Prediction Round 19: Changes Vs Sydney Swans + pre-match discussion

[Lach72]

He rucked solo when maxy missed a couple of games last year

he’s not tall enough or jump high enough

 

[Vintage]

Considering the season is done, would it hurt to see..

Or is the season done....

 

[FreoRicci]

Actually decent changes.
Replace a forward for Darcy to allow Jackson to ruck.
Therefore Corbett, Amiss with resting ruck. Much better.

 

[sumavich]

Still reckon we lose, just not that good. And I have no faith in the Mgt!

 

[Taylor]

We will find out if Sydney is playing for the better draft pick to trade for a Franklin replacement by drink time on Saturday. We swap places with a Freo win.

 

[freo_leo29]

Has there been another case of a mid-season recruit playing in the back-half of their first season before?

Clever marketing by Freo, they know that many fans weren't going to return after that insipid trash against Carlton... I don't know why but I'm more keen to see Ethan Stanley in his first game than just about any other debutant recently. I'll probably go now.

Yeah many have from other teams


This is freos first ever msd debutant

 

[freo_leo29]

he’s not tall enough or jump high enough

Same height as nank

He can be a ruckman, just ain't that good at it yet

He will be better as a utility but part of that utility is covering as the ruck when Darcy is out imo

 

[Joao]

Grain of salt and all that but according to champion data, Jackson is the best ruck in terms of impact when he plays there apparently.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Has there been another case of a mid-season recruit playing in the back-half of their first season before?

Clever marketing by Freo, they know that many fans weren't going to return after that insipid trash against Carlton... I don't know why but I'm more keen to see Ethan Stanley in his first game than just about any other debutant recently. I'll probably go now.

As current president of the Ethan "Stanley Cup" Stanley fan club, that's selling him short. Since he's been at Peel, he's clearly the most AFL ready player we have there. Kid is going to be awesome

 

[King Tenz]

Should be a club rule that debutants don't get the sub role, it is a bit depressing for the family and friends to attend when you might play 25 minutes.

Couldn't agree more. Any coach that debuts a guy as a sub is a bum.

If it's a tank issue, then start him and sub him off during the 3rd quarter. Surely that would be more preferable for any player making their debut.

 

[Perfect Purple]

Clark is the logical match up as he’s got pace…

Heeney is the one that could cause us serious grief this week

We can always hope that Heeney has another mare where he misses everything in sight like he did when Sydney kicked 6.18 against Geelong. He kicked three out on the full and two behinds.

That will do nicely

 

[serial_thrilla]

Peel going to be in strife this week.

 

[Alfonz]

What injuries do Banfield, Aish and O'Driscoll have? They aren't listed on the injury list from a few days ago.

 

[Footskill]

What injuries do Banfield, Aish and O'Driscoll have? They aren't listed on the injury list from a few days ago.

Darcy (ankle), Walker (knee) and Banfield (lacerated knee) all sustained their injuries against Collingwood, while Aish (quad) and O’Driscoll (calf) both sustained minor injuries at training

 

[Vintage]

Couldn't agree more. Any coach that debuts a guy as a sub is a bum.

If it's a tank issue, then start him and sub him off during the 3rd quarter. Surely that would be more preferable for any player making their debut.

How would that have gone last week with a couple of in game injuries?

also, it’s a sensible and therefore common thing to do. Richmond also doing it this week.

and how about other sports! Fast bowlers open the bowling in their first test? Basketballers in the starting 5? Soccer players always in the starting 11?

 

[freo_leo29]

Couldn't agree more. Any coach that debuts a guy as a sub is a bum.

If it's a tank issue, then start him and sub him off during the 3rd quarter. Surely that would be more preferable for any player making their debut.

Tbh the sub is perfect in this case, he wasn't even on a list 2 months ago!

 

[GingerDocker]

Who takes Papley?

Ask the guys who always wanted Walker dropped.

 

[Purple Jesus]

Grain of salt and all that but according to champion data, Jackson is the best ruck in terms of impact when he plays there apparently.

Whole truck of salt with that one.

 

[FreoRicci]

Ask the guys who always wanted Walker dropped.

Brandon literally became The Dog Walker that day. Owned Papley at the SCG.
Wouldn’t be surprised if he kicks a few without Walker this week

 

[Dale147]

Swannies

 

[wakojako]

We need to win this game. I don't want to hand Melb pick 4 and give them a chance at landing Reid. I would say play with heart but it appears we don't have one.

 

[kp junior]

Brandon literally became The Dog Walker that day. Owned Papley at the SCG.
Wouldn’t be surprised if he kicks a few without Walker this week

I assume Stanley will pick him up. And Buddy also. And play on the wing


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[Cowboy Neale]

Couldn't agree more. Any coach that debuts a guy as a sub is a bum.

If it's a tank issue, then start him and sub him off during the 3rd quarter. Surely that would be more preferable for any player making their debut.

I appreciate that point about the debut being a bit of a bummer however, it seems to me it can take a bit of pressure off a kid not starting and having to absorb all the attention and nerves. The sting is out of the game by halfway through the third so maybe a bit easier to adjust to the speed of the game and the physicality. Just a thought.

 

[arsesmart]

I appreciate that point about the debut being a bit of a bummer however, it seems to me it can take a bit of pressure off a kid not starting and having to absorb all the attention and nerves. The sting is out of the game by halfway through the third so maybe a bit easier to adjust to the speed of the game and the physicality. Just a thought.

Once upon a time, when all it was was subs on the bench, it's how most debuts would happen.

 

[mike91]

Actually keen to see how Corbett goes and of course very keen to watch Stanley.

Swans should win easily with Cox and Darcy out