TLM - Rounds 3 and 4...

[Charlie]

... must unfortunately be delayed until tomorrow afternoon. Sorry - late change of plans.

Tomorrow we will do two instalments - one in the afternoon, and the other later in the evening.

[swansrule100]

this doesnt happen at the brownlow :P


where can we bet on the tlm?

[j s]

Originally posted by swansrule100

where can we bet on the tlm?

In the sandpit!

[Charlie]

... and better late than never.

Welcome, folks, to the second instalment of the 2005 Premiership Edition Troy Luff Medal. On Friday night, we kicked off with the first two rounds, with Craig Bolton taking an early lead from import ruckman Darren Jolly and the evergreen inaugural winner, Paul Williams. To refresh your memory, here's the leaderboard after round two:

7 - Craig Bolton
5 - Darren Jolly, Paul Williams
4 - Nick Davis, Luke Ablett
3 - Amon Buchanan
1 - Leo Barry, Jarrad McVeigh

In round three, Sydney ventured to the Gabba to take on the veteran kings of the AFL, Brisbane. Although they had lost the 2004 Grand Final, and were missing Simon Black and Jonathon Brown through suspension, the Lions were still regarded as a formidable force in early 2005. For the first three quarters, this appeared to be well placed respect, as Brisbane kicked away to a 32-point lead. For the first time in 2005, however, we saw the team ethos and never-say-die self-belief that would lead the Swans to the flag. The Swans kicked seven goals to one in the final term, snatching the four points with a goal to Barry Hall after the siren. Hall kicked five, while Luke Ablett and Jude Bolton starred in the midfield.

The votes:
5. Luke Ablett
4. Barry Hall
3. Jude Bolton
2. Tadhg Kennelly
1. Craig Bolton

Congratulations to all vote-winners.

The Swans returned to the SCG in round four to take on the Adelaide Crows, who were in form but not yet recognised as the force they became in 2005. After the stirring round three win, Sydney were firm favourites to go 3-1, but it wasn't to be. The Swans led narrowly at half-time, and were only nine points behind at three quarter time. The last quarter, however, was the opposite to round three, as the free-flowing Crows surged to a 41-point win. Jude Bolton and Brett Kirk were among the few Swans to play at their best.

Round four votes:
5. Jude Bolton
4. Nick Davis
3. Brett Kirk
2. Adam Goodes
1. Craig Bolton

Congratulations to all, particularly Craig Bolton who polls for the fourth consecutive week.

So, after another two rounds, it is once again time to have a look at the leader board.
9 - Craig Bolton, Luke Ablett
8 - Jude Bolton, Nick Davis
5 - Darren Jolly, Paul Williams
4 - Barry Hall
3 - Amon Buchanan, Brett Kirk
2 - Tadhg Kennelly, Adam Goodes
1 - Leo Barry, Jarrad McVeigh

Join me again later tonight as we review the disappointing losses to Melbourne in round five, and West Coast in round six.

Charlie

[satchmopugdog]

Woo Hoo Thanks Charlie

[Tuesday]

I'm excited.