The positives thread

[Xie Shan]

Good thread, even though top 4 now looks unlikely I think the Swans will be able to take a fair bit out of this year. Not just the new talent we've unearthed, but the last few weeks (excluding the Collingwood and Adelaide losses) has seen a gradual shift to a more positive style.

[Nico]

My poisitve is I thought the spark returned last night even though it was a 39point defeat.

There was a positiveness and fluency that hasn't been there for some time. Crucial set shot misses by Hall and Goodes at critical times and some stupid over possessing in the midfield let Geelong in for easy goals just when we looked back in the game, twice.

[liz]

Jolly was in great form until a few weeks ago. Not sure why.

Perhaps the change in style of play doesn't suit him as much?

What happens when the ball is in play should have little impact on his ability to influence ruck contests - which he seems down on. Plus where he was adding so much value earlier in the year was hard running forward to present an option close to goals. Quicker ball movement should help that, not hinder it.

It's as likely as anything that he's carrying a niggling injury that is hampering him during games and/or preventing him working on the track during the week. I realise that players get judged on what they do out there, if they're fit enough to play, and lots of players will be sore this time of year. But very frequently when a good player is down on form, some form of injury is at least part of the cause. We mob sitting up in the stands, who don't have the inside knowledge, are a pretty unforgiving and demanded bunch who demand the best each week from every player. In reality, they're not always physically able to give what we demand.

[liz]

Bevan was fantastic. All the joking is over now. He is genuine AFL footballer. Showing real poise and good skills. I have him in my top 10 B&F this year.

I think Bevo is a monty to finish in the top 10 B&F (unlike Monty!)

Putting aside the debates on here about his merits, it is evident that the coaches rate highly the job he does each week.

[Mike_B]

Jolly was in great form until a few weeks ago. Not sure why.

Perhaps the change in style of play doesn't suit him as much?