We asked 10 questions to the partners of some the players.
These are the answers supplied, Jude's lovely wife, Lynette.

We hope you enjoy finding out a little about the players from a different perspective.

1. Where did you meet?

We met out in the city one night when we were both independently out with friends.

2. Did you know anything about AFL? The Sydney Swans?

Absolutely nothing! Growing up in Sydney I was a ...

Sort of forgot about the report until Sunday morning. I usually take a note pad and get my PA to take notes for me. However, my PA is doing VCE, and chose not to come. Which was a good thing for all around us, as she is chocked up with cold at the moment.
Many thanks to the people who chose to spend the afternoon with me. It made for some light entertainment from a rather frustrating and stressful game.
The game:
We started bad, North could not capitalise on it, missing some relatively easy shots. 7 scoring shots to zip, and they only led by 22. I don?t think ...

By Primmie and ORB.
Photos by ScottH

The first quarter was a fairly lacklustre affair. The midfield domination seen in the first couple of home matches was not there - not surprising given that the team has lost its gun inside midfielder to the ones, nor are they likely to get him back! Lack of pressure from the Swans mids was also allowing Ainslie to pass the ball into their forward line with some precision. Poor goal kicking early on was also a problem, and as usual the main culprit was ?Poppa Bear? Henry Playfair. He did manage a great snap from 40 out on a sharp angle but his set shots ...