EXV: Greek Titans

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Senior Coach: Spinking

Assistant Coach: Spite











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Def: N Vlastuin, R Harwood, J Roughead, D Rampe

Mid: S Sidebottom (VC), D Hannebery (C), T Scully, T Liberatore

Ruck: M Gawn

Forward: D Smith, J Billings, L Jetta, A Tomlinson

Utility: S Coniglio, B Ellis



Bench:

Def: M Scharenberg, B Whitecross, K McIntosh, S Colquhoun, B Smedts, D Gardiner, T Hunt, O McDonald

Mid: J ORourke, C Guthrie, D Myers, S Ross, K Lucas, A Morabito, B Macaffer, T Miller, J Cunico

Ruck: B Longer, J Redden

Forward: J Toumpas, A Hall, R Stanley, P Karnezis, P Ahern, J Steele, C Daniel, B Dale



Rookie List: J Patton





2012

Initial Draft
1. N Fyfe ( 8 ); 2. B Deledio (21); 3. H Scotland (36); 4. S Sidebottom (49); 5. D Giansiracusa (64); 6. B Moloney (77); 7. N Riewoldt (92); 8. B Sewell (105); 9. D Jolly (120); 10. J Corey (133); 11. S Hurn (148); 12. J Westhoff (161); 13. N Foley (176); 14. S Black (189); 15. M Jamar (204); 16. J McKenzie (217); 17. T Chaplin (232); 18. S McMahon (245); 19. S Buckley (260); 20. A McGrath (273); 21. M Gawn (288); 22. C Cornes (301); 23. J Blair (316); 24. A Edwards (329); 25. J Redden (344)

National Draft
1. B Longer (7); 2. A Tomlinson (22); 3. N Blee (35); 4. B AhChee (50)

Rookie Draft
1. A Maric (2); 2. C Bruce (27); 3. T Logan (30); 4. M Mascoulis (55); 5. L Jong (58); 6. T McIntyre (64)

Trades
J Blair + S Buckley for G Johncock + J Brennan



2013

Player Retirements / Delistings
C Bruce, A Maric, M Mascoulis, N Blee, B AhChee, T McIntyre

National Draft
1. (67) S Siggins

Rookie Draft
1. (21) S Colqhoun; 2. (26) R Harwood; 3. (37) A Kennedy; 4. (41) T Hunt; 5. (44) T Milera; 6. (47) K Lucas

Trades
1. Pick 10 Rookie Draft for B Smedts + Pick 68 Rookie Draft
2. H Scotland + Pick 67 Nat Draft + Pick 10 Nat Draft for D Smith + Pick 50 Nat Draft + Pick 7 Nat Draft
3. C Cornes + G Johncock + M Jamar + A McGrath + B Maloney for A Morabito + L Tapscott + Pick 33 Nat Draft
4. N Riewoldt for Pick 13 Nat Draft
5. J Westhoff + Pick 52 Rookie Draft for W Hoskin Elliott + Pick 67 Nat Draft
6. B Deledio + Pick 7 Nat Draft for D Shiel + S Coniglio + B Ellis + D Pearce
7. S McMahon + S Hurn + Pick 13 Nat Draft + Pick 25 Rookie Draft for D Hannebery + J Patton + Pick 34 Rookie Draft
8. J Lamb + Pick 25 Nat Draft + Pick 24 Rookie Draft for T Scully + Pick 54 Rookie Draft
9. T Chaplin + Pick 54 Rookie Draft + Pick 66 Rookie Draft for Pick 21 Rookie Draft + Pick 49 Rookie Draft + Pick 63 Rookie Draft
10. B Sewell + Pick 33 Rookie Draft + Pick 34 Rookie Draft + Pick 49 Rookie Draft for Pick 26 Rookie Draft + Pick 27 Rookie Draft + Pick 41 Rookie Draft + Pick 52 Rookie Draft
11. J Brennan for Pick 37 Rookie Draft + Pick 48 Rookie Draft
12. Pick 37 Nat Draft + Pick 50 Nat Draft + Pick 53 Nat Draft for Pick 22 Rookie Draft
13. Pick 38 Rookie Draft for S Ross
14. Pick 22 Rookie Draft + Pick 27 Rookie Draft for A Hall + C Gault + D Myers
15. N Fyfe + T Logan + Pick 52 Rookie Draft + Pick 63 Rookie Draft for J Toumpas + N Vlastuin + C Heath + R Atkins + K McIntosh + Pick 44 Rookie Draft + Pick 47 Rookie Draft



2014

Player Retirements / Delistings
S Black, J Corey, S Siggins, L Jong, D Pearce

National Draft
1. (37) D Gardiner, 2. (51) M Karpany

Rookie Draft
1. (15) B Macaffer, 2. (34) C Garland, 3. (38) D Rampe

Trades
1. Pick 6 Rookie Draft + Pick 20 Rookie Draft for L Jetta + Pick 15 Rookie Draft
2. D Giansiracusa + L Tapscott for J ORourke
3. C Gault for Pick 41 Rookie Draft
4. D Jolly for Pick 53 Rookie Draft
5. Pick 6 National Draft + Pick 23 Rookie Draft for D Zorko + C Guthrie
6. W Hoskin Elliott for J Roughead and J Trengove
7. D Shiel for M Scharenberg



2015

Player Retirements / Delistings
T Milera, C Garland, R Atkins, M Karpany, C Heath

National Draft
1. (5) P Ahern; 2. (12) J Steele; 3. (21) C Daniel; 4. (35) T Miller; 5. (45) J Cunico; 6. (49) B Dale; 7. (63) O McDonald


Rookie Draft

Trades
1. J Trengove for Pick 45 Nat Draft
2. Pick 33 Rookie Draft for B Whitecross
3. D Zorko for J Billings + P Karnezis + Pick 12 Nat Draft + Pick 24 Rookie Draft
4. A Kennedy for R Stanley



2012
Senior Coach: Powerbug
Assistant Coaches: Nails, Spite
Team Captain: N Foley
Win / Loss: 9 Wins - 4 Losses
Ladder Position: 4 / 14
Best and Fairest Winner: B Deledio

2013
Senior Coach: Spinking
Assistant Coaches: Spite
Team Captain: S Sidebottom
Win / Loss: 6 Wins - 8 Losses
Ladder Position: 9 / 14
Best and Fairest Winner: D Hannebery

2014
Senior Coach: Spinking
Assistant Coaches: Spite
Team Captain: D Hannebery
Win / Loss:
Ladder Position:
Best and Fairest Winner:





10th Mar 2013 - NAB Cup Round 3
21st Mar 2013 - NAB Cup Round 4
1st Apr 2013 - Round 1
4th Apr 2013 - Round 2

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Titans Team of the Week - Round 4 NAB Cup 2013

Def: B Ellis 74, S Colquhuon 74, A Kennedy 65, N Vlastuin 63 (C Heath 49, L Tapscott 42)
Mid: K Lucas 101, S Coniglio 97, T Libertore 85, D Shiel 83 (S Sidebottom 65, T Scully 63, D Hannebery 56, J Toumpas 52)
Ruck: D Jolly 82 (J Redden 69, B Longer 68)
Fwd: A Hall 81, D Smith 78, D Giansiracusa 77, W Hoskin Elliott 66 (T Milera 45, B Smedts 38, J Patton 27, R Atkins 18)
Utilities: J McKenzie 68, T Hunt 68



Coaches Comments

A much better result for the Titans in the final round of the NAB Cup. Great to see a large number of young players gaining experience, and a good spread of coverage across all positions. The obvious concern is the absence of big tons, but with such a young, developing team we are satisfied to just be getting the scores we are. Lucas continues to be this season's surprise packet, putting together a great game in the NAB GF. Taken with the Titans last pick in the 2013 Rookie Draft, Lucas may prove to be the season's best value pick up.

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Titans Team - Round 1 2013

In the absence of EXV games this week, the Titans submit the following team as a practice line-up.

Def: D Myers 81, B Ellis 22, L Tapscott 32, C Heath 58
Mid: S Sidebottom (C) 106x2 = 212, D Hannebery 78, S Coniglio 82, T Scully 68
Ruck: D Jolly 71
Fwd: J Patton 61, A Hall 50, D Giansiracusa 101, D Smith 67
Utilities: T Liberatore 120, K Lucas 47

Total Score: 1150

Emg: Smedts, Hoskin Elliott 77, Corey

Other named players: A Kennedy 40, J Toumpas 37, D Shiel 101, J McKenzie 75, T Hunt, B Longer 45, J Redden 40, T Milera 75



Coaches Comments

Some very pleasing results, particularly with former Western Bulldogs players Tom Liberatore and Daniel Giansiracusa both scoring unexpected tons. Dylan Shiel and captain Steele Sidebottom also hit the 100 mark. The defensive line was affected by Vlastuin not being named and a sub par game from Ellis. The Titans are generally moving in the right direction.

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Titans Team - Round 2 2013

'First friendly of the year against the Russian Roulettes.  Also a Champions League duel with the Wellington Warriors'

Def: D Myers 93, B Ellis 28, C Heath 74, A Kennedy 33
Mid: S Sidebottom 109 x 2 = 218, D Hannebery 102, T Scully 39, T Liberatore 120
Ruck: D Jolly -1
Fwd: J Patton 67, W Hoskin-Elliott 29, D Giansiracusa 45, D Smith 58
Utilities: S Coniglio 91, D Shiel 64

Total Score: 1060

Emg: J Toumpas 32, K Lucas 76, A Hall 82

Other named players J Corey 68, T Hunt 61, T Milera 56



Coaches Comments

A fairly solid week for the Titans, losing a friendly against the Russian Roulettes, but scoring a surprise win against the Wellington Warriors in the Champions League. Sidebottom, Hannebery, Coniglio and Liberatore were all impressive, however a major injury to first choice ruckman Darren Jolly has left the team with little depth in that department.

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Titans Team - Round 3 2013

Def: D Myers 61, A Kennedy 54, B Ellis 10, L Tapscott 70
Mid: S Sidebottom (C) 49 x 2 = 98, D Hannebery 108, T Scully 47, T Liberatore 46
Ruck: K Lucas (OOP) 78 / 2 = 39
Fwd: J Patton 15, W Hoskin-Elliott 59, D Giansiracusa 47, D Smith 67
Utilities: S Coniglio 50, D Shiel 60

Total Score: 831

Emg: J Toumpas 9, C Heath 49, A Hall 82

Other named players J Corey 81, T Hunt 95, T Milera 66, B Smedts 45



Coaches Comments

A mixed bag this week. Unfortunately most of the Titans quality scores were confined to the bench. There will obviously be some selection headaches for the coaching panel this week with Patton ruled out, and an absence of fit ruckmen. A disappointing result for the Titans but we will improve from here.

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Titans Team - Round 4 2013

Def: B Ellis 36, D Myers 97, L Tapscott 50, C Heath 80
Mid: S Sidebottom (C) 106 x 2 = 212, D Hannebery (VC) 106, T Liberatore 115, S Coniglio 87
Ruck: M Gawn 81
Fwd: A Hall 72, D Giansiracusa 23, B Smedts 32, T Milera 26
Utilities: T Scully 99, D Shiel 82

Total Score: 1198 + 23(HGA) = 1221

Emg: A Kennedy 61, J Corey 68, K Lucas 80

Other named players: R Harwood 32, T Hunt 72 S Ross 21



Coaches Comments

The Titans put in an excellent effort this week, scoring particularly well through the midfield.  Myers continues to be a rock in defence and Aaron Hall is putting some impressive scores together down forward.  The loss of Jon Patton has hurt the team's structure, and the Titans continue to attract a higher than average number of sub vests across it's line up.  This is part and parcel though of a developing team and the coach is very satisfied with the results starting to arise.

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Titans Team - Round 5 2013

Def: D Myers 52, C Heath 69, N Vlastuin 51, B Ellis 86
Mid: S Sidebottom (C) 143 x 2 = 286, D Hannebery (VC) 95, T Liberatore 79, T Scully 66
Ruck: M Gawn 58
Fwd: A Hall 49, A Tomlinson 52, B Smedts 77, D Smith 117
Utilities: S Coniglio 83, D Shiel 96

Total Score: 1365 (Including 49pts HGA)

Emg: K Lucas (M) 76, A Kennedy (D) 26, B Longer (R) 31

Other named players: J Corey 72, S Ross 41, L Tapscott 58, J McKenzie 48, T Hunt 50



Coaches Comments

The Titans record their first win of the season after a solid display against the Savage Sons. Steele Sidebottom had a dominant match scoring a season high 143 points. This has been the Titans youngest ever line up, and the development of the team is now showing. Although not expecting to play finals the Titans are keen to prove that they are not to be under-estimated.

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Titans Team - Round 6

Def: D Myers 115, L Tapscott (Replacing A Kennedy in named team) 56, N Vlastuin 78, B Ellis 85
Mid: S Sidebottom (C) 46 x 2 = 92, S Coniglio 72, D Hannebery 101, T Liberatore 55
Ruck: D Jolly 112
Fwd: D Smith 48, A Tomlinson 42, B Smedts 46, A Hall 28
Utilities: D Shiel 46, K Lucas 102

Total: 1089

Emg: J Corey(M) 72, L Tapscott (D) 56, M Gawn (R) 40

Other players named: B Longer 46, J McKenzie 63, T Scully 109, S Ross 54, C Heath 40



Coaches Comments

It ended up being a disappointing loss, despite some quality performances. Tom Scully responded well after being dropped and is a good chance to return to the Seniors. The forward line was again exposed, but all other lines had players scoring tons. Captain Steele Sidebottom had a poor week but is sure to bounce back again next week.

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Titans Team Round 7 2013

Titans looking to get another win on the board against the undermanned Dinos

Def: D Myers 89, B Ellis 128, N Vlastuin 100, C Heath 33
Mid: S Sidebottom (C) 121 x 2 = 242, D Hannebery (VC) 64, T Liberatore 50, T Scully 38
Ruck: D Jolly 102
Fwd: D Smith 48, A Hall 71, D Giansiracusa 68, B Smedts 79
Utilities: S Coniglio 63, K Lucas 50

Total: 1258 (HGA of 33)

Emg: A Kennedy (D) 54, D Shiel (M) 59, A Tomlinson (FD) 103

Other players named: S Colquhoun 51, T Hunt 11, J Redden 90, S Black 49, M Gawn 52



Coaches Comments

It was an easy win for the Titans in the end. A solid performance from captain Steele Sidebottom and a further improvement from the emerging defensive lineup were the major positives. The forward line continues to struggle and will be the major recruiting target in the offseason.

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Titans Team - Round 8 2013

Looking for 2 in a row against Norway

Def: B Ellis 155, N Vlastuin 131, D Myers 55, L Tapscott 50
Mid: S Sidebottom (C) 87 x 2 = 174 , D Hannebery (VC) 116, K Lucas 94, T Liberatore 78
Ruck: D Jolly 91
Fwd: A Tomlinson 77, D Smith 89, A Hall 63, D Giansiracusa 89
Utilities: T Scully 100, S Coniglio 90

Total: 1452

Emg: D Shiel (Mid) 64, A Kennedy (Def) 57, B Smedts (Fwd) 19

Other Players Named: S Black 65, J Corey 111, J Redden 61, J Toumpas 19, M Gawn 43, J McKenzie 35, S Ross, T Milera



Coaches Comments

The Titans collected their second successive win to move into the 8. It was a good all round performance, particularly from Brandon Ellis and Nick Vlastuin who, along with Myers are forming a very formidable partnership down back. Also good to see some old heads such as Joel Corey running into form.

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Titans Team - Round 9 2013

Will be a hard match against the Valkyries, but Titans need to keep the momentum going.

Def: D Myers 57, L Tapscott (Replacing B Ellis in named team) 28, N Vlastuin 77, C Heath 46
Mid: S Sidebottom (C) 96 x 2 = 192, D Hannebery (VC) 114, K Lucas 102, T Liberatore 73
Ruck: D Jolly 80
Fwd: D Smith 91,  A Tomlinson 52, D Giansiracusa 33, A Hall 80
Utilities: T Scully 63, S Coniglio 77

Total: 1193 (HGA of 28)

Emg: B Smedts (Fwd) 0; D Shiel (Mid) 61; L Tapscott (Def)

Other players named: J Redden 73, S Colquhuon 53 J Corey 60



Coaches Comments

All around there were some solid scores without any spectacular performances. It ended up being a good win to the Valkyries but the Titans were not too far off the mark. Consistency appears to be the major barrier, with most players having regular off weeks that are affecting the overall score.

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Titans Team - Round 10 2013

Def: D Myers 65, A Kennedy 76, N Vlastuin 90, C Heath 30
Mid: S Sidebottom (C) 115 x 2 = 230, D Hannebery (VC) 66, S Black 119, T Liberatore 115
Ruck: D Jolly 120
Fwd: D Smith 69,  A Tomlinson 61, D Giansiracusa 84, A Hall 54
Utilities: T Scully 86, S Coniglio 103

Total: 1398 (HGA of 30)

Emg: J Redden (Ruck) 76; D Shiel (Mid) 38; L Tapscott (Def) 38

Other players named: B Longer 53, J Corey 95, R Harwood 70, J McKenzie 84, S Ross 54



Coaches Comments

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Greek Titans - Season in Review

The Titans commenced the season as wooden spoon contenders, with an extremely young list and a new coach. At season's end they had missed the finals by percentage only and had put a number of more fancied opponents to the sword. While the gulf between the Titans and teams competing for the premiership remains large, the Titans are assembling a squad capable of challenging for the next decade.

Best Players:

Three players will fight out the Best and Fairest award, and have genuinely emerged as long term midfield options. Captain Steele Sidebottom, Vice Captain Dan Hannebery, and crowd favourite Tom Liberatore all had stellar years, playing most games and regularly scoring at premium levels.

Biggest Disappointments:

Picking up Anthony Morabito was considered a high risk, high reward trade, but Titans coaching staff felt it was a risk worth taking. Unfortunately Morabito remains under an injury cloud and appears to be on his last chance at Freo.

First round draft picks Will Hoskin Elliott, Billie Smedts and Jimmy Toumpas all showed glimpses at stages, but failed to post noteworthy scores. All are likely to be given another season at the Titans but will need to show a bit more in 2014.

Ready to Break Out:

Brandon Ellis, Nick Vlaustin and David Myers all put together solid scores in the Titans defence. They will need to produce this consistently to make he Titans more competitive

Tom Scully, Dylan Shiel, Kane Lucas, Steven Coniglio, Dev Smith, Aaron Hall and Max Gawn all showed they can go big on occasion. With a bit of luck a handful will start to produce this more regularly

Goodbye?

It's likely Titans fans have seen the last of Simon Black, Darren Jolly and Daniel Giansiracusa. Joel Corey will weigh up his future over the summer. The Titans are rumoured to be considering dumping Jordie McKenzie, Lin Jong and Luke Tapscott

Target:

While Max Gawn works to nail down the number 1 spot, the Titans will look to find an additional Ruckman in the interim. An additional young mid would help, as would one more emerging defender.

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Greek Titans Best and Fairest Awards will be held on Tuesday this week.

Current Odds - Best and Fairest
Steele Sidebottom $1.10
Dan Hannebery $1.40
Tom Liberatore $1.60
Tom Scully $2.00
Kane Lucas $2.50
Stephen Coniglio $3.00
Brandon Ellis $4.00
David Myers $8.00

Rookie of the Year
Nick Vlaustin $1.04
Jimmy Toumpas $2.00
Sam Colquhuon $10.00

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