All Australian Squad

[Mike_B]

It will be culled down to 22 names in the next few day. Remarkably, Craig Bolton was left out completely. Notwithstanding the presence of O'Keefe and Kirk, I wouldn't hold your breath that a Swan player will make the 22

IMHO the only Swan with a chance is Kirk - C Bolton has had only an average2nd half of the year by his standards, while ROK was very quiet the last 6 weeks. Kirk is the only one who could possibly claim to have played at a high level all year.

I'm not expecting to see him in the team though - there are plenty of other midfielders who have had better years.

[AnnieH]

IMHO the only Swan with a chance is Kirk - C Bolton has had only an average2nd half of the year by his standards, while ROK was very quiet the last 6 weeks. Kirk is the only one who could possibly claim to have played at a high level all year.

I'm not expecting to see him in the team though - there are plenty of other midfielders who have had better years.

Couldn't agree more.
Duck Butt's had a VERY quiet 2008.

Kirk has been consistently good all year.

[RED&WHITE BUNNY]

All-Australian

welldone Kirk and O'Keefe on making the top40 and both should make the 22. But i think the unluckest not to get in and should be in the 40 was Martin Mattner.

[Triple B]

10, 9, 8, 7 ,6 ............

EDIT: Some mod is quick, I didn't finish my 'countdown to move'

[stellation]

Couldn't agree more.
Duck Butt's had a VERY quiet 2008.

I disagree, I think he has been quite the last month and a bit (was non existent out there on the weekend!) but before that I think he was in AA form.

[ScottH]

I disagree, I think he has been quite the last month and a bit (was non existent out there on the weekend!) but before that I think he was in AA form.

Definitely has been quite [sic], along with Big Jols.
Both saving themselves for Sept!!!

[stellation]

Whoops!

[BSA5]

Mattner not on the shortlist is ridiculous. Craig Bolton can count himself very unlucky as well. I doubt O'Keefe will make the final cut, but Kirk might squeeze in.

[Lucky Knickers]

Would love to see Kirky made captain.
I don't think C Bolts year has been as good. He's struggled with Leo out and having to hold our make shift backline together. He must be buggered.
For every great thing Mattner does (and many are good) he was massive brain fades that stand out in the memory and sometimes change the perception of his game. Same as C Bolts, has struggled with Melcho/Tadhg being out and not playing well.

[Mike_B]

Would love to see Kirky made captain.

I think Harley will make it and be named skipper.

I think we will see Kirk win best captain though in the AFLPA awards.

[Jewels]

Would love to see Kirky made captain.
I don't think C Bolts year has been as good. He's struggled with Leo out and having to hold our make shift backline together. He must be buggered.
For every great thing Mattner does (and many are good) he was massive brain fades that stand out in the memory and sometimes change the perception of his game. Same as C Bolts, has struggled with Melcho/Tadhg being out and not playing well.

A friend said that very same thing to me at the game on Saturday but I cannot remember any monumental stuff ups he has made. I know he sometimes tries things that are a little bit different and that they don't always come off, but that can be said of all players in all teams.
Maybe I'm blinded to his faults because I became a fan the first time I saw him in the red and white.