Benny Mathews

[liz]

He is fit, strong, durable, consistent and fairly versatile (within limitations of being of midfield size).

Three (or is it four now?) consecutive top 10 finishes in the B&F is testament to his consistency and the fact that he performs in the roles given to him by the coaching staff. I suspect he was leading the Swans B&F last year at around the 8 game mark in the season, before others accelerated past him.

You won't win too many games with a team of 22 Ben Mathews-types but nor will you consistently win without one or two.

[ROK Lobster]

Originally posted by Nico
Compare that to Jude who has not improved his skills and ability one iota in the past 2 years.

Yes.

[chammond]

Originally posted by Nico
Compare that to Jude who has not improved his skills and ability one iota in the past 2 years.

No.

[chammond]

Originally posted by swansrule100
i think mathews has cemented a spot in the eyes of the coaching panel.

No doubt about that.

It will require a very large group of up-and-comers to displace him from the senior squad . . . there are at least a dozen others who'd be out before him.

[Nico]

Originally posted by chammond
No.

Is that No you don't want to compare or No you don't agree.

[penga]

Originally posted by Barry Schneider
Didn't realise he got that much of it.I think he is a very handy sweeper who just takes one step too many when he kicks.

he should kick on his left? even though he is a natural right-footer?

[NMWBloods]

I think you're taking that a bit too literally.

[midaro]

Originally posted by penga
he should kick on his left? even though he is a natural right-footer?

Well, it wouldn't significantly effect his disposal.

[penga]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
I think you're taking that a bit too literally.

i was being a smart arse...

[JF_Bay22_SCG]

Originally posted by ROK Lobster
Doesn't that last bloke play league for the Bulldogs?

Nah, his name is not Habib.

JF (eater of kebabs! )

[Sanecow]

JF is a long time fan of players that kick with the other foot.