I think those numbers are deceptive because they only measure top speed. I’d love to know who is quickest over 10 metres.
I think those numbers are deceptive because they only measure top speed. I’d love to know who is quickest over 10 metres.
This thread is probably the best place to put this.
CEO's Address to Swans fans. As usual, impressive.
Thanks for your support from the CEO - YouTube
We have by far the most articulate CEO in the business. Its a pity we cant turn fancy words into fancy wins.
In 16 out of 17 games this year, the Sydney side played against opponents who were older and more experienced. Only in the Western Bulldogs game in round 4 were the Swans older and more experienced.
Code:Age and games | Age and games | Result SY 24y 146d 1707 | AD 25y 110d 2067 | W 3 SY 24y 310d 1862 | ES 26y 13d 2143 | L 6 SY 24y 358d 1864 | NM 26y 91d 2260 | W11 SY 24y 309d 1796 | WB 24y 66d 1564 | L28 SY 24y 128d 1750 | WC 26y 238d 2727 | L34 SY 24y 45d 1670 | RI 25y 129d 1824 | L 8 SY 23y 254d 1419 | GC 24y 157d 1715 | L32 SY 24y 130d 1615 | HA 26y 281d 2641 | W 7 SY 24y 175d 1694 | SK 25y 58d 1832 | L53 SY 24y 63d 1502 | CW 25y 168d 1992 | L 9 (bye) SY 24y 44d 1509 | GW 25y 180d 2150 | W41 SY 24y 85d 1613 | FR 24y 280d 1879 | L31 SY 24y 177d 1727 | PA 26y 268d 2795 | L26 SY 24y 218d 1777 | ME 25y 177d 2126 | W21 SY 24y 223d 1799 | CA 25y 186d 2195 | L 5 SY 24y 56d 1735 | BL 25y 160d 2162 | L32 SY 24y 175d 1808 | GE 28y 92d 3577 | L 6
"Unbelievable!" -- Nick Davis leaves his mark on the 2005 semi final
Article in The Guardian with some thoughts on "the bottom 10". I think a lot of it is on the mark.
Sydney
See Hawthorn. The Swans showed promise in patches this season but there is no sugar coating their reality: another bottom-four finish for a team that not long ago was vying for top honours. Season 2020 threw up more questions than answers for Sydney. What on earth are they going to do with Lance Franklin, who did not kick a ball this year but still has two seasons to run on that humungous contract? Why are the ruck stocks so thin, and what will the Swans do about it? Will somebody, anybody, help out Tom Papley in the forward line? Where is the emerging young talent? On the latter point, James Rowbottom and Tom McCartin showed glimpses of potential. But with the likes of Franklin, Josh Kennedy and Sam Reid not getting any younger (or fitter), the paucity of good-to-go youth is a major concern. The Swans will point to injuries as a key factor in their humdrum showing this season, but that paints only part of the picture. Until they address the potholes in their list, Sydney will not be contending for the finals anytime soon.
I think the Guardian is right about Buddy’s contract, which I believe is a major reason why we have holes on our list.
Ditto the ruck hole
Ditto the tall fwd line holes
I’m more positive about our younger players than the Guardian.
And I’m encouraged too by the fact we were only 2 wins and %age from 11th. We lost 5 games by 10 points or less.
I don't think we are similar to Hawthorn at all to be honest. On completely different trajectories....
It reads like someone that watched about 3 swans games all year....
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Russell Jackson in particular was fantastic. Scott seems to be very hit and miss.
I do enjoy the below the line comment crew there though - most are friendly irrespective of who they support.
"You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."
Like this comment: “I would like to see Clarko change tack a little this year and retain and accumulate draft pricks.”
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