Round 1 V Essendon

[mcs]

The whole team was slow in that attack. There were three swans with slow handballs. And Parker got the ball in plenty of time to kick. Poor communication from the players that were close behind him

That was a hospital pass from Goodes however - should never have dished it off at the time he did to Parker.

[aguy]

AS much as I would like to disagree with Matt about the slow mid-field, Parker is not fast, not close to fast. Merrett's chase down was pretty conclusive.

The whole team was slow in that attack. There were three swans with slow handballs. And Parker got the ball in plenty of time to kick. Poor communication from the players that were close behind him

[graemed]

And by my observation Parker is not slow unless Macca is too.

AS much as I would like to disagree with Matt about the slow mid-field, Parker is not fast, not close to fast. Merrett's chase down was pretty conclusive.

[Ludwig]

Remember this headline from February?

Sydney Swans cancel swim with dolphins




I supported the cancellation at the time, but now it's looking a big mistake. We could have learned a few things that would be useful today. Maybe even picked up a player that's particularly good in the wet.


Also, I don't think changing one player for the conditions will make much difference. But if we do bring in Mitchell, I would prefer to see Cunningham go out. Reid is okay in the wet and I wouldn't tamper with defence anyway. Just bring in an inside player for an outside one.

[Untamed Snark]

The wife and I were all ready to take the little one (11 months old) to his first game- certain things are expected of these new members.

Sadly we don't have junior scuba gear, so we'll be on the couch.

I was looking forward to this for the last few weeks, too!

Shops are open, just buy some floaties

[bodgie]

Are they streaming the game?

One of those european sports sites. Crifree.tv runs english skysports channels etc. Small screen area though.

[aguy]

The wife and I were all ready to take the little one (11 months old) to his first game- certain things are expected of these new members.

Sadly we don't have junior scuba gear, so we'll be on the couch.

I was looking forward to this for the last few weeks, too!

Yes at least you are Indoctrinating the new member from before he can speak. Welcome to all the new members

[DisgruntledGoat]

The wife and I were all ready to take the little one (11 months old) to his first game- certain things are expected of these new members.

Sadly we don't have junior scuba gear, so we'll be on the couch.

I was looking forward to this for the last few weeks, too!

[jono2707]

I simply participated in the battle of ideas, which is the foundation stone of the Red and White community.

No it's not a battle of anything here, and if you stop treating it as such it might make this place a little more pleasant for all of us.

[goswannies]

Thanks gowannies. I am here for longer than the holiday! Torrensville's too far so unless I have another idea I'll risk the stream.

Are they streaming the game?

[Doctor]

Thanks gowannies. I am here for longer than the holiday! Torrensville's too far so unless I have another idea I'll risk the stream.

Mate it's footy season and you're in Adelaide. The game will be on everywhere. You should have no trouble finding somewhere that's screening it. The Casino Sports Bar for one, but plenty of pubs etc will have it on too.

[bodgie]

Thanks gowannies. I am here for longer than the holiday! Torrensville's too far so unless I have another idea I'll risk the stream.

[Doctor]

Bloody awful day and it's supposed to get wetter again this afternoon before starting to clear probably at around the time the final siren goes. Add to that the extra moisture on the field from all the bottles thrown by the Bulldogs fans last night and it's gonna be pretty soggy out there.

[RogueSwan]

The maximum of three slower inside midfielders is the Swans mainstream policy.

It is this kind of statement that annoys, Matt. It is not policy unless you can get a quote from the Swans to agree with you. Otherwise, like the rest of us it is just an interpretation of our observations.

And by my observation Parker is not slow unless Macca is too.

[neilfws]

So is this the game thread or the pre-game thread

So far as I can tell on waking up today, it has rained continually through the night and looks set to continue all day. Ground conditions could be really horrible. Still looking forward to that first siren of the year though!