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well to get into the eight - they have to win alot more games than they won last year and preferably with a decent percentage on their side - its a simplistic view - but an accurate one.I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure..................
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Really???? So to finish further up the ladder next year than we did this year, the only thing we have to do is win more games than we did this year??? Intersting concept. Let me get Roosy on the phone. I'm not sure he has factored in such an off the wall strategy for 2010 but I have no doubt he'll be interested. I'll let you know if he's keen to follow up with you.Comment
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I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure..................
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Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
Blessed are the cracked for they are the ones who let in the light.Comment
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You are so right!
I recently read an old Newslimited newspaper special "AFL 2009 Season" magazine dating back from March 2009. There was the usual suspects of so called experts (eg Mike Sheahan et al) all making their annual predictions for the forthcoming season. Everyone predicted at least top 3 for Hawthorn with a large number predicting a back to back flag for the Hawks. Many predicted top 8 for Richmond. And the most amazing predictions came from the several who thought St Kilda would not reach the finals in season 2009.
A very sweet memory goes back to the beginning of season 2003, where every single Melbourne based AFL journo predicated that the Swans would get either the spoon or finish second last. Herein I repeat it's too early to be making any specific predictions about 2010. Yet call be a "glass half full" person, but I can't help but get same feelings about 2010 for the Sydney Swans as with seasons 1996 and 2003: an unexpectedly very strong showing.Comment
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Nothing surer than the Swans finishing on top of the ladder next season
The difference between insanity and genius is measured only in success.Comment
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i reckon we're currently in the 5-10 band, probably play finals but not go far in september. i think our list is balanced and structure sound. we're yet to see how our new on-ball division performs, how our forward structure works and where and how well goodes will play.
injuries, form late in the year and just plain luck are massive unpredictable factors that make things exciting. if our team gels early, we get a good run regarding injury and we get momentum at the right time we could well be that team (in most years) that goes from bottom 8 to top 4.
then, who knows?then again, i think it would be worth trying 15-16 players on field so what would i knowComment
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Two teams will drop out of last years top eight IMO and those two will be Essendon and Carlton. With Hawthorn almost certainly talking one of those positions it is going to be a hot race but surely the Swans are the most likely (if they get Bradshaw they'd be almost certain).
But dont right off the others we saw what Essendon did this year, it could even be Melbourne.Comment
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For the next couple of years we should concentrate on getting games into the kids. This will almost certainly lead to some inconsistent performances, making top 4 most unlikely next year.
We need to keep our eyes on the prize - our next flag. The development of White, Meredith, Hannebery, Vesz, Smith, Bird, Grundy, Jack, Mumford and Kennedy - plus the blooding of Currie, Johnstone, Heath and hopefully at least one this year's draft picks - is more important than where we finish on the ladder in 2010.Comment
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I understand where your coming from, but disagree with your point. These "kids" have been playing aussie rules since there around 9-10 years old and even younger (with the exception of Mike Pyke). I cannot understand why people talk like these players havent kicked a footy before. Rebuileding is happeneing right now over 09-10 summer not during the season itself. Every team aim has to be the same every year "Win the premiership". Look at the bulldogs in the NRL for example, the went form dead last in 2008 to preliminary finalists in 2009, they didn't need 5 years of rebuilding. Look at Brazil in the soccer, when was the last time they wernt dominating the world stage. I know there not afl team but it is the same situation. The offseason is for rebuilding and refocusing players but once it's time 4 round one to kickoff "everyone" has their eyes on the premiership cup.Comment
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