Sydney
Coach – John Longmire
2021 –
Points For – 3rd
Points Against –6th
Top 5 Best and Fairest
- Luke Parker
- Jake Lloyd
- Jordan Dawson
- Tom Papley
- Callum Mills
2021 Rising Star Noms
Errol Gulden (Round 1)
Braeden Campbell (Round 2)
Chad Warner (Round 3)
Justin McInerney (Round 16)
Ins – Paddy McCartin, Peter Ladhams, Angus Sheldrick, Matthew Roberts, Corey Warner, Lachlan Rankin
Outs – Kaiden Brand, Malachy Carruthers, Jordan Dawson, Sam Gray, George Hewett, Matthew Ling
My Prediction
The Swans are unfortunately building a nice list and unlike a lot of other rebuilds, seem to be getting it right and look to be turning things around pretty quickly. Four rising star noms last year without Logan McDonald getting one is a pretty good start to turning your list over.
The backline is pretty experienced now, Rampe goes around again and he has McCartin and likely Blakey back their to support with marking. Mcinerney and Lloyd will give good run. There doesnt look to be a lot of holes there at the moment except possibly depth amongst the talls.
The midfield also has a good balance of youth and experience with Kennedy, Mills and Parker providing leadership along with Mills. Heeney will be looking for more midfield time and should rotate through along with Gulden and even Campbell.
The forward line was the third highest scoring last year which seems an impressive change in philosophy from the boring crap they have dished up for so many seasons, Franklin will go around again next year until injuries slow him up, McDonald should be better for another season and I suspect Ladhams will spend a lot of time up forward and relieve the ruck. They smalls in Hayward and Papley are quality and reliable.
Hickey was probably the recruit of the year last season and showed something I dont think any of us though he had in him. They topped up on dud rucks from interstate teams and doubled down this season with Ladhams who will probably be good for them as well. The coach is golden, he keeps getting the best out of his players and keeps them working for each other.
Frustratingly, the Swans should be a better team again this year. Outside of second year blues for their young players, there doesnt appear a lot of hope for those of us that would like to see them fail. I think they will challenge for top four this year and finish in thr 4-6 range.
