A lacklustre pre-season
was evident in opening round of the NAB Cup at Blacktown, in an upset against Carlton, let alone the GWS
Giants as well. Although the Swans were missing key premiership stars,
including Adam Goodes and Josh Kennedy, the other teams were also
fielding younger, inexperienced players.
Some of their senior players are yet to overcome the last year's
grand final hangover. The best example is Lewis Jetta, who has kicked just
two goals and averaged only 9.5 possessions through four games.
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| Lewis Jetta struggling to find his 2012 form (Source: News Limited) |
The Swans have enjoyed easy victories against low ranking teams to
begin the season, making last Friday night’s game a real wake-up call with a 21
point loss against a stronger Geelong. Adding to the Swan’s concerns, big
ruckman Lewis Roberts-Thomson was left on the sidelines with a right knee
injury during the second quarter of the game. This now places him in doubt for
several weeks, as he is scheduled for arthroscopic surgery.
In their current form it is questionable whether or not the Swans
will be able to come away with a win in this week’s game against a solid St
Kilda side. Some media sources are tipping a loss for the historic ANZAC day
clash which will be played in New Zealand on Thursday. More to come on this story.
- Lachlan Lewis
- Lachlan Lewis
