon Jack and the other to Kane Murphy. He was cleaned up (fairly) by the much bigger Chad Gibson in a brave attempt to contest the loose ball. He stayed down for a while but got back up and could run off to the bench.
#47 Jackson Potter - Can't recall much about him after the first quarter, he might have gone off too? Played as a back pocket which was an unusual role for him.
#48 Blake Guthrie - Midfield/halfback. Lively in the first quarter where he was involved in 2 scoring chains - goals to Nipper and Seaby
#49 Nathan Kenny - Only noticed him early in the first quarter where he was quiet and late in the last where he was more prominent playing in defence. Made a very brave decision to run off his man and go for the spoil when Eastlake attempted a switch and was successful in doing so.
#50 James Brain - Great game from Brainy playing as a midfielder. Really stepped up once Heath and Meredith went off. He kicked a very nice goal under pressure in the right forward pocket, managing to roll it home whilst being tackled. His tackling was also a highlight, he didn't fall away from too many of them.
#51 Rory Pryor - BIG lad, probably the biggest topup this season - I'm pretty sure he dwarfs Jack Lynch. He held down one of the key defensive posts (McKaigue was the other).
#52 Brandon Jack - The most anticipated toppie debut ever. Played mostly off the half back flank and worked hard off the ball. Didn't disappoint with a calm finish after receiving a handball from Lake. For some reason I've believed he was a right footer but after watching today he's definitely followed in his brother's footsteps as a leftie. Also needs time in the gym.
#53 Kane Murphy - Lively as usual across half-forward and later in the midfield. A lot to love about this kid - shows little fear when facing up to much bigger guys, cleverly runs to the correct spaces in the forward line, knows where the big sticks are and loves a celebration too.
#54 Tim Wales - Another left footer, he has turned into a reliable option down back.
#55 Tom Green - Didn't notice too much about him, also a very skinny lad playing most of his time forward.
#56 Mitch Daly - Gave a good account of himself across half-forward but his smaller frame meant that he was easily beaten in some contests.
#57 Stephen Wray - Looks a lot like Seaby, could probably pass as his kid brother. Mostly used in the back half and was effective in transitions from defence to attack. Showed very nifty evasive skills a couple of times in tight and is a tidy kick. I like what I see and I hope he keeps developing.
Injured player sightings:
Currie - in leggings and running around the oval before the game
Everitt - Two crutches but could walk on both feet
Johnston - Hobbling with one crutch?
Haren - Didn't see anything wrong with him, seems to be in good spirits too.
Papa Garry and Brother Kizza were there to watch Brandon.
Goals
Goals
First Quarter
1.1 1.0 - Guthrie pumps it long into the 50 and Gordon, playing in front, hangs on to the grab with typically strong hands.
2.1 1.0 - Gordon goals again after smart work by Meredith
3.1 1.0 - From the boundary throw-in, Seaby taps it down to Heath who receives a lucky head-high free kick. Goals from 35
4.2 1.0 - After good defensive work by McKaigue and Guthrie the Swans move it forward with pinpoint passes finally finding Seaby on the lead
5.2 1.0 - Ball up in the forward 50. Murphy crumbs and snaps a goal. Nice celebration too
Second Quarter
6.3 1.3 - Quick break from the centre square. Moore spots an unmarked Murphy 45m out.
7.3 1.3 - Lake clean pickup of the loose ball, handballs to the running Jack who slots it with his left
8.3 1.3 - Bevan marks in the middle of the ground, looks up and sees Otten on his own. Quickly plays on and drills the goal.
9.3 2.3 - Bevan intercepts across the halfback line, moves it onto Moore. Bulldog goes long to Seaby who uses his body well to mark from behind. Goals from 40.
10.3 5.4 - Another quick handball by Lake sets up Murphy who snaps truly on his right.
11.3 5.4 - Brain gathers the loose ball in the right forward pocket, runs into the goal as opposition closes in. Just gets the kick away and it dribbles home.
Third Quarter
12.5 5.4 - Daly executes a great tackle, the ball spills for Brain to run in and goal from 45m
13.5 5.5 - Swans chip it around the boundary from Lake to Murphy and onto Gordon tight in the pocket. But it's a wonderful kick for a goal.
14.5 6.7 - Seaby scrapping on the ground manages to push the ball out to McNeil who snaps with his left foot and just gets home.
Fourth Quarter
15.7 11.8 - A short throw in allows Seaby to catch it and quickly release a handball to Moore who characteristically bulldozes his way through a few feeble tackles and snaps a goal.
Gotta love these shorter reports.
One of the topups is a poster here on BF (doesn't post much I'll admit). See if you can pick him.
Nathan Gordon was my BOG playing as a forward. He sprang out of the blocks and had the first 3 shots on goal, converting 2 of them. He dropped off a little in the second quarter where he wasn't as clean but bounced back to finish the game with a solid second half. He showed good attack on the football, but he's not just a bash and crash player, he does have good evasive skills, a big leap and can take a strong grab.
Jarred Moore is way too talented for this level. He led the way with strong work around the half-forward area with his contested work and tackling. He was moved into the midfield in the later stages of the game and snapped what turned out to be the Swans goal and a much needed consolidator. He took the toss before the game so I assume he was the skipper for the day and he led well with his directing and encouragement of all players, but especially the younger topups.
Mark Seaby dominated the taps against good opposition and was a major reason for the domination of possession. Up forward he took some marks on leads but didn't seem all that threatening as a contested marking option.
Paul Bevan always attacks the ball hard leading out of the forward line and managed to hang to the mark of the day - a classic hanger riding ont he back of the Eastlake defender. As with Bulldog, he also moved to the midfield in the last quarter.
A good defensive performance by Chris McKaigue today. He spoilt well as usual but I thought his recovery and followup work was much better today. He ended up conceding 2 to his direct opponent but one was from a really soft free kick which wouldn't have been out of place in the main game.
Max Otten was used in the LRT-esque 2nd ruckman/resting forward role and while he didn't shine I thought it was a good role for him as it brought him into the game. He tended to go missing for long periods in previous matches, not always his fault as playing in the defensive end can usually be a lonely place, so having him go run around and follow the ball was good to see. He made some telling interceptions and his ruckwork was passable.
Quiet game from Dylan McNeil today in an inside midfield role. Besides a clever snapped goal on his non-preferred left foot I didn't think he had much impact on the game.
Campbell Heath and Brett Meredith both played in the midfield. Both didn't play in the 2nd half although it took me until the end of the 3rd to notice that Heath was missing and the end of the game that Meredith was missing so they have disappeared earlier. Heath pushed back in many contests to assist the defence while Meredith started okay but his propensity to fumble or not pick up the ball cleanly under pressure was quite noticeable. Meredith doesn't seem to be the same player that we saw impress in his first few games, that shoulder injury seems to have curtailed his explosiveness in his kicking and speed.
Now for the toppies:
#11 Mitch Crawford - A Bevan lookalike, he played as a forward and sometimes as the only player in the forward half when the ball was down in our defensive end. Being a bit younger than the 'regular' toppies it was no surprise to note that he needs to bulk up.
#46 Peter Lake - Skinny but tall half-forward. He was handy when he received the ball as he laid off two goal assists after crumbing the loose balls, one to Brandon Jack and the other to Kane Murphy. He was cleaned up (fairly) by the much bigger Chad Gibson in a brave attempt to contest the loose ball. He stayed down for a while but got back up and could run off to the bench.
#47 Jackson Potter - Can't recall much about him after the first quarter, he might have gone off too? Played as a back pocket which was an unusual role for him.
#48 Blake Guthrie - Midfield/halfback. Lively in the first quarter where he was involved in 2 scoring chains - goals to Nipper and Seaby
#49 Nathan Kenny - Only noticed him early in the first quarter where he was quiet and late in the last where he was more prominent playing in defence. Made a very brave decision to run off his man and go for the spoil when Eastlake attempted a switch and was successful in doing so.
#50 James Brain - Great game from Brainy playing as a midfielder. Really stepped up once Heath and Meredith went off. He kicked a very nice goal under pressure in the right forward pocket, managing to roll it home whilst being tackled. His tackling was also a highlight, he didn't fall away from too many of them.
#51 Rory Pryor - BIG lad, probably the biggest topup this season - I'm pretty sure he dwarfs Jack Lynch. He held down one of the key defensive posts (McKaigue was the other).
#52 Brandon Jack - The most anticipated toppie debut ever. Played mostly off the half back flank and worked hard off the ball. Didn't disappoint with a calm finish after receiving a handball from Lake. For some reason I've believed he was a right footer but after watching today he's definitely followed in his brother's footsteps as a leftie. Also needs time in the gym.
#53 Kane Murphy - Lively as usual across half-forward and later in the midfield. A lot to love about this kid - shows little fear when facing up to much bigger guys, cleverly runs to the correct spaces in the forward line, knows where the big sticks are and loves a celebration too.
#54 Tim Wales - Another left footer, he has turned into a reliable option down back.
#55 Tom Green - Didn't notice too much about him, also a very skinny lad playing most of his time forward.
#56 Mitch Daly - Gave a good account of himself across half-forward but his smaller frame meant that he was easily beaten in some contests.
#57 Stephen Wray - Looks a lot like Seaby, could probably pass as his kid brother. Mostly used in the back half and was effective in transitions from defence to attack. Showed very nifty evasive skills a couple of times in tight and is a tidy kick. I like what I see and I hope he keeps developing.
Injured player sightings:
Currie - in leggings and running around the oval before the game
Everitt - Two crutches but could walk on both feet
Johnston - Hobbling with one crutch?
Haren - Didn't see anything wrong with him, seems to be in good spirits too.
Papa Garry and Brother Kizza were there to watch Brandon.
Goals
Goals
First Quarter
1.1 1.0 - Guthrie pumps it long into the 50 and Gordon, playing in front, hangs on to the grab with typically strong hands.
2.1 1.0 - Gordon goals again after smart work by Meredith
3.1 1.0 - From the boundary throw-in, Seaby taps it down to Heath who receives a lucky head-high free kick. Goals from 35
4.2 1.0 - After good defensive work by McKaigue and Guthrie the Swans move it forward with pinpoint passes finally finding Seaby on the lead
5.2 1.0 - Ball up in the forward 50. Murphy crumbs and snaps a goal. Nice celebration too
Second Quarter
6.3 1.3 - Quick break from the centre square. Moore spots an unmarked Murphy 45m out.
7.3 1.3 - Lake clean pickup of the loose ball, handballs to the running Jack who slots it with his left
8.3 1.3 - Bevan marks in the middle of the ground, looks up and sees Otten on his own. Quickly plays on and drills the goal.
9.3 2.3 - Bevan intercepts across the halfback line, moves it onto Moore. Bulldog goes long to Seaby who uses his body well to mark from behind. Goals from 40.
10.3 5.4 - Another quick handball by Lake sets up Murphy who snaps truly on his right.
11.3 5.4 - Brain gathers the loose ball in the right forward pocket, runs into the goal as opposition closes in. Just gets the kick away and it dribbles home.
Third Quarter
12.5 5.4 - Daly executes a great tackle, the ball spills for Brain to run in and goal from 45m
13.5 5.5 - Swans chip it around the boundary from Lake to Murphy and onto Gordon tight in the pocket. But it's a wonderful kick for a goal.
14.5 6.7 - Seaby scrapping on the ground manages to push the ball out to McNeil who snaps with his left foot and just gets home.
Fourth Quarter
15.7 11.8 - A short throw in allows Seaby to catch it and quickly release a handball to Moore who characteristically bulldozes his way through a few feeble tackles and snaps a goal.
Gotta love these shorter reports.
One of the topups is a poster here on BF (doesn't post much I'll admit). See if you can pick him.
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i only got to watch the 1st half of the game and was so impressed by how well the toppies did
i loved Kane Murphy so nuggety and James Brain was fantastic
I loved Nippa's game his willingness to get the ball is amazing
Chris is improving each week
I didnt mind Merediths game and yes Bevos Hanger was fantastic
Former Swan Aaron Bruce booted 5 today i miss him
GWS next week at the SCG (fingers crossed we finally get a game on the ground) They will be coming off the buy hopefully we will be able to field a few more players
i loved Kane Murphy so nuggety and James Brain was fantastic
I loved Nippa's game his willingness to get the ball is amazing
Chris is improving each week
I didnt mind Merediths game and yes Bevos Hanger was fantastic
Former Swan Aaron Bruce booted 5 today i miss him
GWS next week at the SCG (fingers crossed we finally get a game on the ground) They will be coming off the buy hopefully we will be able to field a few more players
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Who? Kizza's little brother?
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I won't be around for the next 4 games so I'll leave you guys in the capable hands of Sophie and liz and co.
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im so sad you are going away no one 2 debrief with
Ill see all of the GWS game next week so will report after that xx
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I'm not sure if he posts here (Hi Brandon! nice goal) but he's not the one I was referring to.
I'll be checking in from London. I've calculated my plane lands about the same time as the seniors finish so I'll be straight onto this thread to get the results.
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Grim, Soph, LiZ?
Is Gordon up to playing this role in the seniors. As a lead and lead again, lead all day middle sized forward who gets his grabs on work rate rather than sheer power.
His first two senior games looked a little off but do you think he might have earned his recall or is he still a cog below?
Is Gordon up to playing this role in the seniors. As a lead and lead again, lead all day middle sized forward who gets his grabs on work rate rather than sheer power.
His first two senior games looked a little off but do you think he might have earned his recall or is he still a cog below?
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i think he would be good a some sort of forward role his marks are clean and his quick of the mark and knows where the sticks are
when he was dropped Henry said he was trying to hard and forgetting the basics and wanted him to string a few good games together and hes been doing that and working hard i dont think a seniors call would be far off
I think he might be worth a shot, especially since TDL seems to have ongoing foot problems. He might still be another year off being really ready but I think he has improved since his debut and return to the reserves. And, lets face it, it is hardly like our forward line set up (in the seniors) could get any worse.
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Ressies vs GWS game just got shifted from the scg to black town starting at 10am im probs not going to go now the weather is feral
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Plus it's going to be a pain getting from Blacktown to the SCG in time for the Swans - Bulldogs game.
