NAB Cup Rd 1 - Swans v Carlton Match Thread

[stellation]

I just have a point to add to the 'rustiness' comments - it looked rather humid in blacktown last night with some dew in the air and on the surface. I reckon this contributed to at least some of the dropped marks. It is pleasing to think perhaps that there is less improvement needed by us as a game in dryer conditions will show we're doing well in that area. Craig Bolton and Martin mattner just don't usually drop marks!!!

It was a nice night out there, but the ground did look rather dewy by the end of the game and I think a few skill errors could be put down to the ball getting a bit slippery.

[Albert Park]

Seaby looks good around the ground. Nice pace.

Yes, he's looking commited : by round 1, I may have forgiven him for being a Weegirl

[blinddog]

Looking forward anyone know if we are playing Friday or Saturday nite next week?

[Mike_B]

Looking forward anyone know if we are playing Friday or Saturday nite next week?

Saturday Night, 7:10 at Etihad Stadium v the Saints

[gumby_bolts]

Slightly off-topic but does anyone know a good place to find the torrent for the game? My digital recorder only taped the first quarter.

[Albert Park]

So many to watch ; so many trying hard with speed , skill and commitment:
An embarrasment of riches.
Picking a team might be difficult if we have 35 serious contenders

Swans beat Carlton in strength and we only had Adam from our real forward line.
Never been so excited by the NAB cup

Only downside ; did any one else see the problems Bolton C was having, and uncontested??? What was going on there?

But remember the only game that counts is Round 13, 26th June

[timthefish]

Slightly off-topic but does anyone know a good place to find the torrent for the game? My digital recorder only taped the first quarter.

you're more likely to find a friend with foxtel

[blinddog]

Saturday Night, 7:10 at Etihad Stadium v the Saints

Woo hoo - that means channel 10 coverage again live on One HD - betther than the channel 7 - lets show it at 11pm or later

[smasher]

I guess that's what makes our game interesting. It would be good to see some stats and he seemed to have a bit of it in the second half, but to me most of his work was only in a 20 metre radius. His kicks were very short and he turned it over a bit. If you compare him to Jude, Jude certainly gains a lot more ground and usually moves in a straight line.

Up until now I have liked Bird but I want to see that early promise really come out as a positive penetrating midfielder. Someone said recently he had improved his kicking and was kicking through the ball now. That wasn't eveident tonight.

Stats are in the Melbourne Herald Sun

[Nico]

Stats are in the Melbourne Herald Sun

Not in my copy. Only got the match report. Must be an early edition.

[i'm-uninformed2]

I think the highlight of the night - almost above from the promise of some of the draftees/recruits - was that someone dropped a big laptop computer on Robert Walls' head and left a big scar.

Who was it and what are we going to send as a reward?

[Midfield]

On the handshake bit, if you saw Sheahan's interview of Kirk and the outstanding understanding of leadership by Kirky, you can see the stark difference as to why one is successful and one is an abject failure.

Probably they both have the same amount of speed, you could agrue Mclean has equal skill, but above the shoulders McLean misses out big time. If McLean doesn't realise this quick smart he will be on AFL's scrap heap in 2 years.

Sorry Nico, I disagree. Brock is one of the better players in the comp. Some players dont's shake hands before the game, fair enough - save the hugs and kisses until later.

As for the performance of the team- good signs indeed. As long as Bradshaw and Jesse stay fit, I recon we'll go alright.