Match Day Rnd. 7. Sydney V Brisbane. 13.10 pm SCG.

[CureTheSane]

With respect Danzar, I don't see how S.S. Bleeder contravened the rules in the 'Recent user bans' thread. You there write "I don't want you to think that you cannot challenge another member's position, in fact, I encourage it. Just do it with respect, no matter how strong your feelings." In your sign off you write, "If history is written by the victors, as some people say, then I believe we should question everything." Now you are saying S.S. Bleeder questioning your decision is "opposition" to be "called out" even though his protest didn't interfere with the outcome and, at least to me, it didn't seem particularly disrespectful except to the extent that it expressed a different point of view. I think his protest is in line with the policy you have indicated we should follow and that's why I expressed my concern when you called him out.

Also, I am unclear what it means when you write "this is not a moderator decision. You should know that I do not get involved in a lot of the discussion that occurs on here; for now I own RWO". What does this mean? Does it mean:

(a) you own this website; and
(b) you generally leave the moderating to the other users with "site admin" on their profile (like liz, Meg, ugg, ScottH) but occasionally step in and have final say about what goes and what doesn't when you feel it necessary?

It is helpful to understand how this site is governed to understand how I can and should post here. Assuming what I have understood is correct, I didn't know it until now. I didn't realise this was a privately owned website and that you were the owner. I take this moment to express my appreciation to you for creating this space. I certainly enjoy coming here to read, post and share thoughts about the Swans etc. It also explains why you are calling the shots.

The lines blurred when an RWO member told another to "suck his dick" or such and it was not moderated.
Then (in the post) I questioned why it wasn't and received no reply.
Sadly the only reason the word dick is allowed is because of a non existent no dickheads policy that some think the Swans have.

[mattybloods]

I was surprised that Jones' 27 disposals was a career high


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[Margo]

From where I was sitting, up on the O'Reilly wing, McVeigh was terrific. He sat back in that space half a kick behind the ruck and directed the traffic, and was able to hit in when needed. I think that there has been plenty of hand-waving and pointing in the back half going on all season: too much in fact. This week, McVeigh's authority shone through, and he made everyone look better (apart from those moments when they didn't). He called for the switches, which reduced the amount of guesswork going on coming out of deep defence, and that opened it up for Zac's run and carry through the corridor from deep in defence. That freed Mills up from the organiser role he'd taken on, and he was able to sit further back as the extra man (at least until the end of the second quarter when they went man on man). For the first time this season they managed to hold the ball in the forward 50 and effectively set up the defensive wall across half forward. And McVeigh's first kick to a leading Buddy was an absolute bullet. First man selected next week.

Agree. From the first couple of minutes, his presence was positive. He definitely brings a calm and confidence across the back half which brings out the best of the players. A real leader. Apart from that, his own game was terrific and disposals spot on. Bring on Norf !

[Meg]

From where I was sitting, up on the O'Reilly wing, McVeigh was terrific. He sat back in that space half a kick behind the ruck and directed the traffic, and was able to hit in when needed. ......

This week, McVeigh's authority shone through, and he made everyone look better (apart from those moments when they didn't). He called for the switches, which reduced the amount of guesswork going on coming out of deep defence, and that opened it up for Zac's run and carry through the corridor from deep in defence. ......

First man selected next week.

Thanks O'R Boy. My thoughts exactly.

[O'Reilly Boy]

I'm a McVeigh skeptic but Zak Jones had this to say about him:

"When 'Macca' (Jarrad McVeigh) comes back he gives us clear, positive feedback, and he keeps everyone level headed, it's a massive bonus," he said.

"That's what comes from the leaders, they lead, and we just jump on board.

"It helps us and gives us the confidence to talk and give direction, and I think everyone in the club needs to lead for the team to be successful."

From where I was sitting, up on the O'Reilly wing, McVeigh was terrific. He sat back in that space half a kick behind the ruck and directed the traffic, and was able to hit in when needed. I think that there has been plenty of hand-waving and pointing in the back half going on all season: too much in fact. This week, McVeigh's authority shone through, and he made everyone look better (apart from those moments when they didn't). He called for the switches, which reduced the amount of guesswork going on coming out of deep defence, and that opened it up for Zac's run and carry through the corridor from deep in defence. That freed Mills up from the organiser role he'd taken on, and he was able to sit further back as the extra man (at least until the end of the second quarter when they went man on man). For the first time this season they managed to hold the ball in the forward 50 and effectively set up the defensive wall across half forward. And McVeigh's first kick to a leading Buddy was an absolute bullet. First man selected next week.