by woodublieve12 » Thu Apr 09, 2015 2:11 pm
by MatteeG » Thu Apr 09, 2015 2:26 pm
woodublieve12 wrote:This saturday night will be Ted Richards 200th... Very good career so far.
helicopterking wrote:Flaggies will choke. Always have.
by woodublieve12 » Fri Apr 10, 2015 7:33 am
by woodublieve12 » Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:24 am
by Jim05 » Mon Apr 13, 2015 9:47 am
by woodublieve12 » Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:08 am
by woodublieve12 » Thu Apr 16, 2015 9:09 am
Jim05 wrote:Thats surely a token best for Ryder!
Wasnt in Ports top 15 on the ground IMO, a couple of goals and not many touches, looked disinterested for long periods. Thought Gus was a bit stiff to miss the best players, thought he was quite good
by RoosterMan » Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:37 am
woodublieve12 wrote:SUMMARY
This is surely the most important Sydney derby since the first meeting between the Sydney Swans and Greater Western Sydney. Both sides are undefeated, and the competition's newest club will be hell-bent on upstaging the Swans, who will be on the SCG for the first time this season. The Giants' tackling ferocity turned their match against the Demons in Canberra last week, and while the Swans looked shaky in round one, they bounced back to their best against Port on the road. With bragging rights on offer, this one should draw a bumper crowd.
WHERE AND WHEN: SCG, Saturday April 18, 4.35pm AEST
LAST FIVE TIMES
R15, 2014, Sydney Swans 15.16 (106) d GWS 8.12 (60) at the SCG
R1, 2014, GWS 15.9 (99) d Sydney Swans 9.13 (67) at Spotless Stadium
R16, 2013, Sydney Swans 24.27 (171) d GWS 5.12 (42) at the SCG
R1, 2013, Sydney Swans 16.10 (106) d GWS 11.10 (76) at ANZ Stadium
R14, 2012, Sydney Swans 14.16 (100) d GWS 5.7 (37) at ANZ Stadium
THE SIX POINTS
1. Shane Mumford starred against his former team, earning the three Brownlow votes in the Giants' upset win over the Swans in round one, 2014. Jeremy Cameron and Jon Patton kicked seven goals between them. In round 15 at the SCG, Lance Franklin kicked five goals in the swans win and Josh Kennedy was best on ground with 29 possessions and two goals.
2. The Swans have been the number one contested possession side in the first two weeks, averaging 161 per game, while GWS has struggled in this area, ranked 14th with 129.5 per game.
3. There haven't been too many close contests between the sides; the average margin is 66 points. The Swans' average score is 113 points and the Giants' just 58.
4. The Swans have an impressive record at the SCG, winning seven of eight games last season. They've won 14 of 17 since the start of 2013. The Giants have played twice at the SCG for two losses by a combined 175 points.
5. Despite being 2-0 this season, the Swans have struggled to mark the ball inside 50, with only eight in total so far. The Giants have been impressive in this area with a total of 19 at 9.5 per game.
6. Giants midfielder Ryan Griffen is the highest ranked player at seventh on the list, with Swans Lance Franklin (8) and teammate Josh Kennedy (10) also inside the top ten.
IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR …
Adam Goodes. The champ started as the sub against Port Adelaide last week, and given Swans coach John Longmire said he'd picked his best side, the dual Brownlow medallist could be in trouble. The Swans have never been afraid to upset one of their favourite sons – just ask Ryan O'Keefe – so it looks like Goodes faces a battle to keep his spot. With the team wanting all 22 players to be tackling machines, the veteran might be considered a weak link. Goodes doesn't need to be a star, he just needs to show he can compete and play a role.
PREDICTION: Sydney Swans by seven points
by valleys07 » Thu Apr 16, 2015 10:54 am
by RoosterMan » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:08 am
Adam Goodes will be dropped by the Sydney Swans for Saturday’s clash against GWS and will play reserves in the NEAFL
April 16, 2015 10:28AM
Adam Goodes in action for the Swans. Picture:Wayne Ludbey Source: News Corp Australia
Adam Goodes will be dropped by the Sydney Swans for Saturday’s clash against GWS and will play reserves in the NEAFL
CHAMPION utility Adam Goodes will be dropped from the Sydney Swans side to take on Greater Western Sydney on Saturday.
Swans coach John Longmire confirmed the news when he spoke to media on Thursday, declaring the dual Brownlow Medal winner would be relegated to the reserves this week.
Longmire revealed Goodes would have been selected as his team’s sub again on Saturday but it was instead decided playing a full game in the NEAFL would better benefit the two-time premiership winner.
“I suggested he start as the sub and he suggested he play in the reserves and get some quality game time and fitness,” Longmire said.
“He is a champion of the game and we feel as though he needs to get some match fitness in the reserves instead of playing as sub.”
Goodes has had a quiet start to the season - starting as the sub in last Saturday night’s victory over Port Adelaide where he managed just six disposals when activated in the final quarter of the 48-point win.
by RoosterMan » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:11 am
by RoosterMan » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:13 am
valleys07 wrote:I think you will find that is the AFL website's prediction rather than WUB there, Rooster.
by bennymacca » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:15 am
RoosterMan wrote:valleys07 wrote:I think you will find that is the AFL website's prediction rather than WUB there, Rooster.
The people doing the write up's on the AFL's website have no idea.
GWS have improved but not that much.
by woodublieve12 » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:18 am
bennymacca wrote:could this be the end of Goodes' career?
I don't see him slugging it out in the reserves for half a season to get back into the team...
Maybe time to admit he should have retired at the end of last season?RoosterMan wrote:valleys07 wrote:I think you will find that is the AFL website's prediction rather than WUB there, Rooster.
The people doing the write up's on the AFL's website have no idea.
GWS have improved but not that much.
AFL website isn't ever over-critical either. Even if they thought it was going to be 70 points i doubt they would ever write that.
Good source of information, not a good source for analysis (though i don't mind access all areas)
by RoosterMan » Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:41 am
Adam Goodes dropped by Sydney Swans
April 16, 2015 - 10:43AM
David Sygall
Sports reporter
Swans star Adam Goodes will be omitted from the Swans side to play Greater Western Sydney on Saturday at the Sydney Cricket Ground and will play in the reserves.
Swans coach John Longmire said the 353-game star requested a full game in the back-up team after being told he would again miss selection in the starting line up.
Goodes, a two-time winner of the Brownlow Medal, was named as substitute for last weekend's match against Port Adelaide and only came on late in the match.
Adam Goodes will play in the NEAFL to regain form and fitness. Photo: Getty Images
"We had a discussion yesterday about playing his sub again this weekend and he suggested he might be better off playing reserves rather than playing sub again to get some match fitness and to make sure that he's able to get some good quality game time under his belt," Longmire said.
"He's obviously a champion of the game and feels as though he needs some match fitness and some form in the reserves.
"We want him to keep going and he's keen to keep going. As we sit here at the moment we think he's still got a valuable role to play. He finished the season off last year pretty strongly and we're only at round three, there's a lot of football to go. We know that things can change really quickly as far as injury and form.
"He is a champion of the game and we feel as though he needs to get some match fitness in the reserves instead of playing sub."
"Adam is very much team orientated and wants to do whatever role the team wants him to play."
Longmire said Goodes will still be an important player for the Swans this season.
"We still think he can play as a sub this year and play in our best 21 this year."
by Booney » Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:36 pm
by woodublieve12 » Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:37 pm
Booney wrote:So who decided where he was playing, Longmire or Goodes?
Player telling the coach where to play him is interesting.
by Booney » Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:51 pm
woodublieve12 wrote:Booney wrote:So who decided where he was playing, Longmire or Goodes?
Player telling the coach where to play him is interesting.
i am unsure, as i don't get a say in selection...
Mcglynn should be back this week, so i am guessing a straight swap
by woodublieve12 » Thu Apr 16, 2015 12:59 pm
Booney wrote:woodublieve12 wrote:Booney wrote:So who decided where he was playing, Longmire or Goodes?
Player telling the coach where to play him is interesting.
i am unsure, as i don't get a say in selection...
Mcglynn should be back this week, so i am guessing a straight swap
Typical government worker response.
"Oh, that's not my department. I'll just transfer you to someone who cares less than me"
by woodublieve12 » Thu Apr 23, 2015 8:54 am
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