Preview 2016 Round 18: Sydney v Carlton, Saturday afternoon @ SCG

[Teddy chester]

I agree, he will bag 6

The Richards brothers are like a good Margaret River caberenet, not great when their young but a change of position in the cellar lets them reach their full potential about 8 years into their journey.

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[Punts]

In great form up forward over the last month or so. At least wait to see him play a few senior games up forward before sticking the boot into yet another one of our young hopefuls.

Well if he is as good a senior level like he was in Defence he will be straight out

 

[MC Bad Genius]

BTW, unless Foote has had a haircut in the past few days, he will take the number of topknots in our team to 2.

Edit: Actually I think Naismith had a shear for the Hawthorn game.

It's only a small thing, but I really like the fact that he was willing to cut his hair for the sake of being a better player. When the knot came out in the Geelong game, he was constantly battling it in his face and must've decided that it was better for him just to get rid of it. I mean, the added bonus of him not looking like a gronk is also great!

 

[melbournehammer]

Well if he is as good a senior level like he was in Defence he will be straight out

I reckon youre a pretty good judge of a footballer but i really dont think he has been that bad when he has played in the ones. after all some of those matches have been when the team has been on its last legs.

its always easier to play in defence when the midfield is on top...

 

[MC Bad Genius]

Well if he is as good a senior level like he was in Defence he will be straight out

No one's disagreeing with you on that. He's shown himself as a promising forward prospect though, so let's give the kid a chance before writing him off. Someone (regardless of whether it's Xavier or not) kicking bags in the NEAFL is still a massive upgrade on Ted in the forward line. I love the guy, but he's either in defence or not in the side.

 

[Sketi]

Well if he is as good a senior level like he was in Defence he will be straight out

He was pretty young and a very immature body last time, no reason he can't be a late bloomer like his brother. Can't be worse than a cooked Ted in the forward line and this is the prefect game to trial him.

I'd ask you to try be optimistic but I'm not that ambitious

 

[RW]

This could be a danger game looking at our ins. I'm a bit nervous about this one.

 

[miggs]

This could be a danger game looking at our ins. I'm a bit nervous about this one.

We will win, Safer than bank interest

 

[brad cooper]

This could be a danger game looking at our ins. I'm a bit nervous about this one.

Dont be, look at our best 10 players then look at theirs, we'll be fine.

 

[grimlock]

X's job tomorrow won't be to kick goals. It will be to lead Carlton defenders away from Buddy so that Franklin can work his magic one out against his opponent.

 

[CD__]

X's job tomorrow won't be to kick goals. It will be to lead Carlton defenders away from Buddy so that Franklin can work his magic one out against his opponent.

Kicking goals early in the game will make them more likely to follow him out of Buddy's area

 

[bungwahl]

I'd be happy if XR was sitting on the edge of the 50m arc with his hands on his head, so long as there was a defender sitting next to him.

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

We will win, Safer than bank interest

Which, if I'm not mistaken, is at a historical low right now?

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

He was pretty young and a very immature body last time, no reason he can't be a late bloomer like his brother. Can't be worse than a cooked Ted in the forward line and this is the prefect game to trial him.

I'd ask you to try be optimistic but I'm not that ambitious

People may not be aware that X is a full ten years younger than Ted.

(And, FWIW, BJ is even younger than X, so there's still time for him too.)

 

[Voice of the G]

We will win, Safer than bank interest

I to think this is a real danger game,one of the most inexperienced Swan's side we have had for a long time.BUT probally the good news is our experienced mid field is still together and win it there gives the young players more opportunities especially up forward.

 

[Superstar swan]

Looking forward to seeing x this week. I dont think he has been bad at all when in the senior side. Apart from 1qtr, he did a pretty good job on darling last year

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Well if he is as good a senior level like he was in Defence he will be straight out

New position. Just wait n see, why so negative?

 

[The King!]

Saw carlton blokes at the airport

Gibbs has a s**t haircut

They looked worried

 

[SilentHunter_]

Call me optimistic or more fittingly crazy but I reckon Xavier will kick a bag of goals tomorrow.

 

[The King!]

Xr is undefeated v carlton

 

[RW]

Call me optimistic or more logically crazy but I reckon Xavier will kick a bag of goals tomorrow.

You're crazy.
I'm with grim on this one, his role will be to make his opponent accountable.

 

[The King!]

You're crazy.
I'm with grim on this one, his role will be to make his opponent accountable.

And to have a genuine crack
It is his third game
He wont be the difference between a win or loss. Just play a role

 

[SilentHunter_]

You're crazy.
I'm with grim on this one, his role will be to make his opponent accountable.

It was the neafl but clearly he has a knack for goals. If he chips in with 2-3 I'd be happy.

 

[Mick Oxlong]

It was the neafl but clearly he has a knack for goals. If he chips in with 2-3 I'd be happy.

He looks like a very good kick...to fit in, are we any chance of playing that out of him?

 

[SilentHunter_]

He looks like a very good kick...to fit in, are we any chance of playing that out of him?

Hahaha don't ask such ridiculous questions. Of course we will! This is Sydney where kicking is overrated.