Swans are just making up the finals numbers for '07

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  • dendol
    fat-arsed midfielder
    • Oct 2003
    • 1483

    #76
    Originally posted by Ludwig
    The Swans need to rebuild now, with a few new players and new game plan. I would give Barlow, Laidlaw, Moore, Thornton, Brabazon, Simpkin and White all a go for the next 2 weeks. I don't know if it is still possible to elevate another rookie, if so, maybe Rowe or Jack again.
    Surely you're not seriously suggesting we start blooding kids in finals?

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    • mpr104
      Warming the Bench
      • May 2004
      • 417

      #77
      Originally posted by dendol
      Surely you're not suggesting we start blooding kids in finals?
      No, just next week against the Hawks, rest up the sore ones so they are ready come week 1 of finals.

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      • goswannie14
        Leadership Group
        • Sep 2005
        • 11166

        #78
        Originally posted by dendol
        Surely you're not suggesting we start blooding kids in finals?
        Why not, it's been done plenty of times before.
        Does God believe in Atheists?

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        • Nico
          Veterans List
          • Jan 2003
          • 11339

          #79
          It's called youthful enthusiasm.
          http://www.nostalgiamusic.co.uk/secu...res/srh806.jpg

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          • dendol
            fat-arsed midfielder
            • Oct 2003
            • 1483

            #80
            Edited my post to include the quote I was responding to. We've made the finals, as if Roos would all of a sudden throw 5 rookies in the thick of pressure-cooker finals after having continued to play his favourites for the preceding 22 rounds.

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            • Ludwig
              Veterans List
              • Apr 2007
              • 9359

              #81
              If you look at how some of the better teams are playing this year, we are simply not in that class. After 21 rounds, we no longer need to believe in miracles. And with the injury situation and impending suspension of Monty, we have no chance to go anywhere in the finals this year.

              How about a lineup like this for next week:

              Davis Grundy McVeigh
              Barlow ROK Laidlaw
              Schmidt Goodes Malceski
              Richards C Bolton Dempster
              Bevan LRT Barry
              Jolly Kirk Moore.
              INTER: White, Thornton, Brabazon, Simpkin

              We can play this team into the finals IMO. I don't think bringing in an injured Hall and a three time injured Kennelly will make a difference. I honestly think this team will do just as well as the usual regulars. Maybe the regulars would just lose by a smaller margin. So what.

              The future starts now.

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              • 573v30
                On the bandwagon...
                • Sep 2005
                • 5017

                #82
                If Grundy were to play at FF, he'd really have to step up because his time down back has been ordinary. I wouldn't be surprised if ROK takes the CHF position as the midfielders will kick to him rather than Davis.

                With that lineup consisting of several Reserves-regulars, I'd be very interested in how well they'll cope under pressure when they face real competition (AFL) compared to the U-12 crap they experience in the Canberra league.
                I only support one team: The SYDNEY SWANS!!!!! :adore

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                • dendol
                  fat-arsed midfielder
                  • Oct 2003
                  • 1483

                  #83
                  Originally posted by Ludwig
                  If you look at how some of the better teams are playing this year, we are simply not in that class. After 21 rounds, we no longer need to believe in miracles. And with the injury situation and impending suspension of Monty, we have no chance to go anywhere in the finals this year.

                  How about a lineup like this for next week:

                  Davis Grundy McVeigh
                  Barlow ROK Laidlaw
                  Schmidt Goodes Malceski
                  Richards C Bolton Dempster
                  Bevan LRT Barry
                  Jolly Kirk Moore.
                  INTER: White, Thornton, Brabazon, Simpkin

                  We can play this team into the finals IMO. I don't think bringing in an injured Hall and a three time injured Kennelly will make a difference. I honestly think this team will do just as well as the usual regulars. Maybe the regulars would just lose by a smaller margin. So what.

                  The future starts now.
                  LOL. Maybe those guys will get a run in the 2008 Nth Sydney game.

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