One loss and RWO is collectively slashing its wrist, bashing the coach and looking for the next whipping boy. I know a lot of it has been tongue in cheek, but it?s time for a bit of perspective.
Swans have generally been around mid table after 8 rounds and our final ladder position has been determined by how we have travelled in the guts of the season. I would expect this year will be no different. More important than winning all the early games - win enough to get top 4, be relatively injury free and have wining momentum come September.
If Swans are 2-6 or worse after 8 rounds, start the wrist slashing. Otherwise, hang on for the ride.
Year Start After 8 rounds After 22 Rounds Final Ladder Position
1996 0-2 4-3-1 16-5-1 1
1997 0-2 then 2-3 3-5 12-10 6
1998 5-0 6-2 14-8 4
1999 1-4 4-4 11-11 8
2000 3-0 3-5 10-12 10
2001 3-0 3-5 12-10 7
2002 2-2 3-4-1 9-12-1 11
2003 1-3 5-3 14-8 4
2004 0-1 then 3-1 3-5 13-9 6
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