Its just the Wizard Cup

[motorace_182]

Why is everyone getting so dissappointed about a bloody Wizard Cup game. The swans just used it as a training or "checking them out" session. We were depleted at the back (Seymour, Saddington, Leaping Leo, Goodes due to ruck work), our midfield was without a few names(Doyle, Ball) and the forwards were missing a few names to(Davis, Buchanan.) There are prob more missing as well.
All im saying is: Its a game no-one really gave to tosses about, so why is everyone reading so much into it?

[tez]

Yes I agree. I went to the game with no big expectations,just
to see how the new young blokes performed and thought
they did ok. When we are playing for premiership points
it would be a bit different. Not to say we would beat the
Lions but give them a run for their money.

we did get a bit from the game that IMO Schauble is not
the answer as a full back long term.

[desredandwhite]

It might "only be the Wizard Cup", but I don't like losing ANY games

I think the disappointing aspect is seeing how far we need to go to match the likes of Brisbane. A fair bit of "same old, same old" feeling as well, when you see the spilt marks, botched kicks and general hilarious incompetence!

[LondonSwan]

Des

Is that you or someone impersonating you, not even I would be that scathing but I agree that they do need to improve. To see what I mean - go to a training session. Fremantle and West Coast seem to be at it all the time.

They dont seem to be working on the skills area enough - they do run a lot though.

Andy

[desredandwhite]

Andy,

I don't know how many of our games you have seen, but the deja vu tends to become a bit monotonous at times ;-)

still, hope springs eternal, etc etc etc. I always start each season believing we're capable of challenging for the flag ;-)

[Jimmy C]

For mine, I'm in the camp that says "Bummer-we lost. Glad the footy's back though.".

We aren't yet going to match more teams than the Lions this year. Don't forget the "re-building process" that we all seemed so happy to accept at the end of last season.

Bring it on, I say. Hopefully we won't be too disappointed or frustrated by the boys' efforts.

[LondonSwan]

Des

The thing that bugs me is they have some damned good players but there seems to be a need to fire them up.

I wish they could find out what is wrong with Nicks - I am only stabbing at it but he seems to have lost heart. At his best he is bloody top class but now!!!

I am now starting to watch a few more games that have been sent to me and I have bought a few tapes since I have been here.

Andy

[Jimmy C]

Originally posted by LondonSwan
I wish they could find out what is wrong with Nicks - I am only stabbing at it but he seems to have lost heart. At his best he is bloody top class but now!!!

Nicks is now becoming a frustrating player to observe (although he's not alone). Was it a case , perhaps, of an average player looking excellent in a side of under-achievers? Maybe he's having a hard time juggling footy and Tammin Sursok.

[treespirit]

Kick, mark, handpass. Basic skills that are (still) not up to par. Thay is what I saw, Wizard Cup or not. They're still crap.

[LondonSwan]

Originally posted by Jimmy C
Nicks is now becoming a frustrating player to observe (although he's not alone). Was it a case , perhaps, of an average player looking excellent in a side of under-achievers? Maybe he's having a hard time juggling footy and Tammin Sursok.

I dont think so - he is a class act and would be welcome in many sides. Notwithstanding, he needs someone to look closely at him.

He was still spruiking for Captaincy this year but anyone seriously thinking along this line would not have behaved at a training session the way he did in the sprints.

In my opinion this guy may need to have a talk with a sports psychologist. I still think naming him VC would go a long way to restoring his faith in himself.

BTW ANYONE KNOW WHETHER WE ARE PLAYING ANYWHERE THIS WEEKEND?

[Charlie]

Coffs Harbour. Are you here on another holiday LS? Make a weekend of it if you can go, it's a nice place... the right balance between touristy and genuine.

[Grant]

Do we know who its against,and when?

I havent heard anything,normally i would have by now.

[Grant]

Its alright i just looked it up.
We play carlton at coffs harbour at 1:30(local time)on saturday afternoon.

[LondonSwan]

Originally posted by Charlie
Coffs Harbour. Are you here on another holiday LS? Make a weekend of it if you can go, it's a nice place... the right balance between touristy and genuine.

Im back in Perth, Charlie, but I have a few dollars available for travel - where is this Coffs Harbour - is it an interside match or are they playing someone else. Thanks for the info but I have a feeling if it is a harbour you are hoping I 'll walk off the end of the pier!

[LondonSwan]

Well I would expect a win there - they were dismal in the first round. Complacency would be our only problem.