Game Thread - Swans v. Port / Comments, Assessments etc

[NMWBloods]

Bizarre pass from Hall to start, but the livewire Jack is fantastic and kicks our first goal.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Port with the quick reply:rolleyes:

[NMWBloods]

Goodes may be in trouble with MRP.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

FFS Goodes! What did he do this time?

[NMWBloods]

May be nothing, but he elbowed in the head someone holding him.

[satchmopugdog]

The Power seem to be on top at the moment.

Kb said Goodes was wrapped up and held by Thomas and then threw his arm back and connected with Thomas' head.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Where can I listen to the game?

[Legs Akimbo]

Where can I listen to the game?

1116 sen

[satchmopugdog]

A goal for LRT...and a mark to BBBH. I think the commentators are making it up.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

A mark in the F50 to Bevan? WOWZER!

[satchmopugdog]

Bevan kicks a goal...more fantasies.

Hope those oncology kids are willing more goals through...for us please

[NMWBloods]

Buchanan looking quite effective.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

I can only hear the game. How are we looking?

[ugg]

Buchanan looking quite effective.

jack lrt and bevan the first three goalkickers. :O

[satchmopugdog]

All square at the moment.

[satchmopugdog]

I can only hear the game. How are we looking?


Just listening myself

[anniswan]

the free kick count is interesting

[DeadlyAkkuret]

I keep losing connection:mad:

[satchmopugdog]

Grundy kicks a goal from 49 metres...in front

[NMWBloods]

Goal to Grundy to put us in front - 4.1.25 to 3.1.19.

[TheGrimReaper]

Suck @@@@ McVeigh bashers! :D Nice pass to Mickey O!

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Grundy kicks a goal from 49 metres...in front

First Bevo and now Grundy:eek:

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Suck @@@@ McVeigh bashers! :D Nice pass to Mickey O!

About time he used that potential he has;)

[NMWBloods]

Goal to Barlow. 19 points in front now.

[ugg]

barlow does his best Davis impression

[TheGrimReaper]

We've kicked 6 goals already in the first quarter, now who floods media? :rolleyes:

[DeadlyAkkuret]

We've kicked 6 goals already in the first quarter, now who floods media? :rolleyes:

The media know nothing! Barlow, we love you:D

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Goal to Tredrea - snaps 5 goal streak by Swans.

Ahhh, @@@@@@@ it, I was starting to really enjoy that!

[ugg]

mclaren counts the longest 50 in history

[satchmopugdog]

BBBH seems to have a new nickname with the commentators...Peepers

[NMWBloods]

Strange first quarter. I don't think overall we're playing fantastically well, but generally reasonably good. The game is fairly open and Port is giving us some space through the midfield - I think they're simply trying to beat us with their faster midfield, but they're wasting the ball a bit. We are managing to hit a few targets, unlike last week, and we are also moving the ball forward much quicker so our forward line has been more open on the occasions we have kicked goals. Importantly too Hall is actually taking some marks. Will be interesting to see how the game progresses as we've seen these fast starts clog down before.

[ugg]

hall definitely doing better. He now just needs to kick some goals

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Another goal to Micky

[TheGrimReaper]

Hall finally kicks straight. :D

[satchmopugdog]

We lead by 10 points but Port coming back.

[NMWBloods]

Good example there of how crappy our midfield is.

J Bolton no idea what to do. Gives a barely 15m short pass to C Bolton.

C Bolt breaks away beautifully across half back and delivers it superbly to Ablett 40m away.

Ablett passes to Hall and puts it out on the full!

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Jolly injured?

[NMWBloods]

Lovely pass from Moore to McVeigh. Should be another goal - finally!

[TheGrimReaper]

Suck @@@@ again McVeigh bashers. :D

[NMWBloods]

Jolly injured?
Rolled his ankle. Up in the rooms getting an injection apparently.

[satchmopugdog]

Jolly injured?


Who is in the ruck then...LRT/Richards/Goodes/Barlow

[NMWBloods]

Suck @@@@ again McVeigh bashers. :D
Pfft - mark that down for Moore not McVeigh!

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Can people please post scores when they give updates?:o

[TheGrimReaper]

What the @@@@ is wrong with O'Keefe's goalkicking this year 4 behinds so far? Why doesn't the McVeigh bashers go off at that? :rolleyes:

[satchmopugdog]

57 to 41 Frigging ROK misses from right in front

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Suck @@@@ again McVeigh bashers. :D

Mate, I don't think the "McVeigh Bashers" will exactly be upset if he helps us win.

[NMWBloods]

Pfft - mark that down for Moore not McVeigh!
Jolly back on the ground.

Superb acting by MOL to draw a free but missed from boundary line. 9.5.59 to 6.5.41.

[satchmopugdog]

59 to 41

[TheGrimReaper]

Mate, I don't think the "McVeigh Bashers" will exactly be upset if he helps us win.

I'm just defending mate, he's been good so far this season. ;)

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Bad kicking hurting us again?

[NMWBloods]

Kirk kicks a goal.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Even though I can't see @@@@, I'm excited about this! I just hope we keep it up and put them away in the 3rd quater.

[satchmopugdog]

Kirk kicks a goal.
Thecommentaters say that was a great team goal due to J Bolton's attack on the ball. 65 to 41

[NMWBloods]

Thecommentaters say that was a great team goal due to J Bolton's attack on the ball. 65 to 41
It was a good forward pressure goal.

[ugg]

did our best to gift Port a goal before halftime but they missed twice

[NMWBloods]

Overall a pretty good first half. We lead by 22 pts: 10.5.65 to 6.7.43.

Hard to pick out many really good players. Has mainly been players dropping in and out with good cameos. C Bolton is probably our best.

Goodes having a shocker again.
Kennelly is being well held by C Kornes.

Mattner really needs to play on the wing. He's not a deep defender.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

If one of Goodes or Kennelly improve in the 2nd half, we should be flying!

[Chookbilly]

Bird's had alot more of the ball today, and looked more comfortable with the extra space in this match.

Although his disposal has been off.... His kicks are continually putting team-mates under pressure, and usually are resulting in a turnover...

I'm willing to give him time though.... hopefully Roo's will do the same.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Keep the faith peeps! Its only an old, tired, Sydney.

These sort of comments from opposition supporters (morell on BF) are what make Victory even sweeter. C'mon Sydney!

[TheGrimReaper]

We're back to our inaccurate selves again. :eek:

[NMWBloods]

Sydney are winning by great pressure, assisted by the small ground which really doesn't seem to suit Port.

[anniswan]

When will Leo Barry grow a brain?

[TheGrimReaper]

Why do I always have my heart in my mouth whenever Leo Barry has the ball?

And our 4th behind this quarter. :rolleyes:

[TheGrimReaper]

Suck @@@@ McVeigh bashers, he has booted his 2nd goal. :D

Onya Jarrad. :D

[NMWBloods]

Nice goal to McVeigh. Again the result of great pressure forcing errors by Port.

11.9.75 to 6.8.44.

[TheGrimReaper]

Keiran Jack will be a star

[TheGrimReaper]

50 points in front, Goodesy gets a goal. :D

[thommoone]

goodes is starting to get into the game a bit more this quarter, with that goal

[NMWBloods]

Goal to Goodes.

14.10.94 to 6.8.44.

Goodes starting to get involved 5 possessions in past ten minutes.

[NMWBloods]

As I type - goal to Hall. Port have stopped.

[tasswan]

Davis out doesnt seem to be an issue?

[TheGrimReaper]

The silence is deafening from all you doomsday sayers and knockers. :D

[TheGrimReaper]

Hey Jude!! :D 62 points up now. :D

[NMWBloods]

Davis out doesnt seem to be an issue?


The silence is deafening from all you doomsday sayers and knockers. :D
I've been waiting for this sort of comment. We are doing well today because we played with good pressure from early in the game and Port have wilted under the pressure and we are not throwing the ball away with frequent (only occasional) crap disposal and we are going forwards instead of sideways. If Davis was playing he'd undoubtedly have kicked a few goals benefitting from the open space in the forward line.

[TheGrimReaper]

68 points up now. 17.10.112 to 6.8.44

[satchmopugdog]

Leaping Leo gets a goal!!!!!!!!!!!

[anniswan]

It says something about the game when Leo Barry gets a goal

[tasswan]

mine was a question not a comment.

Is he injured?

In another thread ppl were saying we wouldnt win ithout him

[NMWBloods]

Very nice goal to S Burgoyne.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

This is a @@@@ing party, and Port wish they weren't invited! Wont wipe the smile off my face tonight:D

[NMWBloods]

mine was a question not a comment.

Is he injured?

In another thread ppl were saying we wouldnt win ithout himSorry. It's not an issue because the team is playing better. He was omitted apparently for not being a "team player".

[DeadlyAkkuret]

The silence is deafening from all you doomsday sayers and knockers. :D

Should be fun on this board during the week:)

[NMWBloods]

Swans dominated that qtr - 7.5 to 1.1. Hard to remember the last time we did that. As I said before pressure on Port has seen them completely fold, as they did on GF day. Offensively we are doing well because we are moving it forward reasonably quickly, while Port are loose and turning it over.

Hard to pick any outstanding best players - most have done well.

[tasswan]

how are the newbies going

[DeadlyAkkuret]

how are the newbies going

I'll second that question.

[NMWBloods]

how are the newbies goingGenerally good.

Barlow and Moore in patches throughout the game.

Bird and Jack quiet in the second half.

[NMWBloods]

Another goal to S Burgoyne.

Answered by a goal to Kirk.

[NMWBloods]

Good mark by Hall, but poor miss.

19.11 - 8.10.

[NMWBloods]

Another mark to Hall on lead.

Kicks goal from 55m.

He is moving better and also benefitting from the slow and incapable Port defence. Should be a big plus for his confidence.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Thanks a lot for the regular updates NMW:cool:

[NMWBloods]

No worries!

L Barry nearly took a speccy!

Goal to Port.

[573v30]

The Powerless have kicked a goal but it's not going to make much of a difference.

[Thunder Shaker]

Current record winning margin against Port Adelaide is 47 points:

R11 2001
Sydney 3.4 10.5 16.11 18.17 (125)
Port Adelaide 2.2 5.10 6.15 10.18 (78)
Venue: S.C.G.
Date: 10-Jun-2001
Attendance: 28187

[ItsAllGoodes]

Home (http://afl.matchcentre.com.au/?cid=1022&mid=10220206)

For anyone else who wants an alternative update site

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Anyone know where I can watch this match later? Aside from the Telstra site.

[573v30]

Highest score and winning margin against Port.

Top stuff. Earth hour has been extended for another 3 hours. :D

[NMWBloods]

Jack knocked out. Walked off but might have some mild concussion.

[573v30]

5 to Bazza, surgery has finally paid off! :D

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Jack knocked out. Walked off but might have some mild concussion.

Does it look serious?

EDIT: Good to know!

[NMWBloods]

Beautiful centreing kick by Jolly to Hall (under zero pressure from Port). Another goal to Hall from straight in front.

21.12.138 - 9.10.64.

[NMWBloods]

Does it look serious?

EDIT: Good to know!
Was thrown to the ground and hit his head.

[573v30]

Port must really suck if Bevan is able to kick 2 goals.

[NMWBloods]

Amazing what a difference it makes if the team plays with intensity, moves the ball forward and keeps it alive.

As a result of that, Bevan just kicked another goal!

22.13 - 10.10.

[satchmopugdog]

Another goal thanks to Bevan. Go Swannies...I love it when we win by lots as it happens so rarely

[NMWBloods]

Goal to Rodan.

22.13 - 11.11.

[Thunder Shaker]

Game over - 22 14 (146) to 11 12 (78)
All I can hear on the radio is a faint rendition of the club song and a lot of happy fans going Clap clap clap clap clap ...

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Well, you can't really find anything to complain about with that performance. Brilliant all round by the looks of things, hoping to watch it later if someone can help me with that.

[NMWBloods]

If there was a ban on cliches, Leo Barry would be silent! :)

Particularly good to win with Kennelly being kept quiet by K Cornes.

[tasswan]

Who were our top 5 players?

[573v30]

Sydney 22.14 146
Port Adelaide 11.12 78

An absolute flogging by the Swans against Port who must still have nightmares over their Grand Final loss last year. Hall and O'Loughlin back to their damaging best kicking 5 and 4 goals respectively, the midfield finally delivering the ball to the forward line and great defense to keep the Power to only 6 goal kickers.

It must be an embarrassment for Port to have McVeigh and Bevan kick 2 goals and LRT, Leo and Jude Bolton kicking a goal each against them in what was a woeful performance from the runners-up. The only weakness was the ruck division (26 hitouts vs. 49) but it's the clearances that count and the Swans completely dominated in possession and brought the ball to the forward line quickly.

Next week will be very interesting against the Lions who have Bradshaw back but our backline should be strong enough to take on him and Brown and hopefully it'll be a great win next week.

[ROK Lobster]

Who was that team, and what have they done with the Sydney Swans. Most I have enjoyed watching the Swans for 2 years. Bring on 2008, next week's game could be a cracker!

[Thunder Shaker]

We should be about fifth on the ladder at the end of the round, with the best percentage of those teams on one win. (152.34).

[swansrule100]

that has to be the standard. I know we cant win by over 50 every week, but we can play that attacking style, they do hold it up and are happy to work it around, but they always looked to attacked and played good committed footy.

Best part of the game Barry Hall.

[2005]

They were bloody good today !!
Gee we were hard at the ball all day.
All the Bazza critics will be quiet for a week along with the McVeigh haters,Jude and Bevo bashers !!

Jack was tough and Marty Mattner was solid as well.
Gee we missed LRT last year, was a real good performance against a quality full strength Port Adelaide today.
Just wish we would move it like we did today all the time as we are as good as anyone when we play like that.
Jack, Moore,Cheese and Bird were all good , thought Cheese was impressive and Bird will get better as he get more games into him.
Great win boys !!
:cool:

[doctor swan]

no one to bash this week , mcveigh starting to play like his brother and looking like a no3 draft pick , goal on the run to b1 and a good game and bevan 2 goals and a great mark as well as some useful other things. i ll eat my humble balfours pie this week, where the vilis.
great to see baz get 5 and good game by b2 and lrt.
and jack going to be a gun player.
good to see cheese get a go and do well.
congrats to ablett and mattner on the 100 games milestone

[swantastic]

Just got back from the Riser and the crowd was very good,the joint was packed.


IMHO Cheese was better value today than Davo would have been.

Jack was outstanding as was Bazza.

[ShockOfHair]

We're right on track. The Swans have played just one weak quarter football out of eight. Last week we kept St Kilda - supposedly one of the form sides - to two goals in three quarters.

After first two games:
Blooded new players and turned over some under-performers - check
Mattner giving drive out of backline - check
Barry Hall running into form - check
Scoring goals without Bazza - check

I thought Roos was joking when he said the Swannies'd be on the attack this year.

It's all good. Next week'll be a beauty against Brisbane.

[2005]

That's stretching it a bit. We played 4 good quarters this week and 1 last week.

Hey Dr,
Have something positive to say for once.!!
:D

[SCGonasunnyday]

1. Wish we could play all our home games on sunny days at the SCG! Love to see a stat.

2. Forward pressure wins games and we had it in spades. Hats off to Roos' tactics today, having bevan, moore and jack in the forward line at times meant with Mickey O's and Hall's efforts that Port had a tough time getting it out. No resting ruckman or any weak point in the forward line meant few easy takeaways for Port.

3. Great even performance. Cheese was great to see, got plenty of it as did Moore.

4. So many great goals! Keiran Jack scoring the first one, Leo's goal, Hall and Mick firing. Kirk's wobbly 2nd goal that nobody in the O'Reilly stand thought was going to make it.

5. Were we that good or were Port just terrible? I hope to see a replay on tv to find out.

[mcs]

that looked like it would of been a great day out at the footy. I thought about going too, but didnt!
Port were terrible SCGonasunnyday but we were pretty good. Still some rough disposals but we run very hard all day I thought, tackled tough and took some really good chances that arose. Overall I was very happy with what happened today. Jolly and LRT struggled in the ruck but we smashed them in the clearances all day which made it very hard for them.

I like what I saw today- we did play a team far from their best but we had plenty of promising signs. Now we have to back it up with a good performance in Brisbane next week and get another victory to kick start our season properly.

[swantastic]

Sydney Swans: 22.14.146 v Port Adelaide Power: 11.12.78 How sweet is that.:D

[Jeffers1984]

Very good win today.

Above people said it all, FORWARD LINE PRESSURE. It was superb. Kudos to the little guys.

Barlow was superb i thought, could be our future modern day CHF. Very athletic and he has a sweet looking set shot (technique looks superb).

Bird made alot of mistakes but should be retained. He will come good.

Moore is a little gun. All it took was for him to be given more time in the seniors and it is paying off.

Very happy.

[Robbo]

How good were Jack and Moore? Both are looking like absolute guns today.

Cheese and Bird were OK but need to improve decision making a bit.

Two thumbs up for Grundy today.

In general we were awesome today. The most pleasing thing was the amount of goal kickers we had.

[swantastic]

At some stages i didnt think that was the Swans out there today.

On many occasions when we marked it,we played on straight away :D

But on some other occasions we looked like the same old same old tired Swans.

All in all we were very good.

[AnnieH]

Just got home from the game.

Fantastic. A shellacking of the highest order.

It worries me that they still insist on passing into traffic. Very dangerous.

Spida was sitting up in the Brewongle today. Bless him, he signed my hat!!
I saw him again in the lift at half time - he was going up a level to talk on MMM and I wanted to go down to the ground, so I went for the ride. Top bloke. He's hoping to be back next week.

Kicking goals for a change has put us in 5th ... on top of the "four pointers". It helps to have a healthy percentage!!

[Lucky Knickers]

It was a good day at the footy. I'll admit to feeling a bit sick after the first 10 minutes. I was getting really cranky thinking typical bloody slow start - same old same old.
Then Big Bad Bustling Baz got off the ground and marked.
Best was Baz by a mile. He ran really hard, put loads of forward pressure on, didn't sook and kicked truly.
B1 had an OK game I thought. Kirky was a star as was B2 and Leo - all three captains stood up. Goodes was very quiet early on but worked his way into the game and Magic was simply Magic at times. Moore and Jack were excellent and even Bevo did well. It was one of those games where everyone contributed which was really good to see for a change.
Barlow was annoying me a little just banging it long without looking or putting it to advantage but I do like that he backed himself.
Port were very down right across the ground. They looked very hot and didn't handle the conditions well.

[liz]

Just got home too - and would struggle to name who the best were. Which sometimes is a good thing :D

Has to be said that Port were woeful - we gave them plenty of chances but they were incapable of capitalising. But to be fair to our boys, they created far more than they stuffed up.

My major qualm is that I want to see them play like that at night. Great though that was, so were many of their day performances last year. I still think there's a huge gulf in their intensity between night and day.

[2005]

Hey 2005 - try reading everything I write for once!

Must be a different Dr !!:D

[hot potato]

The Swans came to play with a totally attacking mindset today against Port.
What a terrific game to watch, i was dragged along to a Rugby Union (Waratahs game) a couple of weeks ago, what a yawn.

Well played Swans, you looked like you totally enjoyed playing that way.
If it brings Leo to kick a goal, Bevan, LRT etc that must have totally demoralised Choco.

No 39 needs to learn to weave and dogde a bit when he gets in the clear.

Top four looks a possibility on that performance.

[swansrule100]

Top four looks a possibility on that performance.

wouldnt get too carried away

[Xie Shan]

Much better!!

They still made some silly mistakes in the first half, but as has been mentioned the pressure they put on Port was really good and eventually blew them away in the third quarter in a most enjoyable display. One of the biggest surprises for mine (well, apart from Bevan and LRT kicking goals :D ) was MO'L -- he was dynamic up forward! Liked the Cheese's game also.

Next week's game should be a cracker.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Where can I watch the game online? Please don't say Telstra:mad:

[Industrial Fan]

Another top game from McVeigh this week. I much prefer him to Davis in the HFF role. Can be creative, and has the speed and workrate to create forward pressure.

Moore was busy, Hall is back.

Good win, especially considering our output from Goodes and Kennelly was nowhere near potential.

[Lucky Knickers]

Where can I watch the game online? Please don't say Telstra:mad:
Find a friend with Fox - replay on tom morning 9am Fox Sports 3.

[CJK]

was a great day for going to the football

[cruiser]

A great way to spend a warm autumn Sunday - watching the Swans thrash the Port scum at the SCG. The constant pressure applied by Sydney was great, we dominated the centre square contests, we moved the ball forward quickly, our young players continue to improve (special mention to Jack and Barlow) and how good to see Bazza and MOL kick a bag each. Woo-hoo. :D

[connolly]

Thrilling performance. Great to see the young players do so well, particularly Moore and Jack Young Bird is about half a step away from a polished midfielder. And a mea culpa. Was wrong about McVeigh. Ran well and positioned himself really well. Apologies to the Jarrad McVeigh Appreciation Society. However I must say his effort at backing up Jolly when he was being rough housed was a little mild. Nonetheless a genuine running outside midfielder has emerged.

[BSA5]

wrong about McVeigh. Ran well and positioned himself really well. Apologies to the Jarrad McVeigh Appreciation Society.

Apology accepted, and I'll return it with an apology to you. Bevan played the best game I've seen him play in a long time. I think playing him forward in bits was a master stroke. Who knows? Maybe that's where he will find his niche.

[connolly]

Apology accepted, and I'll return it with an apology to you. Bevan played the best game I've seen him play in a long time. I think playing him forward in bits was a master stroke. Who knows? Maybe that's where he will find his niche.

Crickey its becoming a love in!

[top40]

Much better!!

They still made some silly mistakes in the first half



Are we ever going to get a game where the comments are 100% positive?

[ugg]

Are we ever going to get a game where the comments are 100% positive?
Only if you want the comments to be less than 100% accurate

[hammo]

Certainly my most enjoyable day at the footy for a while. Great to see plenty of goals kicked AND a Swans win.

McVeigh was great. Certainly looks fit and was running all day - gut busting runs too.

The intensity across the park was amazing. If we can maintain that sort of pressure all season we will do OK.

ROK's goal kicking is still leaving a bit to be desired. For someone who's such a great mark its almost criminal that he seems to rarely finish off the job with a goal. Here's hoping today was just a blip.

[Swansinger]

Yep , a lovely day to go to practice my religion and a fine result.
And some cracking-looking ladies there , too .
Close to a Perfect Day , really.

[Bleed Red Blood]

Find a friend with Fox - replay on tom morning 9am Fox Sports 3.

Get a job at northland, they have tvs with foxtel on. I watched for five minutes today.

[desredandwhite]

Are we ever going to get a game where the comments are 100% positive?

Only when the skills and effort are 100% perfect.

Luckily, I don't remember us doing that much recently, otherwise what the hell would we complain about? ;)

Much improved game, that. Amazing the difference from last week. Still a lot of things to work on, but I'm happy with the progress. Tough challenge in Brisbane next week, but I'm sure we're up for it.

Beautiful sunny day at the SCG. Great for footy, lousy for photography. My efforts here for those who are interested - losfp : photos : Swans v Port, 30/03/08- powered by SmugMug (http://losfp.smugmug.com/gallery/4614650_jt8oR)

I don't seem to ever bring the camera to any games where it's overcast unfortunately :)

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Watching the highlights on BigPond Footy. How bad does Tredrea look with that shiney scone?

[hammo]

Watching the highlights on BigPond Footy. How bad does Tredrea look with that shiney scone?
About as bad as Kennelly does.

[swantastic]

Get a job at northland, they have tvs with foxtel on. I watched for five minutes today.Now thats a dodgy shopping center.

[connolly]

About as bad as Kennelly does.

Mc Veigh is looking a lot like the late Maurice Gibb (thats not really a compliment)

[Legs Akimbo]

Mc Veigh is looking a lot like the late Maurice Gibb (thats not really a compliment)

Before or after he died?

[bedford]

Apology accepted, and I'll return it with an apology to you. Bevan played the best game I've seen him play in a long time. I think playing him forward in bits was a master stroke. Who knows? Maybe that's where he will find his niche.
wasn't bevo on sean b. at times in the last half?

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Watching the highlights on BigPond Footy. How bad does Tredrea look with that shiney scone?

Also just saw the press conference. Does Roosy have the flu or something? Why was he rubbing his nose every 20 seconds?

[BSA5]

wasn't bevo on sean b. at times in the last half?

Yeah, I think he was at times. And he wasn't at times as well. Shaun Burgoyne played a blinder, and I don't think it would have mattered who was playing on him. Bevan played on him at times, so did other players. It was just his day

[NMWBloods]

Are we ever going to get a game where the comments are 100% positive?As Ugg said.

Our disposal at times today was still poor. We too often missed targets still. However, our pressure was so good and Port fell away so badly that we were able to recover to collect the wayward disposals. Won't be so easy in other games so that's an area we still need to improve upon greatly.

[SimonH]

Round 1 gave a fair inkling, and now round 2 has given a firmer hint: Heath Grundy has arrived as a footballer in 2008. He no longer looks one-dimensional and one-paced. He looks like he fits with the Swans' gameplan. And no, those two statements do not contradict each other.

Really hope and expect to see him go on with it.

The omission of Barlow in R1 was frustrating and mystifying: he provides a spark to a side that can become predictable to opposition coaches. Sydney is always more fun to watch with him in it.

Moore is a player. A real should-be-automatic selection, Buchanan-in-2005 breakthrough year player. He should play all 20-something remaining matches this year, injury permitting, and spend progressively less and less time on the bench. Jack isn't at that level yet, but give him a couple of years and he should be. No disrespect to Bird, who has shown enough to think that he'll get there eventually, but he's still a few years off. He only justifies a spot right now ahead of the likes of Laidlaw as a 'let him learn in the firsts rather than Canberra' experiment.

Bevan 2 goals, McVeigh 2, MOL and BBBH well and truly covering the specialist forwards' goalkicking quota: how will Nick get back in?

The other lesson from today, as others have already said: the Swans are a dry-weather, daytime team. Play all of our matches during the day in sunny 20-something degree temperatures, and you could put down your glasses for a top 4 berth. Today was a little like Groundhog Day from the round 22 clash v Hawthorn last year.

Unfortunately, TV and other issues mean that we have more than our share of night games.

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

that has to be the standard. I know we cant win by over 50 every week, but we can play that attacking style, they do hold it up and are happy to work it around, but they always looked to attacked and played good committed footy.

Best part of the game Barry Hall.

Yes, his renewed vigour in running at the football was very pleasing. But you have to admit people, as well as we played, Port's mainly young team tend to drop their heads when placed under pressure. We played well because we were ALLOWED to play well. Port are a running team with little idea how to defend and shut opponents down. Often we'd be streaming into our forward 50 with 3-4 people. Forwards were often unmarked.

As well as we played today, top teams will NOT give us the leeway Port did. Brisbane & Brown next weekend will be a huge huge test up there.

Still it is nice to know we have a footy team who can be fun to watch, for a change. :D :rolleyes:

JF

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

The other lesson from today, as others have already said: the Swans are a dry-weather, daytime team. Play all of our matches during the day in sunny 20-something degree temperatures, and you could put down your glasses for a top 4 berth. Today was a little like Groundhog Day from the round 22 clash v Hawthorn last year.

Global warming = helping the Swans play good footy! :D

We are a dry-weather day time SCG team. Other teams get lost on the wide wings there. We deliberately use the width & lots of short handballs to get the ball out of defence. Good well-drilled teams know this & know to attack players who more often than not will opt to play on (eg Leo Barry). Port did not even try to do this, which is to me indicative of the tactical naivety in Mark Williams' coaching.

JF

[connolly]

wasn't bevo on sean b. at times in the last half?

No it was Kieran Jack on S Burgoyne in the second half until he was concussed at the 18 minute mark of the last quarter and taken off. Bevo played on Peter Burgoyne in the first quarter and nailed him with a termendous tackle. Bevo played on mainly Pearce and Boake in the second half.

[Chilcott]

I have made several posts in the past that were quite critical with the performance of some of our players, but after yesterday, I was pleasantly suprised and we may push for a top 4 spot.

My highlights yesterday were:

McVeigh's best game for his career (IMO).
Bevan is better up forward (he did spent a little bit of time down back yesterday and again made a wrong decision when under pressure, which resulted in a PA goal).
Moore, Jack and Bird again showed very good signs.
Grundy OK - beat Westhoff. I am concerned about his lack of pace.
Hall back to his best.
LRT's disposal is getting there.
The boy from Bega - the big cheese - I love it.

I will leave it that for now.

[gossipcom]

Whoever played on Peter B (along with Bevo, I think it was Mattner) did a fantastic job. He wasn't in the action at all until the final quarter when he kicked a goal. We actually thought he wasn't playing until he nailed a goal.

[bedford]

No it was Kieran Jack on S Burgoyne in the second half until he was concussed at the 18 minute mark of the last quarter and taken off. Bevo played on Peter Burgoyne in the first quarter and nailed him with a termendous tackle. Bevo played on mainly Pearce and Boake in the second half.
bird played on pearce at times,i just watched it again.bevan was better but lets not get carried away with one good game in 20.
he still fumbled badly on a couple of occasions

[TheMase]

Bevan could be really handy for us up forward. Whilst he does not have the best skills, his pressure can force turn-overs and give others the opportunity to score.

Let us call him a sheep dog :D

[shaun..]

Whoever played on Peter B (along with Bevo, I think it was Mattner) did a fantastic job. He wasn't in the action at all until the final quarter when he kicked a goal. We actually thought he wasn't playing until he nailed a goal.
Leo Barry did an excellent job on Ebert - where was he?

[gossipcom]

It was Ebert and Peter B that we made note that two of their game-winners just weren't seeing any of the action.

That being said because of the job that Leo, Bevo and Marty did it allowed them to push up on the forward line in the end which resulted in the two formers to kicks goals.

[shaun..]

That being said because of the job that Leo, Bevo and Marty did it allowed them to push up on the forward line in the end which resulted in the two formers to kicks goals.
I was commenting to my friend how Port had the huge flood on, only Mattner and B2 were down back, and moments later Leo was lining up for goal :D

[Margie]

Leo had a good game - Ebert was MIA most of the time. Also, it seemed wasteful for Port to use Chad Cornes as a tag on Kennelly. He's normally one of their best attacking players and yet had little impact yesterday.

I made a point of watching Jude Bolton's work off the ball and thought he played much better this week.

[NMWBloods]

Kane Cornes was on Kennelly. Did a great job too.

[liz]

Kane Cornes was on Kennelly. Did a great job too.


He did, but in the process Port sacrificed one of their midfielders who seems able to win the ball when others can't. And while Kennelly might have been stemmed, it didn't stop the ball flowing out of our backline. I think we saw last year that it's possible to stop one rebounding half-back flanker but when a team has a few quality options, it becomes almost pointless stopping one. That was why Roos went out and got Mattner.

It also has to be said that, great player though Chad Cornes is, his accountability leaves a huge amount to be desired. I know that even when he plays in the backline he has little concept of man-marking, preferring to rely on his reading of the play. But for the large stints of the game he played in the forward line and was matched up by Bolton, he paid absolutely no respect to Bolton's rebounding ability. I think Bolton had something like 18 uncontested possessions, which is almost unheard of when a player isn't playing "spare man in defence".

[Margie]

Kane Cornes was on Kennelly. Did a great job too.

So who was Chad on?

[NMWBloods]

So who was Chad on?
He was everywhere. Was up forward for a long time, matched by C Bolton. Was in the midfield on Goodes for a while. Seemed to have minimal influence.

[NMWBloods]

He did, but in the process Port sacrificed one of their midfielders who seems able to win the ball when others can't. And while Kennelly might have been stemmed, it didn't stop the ball flowing out of our backline. I think we saw last year that it's possible to stop one rebounding half-back flanker but when a team has a few quality options, it becomes almost pointless stopping one. That was why Roos went out and got Mattner.Yep - in the past it was stop Kennelly, stop the Swans.


It also has to be said that, great player though Chad Cornes is, his accountability leaves a huge amount to be desired. I know that even when he plays in the backline he has little concept of man-marking, preferring to rely on his reading of the play.He's never been a good 'defensive' player.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

He was everywhere. Was up forward for a long time, matched by C Bolton. Was in the midfield on Goodes for a while. Seemed to have minimal influence.

Just curious as to how Leo played? and to a lesser extent, Craig Bolton. I've read a lot about the youngsters, but if anyone could give me some feedback on their games on Sunday, I'd appreciate it!

[NMWBloods]

Barry was very good. Completely shut down Ebert and his disposal was generally reasonable.

C Bolton was his usual dependable self. Made a few clangers with disposal, but also created a lot of rebounding options.

[Margie]

He was everywhere. Was up forward for a long time, matched by C Bolton. Was in the midfield on Goodes for a while. Seemed to have minimal influence.

He's usually one of their most dominant players but I rarely sighted him.

And I thought my eye surgery late last year had given me pinpoint vision:)

[Margie]

Just curious as to how Leo played? and to a lesser extent, Craig Bolton. I've read a lot about the youngsters, but if anyone could give me some feedback on their games on Sunday, I'd appreciate it!

One of Leo's best games for a while - as NMW said, he nullified Ebert (better height for Leo to defend).

Craig Bolton was as consistent as usual.

[liz]

Leo has claims to be BOG. He did have one of his obligatory brain fades when he tried to play on despite having one of Port's speed brigade standing right next to him. But he was also in the mood for a fly, nearly bringing down one spekky, and taking a superb diving mark in the forward line.

Speaking of flying, how long is it since we've seen the Big Bad One jump that far off the ground?

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Speaking of flying, how long is it since we've seen the Big Bad One jump that far off the ground?

Was it a chest mark or a two hander? I did see it, but I've forgotten.

[AnnieH]

Just curious as to how Leo played? and to a lesser extent, Craig Bolton. I've read a lot about the youngsters, but if anyone could give me some feedback on their games on Sunday, I'd appreciate it!

Leo kicked a goal !!!

I love it when the backs come up forward to have a go.
Dunkley was my all-time favourite. We used to go absolutely nuts when Dunks kicked a goal.

:D

[liz]

Was it a chest mark or a two hander? I did see it, but I've forgotten.

Two hander - hands in front rather than overhead and then quickly pulled onto the chest as he descended towards the ground.

[AnnieH]

Leo has claims to be BOG. He did have one of his obligatory brain fades when he tried to play on despite having one of Port's speed brigade standing right next to him. But he was also in the mood for a fly, nearly bringing down one spekky, and taking a superb diving mark in the forward line.

Speaking of flying, how long is it since we've seen the Big Bad One jump that far off the ground?

He can't. It'll hurt his butt.

I forgot about the near-spekky. That in itself was almost sensational.
He had a great game.

[NMWBloods]

I atually think it was a chest mark, not a mark in the hands.

His marking technique is still horrible and will never get better. However, at least this week he was marking them like he did a couple of years ago - brute force.

[liz]

I atually think it was a chest mark, not a mark in the hands.

Nah, was definitely in the hands. I went back and checked before I posted my response.

[stellation]

Nah, was definitely in the hands. I went back and checked before I posted my response.
Nerd!

[stellation]

Speaking of flying, how long is it since we've seen the Big Bad One jump that far off the ground?
It was great to see. If he can't pull them down the next best thing he can do is crash packs apart.

[NMWBloods]

Nah, was definitely in the hands. I went back and checked before I posted my response.
Yes, you're probably right in that it was in the hands, but I suppose I'm referring to the fact that it was not held out in the hands in front of him, but in the hands a few cm from his chest and brought back into his chest immediately.

[stellation]

Yes, you're probably right in that it was in the hands, but I suppose I'm referring to the fact that it was not held out in the hands in front of him, but in the hands a few cm from his chest and brought back into his chest immediately.
Nerd trying to maintain nerd title!

[AnnieH]

Nerd trying to maintain nerd title!

:rofl (clap)

Noice.

[NMWBloods]

Nerd trying to maintain nerd title!
Liz has me well beaten for that! :)

[BigD]

All I can say is WOW! that had to be the best performance by the Swannies for many a long day.

[Matt79]

All I can say is WOW! that had to be the best performance by the Swannies for many a long day.

Since at least round 22 last year against Hawthorn!!