Swans Preseason 2015 thread

[Capper]

Heeney

“In his soccer he scored 68 goals in 12 games, when they were really young. But then he picked up a cricket bat and played an age above himself in division one up here in Newcastle and his batting average was 216”
Adam Heeney on his son Isaac

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-02-16/he-just-wants-to-play

[T Dog]

in my desperate search for defenders this year, I was wondering if anyone has heard how Gary Rohan is going this pre season?

[Capper]

in my desperate search for defenders this year, I was wondering if anyone has heard how Gary Rohan is going this pre season?

just reading this now

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-02-16/painfree-swan-to-soar

[T Dog]

in my desperate search for defenders this year, I was wondering if anyone has heard how Gary Rohan is going this pre season?

just reading this now

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-02-16/painfree-swan-to-soar

Thanks Tabs. Nicely priced, just may be the early season pick I need.  ;)

[Capper]

in my desperate search for defenders this year, I was wondering if anyone has heard how Gary Rohan is going this pre season?

just reading this now

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-02-16/painfree-swan-to-soar

Thanks Tabs. Nicely priced, just may be the early season pick I need.  ;)

Sounds like he will be rebounding

Rohan's greatest asset is his ability to break games open with blinding runs from the defensive 50.

But his speed can be a detriment, with the 23-year-old acknowledging he has had to work hard on his kicking on the run.

"When I go to kick it, I've got to ease off a bit in those last two steps," Rohan says.

"I've worked a lot with Nick Davis in the pre-season as well and I'm probably kicking the best I have for a while which gives me more confidence.

"I'll back myself now which is good."

[SydneyRox]

my only concern is the information coming out of the swans doesnt match this article, that also references no one.

i do like to hear his info regarding taking a few steps to steady before disposal, was one area he did lack

[Capper]

Thinking about Jetta's role.......

Does he take Shaw's spot if Shaw doesn't hold his own in the first couple of weeks. I would prefer Jetta on the wing with the masssive boot kicking in to the 50 or kicking goals

[SydneyRox]

Thinking about Jetta's role.......

Does he take Shaw's spot if Shaw doesn't hold his own in the first couple of weeks. I would prefer Jetta on the wing with the masssive boot kicking in to the 50 or kicking goals

Yeah, me too. Rohan into defense with Heeney/Jones or someone like that, Shaw/Laidler working through the other side, but only until the young kids are ready.

Leave Jetta on the wing and give Bjack the other.

[Capper]

Yes, Jones could be a straight replacement for Esky as well

BJack could be the sub, does have good wheels

[jeff]

Heeney is going to be an absolute Jet.

howmuchforbuddy.com

[Ricochet]

Looks like Tippett will miss 3-4 weeks after a knock to the knee

[SydneyRox]

Looks like Tippett will miss 3-4 weeks after a knock to the knee

still saying he will be right for rnd 1.

not the best situation though

[Capper]

NAB Challenge squads: Sydney Swans v Lions

2. Rhyce  Shaw
4. Daniel Hannebery
5. Isaac Heeney
6. Tom Mitchell
7. Harry Cunningham
9. Abaina Davis
11. Jeremy Laidler
12. Josh Kennedy
13. Toby Nankervis
14. Craig Bird
15. Kieren Jack
16. Gary Rohan
17. Jack Hiscox
20. Sam Reid
21. Ben McGlynn
22. Dean Towers
24. Dane Rampe
26. Luke Parker
27. Daniel Robinson
29. George Hewett
31. Harrison Marsh
32. Lewis Jetta
33. Brandon Jack
35. Sam Naismith
38. Mike Pyke
39. Heath Grundy
40. Nick Smith
42. Xavier Richards
43. Lewis Melican

Missing
1. James Rose
3. Jarrad McVeigh (inj)
8. Kurt Tippett (inj)
10. Zak Jones
19. Tom Derickx
23.  Lance Franklin (inj)
25. Ted Richards
28. Nic Newman
30. Sean McLaren
34. Alex Johnson (inj)
36. Aliir Aliir (inj)
37. Adam Goodes
41. Lloyd Perris (inj)
44. Jake Lloyd (inj)
45. Jordan Foote

The Swans will be without star forward duo Lance Franklin, whose troublesome right knee is being managed, and Kurt Tippett, who suffered a lower leg setback in Friday's intra-club match.

Adam Goodes has also been rested after a standout performance in the intra-club, with defender Ted Richards (hamstring), Jarrad McVeigh (calf) and Jake Lloyd (elbow) others missing.

[Capper]

Looks like Tippett will miss 3-4 weeks after a knock to the knee

still saying he will be right for rnd 1.

not the best situation though

yeah could be a lot better

SYDNEY Swans star Kurt Tippett will not play in the NAB Challenge after suffering a lower leg injury in last Friday's intra-club match.

The Swans are hopeful, however, he will be available for round one despite missing up to four weeks of training as a result of the setback.

Tippett, who has otherwise enjoyed a strong pre-season, hurt his right tibia/fibula joint during the intra-club game at Marrickville.

"Kurt has had an outstanding pre-season so we don’t expect this setback to significantly impact his readiness for round one," Swans football manager Tom Harley said in a statement provided to AFL.com.au.

"He is likely to sit out our three NAB Challenge matches but at this stage remains on track for round one."

[Mailman the 2nd]

Not sure why Rose and Jones are missing the game