Should we be Concerned?

[originalswan]

Looking over the results over the season I notice that we have only beaten two teams that are in the top 8!!! That is Fremantle and the Bulldogs. We are yet to post a win over the REAL contenders - Should we be concerned?

I just hope that we can beat the Demons this week to alleviate the fear that we cannot perform against GOOD opposition.

[Danzar]

Re: Should we be Concerned?

Originally posted by originalswan
Looking over the results over the season I notice that we have only beaten two teams that are in the top 8!!! That is Fremantle and the Bulldogs. We are yet to post a win over the REAL contenders - Should we be concerned?

I just hope that we can beat the Demons this week to alleviate the fear that we cannot perform against GOOD opposition.

Of course we should be concerned. Sydney's problem all year is that the hunger wasn't there.

Without the hunger a talented team may still scrape over the line against sub-standard opposition. But against quality opposition you stand no chance.

This will be a concern right up until season end, when we'll truly know if they were hungry enough.

Aside from that, we're a good chance against the Dees this weekend provided we get our team right. With the new blood playing senior footy now, roles will need to be clearly defined, along with the right match-ups.

(I must check on when Davey and Pickett are due to return......)

[573v30]

You have to concerned, but since we're sitting on 4th at the moment, I'm not too concerned. Melbourne aren't looking too good at the moment with key players injured, Sydney beat them last time at the MCG and I'm expecting the same thing again. If the other contenders have a form slump and the Swans are on the rise coming into the finals series, then we are a real chance to take the flag again...

[Plugger46]

Lost to Melbourne, West Coast and St.Kilda all by under a goal. The Crows are the only side, who have outclassed us. The fact that we've been close to the other three, suggests to me that we're around the mark.

[punter257]

wouldnt read much into it - it just means that we'll beat them when it matters in september

[Sanecow]

i'll be really impressed if you can somehow manufacture a wooden spoon for us from this position. Everything else in this thread is pointless.

[dendol]

There is an actual point. Your loss if you can't see it.

[Sanecow]

I giggled.

[dendol]

Like a schoolgirl, i bet

[Sanecow]

I'd rather not say.

[CureTheSane]

I'd rather be pulling it our in the finals than one of the teams who loses form under the brighter lights.

I have faith that the team will suddenly be very hungry in a few weeks time.....

One thing they would have learnt is that it's the finals that matter.

Half of the competition makes the finals.
If you finish top 4 you have a big chance.

[big bear]

Originally posted by Plugger46
Lost to Melbourne, West Coast and St.Kilda all by under a goal. The Crows are the only side, who have outclassed us. The fact that we've been close to the other three, suggests to me that we're around the mark.

My feelings exactly. Also bear in mind we just lost to Weagles (thanks Maclaren). Soon after the same Weagles thrashed Adelaide. We are around the mark and this week should confirm this with a win over Melbourne. We should be confident. If Carlton can do it why can't we.

[Slick Swans]

Re: Should we be Concerned?

Originally posted by originalswan
Looking over the results over the season I notice that we have only beaten two teams that are in the top 8!!!

But from where we are positioned you only need to beat two top 8 teams to make the grand final.

[originalswan]

Hmmm Are they looking at this site a little closer than I thought???

http://sydneyswans.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=287573

[PerthSwannie]

The Boys know what they`re doing!! If we don`t beat the Demonics on Saturday, then we may as well pack up our bags. I have the utmost confidence in them.

The only thing I`m pissed off about is that " I CAN`T WATCH THE BLOODY GAME ON TELE.. . Just radio.AAaaaaaahhhhhhh!