Match Day Thread. Prelim Final. Geelong V Swans. MCG 7.50

[aardvark]

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Swans to retain our unbeaten finals record V The Cats to win by 25pts. GO SWANNIES!

[AnnieH]

Are we there yet?
I'm beside myself with nerves.

[Mug Punter]

Quietly confident re tonight, we win the midfield we win the match!

[neilfws]

So many factors at play. 6 day break and battered bodies. Rohan and Tippett, will they hold up? Quelling Dangerfield. Finals intensity.

It's all in the players heads now. All we can do is sit back and hope they give it everything.

[aguy]

I'm nervous ...

[dejavoodoo44]

Here, kitty, kitty, kitty! Here, kitty, kitty, kitty!

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[KTigers]

I just always think we will win. 75% or so of the time I am right. Geelong, seriously, they don't deserve a premiership. They are lucky to
even be playing in a prelim.

[Zlatorog]

It will be a Geelong's win and the umps will make sure it happens. I'm expecting a disgraceful umpiring, because AFL doesn't want us in the GF. The first quarter will be indicative whether we came to play.

[dejavoodoo44]

I just always think we will win. 75% or so of the time I am right. Geelong, seriously, they don't deserve a premiership. They are lucky to
even be playing in a prelim.

Actually, this year you have been right exactly 75% of the time. And I expect you to be up to 76% after tonight.

[crackedactor]

It will be a Geelong's win and the umps will make sure it happens. I'm expecting a disgraceful umpiring, because AFL doesn't want us in the GF. The first quarter will be indicative whether we came to play.

Hate saying this but there is a chance Mike Fitzpatrick may something to the umps. If we blow them out in the first quarter about 5 to 1 goal, then the umps will re think their strategy. I am hoping it not like the Hawthorn game during the year.

[AnnieH]

I'm sick with nerves.

[stellation]

Was just having an afternoon, work avoidance daydream and was momentarily gripped by panic about tonight's game until I came across this sudden realisation- Lance Franklin plays for US!

[Mel_C]

I was feeling ok until I opened this thread. I am really really really nervous now!!

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[mpr104]

Just watched last quarter of 2005 prelim Sydney v St Kilda - 2005 Preliminary Final - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gb9sZWWt1Y)

Was already hyped now I am sooo pumped for the game tonight

CMON SWANNIES!!!!!

[Dosser]

It will be a Geelong's win and the umps will make sure it happens. I'm expecting a disgraceful umpiring, because AFL doesn't want us in the GF. The first quarter will be indicative whether we came to play.

Dont worry about it. If we wear our tinfoil hats then they cant touch us.

[goswannies]

Hate saying this but there is a chance Mike Fitzpatrick may something to the umps. If we blow them out in the first quarter about 5 to 1 goal, then the umps will re think their strategy. I am hoping it not like the Hawthorn game during the year.
I love a good conspiracy theory, but logically, if Mike $h!!tzpatdick were to instruct the umps to cheat and if at any stage in the future even one of the conspiring ups revealed it, can you imagine the backlash? It's a hard thing to cover up IMO

[undy]

Just watched last quarter of 2005 prelim Sydney v St Kilda - 2005 Preliminary Final - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gb9sZWWt1Y)

Was already hyped now I am sooo pumped for the game tonight

CMON SWANNIES!!!!!

I remember watching that somewhere in town and then rushing over to the SCG to camp out for tickets.
Does anyone have (or have a link to) the video someone (on here I think) made of the 2005 finals series, with Green day's Good Riddance in the background ?

[annew]

I'm sick with nerves. me too

[Jewels]

I remember watching that somewhere in town and then rushing over to the SCG to camp out for tickets.
Does anyone have (or have a link to) the video someone (on here I think) made of the 2005 finals series, with Green day's Good Riddance in the background ?

Oh I remember that night like it was yesterday! We were watching the game at home and as soon as the final siren went, my eldest daughter and I jumped in the car and headed to the SCG - couldn't believe how many people had beaten us there!
What a great night/morning that was, everybody laughing and joking, we were one gigantic, happy family that night, all of us thinking we were dreaming!
It might be easier the way it's done now but it's nowhere near as special!

[dejavoodoo44]

Umpires for tonight: Donlon, Jeffery and...ughh...Stevic. Then again, since the Hawks aren't playing, he may not be too bad.

[Markwebbos]

I just keep telling myself 'it's only a game'

[AnnieH]

Are we there yet?
Am I the only one, or is this afternoon just dragging.

[undy]

Oh I remember that night like it was yesterday! We were watching the game at home and as soon as the final siren went, my eldest daughter and I jumped in the car and headed to the SCG - couldn't believe how many people had beaten us there!
What a great night/morning that was, everybody laughing and joking, we were one gigantic, happy family that night, all of us thinking we were dreaming!
It might be easier the way it's done now but it's nowhere near as special!

We had a schedule, so that we could wait 4 or 5 hours in turn, but it was such a great night I think most of us stayed most of the night.

[ScottH]

Nervous as.
But I put a little bet on the Swans at $2.30.
Slightly confident.

[Untamed Snark]

Can the game just start please?

[stevoswan]

My tip for a late change and I hope I'm wrong, but here it is....Rohan out, Harry in. I say this because I just saw on the news, footage of Swans training today and Harry looked really happy.....then again, maybe that was because he isn't playing.:tongue: I know it's not much to go on, but I've put it out there........:wink:

[Doctor]

Looks like being a perfect night for footy here. It was typical Melbourne grey gloominess this morning but the afternoon has been very pleasant. There's no breeze, light cloud cover. Bring on 7:50!

[Levii3]

This is taking for ever..

Tippett needs to have a good game take some pressure of Bud and bring the ball to ground which he's not great at. Nankervis played a really good game last week unlucky to miss out.

Also Dangerfield had 8 free kicks in round 16, we had 12 last week

[Hotpotato]

This is the PL we wanted , Minor Premiers, crossed over , saw off The in form Crows, bounced back from a few injuries, will get an 8 day break, have a long list of hard nuts to get this sorted.
See off these pampered pussies and move on.

[WauchopeAnalyst]

Umpires for tonight: Donlon, Jeffery and...ughh...Stevic. Then again, since the Hawks aren't playing, he may not be too bad.
At least its not Schmitt or Shmitt

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[Maltopia]

Dangerfield will get 30+ possessions but more importantly, 10+ free kicks, with all of the 50/50 ones going against us along with some clearly dubious ones being called that we wouldn't get if it was Kennedy or Parker with the ball.

That said, I am still moderately confident we can get over the line with this disadvantage!

[bloodbrother]

swans by 26

[Zlatorog]

No late changes.

[bloodsbigot]

This is taking for ever..

Longest couple of days I've had in a while. Almost here FINALLY.

[Cheer_Cheer]

If we bring the game we did last week we will win.

[Faunac8]

Break out game from two Swans tonight
X with three goals plus with at least one from a tackle turnover and Jake to be among our best with great delivery to the forward line and a bonus goal.
Swans by 32

[longmile]

We match up well against Geelong. Swans by 4-5 goals

[stellation]

Quick update: game still hasn't started

[dejavoodoo44]

Feeling quietly confident. We actually have a good record in Prelims since becoming the Sydney Swans: 5 wins - 2 losses.
I think that we will at least break even in the midfield, and with a reasonable amount of ball going in, our forwards should have too much pace. Be interesting to see who stars? Or which lesser lights will make a name for themselves?

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Quick update: game still hasn't started

I can confirm that.

[Mel_C]

Hmm I am surrounded by cats supporters (including my brother). There are only a couple of swans supporters around me so far ????.

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[Untamed Snark]

Quick update: game still hasn't started

I tried yelling at the TV but it doesn't start the game. ????

[stellation]

I tried yelling at the TV but it doesn't start the game. ??

hahaha! :D

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I tried yelling at the TV but it doesn't start the game. ????

hahaha! :D

[bloodsbigot]

I tried yelling at the TV but it doesn't start the game. ??

Pesky reality.

[longmile]

5 minutes
I think I might vomit

[i'm-uninformed2]

Did that once I saw Eddie

[Blue Sun]

Sooo nervous! Go you Swans! Manic pressure, boys!

[dejavoodoo44]

I tried yelling at the TV but it doesn't start the game. ????
Nor does it make the umpires change their minds.

[Untamed Snark]

FINALLY!!!!!!

[Billericay]

Swans by 11

[longmile]

AMAZING START

[Billericay]

Papley to McGlynn

[longmile]

Papley, McGlynn and Franklin on fire early

[Billericay]

Lets hope we see 9 more of those Franklin --> Tippo passes / goals

[Billericay]

how good was Mitchell in traffic there?

[longmile]

Not sure if we can fit both McVeigh and Mills into this team at the moment

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buddy and tippett should get married

[Billericay]

Not sure if we can fit both McVeigh and Mills into this team at the moment

Not sure we can fit McVeigh in

[stevoswan]

how good was Mitchell in traffic there?

Very good....I hope he stays!:wink: .....Oh wow, 32 points up now, this is amazing. Cats tired from all that rest......:p

[longmile]

Not sure we can fit McVeigh in

Agreed, will be too slow against GWS and Doggies if we make it

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X Richards needs to practice his run and bounce

[Billericay]

Please no more dropped chest marks Mcglynn... or Hewett

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I'm liking the double crumber Papley - McGlynn, plus Heeney on the wing, wonder if they've been saving it for finals?

[dejavoodoo44]

Well, that Heeney goal suggests it might be our night.

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So does that Selwood kick.

[barry]

Fair start

[Untamed Snark]

Fair start

Eh-fair to middling :rofl:

[stevoswan]

Geelong can't buy a goal! Excellent.....:wink: ......oh @@@@, Aliir down!:frown

[Blue Sun]

What a quarter. Absolutely horrible about Aliir though :( I am devastated

[Swans500]

Papley robbed...

[aguy]

Hyper extension for aliir at the best. ACL at the worst

[longmile]

Umpires helped them out in the end

Teddy?

[bloodsbigot]

Allir.... OH @@@@

Ruined a perfect quarter.

[Blue Sun]

Allir.... OH @@@@

Ruined a perfect quarter.

That's how I feel, threw a wet blanket on an otherwise perfect quarter. I hope he's alright.

[bloodsbigot]

Hyper extension for aliir at the best. ACL at the worst

At the very least we have Mills and Teddy to come in.

DIdn't think Teddy would have a final farewell game with Xavier, but it looks like he'll freakishly get it. :o

[Swans500]

That's how I feel, threw a wet blanket on an otherwise perfect quarter. I hope he's alright.

He did a howled "@@@@@@@..." when he was lying on the ground...

[dejavoodoo44]

Allir.... OH @@@@

Ruined a perfect quarter.
Yep, if they payed the obvious Papley mark, it would've been perfect. I suspect that Aliir might be just an ankle. But that's just a really quick guess.

[Mel_C]

On no Aliir please be ok ????. We have no luck in finals!

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[Faunac8]

A pleasure to watch if we maintain this effort we are going to take some beating.
Hopefully AA is only an hyper extension it looked like it on the replay.
Best quarter time lead over the Cats since 1909
AA probably will be back on

[Billericay]

How good is Heeney's tackling?

[Faunac8]

Heeney what effort and great tackling

[stevoswan]

They've taped Aliir up, looks to be ok.....fingers crossed.

[Untamed Snark]

They've taped Aliir up, looks to be ok.....fingers crossed.

It would be nice to play a finals game without serious injury :rolleyes:

[Billericay]

I hate to say it but McGlynn was brilliant then

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and again

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Heeney is obscenely good tonight

[stevoswan]

Heeney....sheer class!

[Goal Sneak]

nice time for Buddy to take a contested mark!!

[stevoswan]

It would be nice to play a finals game without serious injury :rolleyes:

It would! If we keep dominating, they probably won't be rushing Aliir back on, and hopefully he's right for next week, assuming we go on and win......

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Kennedy.......a bit of Ronaldo there!

[Billericay]

Papley has a real eye for a GOAL
and has Joey Kennedy got quicker? he burnt those defenders off to almost kick that goal

[dejavoodoo44]

Looks like Aliir isn't coming back. Bugger.

[Billericay]

Rohan robbed

[Billericay]

How good is it that Rohan is out there in the first place

[i'm-uninformed2]

How much do you love Nick Smith? I mean really. He is just absolutely awesome.

And by the way, that young Heeney fella can play a bit...

[bloodsbigot]

*catches breath*

Almost cried when Papley kicked that goal.

Keep it up boys. Don't give em' an inch. We don't want a repeat of the semi-final in 2010.

I think I might be mistaken about McGlynn. Guy clearly wants a Premiership. Didn't think he was a big game performer.

[Auntie.Gerald]

Rampe and smith on fire !!!

[Billericay]

I really don't like Joel Selwood, think's its the messiah complex, so I'm really enjoying this so far

[Hotpotato]

Ferocious Angry Swans scare the @@@@ out of Pampered Moggies ....
Give em their hand bags and bus em out to their bush huts ......

[mcs]

Wonderful 1st half by the boys. Just need to grind it out now in the 2nd half and not let the cats get any momentum.

Awful about aliir though hope he has a chance for next week should we win.

[Billericay]

So if (1) We win and (2) Aliir misses, does that mean the fairy tale could become a reality?

[India'sDad]

Slightly off topic, but my flight is booked now!!

[stevoswan]

Wow, what a half of footy!! Keep it up Swans and no more injuries please! Aliir on ice, hope he's ok for next week. I think we will get there......:wink:

[longmile]

Looking sore, hopefully can rest some bodies in the 2nd half

[Swans Forever]

Solid half boys. Bring it home

[Swans500]

I may be uninformed over this side of the world but why was this game not a home game for one of the sides?....

[Blue Sun]

What a half! Can't believe how good that was. Everything about it, pressure, disposals, kicking at goal. Loving it. How good have Benny and Ramps been? Those guys are on fire! They're all on fire to be fair!

[dejavoodoo44]

How much do you love Nick Smith? I mean really. He is just absolutely awesome.

And by the way, that young Heeney fella can play a bit...
Yes, both have been awesome the last two weeks.

[stevoswan]

*catches breath*

Almost cried when Papley kicked that goal.

Keep it up boys. Don't give em' an inch. We don't want a repeat of the semi-final in 2010.

I think I might be mistaken about McGlynn. Guy clearly wants a Premiership. Didn't think he was a big game performer.

He knows it's his last chance......

[dejavoodoo44]

By the way, the two biggest comebacks from half-time in VFL/AFL history, were 52 points in 1970 and 50 in 2008. I don't think that's going to be on the cards tonight.

[bloodsbigot]

So if (1) We win and (2) Aliir misses, does that mean the fairy tale could become a reality?

Yes. Who else is a tall defender? I would say Ted rather than Mills, surely?

[Scottee]

The boys have been sublime. The only worry would be if we went too hard in the first half.

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[Billericay]

*catches breath*

Almost cried when Papley kicked that goal.

Keep it up boys. Don't give em' an inch. We don't want a repeat of the semi-final in 2010.

I think I might be mistaken about McGlynn. Guy clearly wants a Premiership. Didn't think he was a big game performer.

Let's hope he gets his wish in 2016

[bloodsbigot]

By the way, the two biggest comebacks from half-time in VFL/AFL history, were 52 points in 1970 and 50 in 2008. I don't think that's going to be on the cards tonight.

That's reassuring.

[stevoswan]

I may be uninformed over this side of the world but why was this game not a home game for one of the sides?....

If the Giants can play their prelim. at tiny Spotless, the Cats had a case for this game being at Simmons (and us at the SCG in week one against, hello....the Giants. There's a theme here!). Simmons holds more than Spotless......but that's the AFL for you.....:hmmmm2:

[Swans500]

If the Giants can play their prelim. at tiny Spotless, the Cats had a case for this game being at Simmons (and us at the SCG in week one against, hello....the Giants. There's a theme here!). Simmons holds more than Spotless......but that's the AFL for you.....:hmmmm2:

I thought that was the likely case...Thank you...

[Faunac8]

Our two best first quarter scores in history back to back in the last weeks.
Be nice to get the trifecta next week

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Our two best first quarter scores in history back to back in the last weeks.
Be nice to get the trifecta next week

Finals that is

[stevoswan]

Cats are having a go, stem the flow and snag one would be nice.

[Billericay]

he he

[gossipcom]

Nice hook goal there!

Cats have the best 4th Quarter in the AFL. So they'll definitely have a massive crack in the final quarter so we still have to be weary etc.

In terms of people coming in for the GF if they pull sore. McVeigh, Mills, Teddy would the obvious ins.

[Billericay]

cut to shot of Teddy in the crowd

[dejavoodoo44]

Ahh , Sammy: poetry in slow motion!

[stevoswan]

Parker now? Sheese!!

[undy]

If the Giants can play their prelim. at tiny Spotless, the Cats had a case for this game being at Simmons (and us at the SCG in week one against, hello....the Giants. There's a theme here!). Simmons holds more than Spotless......but that's the AFL for you.....:hmmmm2:
$40000 x price of a ticket is the reason.

[stevoswan]

****!! Grundy robbed! Have a goal Cats....oh crap, now some momentum. Umpires, p*ss off.

[Blue Sun]

Umm so, that Selwood goal was actually a Sydney free. If we lose by less than a goal I will be incredibly pissed.

[Billericay]

Umm so, that Selwood goal was actually a Sydney free. If we lose by less than a goal I will be incredibly pissed.

stop starting with the umpire blaming

[Cardinal]

McGlynn !

[gossipcom]

McGlynn !
You mean Papley?

[dejavoodoo44]

Now who would've thought in the preseason, that Papley would kick 8 goals in the finals?

[Billericay]

OK I am already getting the fear

[Blue Sun]

Bruce is driving me nuts at the moment. The amazing intensity has dropped off a little.

[Billericay]

3 for Papley

[stevoswan]

Papley you beauty!!!

[Billericay]

Bruce is driving me nuts at the moment. The amazing intensity has dropped off a little.

I think I've trained my brain to pretend he doesn't exist

[undy]

Bruce is driving me nuts at the moment. The amazing intensity has dropped off a little.
ABC radio working fir me

[gossipcom]

That's an even up goal to the Selwood one etc.

Keep it going Swannies.

[Billericay]

so many team permutations for next week with Aliir / McVeigh / Teddy / Mills

I'm not trying to get ahead of myself - that is assuming we are there next week after an 8 day break

[stevoswan]

Aliir walking with a bit of a limp, no crutches and ice off. Promising....?

[mcs]

Come on boys 1 quarter to go - keep at it and finish the job odd! Carn you mighty bloods bring it home!

[Blue Sun]

so many team permutations for next week with Aliir / McVeigh / Teddy / Mills

I'm not trying to get ahead of myself - that is assuming we are there next week after an 8 day break

Have to win tonight first. 6 goals up, in a great position, need to bring it home now. Go Bloods!

[Billericay]

I always remember that game where North Melbourne came back at the SCG...

We are going to do it, wonder when that point will arrive when we know it's in the bag!

[Faunac8]

Don't know what the stats were but that was an inspiring 1/4 from
Z he can't be dropped for next week ( assuming we still win ) can he ?
Side note love that we have an X and a Z to refer to

[Goal Sneak]

Where's the live ladder?!!!:very_drunk:

[stevoswan]

Come on boys 1 quarter to go - keep at it and finish the job odd! Carn you mighty bloods bring it home!

Off!!!:wink:

[undy]

I always remember that game where North Melbourne came back at the SCG...

We are going to do it, wonder when that point will arrive when we know it's in the bag!
First to 100

[Mel_C]

Come on swans one more quarter. Get the first goal to keep the pressure on. I don't want a heart failure please!

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[Zlatorog]

They can still lose with the help of umps. Get ready for turn overs in favour of the Cats.

[RogueSwan]

I always remember that game where North Melbourne came back at the SCG...

We are going to do it, wonder when that point will arrive when we know it's in the bag!
Very different circumstances. That was an unfortunate night where the trainer(?) had a heartattack on the bench, wasn't it?

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[Billericay]

Holding the ball

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Very different circumstances. That was an unfortunate night where the trainer(?) had a heartattack on the bench, wasn't it?

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Yes that was the night

[gossipcom]

Remembering that the Cats have the best final quarter in the AFL I'm expecting it to be a very tense ending. But I'd love to be wrong!

[Blue Sun]

They can still lose with the help of umps. Get ready for turn overs in favour of the Cats.

Here they come...

[RogueSwan]

Have to win tonight first. 6 goals up, in a great position, need to bring it home now. Go Bloods!
Six goals is not enough for me to be comfortable. I just have to think that they have to outscore us by six goals, not just kick six goals. If Papley can keep answering when they kick a goal we should be fine.????

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[Thunder Shaker]

Six goals is not enough for me to be comfortable. I just have to think that they have to outscore us by six goals, not just kick six goals. If Papley can keep answering when they kick a goal we should be fine.
If we get over 100 points we should be fine.

[Billericay]

That will help

[gossipcom]

I was about to say that one point will help and then the three did the pressure for the turnover for the goal!

[dejavoodoo44]

The old seven point play!

[RogueSwan]

Thank @@@@ they stuffed up that kick in, whew!

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[Blue Sun]

The old 7 point play from Rohan! Great pressure from Paps and Buddy there.

[Cardinal]

You mean Papley?

Nope, just really happy with Ben's game.

[Billericay]

Nope, just really happy with Ben's game.

He has been good

[gossipcom]

Nope, just really happy with Ben's game.
Gotcha. There hasn't been any passengers tonight which has been good to see.

[Billericay]

Naismith marked it! ... Buddyesque

Kick wasn't Buddyesque

[dejavoodoo44]

Grundy has destroyed Hawkins tonight, hasn't he?

[Thunder Shaker]

We've only got six premiership players playing in this game - Grundy, Hannebery, Jack, Kennedy, Parker and Smith.

[gossipcom]

We've only got six premiership players playing in this game - Grundy, Hannebery, Jack, Kennedy, Parker and Smith.
7 if you include Buddy just not in a Swans jersey.

[Billericay]

7 if you include Buddy just not in a Swans jersey.

That is pretty amazing when you think it was only 4 years ago

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The fat lady is definitely clearing her throat

[RogueSwan]

Okay, five minutes to go, I think we have made it.????????????????

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[stevoswan]

Very intelligent last quarter from the team. Soaking up the clock nicely.....WE ARE IN ANOTHER GRAND FINAL FOLKS!!!!!!!:D:D:clap::clap::five::five: REJOICE, REJOICE!!

[stevoswan]

Aliir looks very happy, signs are good! What a great night!:five:

[Blue Sun]

GRAND FINAL HERE WE COME! YAHOOOO! Gotta love this team, what heart!

[Industrial Fan]

Hewitt probably the only one to look overawed. Great team effort. Devastating early.

If Aliir doesn't get up Marsh keeps his place imo.

[mcs]

I cant believe how much i love our wondeful footy club!!!

Up you mighty Swannies - bring on the grand final. Win or lose next week, i am so damn proud of this team!

Bring it on you mighty Bloods!!!

[stevoswan]

The Spirit of '05 is rising.........:adore

[jono2707]

What a super performance.
So pleasing.
Yay!

[stevoswan]

Rohan was like an unexpected gift tonight.

[Swans500]

Beautifully done...

[Nolie]

Zach Jones !!!! How good was he tonight. Best game he has played. Close to BOG in my opinion.

[mcs]

As long as we come out early like that next week, we can beat either of our potential opponents.

Bring it on - come on you amazing Swannies, 1 win to go!!!

[Mug Punter]

Off to the Big Dance!

I had a sneaky feeling we'd blow those pretenders off the park but I actually think we never gave them a sniff but if Danger and Selwood were not on the field it would have been a walloping

Anyway, the mids set that victory up tonight but Buddy had a great first quarter, Tippett will be better for the run, Rohan was all class and Ben McGlynn and Tom Papley set the scene early, what a great first season for Papley and he is a great set shot for goal.

Aliir looks the only serious injury concern but he looks pretty happy and definitely not a bloke who has been told his season is over, I suspect (hope) it was precautionary. Parks and JPK you'd think should be right. I thought Mitchell was brilliant

I can now thoroughly enjoy the game tomorrow

[mcs]

The Spirit of '05 is rising.........:adore

It will only be complete if redemption is achieved for 2 years ago next week - but make no doubt, the bloods spirit is back!!!

[dejavoodoo44]

Wayne Carey to Isaac Heeney, "You haven't won a quarter against GWS all year".
Pretty sure we won a game, Wayne.

[Industrial Fan]

Motlop worst on ground.

Mitchell was on fire early, shame to see him go based on that game.

[mcs]

Motlop worst on ground.

Mitchell was on fire early, shame to see him go based on that game.

Motlop has always been overrated for mine!!!

[Swansinger]

Nice fill-in work by Gary Aliir:smile:!
Heeney got more superpoints - or whatever the hell they call 'em - than Hawkins , Henderson and Motlop combined !
At this rate , he'll be our best No.5 since Ryan O'Connor. Or mebbe that other bloke called Ryan:rofl.

[bloodsbigot]

WTF was Clarkson doing there tonight? Could he have been scoping out Tom Mitchell?

[stellation]

WTF was Clarkson doing there tonight? Could he have been scoping out Tom Mitchell?
He might like footy!

[dejavoodoo44]

Nice fill-in work by Gary Aliir:smile:!
Heeney got more superpoints - or whatever the hell they call 'em - than Hawkins , Henderson and Motlop combined !
At this rate , he'll be our best No.5 since Ryan O'Connor. Or mebbe that other bloke called Ryan:rofl.
Well, he's a reasonable chance to add a Norm Smith to tonight's Tissot.

[Hotpotato]

The Experts panel are totally struggling to analyse this game ......

[dejavoodoo44]

WTF was Clarkson doing there tonight? Could he have been scoping out Tom Mitchell?

Dunno, but was he wearing a Geelong scarf? Pretty sure it was blue and white?

[dejavoodoo44]

The Experts panel are totally struggling to analyse this game ......

Yep, Geelong won a lot of the stats, but it was pretty well over before half time. A lot of scrappy ball went into their forward line, but Grundy, Rampe, Smith etc were dominant.

[barry]

Welcome back zak jones

[bloodsbigot]

He might like footy!

...and punching walls.

[Faunac8]

OMG McWhiner just made a sensible comment complimenting the Swans .
Are we in negotiations with Collingwood about some trade?

[stevoswan]

WTF was Clarkson doing there tonight? Could he have been scoping out Tom Mitchell?
He would have liked what he saw.....

Well, he's a reasonable chance to add a Norm Smith to tonight's Tissot.
There is a player of the finals award isn't there? On Brownlow night maybe? If so, he'll be a fair chance for that too. An absolute gun!

[janem]

Just crying with happiness.... Beginning of the year I took this photo from Inside Football newspaper. Wow!! How wrong the experts were. Love our team!1657

[Faunac8]

Has a team with so many debutants during the season or players with less than 25 games experience ever played in a grand final?
Even if we don't win the grand final this has been the most enjoyable fulfilling and pleasing year I have had ever since I starting following the Swans in 1983

[Industrial Fan]

I would guess the baby
Bombers?

[Levii3]

WTF was Clarkson doing there tonight? Could he have been scoping out Tom Mitchell?

He's very good friends with Horse they go golfing in off season i think.

Zac Jones was made for finals!

Hewitt was very ordinary tonight on big grounds he gets lost

GO THE BLOODS!

[dejavoodoo44]

Just crying with happiness.... Beginning of the year I took this photo from Inside Football newspaper. Wow!! How wrong the experts were. Love our team!1657

Oh, that's just cruel, Jane. A couple had us as the sliders, with a lot of love for Collingwood and Port. Of course, the ones who were pumping up the Pies, would've been a little bit worried at half time in our round one clash.

[BRISWAN]

Did anyone else notice the FIRE IN THE TEAMS EYES when they sung CHEER CHEER

I think we are serious this year !!!!!!

[dejavoodoo44]

I would guess the baby
Bombers?
And both sides in 1898: but I'm possibly being a bit of a smart arse there?

[Industrial Fan]

And both sides in 1898: but I'm possibly being a bit of a smart arse there?likely 1899 and 1900 too

[Faunac8]

And both sides in 1898: but I'm possibly being a bit of a smart arse there?
Not smart arse accurate with a touch of pedantic

[mcs]

Did anyone else notice the FIRE IN THE TEAMS EYES when they sung CHEER CHEER

I think we are serious this year !!!!!!

I liked the steely stare at the cup by several guys on the way into the change rooms - they know the job is far from done and only a win next saturday will represent true redemption for the boys that were there 2 years ago.

Whatever happens next year, what a bludy amazing ride season 2016 has been - oh how much i love our footy club!!!

[stevoswan]

Wayne Carey to Isaac Heeney, "You haven't won a quarter against GWS all year".
Pretty sure we won a game, Wayne.
Carey copping it on Twitter for that apparently......:D

[Odysseus]

I have been on tenterhooks since coming up from Melbourne to see the first final; it looked within 10 minutes of that game that we weren't sharp. But the last two games have been fantastic from the team. So many great players, young and old, so many great stories played out tonight. Whoever we play next week, I can't see us repeating the GWS performance. It looks rather like that was the game that reminded the guys of the level of intensity we need to bring to win finals football. Such a great couple of weeks, we've obliterated the first week of this year's finals. Now may we obliterated whatever opposition is ours next week, as well as the memory of 2014.

Go Bloods!!!

[Faunac8]

I would guess the baby
Bombers?
AFL Tables - Essendon v Carlton - Sat, 25-Sep-1993 2:30 PM - Match Stats (http://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/1993/030519930925.html)
Only three players with less than twenty game so well behind us we should be called the the Cygnets

[Billericay]

I have been on tenterhooks since coming up from Melbourne to see the first final; it looked within 10 minutes of that game that we weren't sharp. But the last two games have been fantastic from the team. So many great players, young and old, so many great stories played out tonight. Whoever we play next week, I can't see us repeating the GWS performance. It looks rather like that was the game that reminded the guys of the level of intensity we need to bring to win finals football. Such a great couple of weeks, we've obliterated the first week of this year's finals. Now may we obliterated whatever opposition is ours next week, as well as the memory of 2014.

Go Bloods!!!

I think that's true to an extent, think the Swans will play much better than in the first final. And they get an 8 day break. Whether it's good enough, time will tell. Who else is off to the game tomorrow to see who'll we'll be playing and hope they beat the cr@p out of each other

[Zlatorog]

I think that's true to an extent, think the Swans will play much better than in the first final. And they get an 8 day break. Whether it's good enough, time will tell. Who else is off to the game tomorrow to see who'll we'll be playing and hope they beat the cr@p out of each other
I am. I said in the other thread that I will go and see who's going to win, if our team wins.

[goswannies]

Not smart arse accurate with a touch of pedantic
Given that the VFL was formed in 1897, that would have been the first instance

[Daisi]

What an amazing night -so many Swans supporters there -many from Melbourne -so happy that I got to see this live - WOW !

[longmile]

Reports on Aliir?

McGlynn proved his doubters wrong, Papley, Franklin, Tippett, McGlynn, Smith and Jones were huge
Midfield looked battered in Josh, Parker and Hanneberry, fingers crossed for them

[Odysseus]

... think the Swans will play much better than in the first final. And they get an 8 day break. Whether it's good enough, time will tell. ...

Yes; our six-day turnaround, which could have disadvantaged us, now turned to advantage by the great showing tonight. And yes, time will tell. As others have said, whatever happens, the team has given us a lot of joy this year. But I dare to dream there's one more in them. I just love the fact that some of the kids - eg Papley with his incredible eye for the goal and confidence to take responsibility and kick the set shot and brilliance to make something out of nothing - have shown no fear of the big stage. Can't see why they'd be any different at the same venue in front of another big crowd next week.

Go Bloods!!!

[Billericay]

McGlynn proved his doubters wrong

I am one of the doubters and thought he played well tonight, but has lost a yard or two of pace and might get exposed by a quicker team (i.e. Dogs or Giants)

[jono2707]

Keiren Jack had such an influential game tonight. He's been a bit of an unsung hero lately.

[MattW]

Keiren Jack had such an influential game tonight. He's been a bit of an unsung hero lately.

Yep, two influential finals games in a row. One of the only Swans who ran hard v GWS, too.

[dejavoodoo44]

Given that the VFL was formed in 1897, that would have been the first instance
Brief pedant moment: while the first comp was 1897, the first grand final was 1898.
But hey, how about those Swans!? Was the first quarter the best we've played all year!?

[dejavoodoo44]

I am. I said in the other thread that I will go and see who's going to win, if our team wins.
Injuries and suspensions. Injuries and suspensions. Though curiously, if there was such carnage, that we ended up playing against GWS's NEAFL side, they'd probably still have more top ten draft picks than us.

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Keiren Jack had such an influential game tonight. He's been a bit of an unsung hero lately.
Yep, reminded me a bit of a manic blue heeler, driving the team forward.

[stevoswan]

Too hyped to go to bed:tongue:, but I'm going to sleep very contentedly when I do:sleeping:. Three days off now.......lovely!

[Ludwig]

Caught the game from Girona, Catalonia. It was a great match to cap off a great vacation from my permanent vacation in Thailand. Will be happy to be back home for the GF. Mrs. L will let me be for a few years and stop threatening to leave me for a Richmond supporter (who would never have a problem gong on vacation in September). It has been a great experience for Mrs L. Before she could only count on her fingers and still made mistakes, but now she can convert the price of every bottle of wine on the shelf from Euros to Thai Baht instantaneously in her head. I think she may have a career ahead of her as a currency dealer.

Really impressed with Jones and Heeney, but so many others as well. It's not just this year, but there's a bright future for us fans for a fair few years to come.

[Swansinger]

Quote Originally Posted by dejavoodoo44 View Post
Wayne Carey to Isaac Heeney, "You haven't won a quarter against GWS all year".
Pretty sure we won a game, Wayne.


Carey copping it on Twitter for that apparently......:D

AFL.com.au should be copping it , too :
"Another good performance should get Ben McGlynn into his first Grand Final"
:redface:

I'm sorry I can't quote it , but I loved the interview with Franklin - something about "You're going into your fifth Grand Final(in 9 seasons)" and his reply "Yeah , it doesn't happen very often" :rofl.

[Mountain Man]

On Fox, there was a statistic quoted - Selwood racked up his 600th career free kick (or was it 800!)

Last night Selwood and Dangerfield received 9 free kicks for and only one against.

Kennedy and Parker combined were 0 for and 6 against. They must very nasty cheating players or very clumsy in comparison

(or maybe they just don't play for a Melbourne based, media favoured team)

[barry]

How good was zach jones. First game back and dominates a prelim. Gave is far more than mcveigh has.

I wonder if mcveigh can crack the side?

[shaun..]

Don't mind if the free kicks are there but Selwood is an almighty pest looking for a free every time he gets it. Dangerfield was starting to as well..but his crime is more around incorrect disposal or holding the ball

[mcs]

AFL Tables - Essendon v Carlton - Sat, 25-Sep-1993 2:30 PM - Match Stats (http://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/1993/030519930925.html)
Only three players with less than twenty game so well behind us we should be called the the Cygnets

If (and its a huge if of course) we can finish the job next week, its going to be hard to go past this year as our greatest premiership of the modern bunch. Every premiership has its wonderful traits, but the way we have seamlessly turned over a third of our team and bought in some wonderful young swannies has been amazing. A premiership would be some achievement.

As ludwig said though - there is so much more to come from this group, the next few years promise to be fantastic, no matter what happens next Saturday.

Another interesting factoid that is a possibilty - if the dogs win today and we can knock them off in the grand final, we would have beaten every side in the league this season at least once...

Now just one more win to go, on the biggest day of the footy calender. Come on you mighty swannies!

[707]

Zach Jones !!!! How good was he tonight. Best game he has played. Close to BOG in my opinion.
Finally showing what we all thought he had, a great game and a welcome addition to our best 22, just that he should be on a wing, but then again so should Heeney and Mills!

Geelong supporters are feeling down after that result. Dangerwood were immense last night but they were smashed on the scoreboard. Despite massive recruiting and selling the farm last trade period, a dream draw playing Brisbane and Essendon twice and getting the rest between finals games, they have fallen short with an ageing list and question marks over many of their mid tier players.

This puts into perspective, regardless of next weeks result, what a watershed year this has been for us. So many young players proving themselves to be quality and relatively, a young list profile. A win next week would be fabulous in the context of list management. Just don't let Mitchell walk!

[707]

Don't mind if the free kicks are there but Selwood is an almighty pest looking for a free every time he gets it. Dangerfield was starting to as well..but his crime is more around incorrect disposal or holding the ball
Selwood spends a whole lot of energy telling the umps how to umpire. Should just get on with the game and help his team more :-)

[barry]

Danger may get a lot of the ball but all his kicks are floaters.

[aguy]

Finally showing what we all thought he had, a great game and a welcome addition to our best 22, just that he should be on a wing, but then again so should Heeney and Mills!

Geelong supporters are feeling down after that result. Dangerwood were immense last night but they were smashed on the scoreboard. Despite massive recruiting and selling the farm last trade period, a dream draw playing Brisbane and Essendon twice and getting the rest between finals games, they have fallen short with an ageing list and question marks over many of their mid tier players.

This puts into perspective, regardless of next weeks result, what a watershed year this has been for us. So many young players proving themselves to be quality and relatively, a young list profile. A win next week would be fabulous in the context of list management. Just don't let Mitchell walk!

That's so true. At one point during the pregame or game they put the total experience of games played on the screen. Wasn't talked about much but it was in the order of 2900 for Geelong and 2200 for Sydney.

[lwjoyner]

Surely we need to find a couple of hundred grand more to match Mitches current pay and keep him

[Blue Sun]

On Fox, there was a statistic quoted - Selwood racked up his 600th career free kick (or was it 800!)

Last night Selwood and Dangerfield received 9 free kicks for and only one against.

Kennedy and Parker combined were 0 for and 6 against. They must very nasty cheating players or very clumsy in comparison

(or maybe they just don't play for a Melbourne based, media favoured team)

Neither. It's simple, Selwood stages for frees. Whether it's dropping his knees, lowering his upper body, ducking into it and/or throwing his arms up when tackled to make the tackle go high. He also likes to do a bit of diving some days as well. The guy has 300+ high free kicks alone. Great player, but this is one distasteful and unsportsmanlike aspect of his game.

[aardvark]

Fantastic win by the boys, I still couldn't relax until about 5 minutes to go. I thought that was probably Sammy Naismiths best game yet and young Papley was superb. Jones really makes a difference too.

[Industrial Fan]

Selwood was 100% class after the game in his interview. Great player that shouldn't need to play for frees.

[rojo]

I'm still trying to believe that we have actually made it to the GF. What an amazing effort - again - with Aliir gone early on in the game too. The senior players deserve a medal right now! They have achieved what Dangerfield and Selwood could not do and that is provide that framework for the inexperienced to fit into. The players all want Macca to play - he may be slow and unable to take the game on now but it seems that he has been key to the integration of so many young players into the team so successfully. That said, they managed without him last night.

I am barracking for the Bulldogs to win today, for several reasons but if they do and we were to play them in the GF and win, it would be akin to shooting bambi in the eyes of Melbourne football public who have already jumped on their bandwagon.

[Markwebbos]

I have been pondering who I want to win tonight: GWS will be tough to beat next week, but I've more chance to get a ticket and we'd have all of Melbourne on our side. Doggies slightly less difficult opponent but we would be murderers for killing their dream. Do I secretly hope Mummy goes berserk tonight and gets rubbed out for the GF?

[Jewels]

Selwood spends a whole lot of energy telling the umps how to umpire.
Yes he does but about 90% of the time he gets his desired result!

[Melbournehammer]

Danger may get a lot of the ball but all his kicks are floaters.

This is true but so are a lot of rohans kicks - sometimes it's more about what you are kicking to - our smalls seemed able to find space and mark the helicopter kicks but Dangerfield kicked to a contest where our defenders out pointed their opponent.

[RogueSwan]

This is true but so are a lot of rohans kicks - sometimes it's more about what you are kicking to - our smalls seemed able to find space and mark the helicopter kicks but Dangerfield kicked to a contest where our defenders out pointed their opponent.
"Sometimes you kick, Sometimes you get kicked"

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[Gary]

Wow ... didn't expect this ... no doubt the best successive weeks of beautiful football from the Swans I have seen in 65 years of support.

[Scottee]

Very clever ruse of Bernny to save his career best for now.

[AnnieH]

Hope they bring Ruthless again with them next week.
What an awesome game.

[111431]

for those still revelling in the victory

Finals Week 3 - David Parker (http://www.mcc.org.au/whats-on/blogs/september-2016/finals-week-3-david-parker)