Changes for the Grand Final.

[bloods2005]

Long time lurker here...

McVeigh In - An excellent in. Brilliant decision maker. Very good kick of the ball.
Mills - Will give us run and creativity off the half back line.

Im worried about no. 29 Hewitt, he was average at best against Geelong. I honestly thought he would be dropped instead of Marsh.
Our Midfield is exceptional, I don't think these young dogs can match it with the big boys.

All the pressure is on the dogs, thousands of fans this, thousands of supporters this that and the other.
How will they handle adversity? Its a very good chance they could be 3 goals down in the 3rd quarter.
We are a seasoned finals team with size, strength and experience.

Swans by 26 points.

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Remember Franklin in 2008 against the bulldogs, kicked 8 goals and tore them to pieces. Im hoping for something similar from him tomorrow!!

[Ludwig]

I can't believe that this could be the last game we see Tom Derickx in a Swans' jumper.

[Markwebbos]

I think they're fined for playing anyone not named in the squad/emergencies

But they could take the fine and play an unlisted emergency. Think they did it earlier in the year

[goswannies]

Im getting a little swept up in the idea that sam reid plays.

Is it normal to take players down who aren't named as emergencies?

I think they're fined for playing anyone not named in the squad/emergencies

[swansprincess]

Everyone keeps talking about how good our starts are, which makes me nervous because what if we don't get a huge start like we have the last two weeks?

I'm just praying we don't see a repeat of 2014. Although I do much rather losing soundly than losing the close ones.

[swansprincess]

Im getting a little swept up in the idea that sam reid plays.

Is it normal to take players down who aren't named as emergencies?

It is normal for the whole list to go down.

[CureTheSane]

Tough for Allir, Towers and Cunningham, and to a lesser degree Marsh.
I reckon if you told Marsh at the start of the year he'd play a few finals but not the GF, he'd be happy with that.

[southsideswan]

This appears to be the first time Jake Lloyd has been named in the back line. I have noticed him moving back over time but never named there.

[mcs]

I hate it how Bulldogs supporters on social media keep bringing up the fact they beat GWS who beat us, and therefore it 'proves' they're a better team. Geelong beat them convincingly twice this year and we decimated Geelong twice; does this mean we're a better team?

Inferred outcomes rarely stack up in sport - let them have their day in the sun, and if they beat us tomorrow, it'll prove they are a better team. If we beat them, it will unequivocally show we are the best team in the league - indeed we would of beaten every other team at least once this season, a feat I expect probably doesn't happen too often (most teams have a bogey side in there somewhere!)

I remember a while back (can't find it now) where someone believed in the UK that the true champions of England (in football) were the winner determined by inference. (i.e. x beat y who beat z who beat a so x must be champions), not the te. Last I saw it, someone like Fleetwood were the so called 'Champions of England, according to that measures.

[dejavoodoo44]

Im getting a little swept up in the idea that sam reid plays.

Is it normal to take players down who aren't named as emergencies?

I think the whole list will be there. If my memory can be trusted, in presentations past, the reserves have been on the field, watching the medals being handed out.

[barry]

You could well be right

Im getting a little swept up in the idea that sam reid plays.

Is it normal to take players down who aren't named as emergencies?

[dimelb]

I'm also glad that laids is in as I think he's got the mongrel that we need in the back line. Him and jones will not be intimidated. Pair that with buddy mcglynn up front and our midfield I think that is important in such a big game as the grand final.

He also has a miniature dachshund named Kevin.

And yes, he won't take @@@@ quietly either. I'm pleased he's there.

[Mug Punter]

I fully expect one change to this side by saturday

You could well be right

[ernie koala]

I fully expect one change to this side by saturday

Wishful thinking Barry.

[dejavoodoo44]

I hate it how Bulldogs supporters on social media keep bringing up the fact they beat GWS who beat us, and therefore it 'proves' they're a better team. Geelong beat them convincingly twice this year and we decimated Geelong twice; does this mean we're a better team?

If that sort of logic constantly held up, then most of the Australian population would be professional punters.