Swans NEAFL

[Capper]

Well Tippet is back, which is good

Excellent news. How confident are you gents for the weekend? I feel like Hawthorn have more of a point to prove than we do.

Definitely I think this game doesn't mean too much beyond the 13-0 streak, but we should be favourites

agree, will be a good game but again i will miss it due to a wedding this time

[Capper]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-07-29/in-the-mix-round-19

SYDNEY SWANS
John Longmire's side is set to be bolstered by the return of running defender Rhyce Shaw, who has missed the past four games with an ankle injury. However, star midfielder Dan Hannebery, who has had an ankle injury of his own, is only rated a small chance to face Essendon on Friday night at the SCG. First-year ruckman Toby Nankervis played an excellent game in the NEAFL with three goals for the Sydney Swans, while veteran Ryan O'Keefe continues to put his hand up for a senior recall

[Capper]

R17
NT Thunder 13.14-92
Sydney Swans 8.11-59

TIO Stadium

Sydney Swans
Goal Kickers: T. Nankervis 3, R. O'Keefe 2, T. Walsh , D. Hadden , S. Biggs
Best Players: T. Nankervis , R. O'Keefe , S. Biggs , M. Dick , H. Marsh

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http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2014-07-29/neafl-wrap-round-17

Player Focus:

Each week, the Sydney Swans development coaches, Josh Francou, Jared Crouch and Nick Davis will highlight the performances of some of the Swans' NEAFL players.

These players are those who contributed well on game day, made improvements or played a significant role for the Swans.

NEAFL Player of the Week - Shane Biggs

As our most consistent player for the year, Biggsy again had an influential game amassing 42 disposals. He played an important role in our ball movement on the half-back line, rebounding strongly and setting up many forward thrusts. He did spend some time on ball this week and was able to sneak forward and kick a goal.

Key Stats: 28 kicks, 14 handballs, five marks, one goal, five intercepts

George Hewett
Playing on-ball and spending some time on the wing this week, George had a solid game. He worked strongly around the ball laying 10 tackles and won some important clearances. Playing in a new role on the wing, it took him a little time to adjust but he will be better for the experience.

Key Stats: Eight kicks, 12 handballs, two marks, 10 tackles

Ryan O'Keefe

It was another solid performance from Pebbles. He was able to find the ball this week with 35 disposals and also managed to be involved in four shots on goal, kicking two goals and two behinds. Although his tackling numbers were down this week, he was able to do some good work in congestion to feed our runners.

Key stats: 24 kicks, 11 handballs, three marks, two goals

Jordan Lockyer

Jordan has been playing consistent footy in recent weeks. His ability to read the play and intercept mark has been a standout feature of his game. His tackling has also been good with another four this week.

Key Stats: 11 kicks, 12 handballs, 10 marks, three intercepts

Matthew Dick

It was an okay game from Matthew this week. He was able to help with our ball movement from our back half and provided some good run from defence. He did fumble the ball at times in the slippery conditions but did have an influence on the game.

Key stats: 10 kicks, 13 handballs, four marks, three intercepts

[Capper]

Biggs has had 35, 31 and 42 in the last 3 games of the NEAFL. Surely knocking on the door for selection

[Mailman the 2nd]

With Shaw coming back I don't think Biggs will get a look-in, he'll be important next year if Malceski goes at the end though.

Hopefully the guys other than Bird and McGlynn can step up this round, as they were the only ones really up to standard vs. Hawthorn

[Toga]

Nank surely has to be thereabouts doesn't he? Or I guess he will have to push Mike Pyke out of the team for a gig so might be hard for him with that star forward line you guys have this year

[Capper]

Nank or Membrey would only come in if Pyke or Tippett dont get up

Tower out for Shaw

If Reid doesnt get up does Membrey come in??

I think if Towers misses that Biggs, Membrey an Nank will be the emergencies

[Mailman the 2nd]

I think all are thereabouts, there's just much less opportunity compared to last year when we were crippled by injuries

[Big Mac]

What's Biggs like disposal wise? Can't seem to find any match stats listing d/e% or even a number of effective disposals per game - but that's a pretty important stat considering his potential to be used off half-back

[Mailman the 2nd]

Not sure but from memory his 3 games last year were pretty decent DE wise. He also got over 15 possies in all of them so he's definitely one that can slot in quickly

[elephants]

Jordan Lockyer

Jordan has been playing consistent footy in recent weeks. His ability to read the play and intercept mark has been a standout feature of his game. His tackling has also been good with another four this week.

Key Stats: 11 kicks, 12 handballs, 10 marks, three intercepts

#bringhimhome

[Capper]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-07-30/okeefe-open-to-offers

[Mailman the 2nd]

Not suprised, he and Malceski going probably opens up plenty of room for Mitchell

[SydneyRox]

Jordan Lockyer

Jordan has been playing consistent footy in recent weeks. His ability to read the play and intercept mark has been a standout feature of his game. His tackling has also been good with another four this week.

Key Stats: 11 kicks, 12 handballs, 10 marks, three intercepts

#bringhimhome

He is home

#Swanslovelockyer