What is your favourite quarter of football for 2005

[liz]

Lots of great quarters, but the bookends probably stand out most for me. The final quarter of the GF (or at least, the final 3 minutes) was possibly the least enjoyable of all time - at the time. I could have sworn that time had, quite literally stood still. Goes without saying that the emotion at the end made up for the stress moments earlier.

But I also distinctly remember the first quarter of round 1 against the Hawks, too. Twas a beautiful spring afternoon at the SCG and I was back amongst the same familiar faces, most of whom I hadn't seen for 6 months. It was clear from the first few minutes that the Swannies looked like doing it easily in this particular game. The forward line was already running rampant and Bazza was having fun. Then, about halfway through the quarter, O'Keefe chases a hapless Hawk hard, runs him down from behind and lays a perfect tackle. I remember thinking to myself, "Yup, footy is back!"

[Destructive]

Originally posted by NMWBloods

Q2 v. Geelong rd 15.

I wish I could remember that one

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by Destructive
I wish I could remember that one

IIRC we were up by about 10 goals at 1/2 time. It was on Foxtel so I only saw the first half whilst at my sisters

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by Destructive
I wish I could remember that one

Do you have "Sensational Swans 2005"? We kicked about 8 goals in 8 minutes or something similar.

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
Do you have "Sensational Swans 2005"? We kicked about 8 goals in 8 minutes or something similar.

D'oh, why didn't I think of that Must be in holiday mode too much

[Norris Lurker]

Originally posted by Destructive
I wish I could remember that one

Destructive, you were so elephants that night I'm not surprised you've forgotten it. You were at the football, but I doubt you even remember that.

[desredandwhite]

I'll have to go for that 2nd quarter against the Cats too. We were trailing at 1/4 time, Geelong having wasted chances to blow us away, then we booted the ball forward 10 times in 15 minutes, scoring goals 9 times, iirc.

Great quarter for me.

[ScottH]

The Last Q against the Saints.
Closely followed by the 4 goals Davis q.

[tantrum]

Originally posted by ScottH
The Last Q against the Saints.
Closely followed by the 4 goals Davis q.

Same for me.

For a quick footy fix, popping the DVD in to watch just the last quarter Saints smash-up can't be beaten.

Usually though I just watch from halfway through Q3 when we were over 2 goals down and then on into Q4.

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by tantrum
Usually though I just watch from halfway through Q3 when we were over 2 goals down and then on into Q4.

Yep, this is particularly good as you get the sense that most people in the football expect StKilda to kick away when they move out in front.

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

Originally posted by Destructive
Definately the last quarter against St Kilda. We blew them off the park.

The last quarter against Brisbane. To be up there in front of a packed hostile crowd and to make a come back like that was just the best feeling.

And the celebrations afterwards.

http://img224.exs.cx/img224/153/pineapple18zh.jpg

Probably the most manic I have celebrated anywhere. The Pineapple Hotel was just going off. 99% full of rabid SWANS supporters!

http://img154.exs.cx/img154/2286/pineapple28de.jpg

JF

[NMWBloods]

What is your favourite quarter of football for 2005..? the fifth quarter in the pub afterwards...

[punter257]

yeah agree with the major ones so far but i'll throw a couple in that i liked

last qtr vs richmond
3rd qtr vs west coast qual final
last qtr vs essendon at the dome

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by punter257
yeah agree with the major ones so far but i'll throw a couple in that i liked

last qtr vs richmond
3rd qtr vs west coast qual final
last qtr vs essendon at the dome

I forgot about thr Richmond game. probably because we lost, although it was a sign of things to come, playing one qrtr of great football to win matches later in the season...and finals.

The Essendon game was good, just because it was Essendon that we beat

[airpoe]

I personally liked the 4th quarter of the PF .

As it was so unexpected and totally exciting to watch.

I think this was the first time i actually jumped up with excitement during the game. As being in the crowd, I could see other swans fans jumping crazy for joy when goals were been kicked.

Also showing a friend the sights of Sydney on Boxing day, we saw a hugh swans flag been draged by a helicopter at the Opera house. Also during a Centrepoint tour where videos were shown about Australia and it culture, as says AFL (swans) is 'Australia's game' and showed some swans highlights for like a minute but no mention of RL which was good.