Swans pre-season 2011

[j959]

Just trying to keep an eye on preseason developments but the Bloods official AFL website is a bit quiet and lacklustre in my opinion.

this is a few days old (from 22 Dec) but I have a bit of a man-crush on young Hannebery so here you go ... plus the other bits are Swans TV interviews with people such as Andrejs Everrit, TDL and Campbell Heath ...  :P

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7106/newsid/106479/default.aspx

"The players who have had surgery since the season ended are Hannebery (shoulder), Jesse White (shoulder), Ryan O’Keefe (groin), Tadhg Kennelly (knee), Sam Reid (shoulder), Ted Richards (ankle), Lewis Roberts-Thomson (glute), Alex Johnson (ankle), Nick Smith (thigh), Shane Mumford (knee)."

Summary: Hannebery did a personal best by 20secs on his 3km time trial so is not 'resting on his laurels after winning the AFL Rising Star Award' and in better shape than this time last year even after having shoulder surgery late September 2010.

[j959]

haven't seen much on potentially important fantasy rookie, Jed Lamb.  :(

[j959]

Pre-season snapshot: Sydney Swans
(from AFL.com.au website)

http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=106565

COACH John Longmire's first pre-season at the helm has resulted in a few tweaks to the game plan, but don't expect a totally remodelled outfit in round one next year. However, the emphasis on outside speed employed in the second half of 2010 will continue. Injuries to key players haven't helped but the youngsters - Gary Rohan, Lewis Jetta, Brett Meredith and Lewis Johnston - are flying.

Medical room: Craig Bolton's return from the achilles problem that ruined his 2010 has been slowed by a foot complaint, while Jesse White is still recovering from a shoulder reconstruction. Shane Mumford (knee) is due to resume running on the track in the new year, while Mark Seaby (ankle) is gradually returning to full training. Tadhg Kennelly remains in a knee brace after surgery to repair a medial ligament and Lewis Roberts-Thomson (hamstring/gluteal) faces a month-long layoff after minor surgery. Happily, Daniel Bradshaw has avoided off-season surgery on his troublesome knee - a strength program has improved his condition dramatically.

Who's burning: Brett Meredith looks to have shaken the injury curse that has plagued his three years at the club with an outstanding pre-season to date. His fitness has improved markedly and his classy decision-making in skills drills has excited the Swans coaches. Nick Malceski smashed his 3km time-trial best in his first session back, indicating he is set to improve on his excellent 2010. Others to shine include International Rules representatives Adam Goodes and Jarrad McVeigh, and NAB AFL Rising star Dan Hannebery, who has taken his incredible endurance to even greater heights.

Draftee watch: Talented forward Jed Lamb is on track to join the main group full-time after Christmas, but there's been no sign of his trademark yellow boots yet. Assistant coach John Blakey joked that Lewis Jetta - of green boots fame in 2010 - had pulled rank on the newcomer, but expected Lamb to crack out his flashy footwear in time. "I think he was a bit nervous to bring them out, but we might see them later in the year," Blakey said. And if Lamb starts dribbling them through from the boundary line with his wrong foot in the NAB Cup? "He can wear what he likes if he starts doing that," Blakey said with a laugh.

What they say: "We probably would have liked a few more players out on the track - guys like Craig Bolton, Tadhg, Mummy and Lewis Roberts-Thomson. When you've got injuries to your key personnel, it makes things a little bit difficult with some of the training drills. You want your key players out there directing traffic, but what we've achieved out of the pre-season so far has been very good." - assistant coach John Blakey.

[elephants]

good info well done J

good to see my man goodes is doing well :)

any info on what was wrong with jed lamb? teehee yellow boots :)

[Justin Bieber]

good info well done J

Great job indeed J. Trying to get the Sydney board a little more active.

Haha about the Yellow/Green boots ;D.

[Barlow 21]

Great Info. A lot of swans have had surgury during pre-season. :-X

[bomberboy0618]

Great Info. A lot of swans have had surgery during pre-season. :-X

fixed  ;D

[j959]

Great Info. A lot of swans have had surgery during pre-season. :-X

fixed  ;D

careful BB ...  ::)

[j959]

"Seaby eyeing NAB Cup return"
[from Swans official club website - 10 Jan 2011]

Sydney Swans ruckman Mark Seaby has commenced full training and has his sights set on a return for the Swans first NAB Cup matches on February 19.

Seaby - who was struck down with an ankle injury in round six of the 2010 season - completed his first full session with the main group today.

“I feel good. Training is a bit different to running laps so I think it will take me a few sessions to get used to it again. It’s a lot more enjoyable and I really looked forward to getting out and kicking the footy rather than just running around the oval,” said Seaby.

“I feel I can now start working on particular aspects of my game, things like my ruckwork and skills which I haven’t really been able to work on since the injury,” he said.

[partial quote only]

My summary: Basically he's positive and upbeat about his rehab and aiming to play NAB Cup.

For the full article go to:
http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7106/newsid/106666/default.aspx

[ossie85]

I wondering whether Seaby's return will impact Mumford's form.

[bomberboy0618]

he might not get as much gametime and points  :-\

[SydneyRox]

It might depend on how Sydney use the sub rule. Both Seaby and Mummy could spend time forward resting instead of on the bench??

[ossie85]

But with Bradshaw and White in the forward line as well :/

[SydneyRox]

I think White will be the big loser here. He just didnt do enough without Bradshaw in the team. Will be interesting to see how horse does line them up.

[j959]

nothing big but an article on Lewis Jetta and Hannebery from the Swans official website dated 14 Jan 2011.

"Young guns on track for big 2011"
[from Sydney Swans website]

Development coach Henry Playfair says two of the Club’s most exciting young players in 2010, are on track to thrill fans again in 2011.

Playfair told SwansTV, Rising Star Dan Hannebery had improved in the off-season, and that after a slow start to his preparation, Lewis Jetta has stepped up his 2011 campaign.

“He came back needing a bit of work, but to his credit he’s really knuckled down. He’s remained injury free and he looks really good actually. He’s got his head around the stoppage and midfield work, so he’s really advanced himself in that area,” Playfair said.

“We’re expecting big things, he’s a bit of a crowd favourite. I’ve seen a few people with the number 32 on their back so he’s really taken off,” he said.

Playfair said 2010 Swans and AFL Rising Star Hannebery, was on track for another strong season, and was feeling no affects from a minor shoulder operation early in his campaign.

“He’s in really good shape. Hanners’ running in particular has improved out of sight so we’re hoping that will have a big effect on his games. He’ll be able to run out games better and have another great year,” Playfair said.

In his first year with the Club in 2010, Jetta played 20 matches and thrilled crowds with his quest for an elusive first goal. Hannebery, who enters his third season with the Swans in 2011, played 21 matches and was lauded for his consistency throughout the season.

Check out SwansTV for Henry Playfair's four-part chat about the Club's exciting brigade of young players.

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Article available at:
http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7106/newsid/106754/default.aspx
(if you're that way inclined)

My summary: bit of a fluff piece (esp as they already did one on Hanners around Dec 2010) but for Jetta they reckon he's done some work on inside midfield stuff and Hannebery isn't suffering any ill effects from shoulder surgery done just after the Swans got knocked out of the 2010 finals (they reckon increased tank).

cheers,
j