Round 13 VS Melbourne - Game Day Thread

[DeadlyAkkuret]

I thought I'd get in really early, why not!

I'm feeling confident but cautious. Is it confirmed that Kennelly is out? Real bummer if he is, but it shouldn't make a difference.

[stellation]

Good start by the Swans!

[Jeffers1984]

Cracking goal from Sydney!

[stellation]

Ouch! Methinks the MRP will take a close look at that one!

[Jeffers1984]

The run and carry out of defense from the Sydney defenders has been efficient.

[woo]

I say lets go out there for a clean victory, we have way too many big games on the way to worry about!

[Xie Shan]

You guys crack me up! :D

Oh no...horrible play by Leo in the back-line gifts Melbourne a goal ;)

[NMWBloods]

Walls: "The.....Swans.....have.....the.....most.....patien t .....chipping.....into.....the.....forward.....lin e.....and.....if......I.....say.....everything.... .really.....slowly.....and.......emphasise.....eve ry.....word.....then.....I.....think.....I.....sou nd.....knowledgable.....despite.....repeating..... the.....same.....outdated.....and.....incorrect... ..cliches.....for.....the.....past.....five.....ye ars.....And.....I'm.....not.....even.....commentat ing.....this.....game!"

[TheGrimReaper]

Walls: "The.....Swans.....have.....the.....most.....patien t .....chipping.....into.....the.....forward.....lin e.....and.....if......I.....say.....everything.... .really.....slowly.....and.......emphasise.....eve ry.....word.....then.....I.....think.....I.....sou nd.....knowledgable.....despite.....repeating..... the.....same.....outdated.....and.....incorrect... ..cliches.....for.....the.....past.....five.....ye ars.....And.....I'm.....not.....even.....commentat ing.....this.....game!"

:cool:

[Damien]

Can't complain about that start! Keep it going ala Geelong!

[connolly]

Big Barry on song, Goodesy looking good, Bevo is into to Bruce (anyone called Cameron is sus) and the umps on side!

[573v30]

3 goals already to Hall! :eek: :D

[TheGrimReaper]

Commentators on Melbourne side already. :rolleyes:

[Damien]

Great goal to Mattner.

[573v30]

Great play from Malceski and Mattner.

Sydney 6.0 36
Melbourne 1.1 7

Good to hear Crouchy doing special comments on ABC radio.

[gossipcom]

Commentators on Melbourne side already. :rolleyes:
I've turned the mute button on because they're making me sick with their Demons love.

[573v30]

Commentators on Melbourne side already. :rolleyes:

Who's commentating?

[573v30]

Great goal from Jolly to get through the Melbourne flood. :D

Sydney 7.1 43
Melbourne 2.1 13

[Go Swannies]

Stuff the lag - I've gone to 2MMM.

[TheGrimReaper]

Who's commentating?

Campbell and Lynch.

[Damien]

Matthew Campbell, Lynchy and Liam Pickering.

I have to disagree with the Melbourne love thing though, I think they have been very complimentary of the Swans today and if compared to some of the commentary in the first half the year, it's been very positive.

[gossipcom]

Quarter Time

Swans 7.2. 44
Demons 2.2.14

Hall had 3.2 in that quarter.

[NMWBloods]

Here we go again - everybody is against the Swans! :rolleyes: There's nothing wrong with the commentating.

Melbourne are rubbish so far today.

[Cher]

Well, I'm happy with that quarter.

[RogueSwan]

Not to worried about any bias in the commentary. if I was a neutral observer I would probably want the underdog to win.
Glad I am not unbiased and it is great to see us building up to tear the Dees a new one:p

[connolly]

Here we go again - everybody is against the Swans! :rolleyes: There's nothing wrong with the commentating.


Have to agree with that. Lynchy is a mate of Roos and gives up a pretty good go.

[TheGrimReaper]

Here we go again - everybody is against the Swans! :rolleyes: There's nothing wrong with the commentating.

Melbourne are rubbish so far today.

:rolleyes:

Demons has had only 66 disposals.

[573v30]

Dominating possession and clearance in the midfield with Kirk and Malceski leading with 8 disposals. Warnock isn't a good match on Hall and if he stays on him, Hall could kick 7-10 goals by the end of this game.

[RogueSwan]

Matners goal was great, off one step on the 50m line. (clap)

[connolly]

:rolleyes:

Demons has had only 66 disposals.

And a fair few clangers. Whats happened to their kicking? It used to be their strength.

[573v30]

First goal for 2nd quarter to ROK. :D

[RogueSwan]

amost another behind for Pebbles, but accidently went through for a goal.
pretty weak HTB call against the Dees before it.

[gossipcom]

Ugh. Leo don't think *sigh*

[Damien]

Melbourne's third goal setup by Leo lol

[573v30]

Turnover and goal. Poor form Sydney! :mad:

[RogueSwan]

Bloody Leo and his crazy runs. Mattner has not been here long enough to expect the unexpected.

[pigatfullfoward]

never in doubt melbourne melbourne melbourne!!! commentators are just trying to hump the demons legs at every chance!

[hammo]

Leo is a clown!

Not sure how you can call the commentary anti-Swans. Has been very complimentary from what I've heard.

[gossipcom]

When I made the comment about the commentary earlier it was when they were going on about the frees all going to Sydney, etc. Since then it's been okay.

Mickey registers his first goal. :)

If Goodes gets suspended for that I'll personally throttle someone.

[ugg]

You guys crack me up! :D

Oh no...horrible play by Leo in the back-line gifts Melbourne a goal ;)

spooky!

[573v30]

MOL quickly responds. :D

Sydney 9.2 56
Melbourne 3.2 20

[TheGrimReaper]

I thought Goodesy was going to get reported then. :eek: :o

[573v30]

I thought Goodesy was going to get reported then. :eek: :o

He hasn't done much so far...

[gossipcom]

He hasn't done much so far...
Well he did get the first two frees of the match which led to our first two goals...

McVeigh's done his ankle I think.

[TheGrimReaper]

He hasn't done much so far...

Should watch Bigfooty and see their reaction.

[Damien]

Gee Bird out of the pack to MOL was nice to watch.

[TheGrimReaper]

Colin Garland doesn't look good.

[sharp9]

And another gift from the swans...thanks Macca

[TheGrimReaper]

This is disturbing, we haven't extended our lead.

[gossipcom]

We'd be ruing some of the behinds we've kicked in terms of accuracy.

Bazza gets his 4th.

[Damien]

Finally. Nice goal Bazza, good kick Goodsey.

[573v30]

It's about damn time! Bazza kicks his 4th! :D :D :D

Sydney 10.4 64
Melbourne 4.3 27

[i'm-uninformed2]

A fair quarter from young Bird

[hammo]

Hall kicks his 4th. Having a day out!

[Damien]

A fair quarter from young Bird

Agreed. Been great to watch.

[TheGrimReaper]

Bounce the bloody ball next time Jack! :eek:

[sharp9]

And another gift from the swans...thanks Cracker!!!

This lack of BRAIN USE is absolutely PATHETIC!!

[573v30]

Ginger has kicked his 3rd. :mad:

[Damien]

Melbourne goal. I am really disappointed in this quarter.

Gee that run by Jack was exciting until he went too far hahah

[sharp9]

Hopefully they get a rocket at half time and stop downhill skiing. Sheesh, we try and keep teams in it.

[TheGrimReaper]

Free kicks has drastically swung Melbourne's way. 13 - 10 at half time their way! Knew it wouldn't last long being ahead of the free kick count.

[573v30]

Half-Time

Sydney 10.5 65
Melbourne 5.3 33

Won the quarter by only 2 points after a couple of turnovers resulted in goals to the Dees. However, the Swans have controlled the ball most of the time with the backline working hard to fend off Melbourne attack. Hall should have at least 6 goals instead of 4.3 and kicking for goals needs to be improved if we want a blowout as a result.

[TheGrimReaper]

Kirk has had 16 disposals until half-time.

[connolly]

Henry is doing really well. Presenting, strong mark, should have been paid at the tip of the square and taking a tall off Barry. Still wouldn't like to be in his Adidas when Barry explains the intricacies of MOVING THE @@@@@@@ BALL ON QUICKLY in the sheds.

[Matt79]

The difference between a top side like Geelong and us at the moment is the ability is to maintain top skill level and focus and thump an opposition like the Cats did to WC last night.

We are just in basic cruise control after the first 10 minutes and our skills have dropped as our intensity has too.

We need to go on and win these types of games by 15 goals.

Come on lads!

[573v30]

No disposals for Malceski in the 2nd quarter it seems...

[TheGrimReaper]

The difference between a top side like Geelong and us at the moment is the ability is to maintain top skill level and focus and thump an opposition like the Cats did to WC last night.

We are just in basic cruise control after the first 10 minutes and our skills have dropped as our intensity has too.

We need to go on and win these types of games by 15 goals.

Come on lads!


That, or the fact that West Coast are tanking big time. Whereas, Melbourne are having a go!

[NMWBloods]

That, or the fact that West Coast are tanking big time. Whereas, Melbourne are having a go!
Didn't look like they were tanking last week...

[TheGrimReaper]

Didn't look like they were tanking last week...

You would have to disagree, would you!

[hammo]

I'm confident we'll have a 50 point quarter in either the third or fourth, and runaway 12 goals winners.

Just frustrating our intensity dropped a bit in that quarter. Expect a big finish to honour Jude's 200th...

[lwjoyner]

Dont the Swans know how to go for the kill. Theu looked lazy in that 2nd qrt. Just happy to be 5 goals in front. They should be 10 in least. Like most times once they get a good lead they take the foot off the pedal.

[Matt79]

Dont the Swans know how to go for the kill. Theu looked lazy in that 2nd qrt. Just happy to be 5 goals in front. They should be 10 in least. Like most times once they get a good lead they take the foot off the pedal.

I agree.

[ash3]

We need to keep the foot on the pedal to put some fear into Collingwood for the next game.

5 goals is not enough.

[573v30]

Melbourne trailing by 26 now. :mad:

[TheGrimReaper]

Not a good start there!

[TheGrimReaper]

The commentators arent mentioning now, how many frees the Demons are getting.

[gossipcom]

Bloody Leo.

[573v30]

Poor form by the Swans, only a 19 point lead now. :mad:

[TheGrimReaper]

Umps bringing the Demons back into the game.

[hammo]

Swans need to wake up. Dees are playing good footy now.

[573v30]

Another missed opportunity by the Swans. :mad:

[573v30]

3 goals to 3 behinds. This could be an upset if things don't turn around. :mad:

[573v30]

Bazza kicks his 5th! :adore :adore :adore

[TheGrimReaper]

Melbourne are the class act, they're the ones in the top 4. :rolleyes:

[Damien]

We are in serious trouble. Accuracy a clear issue but we look asleep.

[573v30]

Ginger has kicked his 4th and it's only 11 points the difference. :mad: :mad: :mad:

[gossipcom]

Roos better give them a rocket up their backsides at 3/4 time, because they are playing pathetically.

Goodes only has had 8 possessions.

Finally Mickey goals!

[573v30]

Finally! MOL!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[Thunder Shaker]

We needed a goal, and Magic conjured one. 17 points the difference now.

[Damien]

MOL goals.

Complaint about commentary: NEVER IN DOUBT. I am sick of hearing it lol Think of a new cliche please Matthew Campbell!

[573v30]

3 Quarter Time

Sydney 12.10 82
Melbourne 10.5 65

5.2 to 2.5 in the 3rd quarter has given the Dees a chance to steal it. Poor quarter from the Swans with missed opportunities and turnovers costing the margin dearly. Hall has been outstanding but should have 7-8 goals instead of 5.5, with the likes of Goodes, Malceski, Kennelly and McVeigh need to step up in the final quarter to prevent an upset.

[31 hard at it]

Very frustrating game to watch.
Our accuracy is an issue but there does not seem to be any smooth clearances from the centre to stop Melb's run.

Goodes and Co need to step up for the last quarter of the momentum will run with D's.

[lwjoyner]

We are playing a lot of " ". If Roosey doesnt blast them at 3/4 time he deserves a rocket as well. Talk about being lazy. Give the oppostion a sniff and you are in trouble. We dont get fair dixkum until it gets seriuos. Really playing bably an as For Leo if he doesnt get dropped soon they are not fairdincum. Poor old Nick D gets it why not ome others.

[swan_song]

Sydney knew in their minds 15 mins into first quarter they had this won...and played like it for the next two and a half quarters...
Cats knew 15 mins into their match against the druggies they would win easily...
There's the difference in the teams and the reason the Swans probably wont win this years's flag...

[is2SWaNz]

WTF is wrong our boys?

[573v30]

50m penalty for Mattner and kicks....

A GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!! :adore :adore :adore

Swans kick the 1st for the quarter! :D

[RogueSwan]

What the hell is going on, I went out to wash the car during the third quarter and the Dees are right back in it.:mad:

[cruiser]

What the hell is going on, I went out to wash the car during the third quarter and the Dees are right back in it.:mad: You had more fun washing the car than we had watching the 3rd quarter.

[TheGrimReaper]

That was a disgraceful decision and of course the commentators agree with it. Should have been a trip to Hall.

[573v30]

MELCHO!!!!!!!!! :adore :adore :adore

29 point lead now to the Swans! :D

[573v30]

That was a disgraceful decision and of course the commentators agree with it. Should have been a trip to Hall.

Did they have a cry about the 50m penalties?

[TheGrimReaper]

Did they have a cry about the 50m penalties?

Nope. lol

[cruiser]

LRT marks in front of goal - great pass under pressure from Hall. And LRT scores!! Game over. :D

[573v30]

LRT does something and kicks the goal! :D :D :D

Sydney 15.11 101
Melbourne 10.6 66

[TheGrimReaper]

LRT takes a nice grab and kicks a goal, 35 points in front.

At least we got a contest today, which was a far cry from what Geelong got last night. :D

[cruiser]

Why are they going on about it being a low scoring game? Lower scoring than what - the debacle at Subi last night?

[573v30]

Why are they going on about it being a low scoring game? Lower scoring than what - the debacle at Subi last night?

It's higher scoring than St. Kilda vs. Freo or Brisbane vs. Adelaide. Maybe it's the commentators being clueless about the Swans as usual.

[is2SWaNz]

Sydney by 30 points now.. poor effort.

[Donners]

That was a disgraceful decision and of course the commentators agree with it. Should have been a trip to Hall.

I don't think we can have any complaints about the umpires today.

[TheGrimReaper]

We need one more goal to get our average to 100 points.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

They're not happy unless Sydney kick 20 goals every game.

[gossipcom]

What a goal to Playfair!

[TheGrimReaper]

And Playfair scores a nice goal to get it. :D

[Glenn]

Playfair with the goal of round nomination..commentators holding the ball :rolleyes:

[573v30]

Great snap by Playfair. :D

[TheGrimReaper]

Sydney by 30 points now.. poor effort.

34 points.

[cruiser]

Great snapped goal by Monty on the siren. Can't be too unhappy about a 40 point win.

[gossipcom]

Nice goal to Buchy at the end to give us a 40 point win.

Hall, Kirk and Mattner were our best players today. :)

We've now got the second best percentage in the league (behind Cats after their flogging of the Weagles last night) with 136.46 going into the break.

[Damien]

40 point thanks to a Buchanan goal on the siren..

Gee some punters will be unhappy with him :D (and potentially very happy with him I guess lol)

[DeadlyAkkuret]

The commentators know nothing. Why would most Sydney supporters want Collingwood to win? I want them as far behind us as possible!

[Glenn]

Monty goals on the siren, 40pt winners.

Not the best of games but a comfortable win in the end.

[pinoy]

we need to perform better than that if we are going to win against Collingwoo...

I think we underestimated them or took the foot off the pedal or felt sorry for them... either way a win is a win and now we have a week off...

Great 2 months for the Swans...

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Can someone tell me why so many of our players had low numbers?

[Swans500]

[QUOTE=
Great 2 months for the Swans...


Too true....congrats to all...

[573v30]

Goal to Monty on the siren!!! :D :D :D

Sydney 17.12 114
Melbourne 11.8 74

Apart from that insipid 3rd quarter effort, Roosy gave them a good spraying to kick 5.2 in the final quarter and win comfortably by 40 points. Melbourne had the umps on their side with 25 free kicks vs. 16 for the Swans but that could be argued with a couple of 50m penalties going Sydney's way.

Great effort from Kirk racking up 27 disposals and Hall kicking 5.5 (should've been 7-8 easily), B1 and B2 had great games as did Mattner, Bird and ROK. Goodes was fairly ordinary only picking up 12 disposals but is bound to improve come a fortnight.

With Collingwood in a fortnight's time, it's important to play 4 quarters of footy and Roosy must get the match-ups right as they've had the better of us since 2006, including 3 woeful performances against them last year.

[31 hard at it]

I will take 6 wins in a row at any time.
As Jude said amybe a few players thinking of the week off rather than nailing the game early.

The percentage win was ok in the end .. still gives Melb a chance to leave Weagles on the bottom.

Now to refocus to get everyone thinking right after the break.
Our record after breaks is not good enough.

Well done to Kirk and the half back line who kept Melb to a very low inside 50 count.

[swan_song]

Both Bazza and Jude were critical of the performance today, given our great first quarter...and even Roosie was upset about the lack of intesity in quarters 2 and 3.... but a 40 point win is better than a 40 point loss..
Now we'll have to wait and see if the momentum is lost with the bye when we take on the phylth.

[hammo]

I think a combination of taking the opposition too lightly and playing in the quiet, relaxed confines of Canberra probably saw us 5-10% off our usual intensity.

I'm happy to take the 4 points even though it wasn't the best performance. Even Geelong struggled to put Melbourne away earlier this year.

That's 6 wins in a row, and now being ensconced in the top 4. Well done Swans!

[573v30]

The commentators know nothing. Why would most Sydney supporters want Collingwood to win? I want them as far behind us as possible!

Agree, a stupid comment to make. Only Collingwood supporters want their side to win and hopefully Joffa isn't allowed to enter NSW.

[satchmopugdog]

Missed it due to Hockey..the association wouldn't change the roster for me so I couldspend the arvo in a pub watching.....by the sounds of it I was spending my time more wisely(even thought the collingwood of A reserve beat us.Don't you hate it when you come of the ground spent and sweaty and the fat blobs who just beat you light up cigarettes!!!!!)

[2005]

Hammo summed things up pretty well I thought.

We were well below par though got a 40 point win.
Melbourne have played well against Geelong,Hawthorn ,Collingwood and us .

Go to the break now 6 points clear of 5th which is handy.

Worry

A Goodes : Think he will go this time?
I rekon he is gone this time , should of laid the tackle.
Whats people thoughts ?

[eggbeater]

I think we may have FINALLY found Bevans worst game this season!

Just gave away some silly frees and if i remember correctly a few ill directed passes.

[NMWBloods]

The commentators know nothing. Why would most Sydney supporters want Collingwood to win? I want them as far behind us as possible!
Because it gives the Swans more chance of grabbing third.

[NMWBloods]

I think a combination of taking the opposition too lightly and playing in the quiet, relaxed confines of Canberra probably saw us 5-10% off our usual intensity.

I'm happy to take the 4 points even though it wasn't the best performance. Even Geelong struggled to put Melbourne away earlier this year.

That's 6 wins in a row, and now being ensconced in the top 4. Well done Swans!
Agreed. We didn't play particularly well for most of the game, but a 40 point victory and a solid fourth position is pretty pleasing. The real test starts from now though.

[connolly]

I think we may have FINALLY found Bevans worst game this season!

Just gave away some silly frees and if i remember correctly a few ill directed passes.

Wasn't the worst today by a long shot. Bevo was used as in a Mr Fix It Role


Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans > News Article > Swans win by 40 points (http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/tabid/7106/Default.aspx?newsid=61953)

[hammo]

Because it gives the Swans more chance of grabbing third.
Exactly. And with Hawthorn showing some early signs of dropping back to the pack, getting up to 2nd isn't out of the question. It won't be easy but not impossible.

If we're serious contenders we should be hoping teams above us drop games, not looking at the teams behind us!

[NMWBloods]

Wasn't the worst today by a long shot. Bevo was used as in a Mr Fix It RoleI saw him being moved out of the way a few times.

[Legs Akimbo]

Exactly. And with Hawthorn showing some early signs of dropping back to the pack, getting up to 2nd isn't out of the question. It won't be easy but not impossible.

If we're serious contenders we should be hoping teams above us drop games, not looking at the teams behind us!

The advantage of playing top-8 teams in so many remaining games is the number of '8 point' games that result. Simply, if we are good enough, we will make top-2.

[TheHood]

My theory is that after 5 very hard and well executed wins in a row that Sydney got very tired and it's not that surprising that we fell off after a bit of a lead.

The Dees are not that bad either. They pushed some very good teams to the brink this year. To be honest, last place is harsh given some of their very good efforts with young and inferior cattle.

[hot potato]

YEP, the Dees have had a new injection of members (heading for 30,000) with big Jim taking over, they had nothing to lose to have a red hot go in ACT today, and they were still restricted to under 75 points at the final siren.
Let's settle a score or two with The Pies in two weeks at Olympic Stadium.:o

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Because it gives the Swans more chance of grabbing third.

Well I knew that:rolleyes:

[NMWBloods]

The commentators know nothing. Why would most Sydney supporters want Collingwood to win?
Well I knew that:rolleyes:
Fair enough...

[ROK Lobster]

Strange game today, with both sides switched on at times but not at the same moment. Hall looks good. Henry had his best game with us so far. Mattner has been a great pick up. Jolly > White. MOL is a star.

[NMWBloods]

How long before Goodes gets reported again and suspended this time?

[TheGrimReaper]

How long before Goodes gets reported again and suspended this time?

Don't you have anything positive to say? :rolleyes:

[satchmopugdog]

As I missed the game what did Goodes do to get reported THIS time....slow learner.

[Glenn]

Treading a very fine line indeed, (and of scrutinised over and over by 7).
IMHO less in it then when reported, but if he runs pass the ball trying to bump the player off balance only a matter of time.

Satch, he wasn't reported but.

[TheGrimReaper]

As I missed the game what did Goodes do to get reported THIS time....slow learner.

Bloods wants him reported for a soft bump.

[NMWBloods]

As I missed the game what did Goodes do to get reported THIS time....slow learner.
He wasn't reported but yet again he ran through someone with a hip and shoulder to the head. Was soft and didn't deserve to be reported but he's done it a few times now and if he continues he will eventually be reported again and suspended.

[satchmopugdog]

He wasn't reported but yet again he ran through someone with a hip and shoulder to the head. Was soft and didn't deserve to be reported but he's done it a few times now and if he continues he will eventually be reported again and suspended.

Thanks for the update..I don't know if I will be able to stay awake until 10.30 to watch the replay.

[pinoy]

We want to be either 2nd or 3rd postion, to avoid playing Geelong in the 1st game of the finals... I know i'm getting a head of myself as we have 9 games left but...

The Goodesy hit was soft as butter, nothing in it and he won't even be reported... knock on wood.

[mcs]

I think it would be better to play Geelong in week 1 of the finals- you would go in with no expectation of winning, and with the knowledge you wont meet them again till grand final day. Then a win would set you up for a great shot at the flag, and a loss would at least mean you dont have the problem of meeting them unless you are good enough to get to the decider.
But perhaps the only chance of beating them in September is if you meet them in a prelim final and get them up lots of pressure. I dont think it will matter who we play 1st- would be nice to finish in top two and get a home final week 1 but I think making the 4 is far more important then where you finish in the 4.

[hammo]

I think it would be better to play Geelong in week 1 of the finals- you would go in with no expectation of winning, and with the knowledge you wont meet them again till grand final day. Then a win would set you up for a great shot at the flag, and a loss would at least mean you dont have the problem of meeting them unless you are good enough to get to the decider.
But perhaps the only chance of beating them in September is if you meet them in a prelim final and get them up lots of pressure. I dont think it will matter who we play 1st- would be nice to finish in top two and get a home final week 1 but I think making the 4 is far more important then where you finish in the 4.
It's a huge advantage to play the preliminary final at home so your best chance at doing that is by finishing top 2 where you have to opportunity to play first up at home.

[annew]

My theory is that after 5 very hard and well executed wins in a row that Sydney got very tired and it's not that surprising that we fell off after a bit of a lead.

The Dees are not that bad either. They pushed some very good teams to the brink this year. To be honest, last place is harsh given some of their very good efforts with young and inferior cattle.

Exactly!! And since when is winning by 40 points to any team a disappointment? I think that Geelong's thrashing of WC made any other win look close.

[swansrule100]

had nothing really to gain today and everything to lose, we did the job, nothing impressive, dull as dishwater match, even when it got to 11 i doubted we would actually let them win.

wouldnt drop anyone based on todays game really, no one was that good but its was a nothing game, that did nothing but give us a bit of a break on teams below

[ScottH]

He wasn't reported but yet again he ran through someone with a hip and shoulder to the head. Was soft and didn't deserve to be reported but he's done it a few times now and if he continues he will eventually be reported again and suspended.

Again, another poorly executed/timed bump, not even going for the ball.
I wouldn't be surprised if he actually goes this week, as soft as it was.

As lobster said, strange game, ups and downs for both teams.

Not too many real stand outs, but a few who struggled to get into the game.
I think we were just the better of the fumbling teams, and the Dees lacked a match winning forward or 2, other wise we could've been in trouble late in the game.

[chalbilto]

Again, another poorly executed/timed bump, not even going for the ball.
I wouldn't be surprised if he actually goes this week, as soft as it was.

As lobster said, strange game, ups and downs for both teams.

Not too many real stand outs, but a few who struggled to get into the game.
I think we were just the better of the fumbling teams, and the Dees lacked a match winning forward or 2, other wise we could've been in trouble late in the game.


Given all the baying for his blood by the media and so called experts, and feral opposition supporters, there should be no way that he be reported or the incident given a passing glance. Even the biased commentators today didn't go on with it and so they shouldn't have either.

[connolly]

I saw him being moved out of the way a few times.

His versatility was underlined by the fact he played on and effectively shut down the talls and smalls - Bruce, who he heavied out of the game in the first quarter, Green and Davey . As well as a few neville's i can't be arsed looking up.

[ROK Lobster]

His versatility was underlined by the fact he played on and effectively shut down the talls and smalls - Bruce, who he heavied out of the game in the first quarter, Green and Davey . As well as a few neville's i can't be arsed looking up.He wasn't great today connolly, but good to see you back.

[NMWBloods]

His versatility was underlined by the fact he played on and effectively shut down the talls and smalls - Bruce, who he heavied out of the game in the first quarter, Green and Davey . As well as a few neville's i can't be arsed looking up.Right... sure...

[connolly]

He wasn't great today connolly, but good to see you back.

Thanks mate. He was one of the ones that seemed to slacken off after the first quarter. Hopefully Stewie Maxfield got in his ear in the sheds after the game.

[bedford]

How long before Goodes gets reported again and suspended this time?
Would you like him to play for another club?,gee you hate him don't you

[ScottH]

Would you like him to play for another club?,gee you hate him don't you

I don't think he said he hates him, I think we all agree that Goodes is taking some unnecessary risks with the high contact, and will be suspended if he keeps doing it. he now has points and will not get a reprimand again.

[shaun..]

I thought he was going for the ball, but then decided to raise his shoulder for the upcoming contact. If he continued his path in trying to go for the footy then it wouldn't rate a mention.

[NMWBloods]

Would you like him to play for another club?,gee you hate him don't you
Stupid post of the day?

[cruiser]

It's a huge advantage to play the preliminary final at home so your best chance at doing that is by finishing top 2 where you have to opportunity to play first up at home. Don't know about huge. I remember very well a PF at the MCG in 2005. I wouldnt mind meeting Geelong there in a PF this year.