2009 - Can we handle it?? - Page 2

**liz** · 16th February 2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheese

I reckon we will suprise the critics. Does 2003 ring a bell????? Have faith, Hopefully Jesse White, Nick Smith, Cheese Barlow and Matty Laidlaw repay the faith shown in them and play 10-15 games this year each

Yep.

One thing in our favour is that the "kids" we are relying on to step up and contribute are not "kids" in a physical sense. While other clubs each year have brought in oodles of 17 and 18yos and had to rely on them to play senior footy before their time, the guys we need to stand up are almost all into their 3rd and 4th years on the list (longer in the cases of Grundy and Schmidt). They may lack experience and we don't know for sure how many of them are going to prove to be up to it. But at least they have 3 or more pre-seasons under their belt and the physical strength of 21 and 22 year olds, not 18 year olds.

Bas · 16th February 2009, 10:57 PM

[quote=liz;426850]Yep.

One thing in our favour is that the "kids" we are relying on to step up and contribute are not "kids" in a physical sense. QUOTE]

Which makes it more critical because if these kids fail this year and should be released, we are stuffed because we won't get quality in the draft or in trading unless we give up some big name players.

The other option is the failures stay on another year and we repeat another bad year, that is, if that happens this year.

I suppose best to be positive and sit back and enjoy everyone bagging us to come last again.

laughingnome · 16th February 2009, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bas

I suppose best to be positive and sit back and enjoy everyone bagging us to come last again.

Their hatred fuels us.

(Close second: If they strike us down we shall become more powerful then they can possibly imagine.)

R&WtilIDie · 17th February 2009, 01:22 AM

Geez, why bother even watching?

hammo · 17th February 2009, 07:36 AM

I don't understand why anyone would be writing off finals in February

Legs Akimbo · 17th February 2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by hammo

I don't understand why anyone would be writing off finals in February

Whichever way you look at it, our list is not in great shape going into the season, which is a result of a combination of bad luck and poor management.

Not sure if I would write off finals, but the probability would seem to be low. The reality is that we are quite a way behind the leading teams now in the quality of our 'A' list and depth and quality of 'B' players.

I honestly hope I am proven a miserable pessimist rather than a realist.

AnnieH · 17th February 2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Legs Akimbo

Whichever way you look at it, our list is not in great shape going into the season, which is a result of a combination of bad luck and poor management.

A few of the geriatrics are recovering ... I'd rather have no Leo Barry or Micky O in Round 1 than have them miss Round 18 when it matters.

I'm looking very forward to seeing the youngins having a run around. Jack should be pumping and ready to go, Reg, Schmidt, Barlow - these guys have enough experience now to make or break ... I'm looking forward to big things.

Shaw ... couldn't be worse as Davis as a recruit from the wobbles (IMHO), but you never know - could be a whole lot better than Willo!!

If McHack can keep up his stellar peformance like last year, Goodesy as captain - Kirk, B2, Mattner ... even B1. There's still plenty of talent on our list.

There are heaps and heaps and heaps of positives.

ShockOfHair · 17th February 2009, 10:33 AM

I like how we've gone overnight from being too old to missing the experience of senior players.

Barry injury leaves Swans in trouble - AFL - Fox Sports

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Barry's injury is another setback for the Swans who have already unexpectedly lost the vast experience this year of Nic Fosdike, who retired because of an on-going knee injury, and Tadhg Kennelly, who retired with a year of his contract remaining to return to Ireland.

AnnieH · 17th February 2009, 10:36 AM

Let them write us off.
I kinda like flying under the radar.

giant · 17th February 2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by hammo

I don't understand why anyone would be writing off finals in February

New year's resolution not to procrastinate.

msb · 17th February 2009, 11:30 AM

Of course i'd want to make finals, but would it really be the end of the world if they didn't after 6 straight years in them and a premiership? I think swans supporters have been quite spoilt from 1996 onwards bar 2000 and 2002 (where they even won 8 -10 games for memory in those seasons) and the thought of potentially having 1 bad year is freaking people out!

R&WtilIDie · 17th February 2009, 01:33 PM

It's one thing for the clueless media and opposing supporters write us off, it's another when our own supporters are sticking the boot in, without a minute of football being played.

I personally think this year is going to be very exciting, and I'm thoroughly looking forward to it.

16th February 2009, 10:57 PM	#14
Bas Senior Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gosford - Central Coast Membership: AFL Member	[quote=liz;426850]Yep. One thing in our favour is that the "kids" we are relying on to step up and contribute are not "kids" in a physical sense. QUOTE] Which makes it more critical because if these kids fail this year and should be released, we are stuffed because we won't get quality in the draft or in trading unless we give up some big name players. The other option is the failures stay on another year and we repeat another bad year, that is, if that happens this year. I suppose best to be positive and sit back and enjoy everyone bagging us to come last again. __________________ President of the Afternoon Nap Appreciation and Woy Woy Nuff Nuff Spotters Club

17th February 2009, 07:36 AM	#17
hammo Veterans List Join Date: Jul 2003 Membership: Gold	I don't understand why anyone would be writing off finals in February __________________ "As everyone knows our style of football is defensive and unattractive, and as such I have completely forgotten how to mark or kick over the years" - Brett Kirk

17th February 2009, 10:36 AM	#21
AnnieH RWOs Black Sheep Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: At Goodesy's Place Membership: Not a Real Fan	Let them write us off. I kinda like flying under the radar. __________________ Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun. Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.

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17th February 2009, 01:22 AM	#16
R&WtilIDie Blood 4 ever Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Membership: Premiership Club	Geez, why bother even watching?

17th February 2009, 11:30 AM	#23
msb Warming the Bench Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Melbourne Membership: VIC Season Ticket	Of course i'd want to make finals, but would it really be the end of the world if they didn't after 6 straight years in them and a premiership? I think swans supporters have been quite spoilt from 1996 onwards bar 2000 and 2002 (where they even won 8 -10 games for memory in those seasons) and the thought of potentially having 1 bad year is freaking people out!

17th February 2009, 01:33 PM	#24
R&WtilIDie Blood 4 ever Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Melbourne Membership: Premiership Club	It's one thing for the clueless media and opposing supporters write us off, it's another when our own supporters are sticking the boot in, without a minute of football being played. I personally think this year is going to be very exciting, and I'm thoroughly looking forward to it.