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Despite being held in 11th place for almost the entirely of the second half of season 2009, the Swans ended up finishing 12th, just 0.16 of 1 percent behind our great rivals from the West. If Sydney had got just 4 extra game points, (or West Coast 4 less game points), the Swans would have finished 11th. (It is a little ironical when you think back to Sydney's only close win of this season).
Except for bragging rights it is stangely not a bad thing.
Firstly, at least Sydney still retains their record held since the introduction of the 16 team competition back in 1995 and a total of 15 seasons, not to finish bottom 4 or bottom quarter of the ladder. (Only Geelong shares that distinction).
Secondly, subject to the October trade deals, Sydney now will get a number 6 pick in the draft, only the second time in over a decade that they have got a top 6 pick.
Except for bragging rights it is stangely not a bad thing.
Firstly, at least Sydney still retains their record held since the introduction of the 16 team competition back in 1995 and a total of 15 seasons, not to finish bottom 4 or bottom quarter of the ladder. (Only Geelong shares that distinction).
Secondly, subject to the October trade deals, Sydney now will get a number 6 pick in the draft, only the second time in over a decade that they have got a top 6 pick.
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