Prediction Changes: Round 9 vs Sydney

[Spirit Level]

Have at it!

In: Fyfe (22), Sturt

Out: Simpson (sub), Walters

 

[ilikepotatoes]

What did JL have to say about Darcy?

Assume he stays in as the commentary team said calf tightness.

I think Sonny needs to come out or at least be moved to the substitute.

 

[s_wd6]

I actually don't think Sonny's been too bad for the last couple games. Finding a lot more of the ball. The only change I'd make (assuming no injuries) is Switta for Simpson.

 

[One_Wing]

Switta for cooper,
And I don't see it happening but Sturt for Emmett. I like Emmett just want some more forwards that kick goals.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

So for mine:
Switta for Simpson
Fyfe and Walters to swap sub roles - if we don't outright drop Walters for Sturt

 

[Cobbler]

Tough one this week.

Simpson the obvious out.

Maybe Sturt.

No idea on Sub, but not Sturt if he’s selected.

Short day break. Possible chance to ‘manage’ JOM.

 

[Serongnthnks4allthefish]

What did JL have to say about Darcy?

Assume he stays in as the commentary team said calf tightness.

I think Sonny needs to come out or at least be moved to the substitute.

Switta for Sonny and Simpson to the sub. Call it management or whatever we like, but he's out of form.

 

[s_wd6]

Switta for cooper,
And I don't see it happening but Sturt for Emmett. I like Emmett just want some more forwards that kick goals.

Our problem today was locking the ball in. We had 18 marks i50. I don't think we're dropping Emmett. I don't think he does enough but if you want more pressure in your forward line and around the ground you're keeping him in and hoping the adition of Switta helps him out.

 

[Serongnthnks4allthefish]

Also, it's a short break so we need to look after the old boys.

 

[Jezzitizle]

I don’t trust Sturt to bring the level of effort needed next week. Swans backs will play a tough physical game, and when the going gets tough, Sturt goes missing.

Sonny really needs to bring more of a threat, doesn’t matter how. Goals or assists.

It would devastate him to get dropped for such a big game. Though I don’t think the coaches drop established leaders.

Simpson didn’t do enough, will be surprised if he holds his spot.

Predict Switta for Simpson only change.

 

[purplerunsdeep2]

We need tough smalls to match Sydney's and we need to stop / slow their half back attacks


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[Tundrawolf]

I don't want Simpson out unless it is for Switta, Simpson brings so much energy and hype for us at Optus.

 

[dropbear101]

posted this in the other thread. but important round this one
the top 8 plays one another. win this, perhaps shot at top 4.

 

[doppo]

I think I agree with most - just Switta for Coop.

I'm not sure Sydney is the game for Sturt to get back to AFL touch (ironically I think he probably would have found a few goals this week and last week had he played)

Would lean towards giving Coop another game in most cases but the Swans aren't really a team we can afford to carry a 3rd gamer finding his way..

 

[wakojako]

This Is such a danger game. We dropped the derby due to two gruelling games and a short turnaround. A 5 day break is a very tough ask against a good side.

 

[Tundrawolf]

Quite warm but a shower or two on Friday.

 

[Righteo]

What did JL have to say about Darcy?

Assume he stays in as the commentary team said calf tightness.

I think Sonny needs to come out or at least be moved to the substitute.

We can't play 4 small fwds who collectively score 2-3 goals every week. Sturt is a must but most likely it'll be Switta for Simpson.

 

[s_wd6]

We can't play 4 small fwds who collectively score 2-3 goals every week. Sturt is a must but most likely it'll be Switta for Simpson.

Sturt adds nothing to our offence this week.

 

[Gimme the Fyfe]

Let Simpsons have a rest and let the differences between WAFL and AFL level sink in. He's a smart kid and just needs some time to think, he'll obviously get there, just now is the time to bring back the likes of Switta.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

Sturt adds nothing to our offence this week.

We'd be better served with O'Meara out of the team and Banfield on the wing, with Sturt taking his place up forward.

 

[mattis117]

This Is such a danger game. We dropped the derby due to two gruelling games and a short turnaround. A 5 day break is a very tough ask against a good side.

You're calling a game vs the current ladder leader... a danger game?!

 

[Footskill]

We'd be better served with O'Meara out of the team and Banfield on the wing, with Sturt taking his place up forward.

Kinda agree with this. Jom had an okay game and the stats may support this, but doesn't seem effective. Good at wrapping up the ball or man but not that great moving ball on..

 

[Gimme the Fyfe]

I'm so torn about this game. I can see a massive underwhelming blunder as well as a win that will set the team and fans on fire.

You Perth lot better show up in numbers and become the extra player. Season pivotal match coming up here.

 

[Purple Jesus]

How have the Swans gone at Optus in recent times?

 

[ilikepotatoes]

How have the Swans gone at Optus in recent times?

Pretty sure they beat us very professionally last 2 games we played against them over here.