State Squad

Some very strange selections?

It seems one or two (or more) have been selected
on old reputations.

It was reported thar Daniel Caire was 'stiff'. Being a B&F winner and runner-up to Steven Morris, being in great form, having pace and rebound and being the best small defender in the comp isn't enough to get him in front of Robert Shirley.

Jade Sheedy has withdrawn himself from the squad.

Players can still force their way in or out of the squad, should form warrant it. Agreed that some players are lucky and others unlucky to not be named in the initial squad. Will be interesting to see how the final 22 line up.

The Initial Squad:

Central District
James Boyd
Ben Nason
Eddie Sansbury
Jarrod Schiller
Paul Thomas

Glenelg
Ty Allen
Ruory Kirkby
Sam Rudolph

North Adelaide
James Allan
Clint Alleway
Leigh Ryswyk

Norwood
Josh Donohue
Alex Georgiou
Tim Webber
Brett Zorzi

Port Adelaide
Jeremy Clayton
Sam Gray
James Meiklejohn

South Adelaide
Andrew Ainger
Joel Cross
Nick Liddle

Sturt
Tim McIntyre
Jade Sheedy

West Adelaide
Jonathon Beech
Ryan Ferguson
Chris Schmidt

Woodville-West Torrens
Ben Greiger
Luke Jarrad
Craig Parry
Robert Shirley

Jade Sheedy has pulled out apparently

BloodnTars wrote:Jade Sheedy has pulled out apparently

Yeah, Flaggy mentioned it 2 posts above mate.

Flag No.9 wrote:Jade Sheedy has withdrawn himself from the squad.

Would think either Paul Thomas or one of the All(e/a)n's would now be appointed skipper of the side.

Is it necessary to point out that a point was made a couple of posts earlier ? I hope it doesn't become a site where some feel it their priority to "break' every piece of news or want to be seen to do so.

I think Thomas or Ty Allen would be my choice for Sate captain.

waddayamean wrote:Is it necessary to point out that a point was made a couple of posts earlier ? I hope it doesn't become a site where some feel it their priority to "break' every piece of news or want to be seen to do so.

I think Thomas or Ty Allen would be my choice for Sate captain.

Was just letting them know that the point was already made. Not sure what you are on about in regards to breking the news, it was already there so no issue, just simply an observation and comment.

Paul Thomas for mine for State Captaincy BTW...

any idea what the price of admission will be for the state game ? hopefully to get a good crowd at the game the league(s) will make it a cheap day out for families etc, perhaps $5.00 an adult, or say $10.00 with a budget thrown in, because if we can get say 8,000+ there it'll be better than say 2,500 or so die hards & look better on tv as well & also will show that people are interested in State footy & the respective leagues

Simply an observation and comment .

Ferguson has been in very ordinary form. That leaves, by my reckoning, Georgiou, Grieger and Rudolph as the only key defenders in the squad, which wouldn't have the opposition forwards quaking in their boots I wouldn't think.

Players can still be added to the squad, should form permit. Perhaps the likes of a Kory Beard or Yves Sibenaler could come into the squad still?

I know players can be added BP but I still think it's surprising.

Flag No.9 wrote:Ferguson has been in very ordinary form. That leaves, by my reckoning, Georgiou, Grieger and Rudolph as the only key defenders in the squad, which wouldn't have the opposition forwards quaking in their boots I wouldn't think.

Brett Zorzi as well.

bayman wrote:any idea what the price of admission will be for the state game ? hopefully to get a good crowd at the game the league(s) will make it a cheap day out for families etc, perhaps $5.00 an adult, or say $10.00 with a budget thrown in, because if we can get say 8,000+ there it'll be better than say 2,500 or so die hards & look better on tv as well & also will show that people are interested in State footy & the respective leagues

Can't see the SANFL making it that cheap unfortunately, but I would like to see all club season ticket holders (and maybe AAMI Stadium members) get free admission to the game.

Yeah I didn't count Zorzi as I assumed he plays in the midfield nowadays, but I've seen him play very well at full back. Wouldn't want to stand someone really tall though.

Good idea Bruce or even the season ticket holders get in for $2 . Bayman is right about the crowd , the same issue for our weekly games .

Love to see it under lights at Richmond or Glenelg rather than at AAMI. Would be a better spectacle and atmosphere

brodlach wrote:Love to see it under lights at Richmond or Glenelg rather than at AAMI. Would be a better spectacle and atmosphere

although not at night it is at Glenelg mate

Big Phil wrote:

BloodnTars wrote:Jade Sheedy has pulled out apparently

Yeah, Flaggy mentioned it 2 posts above mate.

Flag No.9 wrote:Jade Sheedy has withdrawn himself from the squad.

Would think either Paul Thomas or one of the All(e/a)n's would now be appointed skipper of the side.

Stupid me didn't read any of the post before Adelaide Hawk put the squad up.

Flag No.9 wrote:Yeah I didn't count Zorzi as I assumed he plays in the midfield nowadays, but I've seen him play very well at full back. Wouldn't want to stand someone really tall though.

Has played in defence this season. Last week he filled the role of Kieren McGuinness and was in sensational touch.

bayman wrote:

brodlach wrote:Love to see it under lights at Richmond or Glenelg rather than at AAMI. Would be a better spectacle and atmosphere

although not at night it is at Glenelg mate

I realise that but there seems to be a better atmosphere under lights.

Flag No.9 wrote:Ferguson has been in very ordinary form. That leaves, by my reckoning, Georgiou, Grieger and Rudolph as the only key defenders in the squad, which wouldn't have the opposition forwards quaking in their boots I wouldn't think.

Bring in Hartlett for Ferg. That would have the opposition scared.

Nathan Batsanis, Luke Jericho, Tom Collier and Angus Rowntree have been added to the state squad.

Clint Alleway has withdrawen due to injury concerns.

http://www.sanfl.com.au/news/sanfl_news/1718/

The following 2 players have been added to the State Squad, who will be training tomorrow night at AAMI Stadium from 6pm...

Daniel Caire (West)
Adam Grocke (Eagles)