Preview Round 6 vs Gold Coast Suns @ SCG, Sunday 21 April, 1.00pm AEST

[Dubai Quacker]

As far as I can tell, the captain tosses the coin, says a few cliched words in the pre-game huddle & that's about it.

Make Matty Roberts captain - equal opportunity dictates its time for a bloodnut to have a go at it.

 

[Jewelsbon]

At least my offering was sarcasm Jewels, much to Bedford's chagrin you have sacked the boy from Bunyip ?

Yep certainly have, he didn't exactly play a "follow me into battle" type game.Personally I'd like Lloyd or Rowie.
Don't think leadership is Isaac's thing though he is certainly leading by example.

 

[dosser]

When I was at the Richmond game and Rampe went down, I was explaining to my girlfriend (whose entire knowledge of football is the colours and Sydney's team list she memorised last year*) that we won't have a captain for next week and she said Heeney "exuded captain energy"

*She was most upset we had list changes last year and needed to learn new games

Hmmm. did she say it really breathlessly...? Should you be concerned?

 

[Millky95]

Hmmm. did she say it really breathlessly...? Should you be concerned?

Of Heeney? No

McInerney? Yes. She loves McInerney

 

[Wolfgang West]

Yep certainly have, he didn't exactly play a "follow me into battle" type game.Personally I'd like Lloyd or Rowie.
Don't think leadership is Isaac's thing though he is certainly leading by example.

Agree, his deeds so far this season are doing the talking for his leadership as much to say follow me boys. Don't saddle him with any extra burden. One of the most noticeable things about his form this year is he is playing on complete instinct. He is not thinking to much about anything and just letting his natural football talent come to the fore. Get the feeling for the first time in his career he is being allowed to have his head rather than being reigned in by a particular role.

 

[SydneyBlood]

Will be interesting how the lack of Dew will impact how the suns play the SCG.

I always felt that Dew matched up well with the swans on their home deck. For obvious reasons.

Will also be interesting how the lack of dew will impact how the Suns play the SCG, what with it being an early afternoon start.

 

[caesar88]

Two players I'd like to see have really strong showings this week - Justin McInerney

27

Justin Mcinerney

Age

23

Ht

189cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.2

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.8

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.6

3star

D

12.5

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

7.3

4star

M

2.3

2star

T

2.0

3star

CL

0.5

3star

D

10.2

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.8

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.6

3star

& Tom McCartin

30

Tom Mccartin

Age

24

Ht

194cm

Wt

99kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.3

2star

K

5.6

2star

HB

3.7

3star

M

3.7

4star

T

1.6

4star

MG

129.5

2star

D

7.2

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

2.8

2star

M

3.2

3star

T

0.8

1star

MG

87.4

2star

D

9.0

3star

K

5.0

2star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.0

4star

MG

168.0

3star

.

I'm a little disappointed with both of their seasons so far. Which is not to say that they've been bad, but in the case of the former, I believe he can be better than what he's shown, and in the case of the latter, we NEED him to be better than what he's shown.

McInerney's shown bits of his best footy - good overlap run, elite ball use by foot, clever goals. But it's still just bits. This is a guy who I think can have the kinds of performances that earn coaches votes and have him in the frame for one of the most damaging wingmen in the comp, but that won't be the case until he starts putting these glimpses into four-quarter performances.

And as for McCartin, whilst I don't really rate All Australians much as far as honours go, I think it's telling that eight of the last ten premiers have had a key defender in that year's All Australian side. It's generally a sign of an elite defence, or a strong one, at the least, which you need to win a flag. McCartin's not there yet, and he seems to get a bit of a free pass from Swans fans because of this "he needs help" train of thought, but I think Melican's been almost as good as McCartin, and it won't matter who is around you if you still look a nervous wreck when you have to contest a 1v1, which McCartin still often can look like.

Huge fan of both, so it's less a call-out and more a come on boys you've got this!

 

[sthmelb_dimmies]

Lord Issac.

Good chance he’s on at least 12 Brownlow points already

 

[sthmelb_dimmies]

Agree, his deeds so far this season are doing the talking for his leadership as much to say follow me boys. Don't saddle him with any extra burden. One of the most noticeable things about his form this year is he is playing on complete instinct. He is not thinking to much about anything and just letting his natural football talent come to the fore. Get the feeling for the first time in his career he is being allowed to have his head rather than being reigned in by a particular role.

Agreed. Don’t push him up the order. We all saw what happened to Steve Smith

 

[Kirkswan]

They say that all the time. Then next thing you know you're getting stabbed to death on the senate floor.

GOLD! Really did Lol! Tea all over the lap top...

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Cleary named in the squad

IN: Sam Wicks, Peter Ladhams

19

Peter Ladhams

Age

26

Ht

204cm

Wt

103kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.7

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

8.8

5star

CL

3.3

5star

HO

15.0

5star

D

21.0

5star

K

9.0

4star

HB

12.0

5star

CL

4.0

5star

HO

16.0

5star

D

14.6

4star

K

6.4

3star

HB

8.2

5star

CL

3.2

5star

HO

14.8

5star

, Caiden Cleary, Aaron Francis

OUT: Mitchell (omitted)

Backs	Nick Blakey	Tom McCartin	Lewis Melican
Half Backs	Harry Cunningham	Oliver Florent	Jake Lloyd
Centreline	Errol Gulden	Chad Warner	James Jordon
Half Forwards	Justin McInerney	Logan McDonald	Taylor Adams
Forwards	Tom Papley	Hayden McLean	Will Hayward
Followers	Brodie Grundy	Isaac Heeney	James Rowbottom
Interchange	Matt Roberts	Robbie Fox	Braeden Campbell
	Joel Amartey	Sam Wicks	Peter Ladhams
	Caiden Cleary	Aaron Francis

 

[caesar88]

(I know he won't play)

CLEARY IS IN THE SQUAD!!!

 

[Dubai Quacker]

No surprises.

Nor do I think there’ll be any when the final 23 is named.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Kane Cornes said his info is Wicks will play

 

[caesar88]

Kane Cornes said his info is Wicks will play

If it's at Fox's expense in the 22 I will blow a fuse

 

[Millky95]

Based on the team, Campbell, Wicks or Fox to be the sub

 

[Adnico26Parker]

If it's at Fox's expense in the 22 I will blow a fuse

I'll consider this fair warning for 5pm tomorrow night

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Danger Game.

 

[the hypnotoad]

Two players I'd like to see have really strong showings this week - Justin McInerney & Tom McCartin.

I'm a little disappointed with both of their seasons so far. Which is not to say that they've been bad, but in the case of the former, I believe he can be better than what he's shown, and in the case of the latter, we NEED him to be better than what he's shown.

McInerney's shown bits of his best footy - good overlap run, elite ball use by foot, clever goals. But it's still just bits. This is a guy who I think can have the kinds of performances that earn coaches votes and have him in the frame for one of the most damaging wingmen in the comp, but that won't be the case until he starts putting these glimpses into four-quarter performances.

And as for McCartin, whilst I don't really rate All Australians much as far as honours go, I think it's telling that eight of the last ten premiers have had a key defender in that year's All Australian side. It's generally a sign of an elite defence, or a strong one, at the least, which you need to win a flag. McCartin's not there yet, and he seems to get a bit of a free pass from Swans fans because of this "he needs help" train of thought, but I think Melican's been almost as good as McCartin, and it won't matter who is around you if you still look a nervous wreck when you have to contest a 1v1, which McCartin still often can look like.

Huge fan of both, so it's less a call-out and more a come on boys you've got this!

think you're being harsh on mcinerney, i think he's been among our best most weeks, his running is very important

 

[SydneyBlood]

Wicks as sub for mine. Ladhams, Francis and Cleary to miss out.

I know he is only named as an emergency but they must like what Cleary has done so far to put him there over say younger Warner and Mitchell who have been in the senior 22/23 so recently.

 

[caesar88]

think you're being harsh on mcinerney, i think he's been among our best most weeks, his running is very important

I don't agree he's been in our 'bests'. I'd say he's been mostly in that middle tier of players, which is fine, and why I said I'm not really calling him out more hoping he lifts, because I think he CAN be in our 'bests.'

 

[MF]

Will be interesting how the lack of Dew will impact how the suns play the SCG.

I always felt that Dew matched up well with the swans on their home deck. For obvious reasons.

No more heavy dew on the ground gags any more

 

[bedford]

Wicks as sub for mine. Ladhams, Francis and Cleary to miss out.

I know he is only named as an emergency but they must like what Cleary has done so far to put him there over say younger Warner and Mitchell who have been in the senior 22/23 so recently.

Konstanty was there a couple of weeks ago and not now

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

No more heavy dew on the ground gags any more

Are Mountain jokes allowed ?

 

[TheGoatBaron]

Wicks as sub for mine. Ladhams, Francis and Cleary to miss out.

I know he is only named as an emergency but they must like what Cleary has done so far to put him there over say younger Warner and Mitchell who have been in the senior 22/23 so recently.

I want Wicks in also. Would like to see Francis given a go. Our defence hasn’t been at our best this year. Need Rampe back