6x7?But what is the question?
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6x7?But what is the question?
With Reid’s Achilles and calf history? No thanks!It would only be as a back-up if the unthinkable happened and either/both Sinclair and Cameron went down.
But if he is going to be the insurance policy the decision would need to be made in the next 2 to 3 weeks to give him time to build that fitness base which would need to be 8 to 10 weeks.
Even if it was to play him forward for the last 8 weeks of the year if Reid had to ruck.
8 to 10 games from Tippett as a back-up plan from round 10 is a very viable option.
He has had a reasonable rest off the ankles, give him 3 months to build the fitness base and realistically who wouldn't want to give it one last shot at a premiership playing only the last 1/3 of the season.
I think it's a real possibility that he pulls on the boots, at least as a back-up plan.
Adam Goodes and Graeme Teasedale went alright as rucks!Might have some legs. Why would Tom Harley even make an off the cuff comment if they weren't (or haven't already) going to have a chat. They have no choice but to give their current options a go and they may do the job but what's wrong with getting Tippett fit now for as you say a back up plan. Will Sinclair last a season with what looked to be a decent (in pain) ankle injury. I think the Swans can cover a handful of games with part time rucks but not a whole season.
To me it smells more like a media-led story than anything else.Might have some legs. Why would Tom Harley even make an off the cuff comment if they weren't (or haven't already) going to have a chat. They have no choice but to give their current options a go and they may do the job but what's wrong with getting Tippett fit now for as you say a back up plan. Will Sinclair last a season with what looked to be a decent (in pain) ankle injury. I think the Swans can cover a handful of games with part time rucks but not a whole season.
My good gracious me. DRex and Sinkers crashing packs together... like yin & yang (except less harmony, too much energy & no coordination).
He's not a great tap ruckman and he's a bit undersized around the ground, but he gives a good honest contest, more than you can say about Reid.I don't understand how Sinclair is our number 1 ruck. You've seen him ruck, yeah? I don't have his hitout stats handy, but from what I can remember they were unflattering to say the least.
Maybe it's just me, but I'd actually prefer Reid in the ruck than either Sinclair or Aliir. I think we're better structurally with Sinclair in the forward line and Aliir as an attacking defender. Naismith out certainly hurts our depth though.
To me it smells more like a media-led story than anything else.
I'd rather see them play Cameron and get games into him.
Adam Goodes and Graeme Teasedale went alright as rucks!
Fair comparison to the likes of Towers
It messed with Goodesy's knees in a serious way. Both he and the club later regretted playing him in the ruck.Adam Goodes and Graeme Teasedale went alright as rucks!
I am pretty sure everyone is comfortable taking that chance with Towers. And anyway, he seems to thrive in there. However, I don't want to see Reid or AA in there. Both are going to be critical in their key positions.It messed with Goodesy's knees in a serious way. Both he and the club later regretted playing him in the ruck.
AA has proven to be very susceptible to injury. The last place we want him is in the ruck.Unless they are Max Gawn, I do not place great value on ruckmen, provided they make a contest in the air and use their bodies on the ground. We'll end up using Towers and/or Allir to support Sinkers. Hopefully we rarely play both Sinkers and the Decameron in the same city on the same day, let alone the same game.
AA has proven to be very susceptible to injury. The last place we want him is in the ruck.
Don't forget Joel's highlight reelI'm going to have another look at this highlight reel...
http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/video/2016-11-25/pick-48-darcy-cameron
It's bloody impressive eh!Don't forget Joel's highlight reel
http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/video/2017-11-27/joel-amartey-highlight-reel
Save your money, it's a beat up.View attachment 467786
Haven't read it but this article seems to be ruling it out.
Might be as others have suggested a media beat up out of context.
Agreed.I am pretty sure everyone is comfortable taking that chance with Towers. And anyway, he seems to thrive in there. However, I don't want to see Reid or AA in there. Both are going to be critical in their key positions.
Btw - is Pink a backup option?