Swans NEAFL

[Capper]

Shaw was saying that Hanners was 100% fit as he was.

yeah but not match fit. How you can be 100% match fit after 6 weeks out i dont know

[Ziplock]

Shaw was saying that Hanners was 100% fit as he was.

yeah but not match fit. How you can be 100% match fit after 6 weeks out i dont know

A lot of pushups :P

[Capper]

Shaw was saying that Hanners was 100% fit as he was.

yeah but not match fit. How you can be 100% match fit after 6 weeks out i dont know

A lot of pushups :P

are you kidding?? With those shoulders?? He has enough tape on those shoulders to hold any rickety bridge together

[Mailman the 2nd]

Yeah Hanners must have like 50 spare rolls of tape at home for his shoulders hahah

[Ziplock]

Shaw was saying that Hanners was 100% fit as he was.

yeah but not match fit. How you can be 100% match fit after 6 weeks out i dont know

A lot of pushups :P

are you kidding?? With those shoulders?? He has enough tape on those shoulders to hold any rickety bridge together

and they're so massive post pushups he now has enough tape to build a bridge purely out of it :P

[Capper]

Yeah Hanners must have like 50 spare rolls of tape at home for his shoulders hahah

has to tape up his shoulders to carry the tape

[Mailman the 2nd]

glad that we came away with 4 points. Liked Tippet's effort in the wet lots of forward pressure. McGlynn has been B.O.G contention for several weeks in a row now.

Key is now to get Hanners, Shaw and Tippet all up to 100% for september and Horse seemed to suggest he might make a change or 2 before, whether that's Nank, Mitchell or ROK i dont know

[Capper]

insert Swans v Lions stats here

[Capper]

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2014-08-05/neafl-wrap-round-18

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 - Tommy Walsh

This was without doubt Tommy's best game for the year. He started the game on dangerous Brisbane forward Jordan Lisle and was able to keep him quiet. In addition to shutting down Lisle, Walshy also spoiled strongly and read the play well with eight intercepts for the match. He looked as though he'd got the zip back in his game and was playing with the intensity required at the next level. 

Key Stats: Nine kicks, 11 handballs, seven marks, eight intercepts, six spoils

George Hewett

George continues to improve each and every week. He showed poise with ball in hand and made good decisions setting up teammates to advantage. He stayed strong over the ball and was able to sneak forward and kick two goals in a good performance for the club.

Key Stats: 12 kicks, 18 handballs, three marks, two goals

Dan Robinson

Dan was given the job to run with James Polkinghorne, who has played a number of games at senior level and did a very good job. After Robbo was moved onto him early in the first quarter, Polkinghorne was held to just nine possessions, which was a great effort. Robbo was able to stay disciplined and task-focused for the entire game, while still managing to pick up 17 disposals himself.

Key stats: 10 kicks, seven handballs, five marks, four tackles

Harrison Marsh

In his second game back from injury, Marshy was very good across half back. He defended well at ground level, was strong aerially making eight spoils and impacted the contest physically on a number of occasions. He is developing into a reliable defender who can provide run with his explosive leg speed.

Key Stats: Nine kicks, seven handballs, three marks, eight spoils

Shane Biggs

It was a workman-like performance from Shane this week. Biggsy was shown the ultimate respect by being tagged by the opposition and was still able to find the ball and help with our ball movement coming out of our back half and through the midfield. He also generally used the ball well by hand and foot.

Key stats: 16 kicks, 10 handballs, four marks, six inside 50's, five rebound 50's

Matthew Dick

It was another solid performance from Matthew this week. He continues to provide plenty of run and drive out of our back half and helps with our ball movement going forward. His running ability has proven to be a strength with his leg speed enabling him to give some good offensive rebound.

Key stats: 11 kicks, 14 handballs, seven marks

Brandon Jack

Although his disposal by foot let him down at times on the weekend, BJ was able to impact the game with his attack on the footy and leg speed out of congestion. After having limited game time in recent weeks, he was used more through the midfield and looked very comfortable in this role. Although not known to be a big possession winner, he was able to find plenty of ball on the weekend and influenced the game. 

Key stats: 14 kicks, 12 handballs, eight marks, eight inside 50's, one goal

[Capper]

Bird, Laidler Swans till end of 2016

PREMIERSHIP midfielder Craig Bird has agreed to terms with the Sydney Swans that will tie him to the club until the end of 2016.

The Swans are also close to completing a deal with defender Jeremy Laidler that will extend his tenure until the end of 2016

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2014-08-04/bird-stays-in-swans-nest

[Capper]

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2014-08-12/smith-to-prove-fitness

Defender Nick Smith will need to prove his fitness ahead of Saturday's clash with St Kilda at the SCG after missing last weekend's win over Port Adelaide with back soreness.

"One of the discs in his back was a little bit suspect and he's had a little bit of minor symptoms on and off throughout the year" he said.

"He had a flare-up the night before the game and on the morning of the game, and we worked on him, but we just felt it wasn't quite right so he withdrew from the game."

Rookie midfielder Dan Robinson will also be assessed this week after missing the Swans reserves' win over the Gold Coast Suns reserves on Saturday morning.

In other injury news, ruckman Tom Derickx is taking time away from the club after being placed on the long-term injury list with a hamstring injury.

[Capper]

Sydney Swans 9.11-65
Brisbane Lions 4.14-38

Goal Kickers: R. O''Keefe 2, G. Hewett 2, T. Nankervis , S. Naismith , T. Mitchell , M. Dickson , B. Jack
Best Players: T. Walsh , G. Hewett , D. Robinson , S. Biggs , M. Dick , B. Jack

[JBs-Hawks]

Robinson missed but still got in the best?

[stew42]

That was the Brisbane game, not the most recent Gold Coast game

[SydneyRox]

Robinson missed but still got in the best?

He's that good :P