Like all Swans supporters I have my hopes ahead for an undefeated period for the calender month of July, leaving them with the second bye, on 11 wins 5 losses and a draw.
Adelaide Away. Until last year a real boogie side for the Swans. That great victory early last season where Ben McGlynn starred, threw away the stigma. This season, the Crows are playing poorly and the Swans are traveling well. Should be OK.
Gold Coast Away. Sydney's biggest danger here is over-confidence. The Swans must avoid being the first visiting team to lose at Carrara. Don't be be surprised that the first half is particularly tough. Sydney's greater experience and body strength should prevail in the second half.
Fremantle Home. The Dockers were at their peak last year when they won their first game in Sydney for over 14 years. They have slipped since then, and the Swans have marginally improved. Sydney will need a match fit Mummy back however, (along with an in-form Seaby), to match Sandilands.
Bulldogs Home. Their last three games, (including the narrow semi final loss at the MCG), point to a pendulum swing back to Sydney. My hope is that the Dogs are not completetely out of the running for the 8, whereupon they might be more relaxed than the Swans.
Moving into August/September, realistically, the only game that Sydney has no chance is Geelong at the Cattery. Consequently, up to four more wins are foreseeable.
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