2019 ladder prediction for the swans

[stevoswan]

Robbo has us missing the finals. Reckons we're falling off the pace, lack outside run and don't win enough of the 50-50 ball. The more I hear of these type of predictions the more comfortable I feel, as we have good record of proving the doubters wrong!

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How long can we keep proving the doubters wrong? It's inevitable that eventually they'll be proven right.....we can't stay 'up' forever. I just want us to win another flag before then....

[KSAS]

Robbo has us missing the finals. Reckons we're falling off the pace, lack outside run and don't win enough of the 50-50 ball. The more I hear of these type of predictions the more comfortable I feel, as we have good record of proving the doubters wrong!

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[Ludwig]

I disagree with Horse on Clarke. He has a go but he seems always under pressure when disposing the ball. North supporters were not too disappointed on losing him thinking he turned it over too much. Thurlow does look reasonably polished and could prove useful.

Thurlow looks a good pickup, especially now with Maibaum getting injured. Thurlow adds some reasonable height to our backline and has good skills.

Clarke was a good pick-up, given it cost us almost nothing. He's a poor kick, which puts him at a great disadvantage. But he knows where to go on the footy field, finds the footy, works hard and is very competitive. So he's got a lot of other things going for him. He might find it hard being a top 22 player unless he can tidy up his kicking. At worst, he's a better depth player than Robinson and Towers.

[rb4x]

I disagree with Horse on Clarke. He has a go but he seems always under pressure when disposing the ball. North supporters were not too disappointed on losing him thinking he turned it over too much. Thurlow does look reasonably polished and could prove useful.

[Auntie.Gerald]

“Ryan and Jackson are going okay. They’re just getting used to playing with new teammates and in new roles. They’ve worked really hard over the pre-season, we’re getting used to them and they’re getting used to us. But their work rate and commitment have been outstanding,” Longmire said post-match.