Swans NEAFL

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http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2014-05-13/neafl-wrap-round-7
NEAFL Wrap: Round 7
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 - Gary Rohan
Having played down back for the last few weeks in the reserves, Gary had a very good game defending and rebounding strongly. With five spoils and two intercepts, he was able to read the play well and impact physically. He collected 18 disposals and looked dangerous running out of defence with speed. His fitness is getting better each week and we are excited about what he will bring in the coming weeks.   

Key stats: 18 possessions, five spoils, two intercepts

Matthew Dick
It was a strong performance from Matthew this week. His defending has been good so far this season in the NEAFL and he was good again Friday afternoon against UWS. Matthew was able to provide run from the back half and his ball use was good. Another feature of his game has been his instructional voice with the back six in setting up structures.

Key stats: 29 possessions, six marks

Shane Biggs
It was another solid performance from Shane this week. As usual he found plenty of the ball and used it well by foot, which set up many rebounds from the back half. He also defended well and used his voice to help set up team structures.

Key stats: 28 possessions, five tackles, two intercepts

Toby Nankervis
The key focus area for Toby over recent weeks has been his follow up work and this was good on Friday night. He was the most dominant ruckman on the ground with an impressive 39 hit-outs and setting up our mids to give them first look at the ball. Toby's challenge is to build on this in the coming weeks.

Key stats: 18 possessions, 39 hit-outs, five clearances, one goal

Dean Towers
Dean has had an interesting and somewhat interrupted start to the season. Named emergency in the seniors for most of the opening rounds, Dean was able to maintain his focus on the job at hand on Friday afternoon and impact the game well in the first three quarters. He was able to use his biggest asset, his leg speed, to present as a marking option and impact the contest with pressure.

Key stats: 16 possessions 8 marks 2 goals

Ryan O'Keefe
Pebbles was a solid contributor against UWS. He worked hard inside and found plenty of the ball. The most pleasing aspect to his games in the reserves has been his instructional voice as well as the communication and care he has shown to the younger guys since playing in the NEAFL side. His feedback has been invaluable and he's been a strong contributor on game day.     

Key stats: 32 disposals, seven clearances

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Regarding Tim Membrey

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-05-16/swans-contracts-on-hold

THE SYDNEY Swans have been forced to put player contract negotiations on hold for the past month as they wait for the AFL to rule on how extensively their controversial cost-of-living allowance will be cut from 2015.

Swans players set to come out of contract at the end of this year include free agents Adam Goodes, Nick Malceski, Ryan O'Keefe and Lewis Roberts-Thomson, along with Mike Pyke, Rhyce Shaw, Craig Bird, Harry Cunningham, Alex Johnson, Jordan Lockyer, Tim Membrey and Xavier Richards.

i can see teams chase him now

[Mailman the 2nd]

Lockyear has been around for a while now hasn't he without playing a game. Not sure that the Swans will stick with him.

Haven't heard Xavier's name much at all since his 5 minute long debut last year either

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Come home Lockers!

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Lockyear has been around for a while now hasn't he without playing a game. Not sure that the Swans will stick with him.

Haven't heard Xavier's name much at all since his 5 minute long debut last year either

Xavier was seen as a marshall for the backs last year but like you said has gone quiet. I dont know if anyone will chase lockers

[elephants]

Can see Lockyer coming back to the WAFL and plying his trade there actually.

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Can see Lockyer coming back to the WAFL and plying his trade there actually.

It would be pretty harsh by the Swans if they let him go especially since he had to give up his guernsey when buddy arrived

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R7 Home to UWS Giants (ANZ Stadium) - Swans 14.16.100 beat UWS Giants 3.7.25

#	Name	K	H	Di	M	Tk	FF	FA	Ho	Cl	I50	R50	G	B	Best	DT Score
5	R.O'Keefe	18	21	39	6	7	0	2	0	7	6	3	0	0		136
27	D.Robinson	10	24	34	3	4	2	0	1	9	3	3	1	0	4	112
41	L.Perris	15	15	30	5	5	1	1	0	4	5	0	2	1		121
46	S.Biggs	13	17	30	5	4	2	0	0	1	1	3	0	0		106
28	M.Dick	15	15	30	8	1	0	0	0	0	5	2	0	0	1	103
18	J.Lockyer	8	17	25	3	3	0	0	0	2	1	1	0	0		79
10	Z.Jones	13	12	25	5	1	2	2	0	0	2	4	0	0	5	78
6	T.Mitchell	7	17	24	1	7	3	0	0	2	1	0	0	0		89
29	G.Hewett	11	13	24	4	3	1	2	0	3	1	2	1	0		84
1	T.Membrey	14	9	23	8	3	1	0	0	0	4	0	4	1	2	122
33	B.Jack	7	15	22	2	3	0	1	0	0	4	0	0	1		67
31	H.Marsh	14	8	22	6	7	0	0	0	5	7	1	0	2	6	106
16	G.Rohan	11	7	18	5	2	1	1	0	0	3	2	0	1		69
13	T.Nankervis	11	7	18	7	4	1	3	39	5	4	2	1	0	3	121
36	A.Aliir	9	8	17	8	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0		75
30	L.Roberts-Thomson	8	8	16	3	2	4	0	6	1	2	1	2	1		80
42	X.Richards	9	7	16	4	2	0	0	0	0	2	3	0	0		61
22	D.Towers	9	6	15	9	2	0	0	0	0	3	0	2	2		88
52	J.Dunn	4	6	10	4	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	0		37
17	T.Walsh	2	6	8	0	2	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0		20
60	T.Head	5	2	7	2	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0		36
45	P.Mitchell	2	3	5	1	3	1	1	4	0	1	0	0	2		31
-	Team/Rushed	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5
-	SYD	215	243	458	99	69	20	16	50	39	57	29	14	16		1826
-	UWS	178	99	277	78	65	16	20	37	32	33	41	3	7		1244

[Mailman the 2nd]

I'm pretty sure they just don't name ROK in the best 6 because he's a senior

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I'm pretty sure they just don't name ROK in the best 6 because he's a senior

yeah especially with 39 disposals, wondering if he has already been tapped on the shoulder though

[Mailman the 2nd]

Its good to see Nank racking up stats game after game.  Looks a good future player

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Its good to see Nank racking up stats game after game.  Looks a good future player

might be a while before he gets a game in the 1s though

[Ringo]

What is going on with Membrey or does he only lift when he plays the Lions.  have seen him up here three times and he looks very good but suppose with Buddy, Tippett, Parker and Goodes not enough room for him.

[stew42]

I know it's a bit sacrilegious to say this, but it really wouldn't be a bad thing if Goodesy retired. Hasn't set the world on fire other than his onfield leadership, which few in the game can match. As has been mentioned above, Membrey might seek greener pastures if he doesn't get a game soon. Dominating the NEAFL and hasn't been rewarded. We could have a real star on our hands if we develop him right, but I feel he's stagnating in the NEAFLSES (North East Australian Football League of Spuds Except Sydney) ;) .

[Mailman the 2nd]

While its obviously not 100% fair to judge Goodes after 4 games I do feel he's struggling to fit into the structure which Reid, Franklin and Tippett have done so well at.

I also think it's time to give Cunningham a break and bring in Mitchell, put McGlynn back in for B.Jack and Pyke for Derickx against Geelong in 2 weeks