Rd 18 vs Fremantle Dockers @ Optus Stadium

[AB Swannie]

No late changes for #AFLFreoSwans

Medical substitutes:
@freodockers
- Ethan Hughes
@sydneyswans
- Harry Cunningham

[Mel_C]

Tom McCartin shouldn't have left his man there. Cost a goal.

Can't stand Walters the way he plays for frees.

Skills are a little off so far...we can't hit a target.

Seriously have we forgotten the stand rule?? No excuses.

[Foreign Legion]

Umps impressing for Freo so far

[crackedactor 01]

The umpires are helping Fremantle a lot. 2 x 50m penalties already. Another trashing coming up.

[Foreign Legion]

Walters seems to get a free when the ball gets within 15M of him

[troyjones2525]

This is looking like panic stations early. Freo are hunting us and we are starting to wilt... this could get ugly.

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[Foreign Legion]

Warner smashed in the head by Mundy - play on

[dejavoodoo44]

Nice goal by Amartey, but how many frees should we have got in the build up?

[i'm-uninformed2]

Pick up and kick by Heeney just superb

[Agent 86]

Well done Amartey - should’ve been a few frees getting there. Starting with Tabener dropping the ball.

Gonna be tough over there with the umps against us too

[Danzar]

Thank eff he missed that

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[Agent 86]

Sydney-like miss on the siren. But we’re getting smashed.

[H2F]

So lucky there we are getting walloped around general play ball is living in defence while we cant move it at all.

[Foreign Legion]

Well done Amartey - should’ve been a few frees getting there. Starting with Tabener dropping the ball.

Gonna be tough over there with the umps against us too

That one with Tabener was 1 Million percent a free to us but as usual, we don't get it.

Someone needs to follow/negate Cox in our forward line.

I think Florent has been pretty good.

[crackedactor 01]

Warner smashed in the head by Mundy - play on

How was Papley not being held?? Do we have West Australian umpires?

[dejavoodoo44]

If that was a legal handball in the Heeney tackle, then surely it was deliberate out of bounds?

[Faunac8]

We can regroup and refocus it will be hard for the Dockers to keep that pressure up. Maybe showing some bias but the umpires seem to be very lenient with their interpretation of incorrect disposal I reckon there were three occasions where Dockers either outright dropped the ball or threw it.

[Mel_C]

The umpires are helping Fremantle a lot. 2 x 50m penalties already. Another trashing coming up.
The 50s were there. The umpire called Stand twice but both Amartey and Buddy moved backwards off the mark. I hate the Stand rule. But I agree in general the umpires aren't paying what we deserve.

[Nico]

They look physically stronger than us. We have to win the centre clearances to get it forward. Their forward defence work is good. They get so many around the stoppages in their forward line.

[H2F]

The 50s were there. The umpire called Stand twice but both Amartey and Buddy moved backwards off the mark. I hate the Stand rule. But I agree in general the umpires aren't paying what we deserve.

Done really well i thought to minimize damage on the scoreboard just 2 goals down is great defensive work.

[dejavoodoo44]

How was Papley not being held?? Do we have West Australian umpires?

No, but Meredith and Gavine are almost always crap. Fremantle getting away with so much holding, pushing and scragging off the ball.

[AB Swannie]

Umpiring aside, Fremantle are a party impressive team. High pressure. Play for each other. Rory Lobb always plays his best against us as does Brennan Cox.

[dejavoodoo44]

I quite liked Errol's calming influence in that quarter.

[Mel_C]

Our clearance work has to improve. We can't let them get first to the ball.

[Mel_C]

Bad fumble by Hayward in front of goal. We have to be clean.

[Agent 86]

If that was a legal handball in the Heeney tackle, then surely it was deliberate out of bounds?

The only decision that could have been made.

[Agent 86]

Umpiring aside, Fremantle are a party impressive team. High pressure. Play for each other. Rory Lobb always plays his best against us as does Brennan Cox.

They looked a class above us in that qtr. gotta lift.

[stevoswan]

This is looking like panic stations early. Freo are hunting us and we are starting to wilt... this could get ugly.

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Loving that early optimism Troy.....:tongue:

[crackedactor 01]

3 set shots 3 points. What is the problem?

[Mel_C]

We're going to keep kicking points aren't we ☹?

[Nico]

3 missed set shots all to the right. Wasting opportunities.

[stevoswan]

The 50s were there. The umpire called Stand twice but both Amartey and Buddy moved backwards off the mark. I hate the Stand rule. But I agree in general the umpires aren't paying what we deserve.

It should never be paid when the player goes backwards.....how is that affecting the kicker? It's friggin' madness.

[dejavoodoo44]

Not going to show us a replay of why we were denied a goal?

[Agent 86]

Ramps is not looking good.

[Faunac8]

Why wasn’t Dane watching the ball he had his back turned no chance to spoil

[cruiser]

These umpires are evil.

[H2F]

Pretty predictable

[AB Swannie]

That’s the difference between taking your chances and not.

[Daisi]

It's pretty clear that we're not going to win this.

[troyjones2525]

We had our chances and blew them. Huge momentum swing now.

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[troyjones2525]

It's pretty clear that we're not going to win this.Yep. Unfortunately.

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[Foreign Legion]

We will learn, like Richmond today, that you need to take your chances in front of goal.

[stevoswan]

Looks like this isn't going to be an 'on the road' Swans special tonight.

Early days but signs aren't good.

[Foreign Legion]

McInerney looks lost to me

[Mel_C]

Wow even Buddy is missing passes.

So they pay that deliberate 😤.

[cruiser]

McInerney looks lost to me
He has ever since getting his contract extension earlier in the season.

[Agent 86]

Surely a push in the back on Rampe.

Deliberate to Stephens a bit rough given earlier decisions.

But at least our pressure has lifted.

Gotta convert.

[dejavoodoo44]

Errol seems our calmest player.

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Surely a push in the back on Rampe.

Deliberate to Stephens a bit rough given earlier decisions.

But at least our pressure has lifted.

Gotta convert.

100% definite push.

[Nolie]

Ryan Clarke looks overawed. A couple of clangers

[i'm-uninformed2]

Hickey getting dacked.

[Danzar]

We're so much better this quarter, umpiring has also rebalanced a bit

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[crackedactor 01]

Hickey is getting smashed in the ruck

[Agent 86]

Another free missed. Gulden? Unrealistic

[Agent 86]

Nice Bud! Had to kick that gift.

[Foreign Legion]

I would hope that Hickey, Buddy, McInerney and Blakey lift in the 2nd half - they have all been below their usual standards.

If Walters got a free for every time he stages we would not need a season - just give Freo the Flag in late March.

[neilfws]

Much better Q2, aside from the goal kicking. Good to get that late one though. Still very much in it!

[Agent 86]

Darcy a big lump - but killing Hickey. Still not sure why he got a free for falling over, but getting embarrassing for big Tom.

[Faunac8]

If Walters got a free for every time he stages we would not need a season - just give Freo the Flag in late March.

And I really look forward to having that smarmy grin if his being wiped off his face by the end of the game.

[stevoswan]

Lost the quarter by a point from 4 more inside 50's. Got to be way more efficient.

Still in it!

[Goal Sneak]

Poor kicking for goal keeping us from taking advantage of our good field play. Freo taking full advantage of theirs. We've got to be better.

[Mel_C]

Much better quarter we just couldn't convert. Our pressure was up and clearances improved. Just need to stop kicking points. We really needed that Buddy goal.

[i'm-uninformed2]

We’ve got to approach this like the Melbourne game where inaccuracy hurt us early but we played ok and ran over the top.

[stevoswan]

Darcy a big lump - but killing Hickey. Still not sure why he got a free for falling over, but getting embarrassing for big Tom.

Hitouts 32 to 9....Hickey with 6. Darcy....26.

[dejavoodoo44]

I think Errol's been our best. Makes the difficult look simple. Florent has been very good, as well. Shame he just missed his goal of the year contender. Umpires still missing plenty, like our forwards. Definitely in the game.

[Faunac8]

Not that it matters now but I was sure that Banfields goal in that quarter went over the goal post not beside and when they replayed it on Fox then one of the commentators said they thought the same thing the graphic of the ball trajectory certainly placed it over or just to the right of the goal post.

[AB Swannie]

Errol has been outstanding. It looks like Horse has given him a role inside today. We were really the much better team that quarter except at kicking for goal.

[Foreign Legion]

And I really look forward to having that smarmy grin if his being wiped off his face by the end of the game.

Haha

Same here - I think he has a high opinion of himself.

[dimelb]

I can't understand why our guys are told to (I assume) back off their opponents who are about to receive a kick. Their opposite is to get as close as possible and they end up getting more of the ball to work with.

[dejavoodoo44]

Not that it matters now but I was sure that Banfields goal in that quarter went over the goal post not beside and when they replayed it on Fox then one of the commentators said they thought the same thing the graphic of the ball trajectory certainly placed it over or just to the right of the goal post.

I thought it was a behind, but I might be biased?

[Swanny40519]

Clarke is having a shocker - completely out of his depth.

[Mel]

A much better second quarter. Best game from Erol in a while and Ollie is playing really well too. A few of them need to lift still and boy do we need to kick straight.

[snajik]

Not that it matters now but I was sure that Banfields goal in that quarter went over the goal post not beside and when they replayed it on Fox then one of the commentators said they thought the same thing the graphic of the ball trajectory certainly placed it over or just to the right of the goal post.

I immediately booked a specsavers appointment after that decision was given.

[goswannies]

It's pretty clear that we're not going to win this.

Yep. Unfortunately.

Not really. Freo are playing well. We are average. If we turn it around, better accuracy we are a very good chance. And we have tended to turn around in the second half

[Faunac8]

Clarke is having a shocker - completely out of his depth.

He’s not alone Paddy has had 1 possession

[Mel_C]

Why do they always get paid in the back but for us it's play on??

[Agent 86]

Not that it matters now but I was sure that Banfields goal in that quarter went over the goal post not beside and when they replayed it on Fox then one of the commentators said they thought the same thing the graphic of the ball trajectory certainly placed it over or just to the right of the goal post.

At the time in thought it hit the outside of the top of the goalpost as it appeared to deviate the opposite way it was swinging as it went past the post. Could’ve been an illusion?

[stevoswan]

Paps! Come on boys.

[Agent 86]

Dirty play Fyfe. High contact, intentional. No case to answer.

[Mel]

Anybody see the Fyfe hit?

[dejavoodoo44]

You just knew that something good was going to happen when Heeney had it in the pocket.

[Daisi]

So slowing down the play seems like a good plan B at the moment...As for Hickey- is he fit?

[Danzar]

Anybody see the Fyfe hit?Nothing major, push in the head, just unnecessary. Fine at worst

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[Danzar]

SERIOUSLY WE HAVE TO NAIL THESE SHOTS

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[Mel]

I would have thought goal kicking practice would have been a priority after the past couple of weeks. Obvs not.

[Mel_C]

Come on Heeney you can't be missing those!!

[Mel]

Nothing major, push in the head, just unnecessary. Fine at worst

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Ta. With those arms though it'd hurt I'm sure.

[Mel_C]

Great kick Amartey!!

[Danzar]

Come on!!!!

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[Foreign Legion]

Warner having a huge impact

[Danzar]

Ta. With those arms though it'd hurt I'm sure.Fyfe definitely brain snap prone despite being a genuinely fair player

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[Agent 86]

Amartey to be next goal kicking coach.

[dejavoodoo44]

My heart bleeds for you Michael.

[troyjones2525]

Geez Warner is having another very good game!

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[Agent 86]

Clarke just lacks awareness that this is not the same pace as the 2nds.

[Daisi]

That's a terrible free kick against us for deliberate...They never pay those..

[Mel]

Clarke just lacks awareness that this is not the same pace as the 2nds.

I've not been a fan of Clarke's but thought he did a good job as a tagger last week. This week... I'm back to not being a fan.

I wish Lance and Isaac could get more involved. Lance is being spanked out there.

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Another 50? FFS

[i'm-uninformed2]

Heeneys effort and Chads finish, just brilliant

[stevoswan]

The Chad.....and we're in front!

[Mel_C]

Warner!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ludwig]

Chad has been fantastic.

[dejavoodoo44]

Was that 50 against Reid for Clark running into him?

[crackedactor 01]

Was that 50 against Reid for Clark running into him?

ExxactlY 50 METERS?

[Agent 86]

I've not been a fan of Clarke's but thought he did a good job as a tagger last week. This week... I'm back to not being a fan.

I wish Lance and Isaac could get more involved. Lance is being spanked out there.

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Another 50? FFS

He’s a great tagger. Does what’s asked - but a bit 1 dimensional.

[Danzar]

Was that 50 against Reid for Clark running into him?Looked legit

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[Faunac8]

Umpire finally pays an incorrect disposal but of course it was against us.

[Agent 86]

Chad has been fantastic.

Phenomenal talent.

[Mel_C]

Gee they have some grubby players.

[Daisi]

Papley is such a stirrer...Good quarter for us...nice to see the fightback...Umpires still iffy..but it's in WA so that's expected.

[Maltopia]

Great fight back. If only we had a bit more accuracy earlier. Anyone's game!

[mcs]

Our goal kicking at the moment keeps punishing us. But that was a good quarter where we got the game well and truly on our terms. Hopefully we kick on in the last and get the win.

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[troyjones2525]

Great quarter Swans! I gotta admit, I didn't see it coming! Hopefully we can keep it going but either way, they have definitely put the League on notice! When we come to play we can beat ANYBODY!

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[i'm-uninformed2]

Very good coaching by the way. Find a way to deal with an opposition that structures so well behind the ball.

[Danzar]

Good stuff, Chad superb, defence holding up, get a good start here and we'll win

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[snajik]

Gee they have some grubby players.

And even grubbier supporters.

[Faunac8]

Haven’t looked at the stats but Dylan seems to be having a good game.
Great coaching to make the change to the game plan and frustrate the Dockers with playing a possession game and using our foot skills to keep control. And lifting the pressure after the first quarter hasn’t hurt either.

[Ludwig]

Freo are very good. They defend so well, but we are breaking them down with some incredible kicking. Very impressed with how we handled that quarter. Credit to the coaches. And credit to Warner, who has been on fire; a genuine game breaker.

[Goal Sneak]

Keep going boys! If we can bring this home it will be a fantastic effort all round

[Foreign Legion]

Warner has been immense. If Heeney and Papley get into this we will be good.

Florent has been very good. Stephens looks like he has stepped up - we MUST continue to play him

[i'm-uninformed2]

Heeneys misses have hurt, but boy his hands to Chad and evasion in zero space to make the play and get it Paps for his goal made goals out of nothing

[Agent 86]

Gee they have some grubby players.

I’m obviously biased, but was that Fyfe hit not high, intentional and late/behind play?

[dejavoodoo44]

Very good coaching by the way. Find a way to deal with an opposition that structures so well behind the ball.
Yes, the chipping gives Fremantle less chance to scrag our players while the ball's in flight.

[Faunac8]

Saw a quick graphic the three elite midfielders in the comp at the moment Petracca Bontempelli and THE CHAD

[Mel]

How good is The Chad? We've seen glimpses, even quarters of it previously, but in the past couple of weeks he's been so consistently good. Gonna love watching him get even better over the next few years.

I hope we can keep the pressure and intensity up in this last quarter.

[mcs]

Bloke dropped that cold.

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[Mel]

Bugger.

[Mel_C]

Another good quarter. If only we could have kicked a couple more goals. Our pressure is causing them to make errors.

Bugger....bad start.

[troyjones2525]

Not a good start. Their pressure was way up on us.

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[Agent 86]

Our goal kicking at the moment keeps punishing us. But that was a good quarter where we got the game well and truly on our terms. Hopefully we kick on in the last and get the win.

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Thankfully they’ve started to miss a few too.

Great response by the team - we were able to adapt. They will work their way back into it. But at least we’re in this.

[mcs]

Umpires going to ride them home here.

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[stevoswan]

Walters drops the knees.....free kick Freo.

Charity goal.

[Danzar]

@@@@ I hate that so much

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[Daisi]

Ahh the free to Walters was there- they pay those all the time. Freo might overrun us here... I'm surprised at how much Freo scrag. Lots of holding and pushing and niggles...we are not good at handling that sort of physicality..(or cheating)

[Mel_C]

2 goals just like that. Their pressure has really lifted.

[Agent 86]

Walters makes a mockery of the rules there.

Fyfe dropped the ball the previous goal but is allowed to get it back and hand off again.

[i'm-uninformed2]

We’re about to find out how Chad goes with a tag. They’ve put Aish on him

[dejavoodoo44]

Jesus, Buddy was just flung out of the contest.

[mcs]

Ahh the free to Walters was there- they pay those all the time. Freo might overrun us here... I'm surprised at how much Freo scrag. Lots of holding and pushing and niggles...we are not good at handling that sort of physicality..(or cheating)The soft one in the middle against gulden wasn't though imho.

Fyfe clearly dropped it cold in the lead up to their 1st.



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[mcs]

Great finish Hayward.

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[stevoswan]

Well done Will. Go boys!

[Agent 86]

Why can we kick the hard ones?

[Mel_C]

Yes Hayward...come on swans!

[Daisi]

The soft one in the middle against gulden wasn't though imho.

Fyfe clearly dropped it cold in the lead up to their 1st.



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Yes- I think there's a lot of 'hometown' umpiring going on- but there's nothing we can do about it...It ruins the game of course...but hey, Sydney fans don't matter until the TV rights come up again.

[mcs]

Heeney!

Come on boys kick the next one as well please.

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[Torpin de Torpe]

Need to be wary of Fyfe this quarter. Not a lot of impact so far, but liable to bob up with an important play or two.

[Faunac8]

Tom passing off to Isaac was great unselfish play and Isaac repays the faith

[Mel_C]

Heeney 🙂.

[dejavoodoo44]

Heeney!

Come on boys kick the next one as well please.

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Win, lose or draw this one, we're definitely a finals side.

[mcs]

I expect the likelihood a Freo player will get done for holding the ball this quarter is zero.

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[Daisi]

I expect the likelihood a Freo player will get done for holding the ball this quarter is zero.

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LOL...so funny!

[mcs]

Win, lose or draw this one, we're definitely a finals side.Been impressed how we have wrangled the game onto our terms.


Miracle holding the ball call [emoji23][emoji23]

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[troyjones2525]

We definitely look the better team at the moment but anything can happen from here.

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[mcs]

What a goal!

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[Faunac8]

Oooooh Errol

[Daisi]

Great goal- who told him to kick? All I saw was a finger pointing to the posts- any idea who gave the direction?- Great play making whoever it was

[mcs]

Massive effort from Reid in there and what a finish.

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[i'm-uninformed2]

Genius

[dejavoodoo44]

I wonder if Optus has Oh, Errol?

[Mel_C]

OMG what a goal Gulden!!! Come on swans!!!

[Mel]

Ez was great in the first half and deserved that goal. What a corker

[mcs]

Fabulous pressure. Great team goal.

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[Daisi]

Ok that was great

[i'm-uninformed2]

Rowbottom’s decision to play on to Chad and let him go bang made that Paps goal.

[Daisi]

Rowbottom’s decision to play on to Chad and let him go bang made that Paps goal.

Fabulous penetrating kick by Warner into the forward line too

[Thunder Shaker]

Warner BOG.

Been a good fight back, once we started kicking straighter.

[Daisi]

So Warner has a bit of the younger Ablett type build ? Hard to tackle?

[Mel]

So Warner has a bit of the younger Ablett type build ? Hard to tackle?

He seems super strong through his hips like Joey use to be in the olden days. He's shaken off a few tonight.

[Sandridge]

C'mon boys! Please hold on!!!!

[stevoswan]

I was praying for one more goal and now they get one. How long left?

[i'm-uninformed2]

Big win Dyl

[Mel]

I was praying for one more goal and now they get one. How long left?

Couple of minutes. Good work by Stephens there

[Agent 86]

Well done Dylan! Big play.

[Danzar]

Come on Sydney, hold on here, you can get this done

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[mcs]

Great goal. Great win boys - it might not be this year but this team is going places big time.

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[stevoswan]

Stephens! Fantastic.....he'll be stoked!

What. A. Win!

[dejavoodoo44]

That was almost like playing West Coast in the old days.

[Agent 86]

Stephens! Fantastic.....he'll be stoked!

That was brilliant!!

[Danzar]

@@@@ yeah!!!!!!!!

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[Mel]

LOVE IT!

[Faunac8]

Looking for Walters smile it seems to have dropped off his face 😀

[Goal Sneak]

Magnificent Win!!!

[stevoswan]

Whoo Hoo!! That was one for the ages.....:five:

We must just try to forget about the Essendon game.:tongue:

[Kafka's Ghost]

You bloody bewdy!!


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[troyjones2525]

What a sensational victory! The first quarter I thought we were going to get blown away but to respond the way we did they should all be extremely proud! Cheer, cheer!

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[mcs]

Magnificent performance, and Warner was absolutely irrepressible..7-8 year contract now please.

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[Thunder Shaker]

Sydney win 11.16 (82) to Fremantle 9.11 (65), eight goals to three in the second half.

Good job, lads.

[Daisi]

Good professional win...Good coaching- slowing down the game was a great strategy...

[Goal Sneak]

Special mention to Hayward who was excellent tonight

[Foreign Legion]

Fox was bloody good - very balanced and doesn't panic - one of my favourite players.

[Sandridge]

BLOODY MAGNIFICENT!!!!

You wonderful little Cygnets!!

GO BLOODS!!

[Thunder Shaker]

We've knocked Fremantle's percentage down to 120.6 and they are only one game ahead of us. Our percentage is 120.8.

[Goal Sneak]

Fox was bloody good - very balanced and doesn't panic - one of my favourite players.

Got better as the game went on. His pace and disposal by foot was very handy

[Daisi]

How good is it that the players are taking selfies with the fans? That's so cool

[i'm-uninformed2]

Just awesome

[Maltopia]

What a comeback! Massive effort. Fox as a lesser light was great tonight. Rampe had a good game too. Warner was awesome. Franklin was infringed often by Logue with no calls made.

[stevoswan]

We've just put Carlton down to seventh after they lost to the Cats. If only the Crows got up against Collingwood, we might have been fifth. Only a game from fourth now.

Go Swans....get a run on.

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Magnificent performance, and Warner was absolutely irrepressible..7-8 year contract now please.

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+1

[Maltopia]

Stephens was better than Serong today, which was nice too see as well.

[Faunac8]

Judging by Lances interview with Pav I think he will be back next year.

[Mel_C]

Really wanted the win today for my dad. He passed away in October and it's his Birthday today. He would have loved that win 😊.

[Nolie]

JMac -great
Fox- great
Warner - brilliant
Stephens did some good things. Clarke not so good

[i'm-uninformed2]

Really wanted the win today for my dad. He passed away in October and it's his Birthday today. He would have loved that win 😊.

Awesome Mel. He’d be very proud.

[Danzar]

We’ve got to approach this like the Melbourne game where inaccuracy hurt us early but we played ok and ran over the top.Nailed it

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[TheBloods]

Fantastic win . That is what my old man used to call a "bottler " !

Chad is our best player now . Not even close .
Defense outstanding - Rampe in everything, Mccartins good , how good was that 1 v 1 win by Paddy on the wing ?
Fox shutting me up .
Florent a defender , looks good
Blakey poor at first but came good , so too Jmac
My other favourite Errol .. well .. what a star !
Hayward shut me up . See his marking technique , i like it. Protects the ball in his chest well . Buddy could learn.
Our leaders are some of the best in the comp - Rampe , Parker , Mills all generals . Mills 9 tackles !
Dylan had his moments , he will play again next week . Clarke good at stopping easy exits .

Listen to me yarning . Fantastic coaching and BLOODS performance . Spoke about Bobby earlier in the week and i know he would 've been watching and very PROUD

[Faunac8]

Coaches deserve extra special mention they put together changes in our system after the first quarter that simply dismantled Freo’s game plan.

[dimelb]

Heeneys misses have hurt, but boy his hands to Chad and evasion in zero space to make the play and get it Paps for his goal made goals out of nothing

Well said.
The man is brilliant.

[Foreign Legion]

Special mention to Hayward who was excellent tonight

Yes he was very good - one of our best in the first half.

[Aprilbr]

Judging by Lances interview with Pav I think he will be back next year.I'm not sure how you interpreted it that way? He was happy with the win and the fate of the side is in our own hands. Beyond that, I did not see any glimpses of his view on his contract.

[Sandridge]

Really wanted the win today for my dad. He passed away in October and it's his Birthday today. He would have loved that win 😊.

Absolutely rapt for you and your Dad, Mel!

[Swanstubbs]

Best coaching performance for us in living memory. We were gone at quarter time

[Mark26]

What a great win. It's been said, but the coaches' strategy of chipping the ball around worked. Actually reminded me a bit of Hawthorn's tactics a few years ago. It's nice to know we are skillful and composed enough to pull that off. It takes nerve to see it out and not bomb it long.

[Hotpotato]

There’s a good fire in the belly building in this Swans team.

[Ludwig]

We beat a very good side tonight, on their home court and after being down 22 points.

We played so well as a team. Did the right things at the right time. Executed to perfection. Maybe we've finally turned the corner this year and will continue to play like this consistently.

Warner was the standout, but many others also did well, including our entire defensive unit. Hayward's 2nd half was excellent; he worked so hard off the ball and contested well all over the ground. Gulden is so skillful. Hickey also picked up his game in the 2nd half.

[Aprilbr]

I would describe that as a great tactical win. We adjusted our game to stop them rebounding with ease by zoning back. We countered through a high possession chipping game. It was not pretty to watch - but it was extremely effective in that second half. I think that the footy chat shows in coming days will have a field day analysing our tactics.

[stevoswan]

Coaches deserve extra special mention they put together changes in our system after the first quarter that simply dismantled Freo’s game plan.

Yep....one of Freo's strengths this year has been their super organised structures and to navigate through them so well after an inauspicious start was impressive work from the box.

[i'm-uninformed2]

A special shout out to Dylan Stephens’ last two minutes.

One - that play after the Freo clearance after their goal. He was so calm on a big moment.

Two - the ball bobbling around on our half forward line, he surged in at it, punched it forward, then made his way on to the chain of handballs and slotted the goal so sweetly.

That stuff defines a player.

[TheBloods]

Fox is shutting me up big time

[Nico]

Hayward's best game. Fox was outstanding in the last quarter.

[snajik]

Another superb team effort. When they're mentally switched on, with these skills, they can beat any team anywhere. If we finish top four this season, I don't reckon we can be discounted for the flag.

[Faunac8]

Well said.
The man is brilliant.
Yep he can find space where you just wouldn’t think there was any.
If Chad is currently our best player Isaac is not far behind.

[Hotpotato]

This tactic of raising the the arm to ‘convert’ a perfectly legit tackle to high contact is doing my head in.
Why are the Umps still conned by this ?
It’s rubbish .

[707]

Yep, everything that everybody has said. We have developed into a very good side.

Dropped a number of games we shouldn't have this year or we'd be top two. No limit to what we could achieve this year or in the next few years.

I'm excited!

[Faunac8]

I'm not sure how you interpreted it that way? He was happy with the win and the fate of the side is in our own hands. Beyond that, I did not see any glimpses of his view on his contract.

Simply perception on my behalf about his body language 😀
Although the comment about him having played for 18 seasons and being used to conjecture and most importantly the huge grin when Pav asked about him liking the red and white leads me to think he won’t be going anywhere.

[AB Swannie]

A special shout out to Dylan Stephens’ last two minutes.

One - that play after the Freo clearance after their goal. He was so calm on a big moment.

Two - the ball bobbling around on our half forward line, he surged in at it, punched it forward, then made his way on to the chain of handballs and slotted the goal so sweetly.

That stuff defines a player.

Totally agree. Dylan has often looked a little like the 3rd wheel in a relationship. He has just lacked confidence to back himself but those last few plays were really strong. I loved his celebration showing that little bit of swagger that he has lacked. I also noticed that Horse gave him just a fraction more love when the team came through the rooms (not as much as the Chad though)

[Hotpotato]

I don’t think he’s going anywhere but he couldn’t clear it up in that interview bc a (new) contract is still not done.

[Hotpotato]

I also noticed that Horse gave him just a fraction more love when the team came through the rooms (not as much as the Chad though)[/QUOTE]

That was more than a fraction, that was a long strong love hug .

[Maltopia]

Best on Ground show has long interview with Tom Hawkins and discussion of of Geelong. Segment on North winning and temporary coach. In between a short mention of our win, and Warner mentioned in comparison to Daicos for Brownlow votes. WTF. Our win has a massive impact on shaping the top four and rated barely a mention.

[mcs]

I don't have fox so don't normally see the after game shows but that was a massive waste of time that show.

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[Ludwig]

That was more than a fraction, that was a long strong love hug .

Since Will and Ollie now have their own love child, Horse figured he should get a new one.

Pick 39! You gotta be kiddin'. I don't think anyone can ever say anything bad about KB's drafting again.

[i'm-uninformed2]

I also noticed that Horse gave him just a fraction more love when the team came through the rooms (not as much as the Chad though)

That was more than a fraction, that was a long strong love hug .[/QUOTE]

Yep. Horse would have totally loved Dyl’s last two minutes.

As for the Chad hug, good reason for that. Unbelievable tonight.

[Foreign Legion]

Best on Ground show has long interview with Tom Hawkins and discussion of of Geelong. Segment on North winning and temporary coach. In between a short mention of our win, and Warner mentioned in comparison to Daicos for Brownlow votes. WTF. Our win has a massive impact on shaping the top four and rated barely a mention.

I turned it off as I knew we weren't going to get any air time.

More time on Buckley's Kokada Trail walk than any game - that show is doomed.

[Velour&Ruffles]

Looks like this isn't going to be an 'on the road' Swans special tonight.

Early days but signs aren't good.

How'd that comment stand up to the test of time?

[Danzar]

Best on Ground show has long interview with Tom Hawkins and discussion of of Geelong. Segment on North winning and temporary coach. In between a short mention of our win, and Warner mentioned in comparison to Daicos for Brownlow votes. WTF. Our win has a massive impact on shaping the top four and rated barely a mention.Also Fox crossed straight to the BoG show, while Seven continued the Fox coverage and post game analysis of Swans/Freo

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[Faunac8]

I don't have fox so don't normally see the after game shows but that was a massive waste of time that show.

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Redeemed itself slightly with the Eddie Betts segment just then . Who doesn’t love Eddie ?

[Torpin de Torpe]

Off the footy for a moment, it's the first time in a long time that I haven't sworn at the commentators. A decent job I thought (although it's a fairly low bar)

[Velour&Ruffles]

I've not been a fan of Clarke's but thought he did a good job as a tagger last week. This week... I'm back to not being a fan.

I wish Lance and Isaac could get more involved. Lance is being spanked out there.

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Another 50? FFS

If he's good the majority of his appearances (which he has been) he must stay in.

[dejavoodoo44]

If he's good the majority of his appearances (which he has been) he must stay in.

I thought a couple of cheap shots from Fremantle's Clark, suggested that our Clarke was doing something right.

[Velour&Ruffles]

Really wanted the win today for my dad. He passed away in October and it's his Birthday today. He would have loved that win 😊.

Very pleased for you and your dad.

[MattW]

Special mention to Hayward who was excellent tonight

Yep, won every contest he was in.

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Fox was bloody good - very balanced and doesn't panic - one of my favourite players.

Brilliant. The backline is looking as good as it has for a long time.

[stevoswan]

How'd that comment stand up to the test of time?

Not well.:rofl

[TheBloods]

We have had 3 great wins last 4 weeks , Saints , Dogs , Freo , no coincidence . We have settled on the team and we are onto a winner . If we make a run deep into september it will be with this team . Only thing missing is Gus . He is the missing piece

[stevoswan]

Off the footy for a moment, it's the first time in a long time that I haven't sworn at the commentators. A decent job I thought (although it's a fairly low bar)

We weren't playing a Victorian team.:wink:

[MattW]

A special shout out to Dylan Stephens’ last two minutes.

One - that play after the Freo clearance after their goal. He was so calm on a big moment.

Two - the ball bobbling around on our half forward line, he surged in at it, punched it forward, then made his way on to the chain of handballs and slotted the goal so sweetly.

That stuff defines a player.

Yep. The repel forward on that second play was particularly notable. He's playing a little harder at the contest.

I like that they’ve stuck with him. His highest rated game ever, per AFL Player Ratings.

[Hotpotato]

Well your Dad (on his Birthday) most definitely played a part in the Mongrel win Mel .

[dejavoodoo44]

Since Will and Ollie now have their own love child, Horse figured he should get a new one.

Pick 39! You gotta be kiddin'. I don't think anyone can ever say anything bad about KB's drafting again.
Such are the vagaries of drafting. I can't really recall what the knock on him was at the time? Tries hard, but not that skilful? Highlight reel not pretty enough?

And I also still chuckle at Errol not being bid on till pick 32. Thought he was brilliant tonight. A couple of clutch goals and some perfect touches.

Another draft bargain, although it's taken a while, is Amartey. He's starting to have a big influence with important goals, deft touches and the sort of pack crashing that gives the smalls a chance.

[stevoswan]

We have had 3 great wins last 4 weeks , Saints , Dogs , Freo , no coincidence . We have settled on the team and we are onto a winner . If we make a run deep into september it will be with this team . Only thing missing is Gus . He is the missing piece

In the beginning, there was 'The Chad'.....then low and behold there was.....'The Gus'.

Love it TB.:tongue:

[MattW]

Off the footy for a moment, it's the first time in a long time that I haven't sworn at the commentators. A decent job I thought (although it's a fairly low bar)

Yes. The Fox coverage generally focuses on the game, and Dunstall does nothing but that. Agree - good call.

[Velour&Ruffles]

We have had 3 great wins last 4 weeks , Saints , Dogs , Freo , no coincidence . We have settled on the team and we are onto a winner . If we make a run deep into september it will be with this team . Only thing missing is Gus . He is the missing piece

I agree with this bit. We have a nice balance at the moment. Working well. If we can maintain this lineup we will do well, but there's every chance injury won't allow that.

[dejavoodoo44]

Yep, won every contest he was in.

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Brilliant. The backline is looking as good as it has for a long time.

Yes, Hayward was excellent. And Florent, Fox and Lloyd showed that if the opposition keeps Blakey quiet, we can still get plenty of run out of defence. And Paddy was huge.

[MattW]

I thought a couple of cheap shots from Fremantle's Clark, suggested that our Clarke was doing something right.

I thought Clarke was pretty good - the 22nd player, but a good contributor.

[TheBloods]

In the beginning, there was 'The Chad'.....then low and behold there was.....'The Gus'.

Love it TB.:tongue:

No chance

[Ludwig]

In the beginning, there was 'The Chad'.....then low and behold there was.....'The Gus'.

Love it TB.:tongue:
Plenty of love all around for The Wombat.