Without wanting to get ahead of myself, but I can’t remember a Swans side as good as this this century. Happy to be corrected.
Without wanting to get ahead of myself, but I can’t remember a Swans side as good as this this century. Happy to be corrected.
I've got a life-long Bloods supporting uncle who's in his mid 90s. He would agree with you and would suggest that you include last century as well!Originally Posted by Markwebbos
Quite possibly, but in that time period, there's been plenty of sides who've looked almost unbeatable after about ten rounds, only to fade away in the latter half of the season. A run of injuries can take their toll, other teams can work out a more effective game plan, players can lose form, etc. So, while this side is playing beautiful football, I'd rather make that call in September or October.
That being said, I'm not sure if I can recall a Swans side that matches this one, in their skilful ball movement and how effectively they can cut up the opposition?
For those who can’t understand why Parker etc have to bide there time in the 2s, tonight shows why
I won't be correcting you!
We have morphed into a top class side over summer. Grundy is a huge addition and got him cheap. JJ has surprised, got even numbers with Walsh last night and JJ was free!
The sheer class and grunt of the mids, Grundy, Heeney, Chad, Rowbottom, Errol, JMac, we have the best centre line in the AFL.
A shout out to the KF, all unheralded but all continue to keep bobbing up with crucial plays.
We've beaten every opponent convincingly and thrashed a number of finals contenders. The Richmond game is a mystery.
I've never felt so buoyant about a season and we've still got best 22 players to return. Parker looks to be in for a few games suspension :-(
Normally I’m just nervous when we are in contention in any given year - now I am just enjoying it. The team is just so good.
Such a great win after a rough first 15min.
This is the best Swans midfield I have ever seen. Grundy, Heeney, Warner, Gulden, Rowbottom. Wow.
Really impressed with the backline. Melican and Cunningham, two maligned players on here, were simply fantastic.
Horse has done a great job with this team and changing his ways. The old Horse was stubborn and sometimes gifted players games based on their reputation. Keeping Parker in the VFL and Heeney in the midfield is brilliant and shows that he too has evolved.
I worry he has lost confidence. The fringe player position must be horrible.
It’s one to contemplate, isnt it Mark
The rules right now really promote incredible run and skill
That 2009? Geelong team was pretty special.
Along with a few of the Tigers GF years.
But I would have to say I’m leaning also towards this team as pretty special.
Some of the years gone past we relied on great backline…..but there is so much reward for keeping the ball alive in 2024…….being over weight in midfield and forward talent comes with a bounty of opportunity!!!! I would would argue more so than ever before. The reason I say is that it feels like gone are the days of the big forward receiving the ball twice as much as other forwards.
Paps
Hayward
Heeney
Warner
Wicks
Etc
These guys get so much reward for effort and there appears to be a great spread amounts mids and medium to small forwards impacting the scoreboard.
Is that just me or is that reality right now with the way the AFL has the game played ?
It almost felt like touch footy in its speed on ground.
It’s electric !!!
Went back and watched the third quarter, because that was pure footy porn. Some things:
- The McDonald tap to Heeney for his first goal was so clever
- Deft rucktaps aren’t Grundy’s one wood, but the one to Rowie who gives to Chad on the run for his 55m bomb was elite
- The same play showed how we’ve gone from a defensive to offensive set up in there this year. Rowie worked Cripps under the ball to create space for himself, not just defend Cripps, and in doing so opened up the channel for Chad.
- Jordon’s centring kick to Heeney in the square was perfectly weighted. He’s so skilled with ball in hand.
- The McLean handball to Warner for his big, high snap was elite in vision and execution, as there was one to Lloyd that was more obvious and easier.
- Wicks got heavily involved in a lot of scoring chains
- Rowie’s soft, quick handball to Heeney for the McLean goal shows how much he keeps improving his game.
- And Mark McVeigh has our set up behind the ball nailed down right now.
Also, Carlton made the same mistake as GWS of panicking at our ability to break tackles or spot short kicks, and kept getting sucked into the contest. It ironically opened up more space on the outside for us, but also meant they had no freedom to move the ball on turnover.
Just awesome.
'Delicious' is a fun word to say
I’m U
Did Sam Walsh even play last night lol 😂
Wow what a job by JJ and co
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