Prospects, sliding, salary cap space

[swansrule100]

this year seems to be a repeat of last year on pure results and a bit of a waste. But i actually think we have a bit more to look forward to after this year.

We have finally given at least 3 kids some decent game time, we have also exposed others to a few games here and there. We have 2 players in malceski and to a lesser extent barlow who would put this season down as a write off, but could easily make an impact next year.

The trouble is when we are down and need a lift we look to the same players

kirk and j.bolton- but they get the hard ball and get it out especially kirk, but they rely on others to take it and use it they have done their job

but we are suffering because the outside types goodes and kennelly have struggled with injuries, attidude and form.

We also still rely on leo barry to play about 10-20cms and 10 kilos above his abilities which he has not done on a consistent basis for 3 years. Craig Bolton is another we expect too much from in terms of game plan.

Up forward is the biggest joke, even if hall and oloughlin are there, the delivery is rotten or just wide and asking for special shots every time.

I guess the point of my ramblings is we need to change the gameplan and strucuture more than we do the personnel. Theres a spot on the list for most of the older players potentially

But it means players like buchanan, ablett, mcveigh, okeeefe, lrt, and others in that mid age bracket need to step up and become the go to guys.

I would say we are struggling because very few of those guys have assumed that role and goodes, kennelly and malceski have been stuffed for various reasons.

[hammo]

Perhaps the main problem I have with politicians is short term thinking. It might also be the main problem I have with our club officials. I hope they forget about the Sydney Market and plan for the medium and long term good of the club, which may mean dipping out for a couple of years while we rebuild.

The decision may be out of the club's hands. I think we'll fall a lot further than the club expects, and for longer, even if it has a strategy to stay competitive.

The teams on the rise - Brisbane, Richmond, Carlton and even Essendon - will all be better next year and appear to have stronger lists than the Swans. It's our almost non-existent 22-28 age group that concerns me.

Hope I'm wrong.