Swans team vs Brisbane (OFFICIAL teams named)

[Big Al]

I really wanted him to miss another because it just doesnt sit right. I hope he towels us up (but we win) and stays injury free for the rest of the year.

Why????

Buchanan wouldn't be in our best 22 so we did him a favour by trading him to a team that may need him.

[Midfield]

So Monty is in for Brisbane. Much talk about how Bradshaw felt being traded. I think Monty will have a monster of a game. He has alot to prove

I really wanted him to miss another because it just doesnt sit right. I hope he towels us up (but we win) and stays injury free for the rest of the year.

[swansrule100]

Maybe Vidic is insurance?
I don't 'want jinx anyone but what if either LRT or Reg copped an injury during the game. Who would cover Browvola?

goodes maybe? white?....dunno could ted do it though?

[RogueSwan]

Maybe Vidic is insurance?
I don't 'want jinx anyone but what if either LRT or Reg copped an injury during the game. Who would cover Browvola?

[swansrule100]

the inclusion of ted for bolton isnt too bad i guess, im not sure we needed another tall to replace bolton, could of got vespa or rohan in., or perhaps taller players like odwyer or barlow. But guess ted deserves a crack first

[Bloody Hell]

Can't believe the dissing of Kennedy.

I can.

People are trying to find the weak link in a team sitting on top of the ladder!

I think the comparisons with Ablett are understandable, as they're both big bodies with questionable disposal. HOWEVER, Kennedy is a MASSIVE step up from Luke Ablett. This type of player, while not pretty is vital to the type of footy played by the Swans.

I think the Kirk comparison is a bit OTT.

[Bloody Hell]

Sure, but apart from the 19 touches, 4 inside 50s, 3 clearances and 1.4 assists per game, what has Kennedy ever done for us?

The aqueduct.

[satchmopugdog]

JUst noticed two of the INS for Brisbane...Austin,Power....Yea baby!!!!!!

[mcs]

Can't believe the dissing of Kennedy. He has been excellent for us so far this season- I also feel he is being groomed for Kirk's roll. He is one of those exceptionally effective but almost anonymous players- just goes on there does his job, and more often than not you barely notice he played.

As for Teddy coming in, seems the logical choice to me, especially against a team with 2 quality FF and when we have our best defender out (Saying that Grundy is rapidly catching up!). While richards makes mistakes, he generally does his job pretty well imo and I think he was a good pick. You could of rejigged and bought in Rohan or Ves or someone, but imo its the best call for now. How great is it that we have a bit of depth and players that are doing very well in the Seconds can't get a game. Can only be good for keeping our players performing as well as they can- nothing like having a bit of pressure on your spot in the team to make you play well.

While I'm disappointed Bolton is out, I'm kind of glad his body will get a chance to rest and recuperate- he has been down on form this season a bit and I think it may be because he has been carrying a niggling injury or two along the way. Get him rested and right and he'll be ready to go in a couple of months time.

[Cheer Squad]

I like the nickname Turnover Ted... it's fair to say he'll be under close scrutiny this week... but it's hard to rate a player who's best position is playing a loose in defence. It wasn't his defensive work in the reserves last week that was necessarily the problem, it was his constant fumbling.

Do you remember his effort in front of goal against Carlton at Etihad Stadium last year? I shudder every time I think of it.

[hammo]

Anyone who missed Rohan's runs in the ressies last week should try to catch a replay of tonight's Fox Sports Teams. They replayed both of them. Just as exciting as witnessing them at the ground!

[Nico]

If there is a need for a third tall defender, I think Barlow could fill this role.

RWOers just reached for the heart pills.

[goswannie14]

I feel Josh Kennedy remains lucky to be in it and he reminds me of Luke Ablett. We play better when he is there so his effect is indirect but the coaches like what he does around the edges. Most of us don't see it.

Don't try to lob all of us in with what you believe. I have been very impressed with Kennedy and what he brings to the team. He more than deserves his place in the team.

[Nico]

The majority of RWO's posting on here got what they wanted and Turnover Ted (TT) is back. I found it amusing that his reputation increased the less he played senior football and a wave of support coincided with his talented funny articles. Football however is not a popularity contest. I wish him well,I admire his guts but have little confidence in his performance under pressure where he coughs up free kicks,usually in front of goal. To me the team lost a chance to experiment ,well before the finals to give a different look to the backline without losing or risking too much. I like our current team even with TT in it although I feel Josh Kennedy remains lucky to be in it and he reminds me of Luke Ablett. We play better when he is there so his effect is indirect but the coaches like what he does around the edges. Most of us don't see it.

Agree on the Ted comments but not sure on Kennedy as yet. I think he is a far better and more effective player than Luke Ablett. For mine Richards adds slowness to the team. I can only think that the selection committee have a thing about the height of the Brisbane forward line. Maybe they want to retain the current structure as best they can so TR in keeps most of it in shape.

[Jewels]

Sure, but apart from the 19 touches, 4 inside 50s, 3 clearances and 1.4 assists per game, what has Kennedy ever done for us?

Walked on water and solved the problems in the middle east!
Even if he had, it wouldn't be enough for a few on here.