Sydney Swans 2016 discussion thread

[Capper]

Smith extends for 2 years   8)  :)

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-29/swans-lock-in-another-key-cog-as-underrated-backman-signs-new-deal

[SydneyRox]

That on top of JB Jnr is some pretty damn good contracts in the last week!!

[FactHunt]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-02-03/swan-puts-his-hand-up-for-shaws-attacking-role

With Shaw gone (and Esky the year before), who is the likely running/rebounding defender? or will the role be shared?
The article looks at Laidler, I would have thought Rampe or even Jones are likely to play a part here?

[meow meow]

Jones is shower, Rampe and Laidler already have their roles in the team. Mills will play off half back.

[Capper]

yeah they tried jones and it didnt work. Really bad disposal efficiency, although Shaw was also bad so it might be a like for like.

Hard to say, McVeigh has only just started running, Rampe might be a chance if Talia starts in the 22. Not sure where Mills, Titch, Heeney and Lloyd have been playing in the trials

[Capper]

Naismith hopeful of playing in the NAB Cup

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2016-02-06/naismiths-recovery-nearing-an-end

[Capper]

Swans Intra on @ 5pm today

Alex Johnson, Jarrad McVeigh, Daniel Hannebery, Zak Jones, Jeremy Laidler, Gary Rohan, Ben McGlynn, Ted Richards, Lewis Melican, Jordan Foote and Sam Murray not playing

#TeamRed

5. Isaac Heeney
6. Tom Mitchell
7. Harry Cunningham
8. Kurt Tippett
12. Josh Kennedy
15. Kieren Jack
18. Callum Sinclair
20. Sam Reid
22. Dean Towers
23. Lance Franklin
26. Luke Parker
28. Nic Newman
30. Tyrone Leonardis
32. Michael Talia
38. Colin O’Riordan
42. Xavier Richards
44. Jake Lloyd
53. Ryan Hebron*

#TeamWhite

1. James Rose
5. Callum Mills
9. Abe Davis
13. Toby Nankervis
17. Jack Hiscox
19. Tom Derickx
24. Dane Rampe
27. Dan Robinson
29. George Hewett
31. Harry Marsh
33. Brandon Jack
34. Jordan Dawson
35. Jake Veale*
36. Aliir Aliir
39. Heath Grundy
40. Nick Smith
41. Tom Papley
47. Kyle Galloway

* Denotes QBE Sydney Swans Academy player

[Capper]

Adam CurleyVerified account ‏@AdamCurleyMedia  39m39 minutes ago
Draftees Mills & Leonardis very good off HB on opp sides. Both composed & sharp under pressure #SwansIntra

[elephants]

I assume we won't see too much of a change in role for Rampe?

Just having a browse of his fantasy scores and he hit 120+ three times last season with another couple of tons thrown in too but had some revolting sub 50 scores too...

[Capper]

If Talia comes in then that frees him up to take Shaw's role. But there is also some talk of Mills playing off HB

[elephants]

If Talia comes in then that frees him up to take Shaw's role. But there is also some talk of Mills playing off HB

I noticed there was some stuff about Z.Jones vying for that role too. Should be interesting, has proven he can score insanely well on occasion!

[Capper]

Also just read that Macca will be coaching the team this weekend.

Is this the last year for Macca playing as a Swan??

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/jarrad-mcveigh-to-make-sydney-swans-coaching-debut-20160215-gmuwra.html

Would like him to go one more year to get to 300

[Capper]

If Talia comes in then that frees him up to take Shaw's role. But there is also some talk of Mills playing off HB

I noticed there was some stuff about Z.Jones vying for that role too. Should be interesting, has proven he can score insanely well on occasion!

Jones was tried last year and failed massively. Dont know if they will try again. He was terrible at disposing the ball

[Capper]

Team named to play Port

Sydney Swans v Port Adelaide at Blacktown International Sportspark (Sydney), 4.40pm AEDT

SYDNEY SWANS
1. James Rose, 4. Dan Hannebery, 5. Isaac Heeney, 6. Tom Mitchell, 7. Harry Cunningham, 8. Kurt Tippett, 11. Jeremy Laidler, 12. Josh P. Kennedy, 13. Toby Nankervis, 14. Callum Mills, 17. Jack Hiscox, 18. Callum Sinclair, 22. Dean Towers, 23. Lance Franklin, 24. Dane Rampe 26. Luke Parker, 27. Daniel Robinson, 29. George Hewett, 30. Tyrone Leonardis, 31. Harry Marsh, 32. Michael Talia, 33. Brandon Jack, 34. Jordan Dawson, 36. Aliir Aliir, 39. Heath Grundy, 40. Nick Smith, 41. Tom Papley, 42. Xavier Richards, 44. Jake Lloyd.

Really keen to see how Mills and Leonardis play this weekend

[Capper]

Heath Grundy, Dan Hannebery and Dane Rampe will join co-captains Jarrad McVeigh, Kieren Jack along with Josh Kennedy, Nick Smith and Luke Parker in the new-look leadership group this season.

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2016-02-18/fresh-trio-join-leadership-group