What is an acceptable finish for the Swans in 2006

[Mel]

I agree with the majority in here and think that anything below top four will be disappointing. Ball is a huge loss, but with our younger guys continuing to improve and some even younger ones to play at least a handful of games, it should be a good year.

[Mike_B]

Originally posted by Go Swannies
Already we are being discounted by everyone.

http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0...-23211,00.html

I guess it's understandable seeing as teams like West Coast and St Kilda have more superstars than we do, but we showed that having superstars doesn't automatically equal a flag.

Interesting in that article for me was the first mention I've seen about Craig Bolton being close to AA selection this year. Our quietest of quiet achievers.

[R-1]

I'd be happy with top 8 after a year of blooding some youngsters, but hoping for a top 4 finish setting us up for a decent run at the finals.

That said, 12 games in Sydney always means we can be thereabouts if we're decent.

[Sanecow]

Originally posted by Mike_B
West Coast and St Kilda have more superstars than we do

You reckon.

[cruiser]

Only another premiership is acceptable. At this stage I see no reason why we cant win another one in 2006, given the loss of very few players through retirement. Its time to instill some new thinking in this team and club; that anything less than the ultimate prize is unacceptable.

[Go Swannies]

Originally posted by cruiser
Only another premiership is acceptable. At this stage I see no reason why we cant win another one in 2006, given the loss of very few players through retirement. Its time to instill some new thinking in this team and club; that anything less than the ultimate prize is unacceptable.

We doubted. The team didn't.

[anne]

I think we should aim to win all games in Sydney and finish top 2, have 2 home finals and win the flag the easy way. Injuries will determine the eventual outcome as we are susceptible in defence and the ruck. If we stay fit in these areas, one or 2 midfielders step up and we find another ruckman, anything is possible. Fairer umpiring would also help. I am insulted that we have already been written off. The team craves respect, wins the flag to get it and still it doesn't come!! I hope they use this as incentive to spur them on next year.

[BayesysLeftBoot]

Same as this season, aim at top 8 then when that is secure, top 4 and then beyond. Another flag will be very difficult but if any team has the heart to do it it's the swans.

[Schneiderman]

Originally posted by anne
The team craves respect, wins the flag to get it and still it doesn't come!! I hope they use this as incentive to spur them on next year.

As long as we dont turn into the Kangas and start begging for respect.

It kind of backfires when you get thumped by a hack team like Port at home in your most important game of the year

[Thunder Shaker]

Another preliminary final. If we can play in lots of prelims, one year in four we will win the flag.

We must remember another premiership isn't a given. The Eagles and Saints will do better next year. The Cats will improve. And we will spend the whole home and away season next year playing as the Reigning Premiers.

[Go Swannies]

Originally posted by Thunder Shaker
And we will spend the whole home and away season next year playing as the Reigning Premiers.

I don't have anything to add. I just wanted to repeat that.

[R-1]

Port might be back next year too... though they've never given us that much trouble.

[punter257]

top 4 finish - i see no reason why we cant go back to back, just watch the medal presentation again and you'll see that we have a great mix of players who could bring the cup back to sydney again

but i agree about injuries being a major factor and how we go in the trade period

[swansrule100]

I think we will be in the mix with west coast adelaide geelong stkilda port might be back.

If we dont win id like to see the cats win it or the dogs.

I see no reason we cant win again we have many players who can only improve who were important on the weekend. We also have players outside the grand final team who are going to come good.

We need to replace ball and maybe pick up another player in a trade who can slot straight in with about 50-100 games experience at least.

I think we will play finals football for the next 2-3 years at least!

[Frog]

Can we re-visit this thread AFTER the fixture and drafts have been completed ???