This season is quite different .We are the reigning Premiers ,a point which will not be overlooked by opposition coaches. "Knocking off the reigning Premiers " will be used as a motivation and a good motivation it is. Regardless of what the media prattles on about we will not be under rated by the opposition teams.They know exactly how we play.This will make winning harder.
Going back to back is an enormous challenge as there is also the Premiership hangover syndrome where other teams are hungrier for the success you have already enjoyed.
We have a great bunch of players but not enough spots for all of them.For example Mike Pyke played his best game in the GF yet with Tippet a certainty to get in the team along with LRT,what do we do with Mike?Success brings its own set of problems and selection of players will be a major headache with deserving players regularly missing out.
IMO 2013 will be harder for the Swans than 2012 despite having a better team ! I am anticipating a first half of the season where we struggle and lose a few too many.However we will come home strongly in the second half to make the finals and defend our cup!
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