Swans v Kangaroos Game Day Thread

[Big Al]

their supporters are idiots.

Yep, he's an idiot alright.

[AnnieH]

I'm still soooooooooo happy we beat the boo-a-roos.
That club and their supporter are idiots.
Would have won a granny by now had they moved norf.

[wolftone57]

I am one of White biggest detractors, the guy drives me mental but I thought his and Everitts overall games yesterday were excellent.
I'm surprised that Everitt is still copping a bit of a blast on here and that some of you expected him to come out yesterday and be a superstar. I thought he showed far, far more then I have ever seen from him including games I saw of him at the dogs and that his effort and intent was fantastic. Yes, his marking certainly does let him down but that's something that can be worked on, his long kicks for goal were excellent!
If only we could get Everitt to mark like Sammy and Sammy to kick like Everitt!

On the last part concurrently please.

I agree totally, was at the game and thought both guys were great. Jesse bent his knees for once and he found he can get a low ball and control play with that huge frame of his. Bloody wonderful game Jesse and I hope it continues. He did all the hard things yesterday, protecting his little blokes, hit outs to advantage, blocking, chasing. Everitt did so much of the same but he also kicked three goals and that hand off goal was a gem.

Jetts is a star. Our midfield is astronomical! Lukie, Joey, Kizza, Hannas, Jetts, Seabs, Jesse, Birdie and Shaw all did sooo well!

Loved Armstrong's game and the way he talks out on the ground. I also loved when things fell apart for a short while in the last Marty rallied the troops in the back half and soon things started to turn.

This is the best match I have seen since 2006. Even the Geelong game as beaut as it was didn't have quite as much finesse as this! This is a very good side & I stated in the right conditions we could win the premiership earlier in the season. I am going to say that even without Gary Rohan we can get to and win the premiership.

Speaking of Gary so sorry for the lad! He has had such bad luck and it just seems to get worse, maybe we need a friendly White Witch to put a 'No Injury' Charm on him. From what I heard at the game it is the end for him this year.

By the way saw Shane Biggs in the Two's and he put in a pretty decent effort for a first up. His parents were sitting just behind me and they certainly know their footy and are know who is who in the Swans Guernsey both Firsts and Seconds. Lovely people! Good luck to the lad I hope he gets a break because his delivery is pretty good and he can certainly get it.

[Big Al]

I'll admit I must of watched the game yesterday with Jesse blinkers on. I was ready to launch into him on here until I saw other people's opinion so held off until I saw the replay. Jesse was pretty good so I take back everything I thought and probably said at the game.

[Melbourne_Blood]

Bagging Everitt because he cant mark is only as fair as bagging Sam because he cant kick. Both are freakishly talented at the skill that the other struggles with. They should hang out more.

[Jewels]

I am one of White biggest detractors, the guy drives me mental but I thought his and Everitts overall games yesterday were excellent.
I'm surprised that Everitt is still copping a bit of a blast on here and that some of you expected him to come out yesterday and be a superstar. I thought he showed far, far more then I have ever seen from him including games I saw of him at the dogs and that his effort and intent was fantastic. Yes, his marking certainly does let him down but that's something that can be worked on, his long kicks for goal were excellent!
If only we could get Everitt to mark like Sammy and Sammy to kick like Everitt!

[ernie koala]

Yep, couldn't agree more.

They would have to be embarassed yesterday that they had about 10 supporters there. Even Freo 2 weeks ago had a tonne more support than Nor did f yesterday. An irrelevant club that should be relocated, merged or pissed off.

They had their chance to become the Goldcoast Kangas.
They were going to be given lots of money , and draft picks, they would of been in a position to be a dominant force....
And that Goose Brayshaw talked them out of it....what a fool..
I think they'll look back at that in years to come with great regret.

[shaun..]

From what I saw of the reply, both White and Everitt were spoiling way too much ball in the F50 either due to bad positioning, reading of play and/or poor kicking from their teammates which was quite frustrating. They both had good games and Everitt kicked some nice goals while Jesse set up a couple with excellent repeat efforts, but they were also easily outmarked on occasions or behind the play. Agree that they both deserve to stay but will need to work a lot harder in the marking contests.

[ernie koala]

Agree. His attack on the ball, or player with the ball just seems to lack effort/intensity.
B+ Must try harder.

I don't know what you were watching?
He chased hard all day, and pulled off a handful of good hard tackles, a couple of which were rewarded with HTB.

[Dosser]

I disagree, Everitt did well at both ends of the ground, he chased hard and tackled well all game...and kicked 3 goals.
He aint Goodes, but he certainly had a very good game by any standards.
What he needs to do now is back it up consistently.

White also had easily his best overall game for the Swans. His tap work is ordinary... but his work in traffic, when the ball was on the ground and up for grabs was excellent.
Just like Everitt, he needs to do it consistently.

I loved Everitt's tackling this game - it was his best yet. However, he spills so many marks that others take as a matter of course. I think every game - including this one - he had a 'simple' one bounce off his chest.

[ernie koala]

A couple of things I noticed:
Although Everitt's game was his best yet, I am sooo frustrated at how he spills even chest marks. As has already been pointed out, he must have the slipperiest hands in football - he even has trouble picking the ball up off the ground.
I also think that, although Jesse and Dre had their best games in a while for us, they were hardly game-breaking performances. I think that they come from a pretty low base of expectations, so we were happy with their performances.
I also have to say that I am excited by what I have read about Walsh in the last 2 weeks.

I disagree, Everitt did well at both ends of the ground, he chased hard and tackled well all game...and kicked 3 goals.
He aint Goodes, but he certainly had a very good game by any standards.
What he needs to do now is back it up consistently.

White also had easily his best overall game for the Swans. His tap work is ordinary... but his work in traffic, when the ball was on the ground and up for grabs was excellent.
Just like Everitt, he needs to do it consistently.

[Dosser]

I'm so disappointed that the only Norf supporter I know finished working here about 6 month's ago.

[Big Al]

Did anybody else notice Brad Scott approach the goal umpires at the end of the game as they compared scores and waved the flags for the all clear?

Obviously a long way away and without the aid of binoculars, but it did appear an animated discussion.

Was there any talk on the TV about it??

Thinking that they may have made a 37 point error in their adding up maybe??

[Big Al]

They have fast become the serial whingers of the AFL.

Yep, couldn't agree more.

They would have to be embarassed yesterday that they had about 10 supporters there. Even Freo 2 weeks ago had a tonne more support than Nor did f yesterday. An irrelevant club that should be relocated, merged or pissed off.

[Triple B]

Did anybody else notice Brad Scott approach the goal umpires at the end of the game as they compared scores and waved the flags for the all clear?

Obviously a long way away and without the aid of binoculars, but it did appear an animated discussion.

Was there any talk on the TV about it??