2019 ladder prediction for the swans

**Aprilbr** · 12th March 2019, 11:18 PM

Our list is somewhat skewed at present towards youngsters and veterans. A lot of guys 23 or under and a bunch of seasoned veterans over 30. Not too many in the peak years age bracket of 23 to 28 at present. This is probably why we are not a contender in the way we were from 2012 to 2018.

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**Bloody Hell** · 13th March 2019, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by The Budds

I'm really excited by what Thurlow could bring if he stays on the park. Best 22 for mine if fit. Intercepting half back with the ability to push up onto a wing. I think we'll get the best out of him.

He was a first round pick in his draft year as a defender, tore his ACL in 2016 and has struggled to get back since. On talent he could be anything.

I suspect both he and Clarke got the we will play you offer to attract them to the club. Both should do well with an extended run at it.

**Hotpotato** · 13th March 2019, 10:03 PM

We will be in the eight, it’s a pretty well drilled habit.
My prediction would be 4th.

**Aaron** · 15th March 2019, 11:15 AM

Sarah Olle of Fox Sport writes the Case for Swans to win the flag in 2019:
Outline - Read & annotate without distractions

**liz** · 15th March 2019, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by Aaron

Sarah Olle of Fox Sport writes the Case for Swans to win the flag in 2019:
Outline - Read & annotate without distractions

To put some context around that, Olle is a diehard Swans fan. But her observation that you could make a case for around 12 teams is fair. We just won't know until...we know.

**bloodspirit** · 15th March 2019, 01:32 PM

Captains' call: Who will take out the major awards in 2019? - AFL.com.au

The club captains effectively mirror my own predictions and have us in the 8 ahead of Essendon. They have also most commonly tipped the other teams I would have in the 8. But it's (obviously) not an easy call and will undoubtedly be wrong somewhere.

**bloodspirit** · 15th March 2019, 01:37 PM

As of 5 minutes ago, I'm thinking this could be a good year for the Giants. My animosity towards them, which peaked in 2016, has receded a bit and I wouldn't begrudge them some success. Will do the game good in here in NSW. Plus my treacherous 9 year old kind of goes for them.

**Meg** · 15th March 2019, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by bloodspirit

As of 5 minutes ago, I'm thinking this could be a good year for the Giants. My animosity towards them, which peaked in 2016, has receded a bit and I wouldn't begrudge them some success. Will do the game good in here in NSW. Plus my treacherous 9 year old kind of goes for them.

That made me laugh - damn kids, never do as they are told!

**bloodspirit** · 15th March 2019, 03:48 PM

He's "compromised" by making the Swans his second team. The hide!!

**stevoswan** · 15th March 2019, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by bloodspirit

As of 5 minutes ago, I'm thinking this could be a good year for the Giants. My animosity towards them, which peaked in 2016, has receded a bit and I wouldn't begrudge them some success. Will do the game good in here in NSW. Plus my treacherous 9 year old kind of goes for them.

Lift your game. What kind of a Swans supporting father are you??!!!

**mcs** · 15th March 2019, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by bloodspirit

As of 5 minutes ago, I'm thinking this could be a good year for the Giants. My animosity towards them, which peaked in 2016, has receded a bit and I wouldn't begrudge them some success. Will do the game good in here in NSW. Plus my treacherous 9 year old kind of goes for them.

If my kids (assuming we have some of course) do that trick, they'll be sleeping outside with the dog until they swear their allegiance to the right team :P