Everyone is saying it will be West Coast.

[originalswan]

On all the media the majority of commentators say it will be the Eagles. Also the odds at the agencies have them as favourites.

Last year proved that the above doesn't mean much - I hope our guys can prove everyone WRONG AGAIN!!!!!

[Danzar]

Re: Everyone is saying it will be West Coast.

Originally posted by originalswan
On all the media the majority of commentators say it will be the Eagles. Also the odds at the agencies have them as favourites.

Last year proved that the above doesn't mean much - I hope our guys can prove everyone WRONG AGAIN!!!!!

You mean it will be the Eagles who lose?

The commentators (and many others) will be blind to the simple comparison between the two teams, due to their view that it's pretty hard to win back-to-back premierships.

Don't worry about it.

We'll smash 'em!

[573v30]

Who cares what the commentators have to say, I'm expecting the Eagles fans to endure a very long and winding trip back to Perth, especially for Daniel...

[timthefish]

fine by me.

they've got the talent that looks great in the highlight reel and on paper. we've got the structure and flexibility that is a little less tangible.

[hammo]

The reason all these commentators are giving is Judd, Cousins, Kerr, Cox, Lynch.

Not much being mentioned about the other 17 players. That's why I like the Swans chances, plus no one seems to rate Hall, MOL, ROK, Goodes up there with the West Coast superstars. We are so under-rated its not funny.

[originalswan]

I think that footy followers believe that the Eagles and Worsfold in particular have learnt something from our qualifying win - Mainly to try and shut down our open forward line, eg. drop Cox back into the backline.

I though believe that Worsfold has got undying faith in his plan (usually works) and as such will persevere with his structure, which could have a (hopefully) detrimental effect on their chances.

[goswannie14]

And these are the same commentators that said at the start of the year we wouldn't make the finals.

[SwansBloke]

Schwatta was the only one who picked us on Fox Leagues Teams or whatever its called

[dendol]

Its a lot more even with the HS tipsters:

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,20493910%255E19742,00.html

[Albert Park]

Originally posted by dendol
Its a lot more even with the HS tipsters:

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/foo...E19742,00.html

Dermie picks the Swans!!!!

[hammo]

Originally posted by goswannie14
And these are the same commentators that said at the start of the year we wouldn't make the finals.

And St Kilda to win the flag

[goswannie14]

Originally posted by hammo
And St Kilda to win the flag

That one deserves a double....

[Q...]

Originally posted by originalswan
I think that footy followers believe that the Eagles and Worsfold in particular have learnt something from our qualifying win - Mainly to try and shut down our open forward line, eg. drop Cox back into the backline.

I though believe that Worsfold has got undying faith in his plan (usually works) and as such will persevere with his structure, which could have a (hopefully) detrimental effect on their chances.

Either way it's valuable to the Swans.

If the Swans were faced with sticking with a plan that has obvious flaws or changing to a plan that the players aren't experienced with I'd be concerned.

[Destructive]

Re: Everyone is saying it will be West Coast.

Originally posted by originalswan
On all the media the majority of commentators say it will be the Eagles. Also the odds at the agencies have them as favourites.

Last year proved that the above doesn't mean much - I hope our guys can prove everyone WRONG AGAIN!!!!!

Eagles being favorites is the way I like it. Takes the pressure off us.

Prove them wrong again guys.

[swannymum]

We always play better when we are expected to lose!! I get very nervous when most are tipping us (think back to Geelong...)