Swans NEAFL

[Mailman the 2nd]

Shaw out again with an ankle is bad, hope McGlynn is all good too  :'(

[Capper]

Biggs in for his first game with Towers

Shaw out again with an ankle is bad, hope McGlynn is all good too  :'(

rested*

[Mailman the 2nd]

Biggs in for his first game with Towers

Shaw out again with an ankle is bad, hope McGlynn is all good too  :'(

rested*

Benny has earned a rest. Shaw needs as much time on ground as he can get

[Vinny]

Do you guys think Ben McGlynn will keep DPP, has he played forward enough?

Also you guys really need a Swans Discussion thread, haha.

[kilbluff1985]

Do you guys think Ben McGlynn will keep DPP, has he played forward enough?

Also you guys really need a Swans Discussion thread, haha.

He doesn't even have DPP does he well not in SC?

[Vinny]

He doesn't?. Haha sorry then of just staying a forward?

At worst he will be M/F surely right?

[Capper]

McGlynn should get DPP next year as i dont see him becoming a Mid only

[SydneyRox]

Saw a stat on League teams I think that his mid to fwd percentage is now 70/30 so he will surely get the MID, whether they make him MID only would be the only question.

Same with Parker, reckon he might lose the DPP next year.

[Capper]

JPK looks like missing one week only

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-08-18/good-news-for-star-swan

"It would be fair to say we're not going to put him at risk this week.

"If he's not any good at the back end of the week, he won't play.

"If he doesn't play this week, it will only be one week."

[Capper]

Smith and Shaw to replace JPK and Bird, maybe Membrey for Reid

Longmire said another midfielder, Craig Bird, was also unlikely to miss more than one game after suffering a posterior cruciate ligament knee injury on Saturday.

He said key forward Sam Reid was still a little bit sore from the weekend and would be monitored during the week, but midfielder Dan Hannebery was OK after suffering a minor knock against the Saints.

Longmire said Ben McGlynn was likely to be out for one more week with his calf strain but said defenders Nick Smith and Rhyce Shaw were each a big chance to return this weekend and would be the logical replacements for Kennedy and Bird.

[SydneyRox]

Yeah Titch and ROK look like being on the outer for the rest of the year. If they cant get a game with JPK and Bird out, doesnt look very good.

Towers did some nice things, but would feel better with ROK in his place.

[Capper]

R20
Swans 11.12-78
Giants 11.11-77

Goal Kickers: J. Hiscox 3, S. Naismith 3, R. O'Keefe 2, T. Membrey 2, N. Hey
Best Players: J. Lockyer , T. Walsh , T. Mitchell , D. Robinson , T. Nankervis , R. O'Keefe

[Capper]

Yeah Titch and ROK look like being on the outer for the rest of the year. If they cant get a game with JPK and Bird out, doesnt look very good.

Towers did some nice things, but would feel better with ROK in his place.

I dont see the Swans using Titch or ROK as a sub either. I think Biggs, Towers, BJack, Lloyd will be the subs from here on

[elephants]

J-Locks in inspired form.

[Capper]

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2014-08-19/neafl-wrap-round-20

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 - Tom Mitchell

Tom was very good on the weekend. He has been progressively playing more game time in recent weeks after a layoff with a knee injury and he was back to his best with 11 clearances and six inside 50s. As we have come to expect, his inside work was good, and he was able to get more outside ball this week and have a big influence on the game.

Key Stats: 15 kicks, 12 handballs, four marks, 11 clearances, six inside 50s

Tommy Walsh

It was another very solid performance from Tommy this week. He started a little slowly but was able to work his way into the game. He was strong defensively with numerous spoils and intercepts, while offensively he was able to get involved and help with the movement of the ball from our back half. 

Key Stats: 11 kicks, 10 handballs, five marks, six rebound 50s

Ryan O'Keefe

Pebbles played mainly forward this week with some time on-ball in the second half. He was involved in hitting the scoreboard on five occasions with two goals. He was at his best with some strong work in and around the stoppages and was able to affect some good centre clearances in the last quarter. 

Key stats: 15 kicks, six handballs, six marks, four clearances, seven inside 50s

Harrison Marsh

Harry was solid down back against UWS.  He makes good decisions as to when to defend and when to attack and was able to manufacture numerous inside 50s with good offensive running. A couple of kicks missed their intended target in the first half, but overall Marshy played a good, strong game.

Key Stats: Seven kicks, nine handballs, three marks, five inside 50s

Jordan Lockyer

It was another good game from Jordan this week. He was strong in the contest, both aerially and at ground level and generally made good decisions by hand and foot. At times we would like to see Jordan use his legs more with run and carry and be more penetrating with his kick. In saying that, he did have a very positive overall influence on the game and the result.

Key stats: 10 kicks, 12 handballs, five marks, six clearances, four inside 50s

Daniel Robinson

Dan was given the job to run with former Swan Jed Lamb and held him to just three possessions in the first half, which was a very pleasing result. The tag was released after half-time as we were down on midfield rotations and Robbo was able to impact the game with a very good last quarter. He looked strong overhead and read the ball very well.

Key stats: Eight kicks, eight handballs, four marks, six clearances