Swans Season review and looking to 2014

[SydneyRox]

I can Naismith being upgraded though Sydney Rox especially if Mumford goes.

True. If he goes. But also our record on developing ruck stocks is horrible! Naismith has shown glimpses, but played only 3 games this year.

Even without Mummy our rucks options are still Pyke, LRT, Tippett, White. Sydney have shown it is much easier to recruit a ready made ruckman

[Capper]

Naismith is still too skinny for AFL, Pyke beats him up every ruck contest at training (mostly because of Pyke co-ordination)

Looking forward to Membrey getting a game next year in the seniors, good strong forward.

Blooding 6 newbies this year will also help us for next year, as well as getting the rooster back on the field this year.

According to Sydney papers, Heater has met with GWS regarding next year.

I always thought that when buddy said he liked the environment in Sydney that he meant Sydney and not West Sydney. There have been rumours for a while now that Reid might want to go home, ROK as well. ROK almost left 2 yrs ago but luckily stayed on. I could also see Reid move to CHB, Tippett to rotate between CHF, FF and Ruck, Buddy to rotate between FF anc CHF and Pyke to rotate between Ruck and FF

I agree with Matty that the ones on the chop are Armstrong, Walsh, White, Lockyer, Brown. I dont see White staying and Armstrong might be delisted after not being able to stay in the 1s ahead of Everitt. Walsh was unlucky after tearing his hammy in R10. Brown was next in line after AJ but Rampe and Everitt beat him to the punch. Brown is only 19 though and Lockyer 19, so these guys could be held on to for depth. Lloyd, Naismith and Robinson wont be upgraded unless required. Naismith may get elevated if he goes on my diet and we lose Mummy and dont replace him.

[Ringo]

Interesting comments on Naismith Tabs as I thought he was more developed than Longer when the 2 clashed on Saturday in the NEAFL. Was also very impressed with Membrey as well strong mark and found the ball.  Armstrong was a little disappointing in the final maybe I was expecting more from him given the first grade experience.

[Capper]

Just noticed that he is 104kg, thought he was lighter. He may get the upgrade them.

Membrey alot like Goodes

[My Chumps]

Definitely need another key defender, preferably young. I still have hope for Lockyer; he was a talent in the U18's a few years back. I think we should keep Armstrong as well. Walsh and Brown I don't really care much for.

I would love it if we could trade Jesse White for a key defender but I don't think there are many available. Tayte Pears?

As for all the Franklin talk; it ain't happening. If Buddy is going to leave, it will be through the free agency not the trade table. Same with Mumford.

Keen as hell to see Membrey get a go in a few years, looks set to be a star. I expect Reidy to be better than ever next year too seeing as he won't be getting the #1 defender.

As for the 'experts' saying we'll struggle to finish in the top 4; JPK, Jack, Hanners, Mitchell, Parker, McVeigh. All reasonably aged and should once again give us one of the most formidable midfields in the competition. Tippet, Reid, Pyke and Goodes up front will stretch teams defensive capabilities and Jetta/Rohan running around up there will be handy too. Our back six should remain one of the best team defences in the game. I can't really see us sliding outside the top 4.

And I know it's a long way out, but predicted line-ups for next year?

FB: Nick Smith - Teddy Richards - Alex Johnson
HB: Nick Malceski - Heath Grundy - Jarred McVeigh
C: Luke Parker - Kieran Jack - Daniel Hanneberry
HF: Ben McGlynn - Sam Reid - Lewis Jetta
FF: Adam Goodes - Kurt Tippett - Gary Rohan
R: Shane Mumford - Ryan O'Keefe - Josh Kennedy

I: Tom Mitchell, Mike Pyke, Rhyce Shaw, Andrejs Everitt

Am I missing anyone?

Alex Johnson is key to our defence; he's a massive improvement on Rampe who's still an okay player.
Looking at that we may need another small forward. McGlynn hasn't been very good as of late. Maybe Lamb, Cunningham or Brandon Jack?
And is the team perhaps a bit too top heavy? Pyke, Mumford, Tippett, Reid, Goodes...

[Mailman the 2nd]

I think you're strongly underrating Rampe there MC. You also missed McVeigh!

Dropped off in the finals but during the season was easily the most impressive backman this year in terms of performance and skill.

I'd put him in the team over Everitt in a heartbeat, maybe even over Lamb as an interchange replacement

[My Chumps]

I think you're strongly underrating Rampe there MC. You also missed McVeigh!

Dropped off in the finals but during the season was easily the most impressive backman this year in terms of performance and skill.

I'd put him in the team over Everitt in a heartbeat, maybe even over Lamb as an interchange replacement

*facepalm, I knew I'd miss one :P

I'd rather Everitt. I don't see what everyone loves about Rampe, he's a poor mans AJ. He's a good long kick but that's all he does when he gets it, rarely hits a short target. He doesn't exactly do a stellar lockdown job either. I'm sure he'll improve but right now I think he and Everitt are both liabilities, and I'd rather Andrejs. This is why we need Heath Shaw IMO. Macca can go into the midfield, Smith, AJ, Teddy and Grundy get lockdown roles and Malceski and Shaw create one of the best rebounding combinations in the league. Drooling at the thought of it.

[Nige]

Definitely lacks my boy Rampe who I'd have in over Andrejs anyday, but I'm not a Swans supporter. I do like the rest of that 22 though.

[Capper]

Definitely lacks my boy Rampe who I'd have in over Andrejs anyday, but I'm not a Swans supporter. I do like the rest of that 22 though.

how many boys do you have

[SydneyRox]

Not much point having Mummy in the team! :(

I would also prefer Rampe over Everett as well. Think Towers will also find some early game time. Emerg for the last 2 or 3 finals was a good sign.

[Capper]

Waht do we do with LRT??

[SydneyRox]

Waht do we do with LRT??

I am not sure he will continue? 31 Next year. Unless Mummy goes and we need some depth....

[Capper]

Waht do we do with LRT??

I am not sure he will continue? 31 Next year. Unless Mummy goes and we need some depth....

I think he will play on for 1 more to have a goodbye game/year