Sydney V West Coast Pre Match Discussion

[Carolyn]

I hope there's a brawl between Chick and Embley which then gets the rest of the team involved.

Probably a brawl about who is going to take Cousins back home.

[liz]

Last win by West Coast over Sydney in Sydney was Round 9, 1999.

And the Swans had something else on their minds for that game, which may have proved to be a distraction.

[Triple B]

And the Swans had something else on their minds for that game, which may have proved to be a distraction.

Can't remember that distraction. Please enlighten us.

[The Boot]

Can't remember that distraction. Please enlighten us.

I "think" it was the approach of Plugger's 1300 goal record. Fatefully and appropriately, it fell on the day we played the Pies (ie. to break Coventry's record of 1299) .. against a malnourished Mal Michaels.

[Mike_B]

I "think" it was the approach of Plugger's 1300 goal record. Fatefully and appropriately, it fell on the day we played the Pies (ie. to break Coventry's record of 1299) .. against a malnourished Mal Michaels.

You're correct - it was the lead up to Plugger's record and there was talk that he would break it against the Eagles (he needed to kick 4 or 5 in that game IIRC).

[ScottH]

I'm looking for someone (could be a group effort) to do a Match preview of this game (and hopefully the rest of the season, doesn't have to be the same person.)
Need to do possible match ups, players to watch from both teams, etc etc. I have some examples, of previously written previews, from both RWO and EFH to use as a guideline.

It can be written in advance, but needs to be completed after the teams are announced on Thursday night, and be ready Friday morning, so the article can be posted.

Anyone interested please PM me.

Thanks for all the interest.

[Sanecow]

Thanks for all the interest.

I have stopped offering. Go figure.

[liz]

You're correct - it was the lead up to Plugger's record and there was talk that he would break it against the Eagles (he needed to kick 4 or 5 in that game IIRC).

I remember the week prior to the Eagles game, the Swans were down at Kardinia Park. I think Plugger needed 12 goals at that stage and I didn't go down, thinking we were "safe" for at least one more week.

By half time he had six on the board and I - and a lot of others watching the game at Easts - started to get very agitated that he might do it too soon.

I think he just scored one more in the second half...

(Though at least the Swans won quite comfortably. Question for trivia buffs - is that the most recent time the Swans have won at Kardinia?)

[giant]

The fact is, as hard as they are to beat at home, they are fair dinkum spastics away from home. We have been their equal at Subi as well as the MCG on GF day.

Worsfold alluded to this recently - they are only too aware of their poor record in Sydney.

Besides, it's our turn to win...

[ScottH]

I have stopped offering. Go figure.

To write an article? When was that?

[Sanecow]

To write an article? When was that?

Read the story of the little red hen backwards. If I'm not allowed to own the place or moderate a forum, you can kiss my curvy yellow butt.

[Zlatorog]

Going back to the subject of this thread.
I've just noticed there are track works plan that weekend for North Shore and Northern lines.Source
This is going to be a nightmare for me, because I will have to drive to TS.
What a rotten luck!

[Triple B]

Going back to the subject of this thread.
I've just noticed there are track works plan that weekend for North Shore and Northern lines.Source
This is going to be a nightmare for me, because I will have to drive to TS.
What a rotten luck!

Catch the bus, or at least drive to somewhere, park your car, then catch the bus.

The added advantage, the buses move 1000's of people after the game much quicker and with less frustration then lining up for the train.

[Triple B]

Thanks for all the interest.

It is little wonder nobody has come forward to help with an attitude like that.

See, I can roll my eyes as well.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Round 9, 1999: Eagles 14.10 94 def. Sydney 11.15 81 at SCG. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Does anyone else remember cressa spilling an important grab in that match, which resulted in a goal to Peter Matera. One of the most frustrating losses EVER!