2nds Reserves 2012

[BarneyBent]

Martin is a large lad. Possibly a chance of Broome being brushed off to easily?

You might be right. Perhaps we should recruit Dustbin Fletcher to help out? Broome and Dustbin, a deadly duo for a Dusty player like Martin.

 

[Trojan90]

How much of the game does Naismith tend to ruck when he plays with us? And how old is he?

Naismith Would be 20. Only started playing footy a few years back, so should continue to improve and develop. I dont get to see the ressies so not sure about ruck time.

 

[grimlock]

• Tom Mitchell -It's heartening to see he received another full game as an inside midfielder, so hopefully the knee issues are becoming less of a worry. Incredibly clean hands and very solid tackler, but his kicking could do with a spot of improvement. Wouldn't expect a senior debut this year unless a raft of injuries were to fall on the senior team.
• Brett Meredith - Played in the midfield in the first half where he was overshadowed by the likes of Mitchell, Parker and Moore. Second half saw a switch to half back but as the Magpies struggled to get the ball into their forward 50 he didn't have much to do. A solid but unspectacular outing in which he didn't do anything particularly wrong but also didn't do anything of note to push his name forward for senior selection. Given it is his 5th year in the AFL system it is more than a little disappointing that he isn't in the selectors' thoughts.
• Trent Dennis-Lane - In imperious form at the moment, and despite playing more midfield than he has in previous years it has done nothing to diminish his finishing skills in front of goal. His ability to run forward into the right spots combined with his strong hands and springy leap makes it very hard for NEAFL teams to assign the right opponent on him. Hopefully he will get an extended opportunity soon so that he can test his abilities against better opposition rather than beating up on the poor NEAFL defenders week after week.
• Mitch Morton - From my vantage point, played significantly less time inside the forward 50 and hence didn't have as much scoreboard impact as usual. I'll give him points for his effort but he didn't look as good in this role as he usually does as a forward. Much more effective when he has the time and space when only faced with one opponent rather than the groups that he will encounter pushing up the ground.
• Jed Lamb - Played the full game after only half a game 2 weeks ago and picked up where he left off with a impressive display particularly in the first quarter. He's playing with more intensity and seems to have rediscovered his hunger and competitive streak. His first goal came as a result of a good mark on the lead, showing strong hands to hang onto it and finishing it off with a well taken long set shot.
• Tommy Walsh - Injured very early on, landing his left shoulder going for a pack mark around the edge of the center square. Stayed down for a bit before being helped off by a trainer in obvious discomfort.
• Jesse White - 6 goals is a good return for White who played more time in the ruck that as a key forward, but this included 2 quite generous fifty metre penalties and a curious case of role reversal when Jesse hit the falling ball front and square and crumbed a contested mark attempt that Trent dropped. Definitely deserves praise for his ruckwork, his leap gave him the advantage over the experienced Matt Porter and had greater athleticism to cover areas all over the ground. He can be wasteful with his delivery into the forward 50, tending to prefer the long kicks rather than lowering his eyes and trying to spot a free teammate. I suspect he will come under some consideration if Mumford is declared unfit to play the Suns, especially if the match committee prefers to retain height in the side.
• Tony Armstrong - Was very involved early on, ran hard, always on the move and looking for the handball receive to spark something from defence. Reminiscent of the role that Malceski had in the reserves against UWS a few weeks ago which ultimately won Mal a recall to the seniors. Played further up the ground on the wing rather than in defence. Didn't notice him as much in the second half.
• Luke Parker - Played in the guts which was pleasing to see, and did a lot of the gruntwork along side Moore, Mitchell and McNeil. Would have won a lot of the ball with his ability to stand in the tackle and feed out handballs to players on the defensive side. With 2 reserves games completed, he should be ready fitness-wise for a return to the seniors but the conundrum to be solved is who to omit for him and will he get a run a substitute when he does?
• Matt Spangher - Didn't play the first quarter and I suspect he was earmarked to come on for the second half as has been the case with some reserves players returning from injury. But with Walsh injured, he warmed up during the quarter time break and was inserted into the lineup from the second quarter onwards. He's played closer to goals earlier this year but his role today was as a high half forward, pushing up to the wings contest the ball. Only managed to take one strong grab inside 50 but didn't manage to conver the resultant set shot.
• Dylan McNeil - I quite liked his game, seemed quite at home next to the other more high profile onballers, always competing hard for the loose ball and winning his fair share of clearances.
• Jarred Moore - Very collected in pressure situations, always sums up the situation well and uses the ball well including some well weighted kicks on his left foot. His leadership out there is no doubt very important to the structure of the team.
• Campbell Heath - Very dependable pillar in the defence, performs his defensive duties with maximum effectiveness and a minimum of fuss. I'd like to see him being tried in some different roles, perhaps as a winger or even a half forward but due to a lack of defensive cover it's probably unlikely to happen. He's also needed down back to provide guidance to the many topups who find themselves in defence playing in a back pocket.
• Alex Brown - A good kick of the football, played a variety of roles including being the spare man for some time during the 2nd half.
• Jack Lynch - Finally got another run in the forward line for the last quarter, and was an effective leading target in the forward fifty. Would like to see more of him up forward in order to work out whether he's better as an attacker or as a defender.
• Harry Cunningham - This kid has such a big boot on him I'd back him more often than not to kick set shots from beyond 50m. Covers the ground extremely well due to his pace and doesn't miss many tackles - but what will be his best position if and when he plays in the seniors?
• Nathan Gordon - A quieter than usual game from Nipper, perhaps the suspension had a sobering effect on his output today.
• Jackson Potter - The Swans have been very clever with their usage of Potter. I believe he trains with the rest of the list, and in previous years he might have earnt a spot on the rookie list, but by holding him back and not listing him, the club have been allowed to play him (and he has played every reserves game this year) and not take up one of the 18 listed players spots that they are limited to. Usually plays off a halfback flank or as an onballer but today he played an important role, when he was moved onto the dangerous small forward Shane Harris who was causing issues against his topup opponent (see below) given the whole forward 50 area to work with.
• Dylan Roos - Played around the half-forward flank and when the ball was in dispute wasn't afraid to attack it. First involvement in the action was to be pinged for holding the ball while fighting for it in one of these contests. His goal came when he was awarded a fifty metre penalty when he was crunched while going for a mark after a clever Moore kick. I question whether it should have been a fifty because he hadn't marked it, Roos should have just received a free kick for his troubles. Kicked truly from 30m on a slight angle. He had another shot when he took a mark wide in the right forward flank but sliced the kick. It's hard and can be harsh to pass judgment on a player after only one viewing but on this performance alone I very much doubt the Swans make his a rookie list selection from the Academy. After all, the Swans didn't select Kane Murphy despite his great season last year as a topup (won selection in the NEAFL team of the year).
• Jack McKinlay - A first look at the red headed kid and either the Swans had a lot of faith in his abilities or they didn't do their homework for they assigned the youngster to task of marking Harris who has been one of the recruits of the year in the NEAFL. Felt sorry for McKinlay as he was clearly outclassed by the former SANFL player.
• Lewis Broome - Electric, exciting, fantastic reader of the play. And despite his short frame he isn't afraid to fly for the big marks. He reads the ball off the hands incredibly well and for the second time in two games kicked a goal crumbing the ball front and square. While he loves to kick a goal, he isn't a selfish player either and will do the shepherds and also hand the ball off to a teammate if he thinks they are in a better position.
• David Lycakis - Lycakis had impressed in previous outings and with those games under his belt he was one of the better topups with confident, assured play.
• Jordan Weir - Played mostly at fullback and had a vocal cheersquad of family and friends near where I was sitting.
• Sam Naismith - Kicked the first goal of the game when the Magpie defender panicked a little and prevented the big ruckman going for a mark by holding onto him in the goalsquare. Tapwork is good but the criticisms are that he isn't as committed in going after the loose ball and while he can run in a straight line, he has issues stopping and pivoting to either side of his body. The momentum created by such a big body can be hard to arrest.

 

[Sanecow]

Appreciate the reserves reports! No idea how you keep the details straight.

 

[justabaraker]

Great report Grim !!
Talking about "Dustin" and "Broome", if the Swans ever decide to recruit Dustin.......HOFFMANN for the "Rain Man" role in the team, then you are a dead cert to be his offsider and advisor !!

Great report and way more than we could ever expect to know from a game of footy.

 

[mj233]

I know it wont happen but id like Longmire play Lamb against Gold Coast I know we shouldnt take them too lightly but it would be the perfect time.

 

[grimlock]

I know it wont happen but id like Longmire play Lamb against Gold Coast I know we shouldnt take them too lightly but it would be the perfect time.

Lamb has to earn his spot just like any other player on the list. Just because he was our first draft pick 2 years ago shouldn't give him a boost ahead of other players. While his form earlier in the year was ordinary, it has been much better in the 1.5 games since his return but he'll need to apply himself consistently before he gets a shot ahead of the likes of TDL, Cunningham and Gordon.

Also, reserves highlights

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/videoaudio/tabid/8664/default.aspx?contentid=472093#playvideo

 

[Riders of Rohan]

Must suck being a young player coming to Sydney, fancy having to earn a spot in the senior team. Crazy talk. Dont 0 gamers just walk right in these days?

 

[justabaraker]

Trouble is that the footy world is already full of 5'10" midfielders and ya have to be something seriously special to rise over the pack.
It's a pity that Jed Lamb chose to be that body shape and size.

Better to be a mobile 6'8" because then there is less competition for spots and ya don't have to be such a stand-out.

For a 5"7" fatso like me......well, the options are limited I think. Far too many of us.

 

[grimlock]

B: Jack Davis, Jordan Weir, Jackson Potter
HB: Brett Meredith, Jack Lynch, Campbell Heath
C: Alex Brown, Jesse White, Tony Armstrong
HF: Matt Spangher, Jarred Moore, Harry Cunningham
F: Sam Tagliabue, Mitch Morton, Lachlan Kilpatrick
Foll: Nathan Gordon, Andrejs Everitt, Bradley Plug

Int: Stephen Wray, Dylan McNeil, Nick Roberts, Jed Lamb

 

[SOPH_CROSS]

good team list there hopefully we have a good game

 

[grimlock]

Preview http://bit.ly/2012Rd18

 

[2010premier]

Preview http://bit.ly/2012Rd18

sensational preview thanks for that. They should put you on the payroll

 

[grimlock]

barry fu are you heading to this game?

 

[grimlock]

Reserves 20.11 (131) Suns Reserves 15.10 (100)

 

[Riders of Rohan]

Fantastic thanks Grim, some accurate kicking there with high scores for both teams. Would have been good to watch.

 

[heliosp]

Will be interesting to hear who the goal kickers were i imagine morton and white will me amongst them

 

[grimlock]

Will be interesting to hear who the goal kickers were i imagine morton and white will me amongst them

Will be interesting to hear who the goal kickers were i imagine morton and white will me amongst them

Bzzzzzzt. Incorrect






Only Morton


Sydney Swans
Goal Kickers: M. MORTON 9, M. SPANGHER 3, B. Plug 2, J. MOORE , J. POTTER , D. MCNEIL , J. WHITE , A. EVERITT , N. GORDON
Best Players: N. GORDON, M. SPANGHER, M. MORTON, B. MEREDITH, B. Plug, H. CUNNINGHAM

 

[CAS79]

Bzzzzzzt. Incorrect






Only Morton


Sydney Swans
Goal Kickers: M. MORTON 9, M. SPANGHER 3, B. Plug 2, J. MOORE , J. POTTER , D. MCNEIL , J. WHITE , A. EVERITT , N. GORDON
Best Players: N. GORDON, M. SPANGHER, M. MORTON, B. MEREDITH, B. Plug, H. CUNNINGHAM

I heard Plug did well filling holes in Defense.

 

[BarneyBent]

I heard Plug did well filling holes in Defense.

I'm telling you, he could be the next Tony Lockett. Or 4/7ths of him at least.

 

[A Bit High]

Nice to see 3 wins to the Eastern in cross conference games!

 

[SOPH_CROSS]

i love that next week i dont need an excuse to go 2 the giants game

Ressies play before hand yeww

 

[J_Moore]

If Reid's out, I imagine Spangher comes in. Will need Goodes to stand up, though, and actually take some contested grabs again.

If this was the past couple of years, surely it'd be time to roll the dice with Morton, just to see what he can offer around goals? Given where we sit on the ladder, though, I can't see it happening.

 

[bedford]

If Reid's out, I imagine Spangher comes in. Will need Goodes to stand up, though, and actually take some contested grabs again.

If this was the past couple of years, surely it'd be time to roll the dice with Morton, just to see what he can offer around goals? Given where we sit on the ladder, though, I can't see it happening.

Why is Spangher rated so highly, he's only another Playbad, a battler who gives a bit of a back up.

 

[grimlock]

Reserves are playing giants reserves next week as the curtain raiser to the GWS v Port game. This means I'll have to buy a GWS ticket I hope baja can forgive me