Swans Vs Bulldogs Game Thread

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by liz
Dermie seems to think the Swans are the best field-kicking team in the competition. Not sure I agree with him, though there has been a massive improvement over the past few years.

Yes, I recall him saying that quite a bit. I really couldn't agree with that, but they have definitely improved.

Monty isn't a great kick but he's a smart kick, particularly over short distances. The number of times he manages to spot a player on a lead in a crowded 50 from 10 or 15m outside is amazing.

Kirk's kicking isn't the best but, a bit like Cressa in his later years, I reckon he's learned to kick within his limitations, with the result that it is more effective than it ought to be.

Yes, neither of them are good kicks, but are smart when kicking around the ground. That's because both of them are generally smart footballers who have compensated very very well for some deficiencies in their game.

[Chow-Chicker]

We played very well in patches and I was AGAIN impressed by Ted Richards.

[Glenn]

Originally posted by DeadlyAkkuret
Can anyone tell me when 27 points became a drubbing, or trouncing? as it's been described in various stories on the internet. I thought a rusty Sydney side did really well today, with alot of the rookies shining, and suprised me on the scoreboard.

Obviously the rookies are meant to play like the senior players in a regular season H&A game.

[giant]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
Yes, neither of them are good kicks, but are smart when kicking around the ground. That's because both of them are generally smart footballers who have compensated very very well for some deficiencies in their game.

Exactly - as well, Buchy is elusive enough to make space where there often isn't any and Kirk uses his handball very effectively. It's about making the best use of what you've got.

BTW, Kirk's pass to Richards in the last qr was excellent so perhaps an indication that he has improved that aspect.

[swantastic]

Herald Sun....

Best - Sydney: Kirk, Mathews, White, Schmidt, Richards, Malceski

[ScottH]

Originally posted by swantastic
Herald Sun....

Looking online, at the top 5 stats during the 2nd term, Mathews featured in a quite few of them, inlcuding effective kicks.

[barry]

Originally posted by ScottH
Looking online, at the top 5 stats during the 2nd term, Mathews featured in a quite few of them, inlcuding effective kicks.

I find that very hard to beleive. Who was the statistician? His mum?

[Nico]

Originally posted by ScottH
Looking online, at the top 5 stats during the 2nd term, Mathews featured in a quite few of them, inlcuding effective kicks.

Yeh but look at what he did with his possessions. The usual round the corner crap kick, hospital handpassess, kicks to the opposition etc. He seemed to have all the time in the world but just stuffed up.