I just want to add something. If you've followed my comments over the years, you know that I'm a huge Beatson fan and rarely take exception to his selections. I stuck with Matt Ling to very end when he was delisted. I have been totally in support of the Stephens draft selection and have not been one of those who have lamented about not taking Serong. I think Stephens had the right profile to fit in with the Swans game plan. I'm a solid Stephens fan, albeit one who has been concerted with his VFL form and wondering how it gets fixed up. I'm looking for every little angle that might make it all happen and we can see Stephens reach his potential as a footballer. It simply doesn't follow from my history with Stephens that I would make anything close to a nasty comment about him.
Rest assured that we are both on the side of Stephens and hope for a productive and long career at the Swans. Love Chad and JMac as well.I know we have some players we might disagree on, but these 3 are not on that list.
Stephens played well. And yes, he looked like a footballer, not an out of place kid. I hope he stays in and repeats the effort
against Essendon. What's the expression? Give me effort and determination over talent any day.
Yes, I remember that there were a couple of examples in that game, were I thought, "hang on, wasn't he at the other end of the ground a few seconds ago?"
And I thought his efforts in the fourth quarter were a real captain’s knock; from possibly the youngest player on the field.
Settle down TB.....you're just being stubborn. Ludwig made a fair point....lighten up a bit.
Do you actually disagree that Stephens has not been playing with confidence.....and getting a vote that could well have gone to another would not give him a boost?
I'm sure he already knew he had a good game.....his main aim for his sudden chance in the firsts would have been simply to make the most of it.....and the coaches vote would only validate this fact in his mind.
It's all good.
Does anyone know what the Zac Jones aka The Sniper received for his dog-hit on Parker?
I thought Zak Jones braced bump on Parker was similar to Rowbottom on Shiel, who copped a week's suspension. Only difference being Rowbottom had ran past the ball at speed after being pushed into the contest, but the degree of impact was the same. Shiel did bounce back up a lot quicker than Parker!
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