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  • chammond
    • Jan 2003
    • 1368

    Lions Preview

    Check the RWO team's preview of tomorrow's match . . .

    HERE
  • Sanecow
    Suspended by the MRP
    • Mar 2003
    • 6917

    #2
    How far ahead are these previews written?

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    • chammond
      • Jan 2003
      • 1368

      #3
      Originally posted by Sanecow
      How far ahead are these previews written?
      Hah, good question.

      They are a combined effort, and preparation began some weeks ago . . . and finished this morning.

      Is there a glaring inconsistency that I've missed?

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      • Sanecow
        Suspended by the MRP
        • Mar 2003
        • 6917

        #4
        Originally posted by chammond
        Is there a glaring inconsistency that I've missed?
        and at least a couple of them will be in the senior team from round 1, even without any injuries

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        • chammond
          • Jan 2003
          • 1368

          #5
          It made sense to me . . . .

          but you're right it could have been worded better . . . . and now is.

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          • Go Swannies
            Veterans List
            • Sep 2003
            • 5697

            #6
            Hi from a sunny and drizzly Brisvegas. With palm trees. Good match preview - thanks for that. The wet track (though possibly no rain) may make it a more even playing field. We have played badly more than we have played well in the wet. But the Lions don't play that well in the wet either. So it may be a more level playing field. I think much will hinge on the Swans' mindset. So my sitting on the fence view from about 4km from the Gabba is that it could be a ripper - as every other Lions-Swans game has been for the past few years. Or we could get killed - and that could indicate that all the doomsayers here are right. Of course, the other option is that the Lions get slaughtered but I'm on medication to stop those types of fantasies.

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            • liz
              Veteran
              Site Admin
              • Jan 2003
              • 16744

              #7
              Originally posted by Go Swannies
              But the Lions don't play that well in the wet either.
              I remember a game at the Gabba against the Bombers - back in 2001 I think. It rained torrentially throughout the game and it looked as if the players were playing in a swimming pool, with the surface water clearly visible.

              Brisbane absolutely smashed Essendon and looked as if they were playing in bone dry conditions.

              Brisbane's game plan is more suited to the wet because it doesn't rely so much on controlling possession but rather on just moving the ball forward at all costs and then having lots of strong bodies running forward onto it and putting their bodies over the ball. They are also one of the most skilled teams in the competition, and wet weather tends to accentuate the better skilled players from the rest, so long as they don't try to be too cute.

              Our recent record against the Lions and the fact that we know the Swans have a habit of lifting for the tougher games leads me to believe we're at least in with a shot of causing an upset tonight. But on a wet track I'd give us almost no chance at all.

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              • dread and might
                Back, strapped and intact
                • Apr 2004
                • 949

                #8
                ^^
                I was going to say something about our inability to go long and direct, but that's a much better summation.
                I wish my weed was EMO so it would cut itself

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                • swansrule100
                  The quarterback
                  • May 2004
                  • 4538

                  #9
                  Originally posted by liz
                  I remember a game at the Gabba against the Bombers - back in 2001 I think. It rained torrentially throughout the game and it looked as if the players were playing in a swimming pool, with the surface water clearly visible.

                  Brisbane absolutely smashed Essendon and looked as if they were playing in bone dry conditions.

                  Brisbane's game plan is more suited to the wet because it doesn't rely so much on controlling possession but rather on just moving the ball forward at all costs and then having lots of strong bodies running forward onto it and putting their bodies over the ball. They are also one of the most skilled teams in the competition, and wet weather tends to accentuate the better skilled players from the rest, so long as they don't try to be too cute.

                  Our recent record against the Lions and the fact that we know the Swans have a habit of lifting for the tougher games leads me to believe we're at least in with a shot of causing an upset tonight. But on a wet track I'd give us almost no chance at all.

                  brisbane could play on any surface and look good, such a skilful side, its almost frustrating as well when you see the nw young lions playing with such high skills as well
                  Theres not much left to say

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                  • gossipcom
                    Senior Player
                    • Aug 2003
                    • 2585

                    #10
                    Really dumb question is the match on live in Sydney tonight or delayed?

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                    • liz
                      Veteran
                      Site Admin
                      • Jan 2003
                      • 16744

                      #11
                      Live on C10

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                      • gossipcom
                        Senior Player
                        • Aug 2003
                        • 2585

                        #12
                        Thanks for that - the programme was saying one thing and the Swans newsletter the other so I wasn't 100% sure.

                        Off to watch it now

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                        • Glenn
                          ROLLLLLL TIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!
                          • Mar 2003
                          • 2443

                          #13
                          Originally posted by liz
                          Live on C10
                          Isn't it on 30 min delay...and live into MEL/ADL
                          Premiers 09,18,33,05

                          "You Irish Twit", Quote attributed to a RWO member who shall remain nameless.

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                          • gossipcom
                            Senior Player
                            • Aug 2003
                            • 2585

                            #14
                            Yeah it's a 30 min delay *grrr* just turned it on and the Sketch Show's on.

                            Okay MMM it is then.

                            ETA: Kirky tossed the coin, but lost it
                            Last edited by gossipcom; 9 April 2005, 07:09 PM.

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                            • NMWBloods
                              Taking Refuge!!
                              • Jan 2003
                              • 15819

                              #15
                              I think they should delay it by about 6 hours so no one will see this rubbish!
                              Captain Logic is not steering this tugboat.

                              "[T]here are things that matter more and he's reading and thinking about them: heaven, reincarnation. Life and death are the only things that are truly a matter of life and death. Not football."

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