Swans v Bombers Match Thread

[swantastic]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
Kennelly's defensive work has alway been suspect.

Thats a bit harsh i think he is pretty good,but your right great run out of defence.

[adnar]

Be nice if 1 or 2 of Jollys taps went to advantage.

[Leeroy]

Had a good seat in the Brewongle tonite. ROK had 30 touches (got home in time to catch end of telecast) and made the most of them. His endurance and fitness is astonishing! Nog played his best game, 28 touches and a mark worthy of his uncle. Bolton C did a great job on Hird, but, after last week, JH was likely to struggle. Hird is the best player I've seen, it was a shame to see him give a free for ball. Lucas outplayed LRT, but he is a topliner and exactly the type of player who can stretch LRT - good thing there aren't many like him.

A good effort all round, the most complete and even game Sydney have played for months - even if Essendon are not the best opposition. Next week will be a true test, third spot on the line.

[Leeroy]

And Tadgh must be carrying some kinda leg injury, he hardly got above a jog all night, and hasn't for weeks. His run and carry is sorely missed. Tho Leo is more often playing the role he did when Schauble was around (now that LRT is taking key forwards) which kinda made up for it. Rounds 20-22 could be a good opportunity to give a few guys a rest and some youngsters a chance to show what they're capable of.

[liz]

Originally posted by Leeroy
Lucas outplayed LRT, but he is a topliner and exactly the type of player who can stretch LRT - good thing there aren't many like him.

Lucas was certainly dangerous all night and won the duel. But I didn't think LRT was disgraced by any means. He kept his head and contributed well in clearing the ball from defence. It shows how far he has come in the past 15 months that he can play on a topliner, be just beaten but not lose his confidence.

Otherwise, there's not much to add to what's been said. Continued to be impressed by Malceski - he didn't get a huge amount of ball but he always looks dangerous when he had it. And Grundy, despite dropping out of the game a bit in the second half, just looks so comfortable at this level. He puts himself in the right place, tries to do the simple things well, and doesn't go overboard with celebrations when he scores.

Was very glad to see the Schneiderman step up in the absence of his mate. He's had a quiet last month and is definitely one who can contribute to a gradual improvement over the next two months.

[robbieando]

LRT I think was found out by Lucus when Lucus played out of the goal square and forced LRT to play body to body. Other than that when LRT got the ball he passed off nicely to set up attacks and did also spoil a few Essendon marking attempts so not such a bad effort just got out marked once or twice by a bigger player and yet he still managed to have a good game and a impact on the game to boot.

[Nico]

Originally posted by Leeroy
And Tadgh must be carrying some kinda leg injury, he hardly got above a jog all night, and hasn't for weeks. His run and carry is sorely missed. Tho Leo is more often playing the role he did when Schauble was around (now that LRT is taking key forwards) which kinda made up for it. Rounds 20-22 could be a good opportunity to give a few guys a rest and some youngsters a chance to show what they're capable of.

Cant agree Leeroy.

2 possessions last night and his stas have been very good over the past few weeks. They were saying on TV last night that mark McVeigh was trying to tag him out of the game. 22 possessions V 8 possessions tells the story. He just out ran McVeigh.

[Nico]

Try 22 possessions. Typo mistake there.

[NMWBloods]

Try using 'edit'!!

I thought Lucas beat LRT, as he did last year, however the difference to last year is LRT didn't look all at sea. He still has a lot to learn, as that goal by Lucas on the goal line showed, but he nows looks like he is being truly competitive, even when beaten, rather than a liability.

[Missy]

Originally posted by nomae

p.s. i heard some women singing, "i see you ryan, shakin that ass, shakin that ass" when ryan kicked a goal in the third quarter. anyone going to own up to it???

He he he..guilty as charged! There were two of us singing it. Funny.

[hammo]

I certainly agree with most people's assessments.

Noggy's best game for a while and I though Fozzie was also a good player for us.

Agree that Richards, Bevan and Phillips are the weak links at the moment.

Grundy offers a lot to the forward line and should keep his place, but it would be great to be able to fit N.Davis, Donkey and Crouch back in before the finals.

[Tuesday]

Originally posted by Leeroy
Bolton C did a great job on Hird, but, after last week, JH was likely to struggle.

How was Hird likely to struggle?
He was always going to be a danger for us, irrespective of how he played last week.

[Gary]

Poor old Ted...always looks to me like he is waiting for mum to tell him what to do.
Remember Barry had a go at him last week...last night Ted saw him lead & gave him the "I see ya" nod...but couldn't deliver effectively.
Definitely a passenger...if Doyle is fit we must play him.
Best game ever by NOG & O'Keefe...but we need Buchanan & Crouch fit to really have a chance.

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by Tuesday
How was Hird likely to struggle?
He was always going to be a danger for us, irrespective of how he played last week.

No matter who they play Hird is always a danger.

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
Try using 'edit'!!

That doesn't help the post count though.