Swans v Kangaroos Game Day Thread

[Triple B]

My lawyers will be in touch

It aint slanderous if it's true...lol

[Dirtyburt]

And just in case he does ... Adrian, you're a wanker.

My lawyers will be in touch

[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??

Well, it took a while to come out. I wonder if Adrian Anderson casually reads RWO.

Brad Scott receives official warning for umpire approach

And just in case he does ... Adrian, you're a wanker.

[sidswan]

Just wanted to say how grateful I am for all the comments on here. Sunday was the first time for many YEARS that I haven't been able to go/watch or even listen to the game ...many thanks to all the contributors.

[Beerman]

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.

I loved the work that he did to set up that goal in the second quarter. Just used his size and strength to force other players off the ball and bust his way through with it. Exciting stuff.

[ernie koala]

With Everitt , while Im not a big fan, I think we all forget that he only has just turned 23. For a 194cm player he really shouldnt be expected to be at his best for another season or two. They cant all walk into it like Sam Reid did. Compare that he is almost three years younger than Grundy and really he isnt all that bad for a player his size. He can only get stronger and his kicking is good . He needs to be judged on where he is at the end of this season as he has all the attributes to be a pretty damaging half forward.

Spot on.

[Auntie.Gerald]

With Everitt , while Im not a big fan, I think we all forget that he only has just turned 23. For a 194cm player he really shouldnt be expected to be at his best for another season or two. They cant all walk into it like Sam Reid did. Compare that he is almost three years younger than Grundy and really he isnt all that bad for a player his size. He can only get stronger and his kicking is good . He needs to be judged on where he is at the end of this season as he has all the attributes to be a pretty damaging half forward.

just like Teddy

[Mr Magoo]

Yep, you're quite right caj, though it's nice to dream that he'll get it together

With Everitt , while Im not a big fan, I think we all forget that he only has just turned 23. For a 194cm player he really shouldnt be expected to be at his best for another season or two. They cant all walk into it like Sam Reid did. Compare that he is almost three years younger than Grundy and really he isnt all that bad for a player his size. He can only get stronger and his kicking is good . He needs to be judged on where he is at the end of this season as he has all the attributes to be a pretty damaging half forward.

[Jewels]

Yep, you're quite right caj, though it's nice to dream that he'll get it together

[caj23]

I don't think we're necessarily arguing different points here Jewels, I think all of us would agree that it was easily his best game for us.

I think as opposed to us trashing his game, we're being a little bit more realistic than some of the posters who oiverrate his performances which generally have been poor.

I know from my own personal viewpoint I get really frustrated with him because he has all of the physical attributes to be an A grade player in the AFL but the application/drive/will to succeed just doesnt seem to be there.

If he could get it all together it would be awesome because he is exactly what we need in the forward line. I'd love to be proven wrong, but I don't think it will happen as he hasn't addressed any of the flaws in his game since being cut by the Dogs

[Jewels]

I don't think it's too much to expect that a bloke of his size, in his 5th year on an AFL list, at his 2nd club to be able to do the basics such as provide a contest when going for a mark (I swear I'd back Benny McGlynn to out mark him one on one).

He was cut from the dogs due to his inconsistency, lack of intensity and desire for the ball, and his inability to find a position for himself. Yesterday's game was a step in the right direction but all of those issues are still prevalent in his game

That is the point I was trying to make. He wasn't spectacular and he should be better for the time he's been in the system, but Sundays game was a huge step in the right direction (as it was for Jesse also) and he was doing the things that we and the club want of him, but yet he's still copping plenty of crap on here.
Now the challenge for him is to continue the upward curve this week and for the rest of the season.

[caj23]

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!

I don't think it's too much to expect that a bloke of his size, in his 5th year on an AFL list, at his 2nd club to be able to do the basics such as provide a contest when going for a mark (I swear I'd back Benny McGlynn to out mark him one on one).

He was cut from the dogs due to his inconsistency, lack of intensity and desire for the ball, and his inability to find a position for himself. Yesterday's game was a step in the right direction but all of those issues are still prevalent in his game

[Primmy]

Jesse played a good game, he will never be truly quick, but he does quick things, and he is better now than he was. He has started to use his size to his advantage. Its not all about flash goals etc, its also about making space, contesting, creating discomposure amongst the opposition. What he does is part of the plot. He is not a major part of it, but you don't have a play if you don't have bit players making the central characters look good!

Dre had probably his best game. He has made it to 50, many others don't. He is also an Everitt. Can any of you really say that the Everitt family are quick, get to contests, etc, - however we can say that Drey has a straight kick (each goal, that ball turned over end to end in a straight line, beautiful) and a bit of whoof! He has his talent, and he can use it. It may not be all round, but he has his place; we probably don't know what the coaches instructions to him are (or is someone in the know here).

Kizza, sheesh, he worked his arse off. Reading the play left right and centre.

ROK, well I was ready to say tck tck, its time he retired, until I saw the replay. End to end dragging his opposition with him. Not quick, but dogged, and ultimately effective.

Luke, well, Luke......could hug the bejeeezus out of the kid. I love watching him get better and better.

I could go on, but you know the drill. I am no particularly "mad" at anyone tonight. Noone has drawn my ire. Strange that.....not normal.

Now, Hawthorn. Whoohoo!!!!

[DeadlyAkkuret]

I was stuck amongst the North Melbourne supporters on Sunday. I hate sitting next to that guy.

I showed up unexpectedly at a North Melbourne function. He seemed happy to have some company.

The North Melbourne cheer squad was throwing obscenities and rubbish at nearby opposition supporters until security escorted him out.

Etc etc.

[Melbourne_Blood]

Yep, he's an idiot alright.

Ha!