Swans V Pies

[Jewels]

I can't see how it could possibly be unrealistic to think that the Swans can beat the pies, otherwise why would they even bother playing a game?

I personally don't expect to win, but to say we have no chance is illogical. It's going to be worth the trip to the game just to see Jolly get a cleaned up by Mumford.

Go the Swannies.

My thoughts exactly.

[dimelb]

I can't see how it could possibly be unrealistic to think that the Swans can beat the pies, otherwise why would they even bother playing a game?

I personally don't expect to win, but to say we have no chance is illogical. It's going to be worth the trip to the game just to see Jolly get a cleaned up by Mumford.

Go the Swannies.

The ruck will be one of the more absorbing contests. Not only can we look forward to Mummy's efforts, but I expect Pyke to give Jolly a demo of how far he has come. The questions will be, as they have been over the last few weeks, can we turn ruck dominance into clearances, and can we turn clearances and possession into goals? If we are prepared to play on whenever realistically possible and use the corridor as Melbourne did today, we have the forwards to give Collingwood grief.

[ugg]

Steven Taubert came third in 1984 Brownlow Medal. Sydney's long term ruck coach reputation is as the best ruck coach in the country

Taubert's the guy who you see next to Roosy when the coverage pans away to get a shot of Roos coaching on the sidelines. IIRC, he always was referred to as a part-time coach, seems that he has taken a more prominent role recently.

[Bloody Hell]

The ruck will be one of the more absorbing contests. Not only can we look forward to Mummy's efforts, but I expect Pyke to give Jolly a demo of how far he has come. The questions will be, as they have been over the last few weeks, can we turn ruck dominance into clearances, and can we turn clearances and possession into goals? If we are prepared to play on whenever realistically possible and use the corridor as Melbourne did today, we have the forwards to give Collingwood grief.

I'm hoping the quicker game we play burns Jolly. No doubt Mumford will touch him up. I hope the whole team has his ear this week....."Jolly's coming to get you."

Never been a fan of booing ex-swans, but Jolly...I will be screaming myself hoarse at the TV...then I'll be sending a very angry letter. Jolly, if you still reads RWO -

YOU SUCK!

[Lucky Knickers]

Darren Jolly is our premiership ruckman. His personal reasons for leaving are his. You don't have to like them nor agree with them. It certainly can't have been easy after pushing for a 4 year contract and then having to turn around and say it's not enough and we need to go home. I think it probably took some courage to have to ask for the trade and none of us know the challenges his family faced.
Don't ever make the mistake that he doesn't love the Swans because he did and he still does and he always will.
He is a lovely bloke who bought us all an incredible amount of happiness in 2005. Considering he was a young and untried ruckman and Jason Ball was in and out injured.
Frankly he stated what we've all been saying for years. We are too slow when moving the ball on but hopefully we are going to give him a surprise shortly.

[swansrule100]

we are going to smash them like guitars

swans by 60

[KirkysSocks]

Darren Jolly is our premiership ruckman. His personal reasons for leaving are his. You don't have to like them nor agree with them. It certainly can't have been easy after pushing for a 4 year contract and then having to turn around and say it's not enough and we need to go home. I think it probably took some courage to have to ask for the trade and none of us know the challenges his family faced.
Don't ever make the mistake that he doesn't love the Swans because he did and he still does and he always will.
He is a lovely bloke who bought us all an incredible amount of happiness in 2005. Considering he was a young and untried ruckman and Jason Ball was in and out injured.
Frankly he stated what we've all been saying for years. We are too slow when moving the ball on but hopefully we are going to give him a surprise shortly.

I coudnt give a rats toss. If anything Jason Ball was our premier ruckman in our flag year.

He left us for a pretty poor reason, melbourne is not exactly the otherside of australia, it's a mere 45 mins by plane. The same time it takes from melbourne to geelong by car..maybe a bit more.

He left us to play for collingwood.

He now has the audacity to say we are slow, disguising it as a throw away remark but really he was having a go at us.

He cost us a back to back. Never will be forgiven.

He is being showed up for the over rated riuckman that he is. Don't think pie fans are happy with him BTW.

HE WILL COP WHAT HE DESERVES.

I hardly heard any booing for monty, schnieds and hall.

[laughingnome]

I coudnt give a rats toss. If anything Jason Ball was our premier ruckman in our flag year.

He left us for a pretty poor reason, melbourne is not exactly the otherside of australia, it's a mere 45 mins by plane. The same time it takes from melbourne to geelong by car..maybe a bit more.

He left us to play for collingwood.

He now has the audacity to say we are slow, disguising it as a throw away remark but really he was having a go at us.

He cost us a back to back. Never will be forgiven.

He is being showed up for the over rated riuckman that he is. Don't think pie fans are happy with him BTW.

HE WILL COP WHAT HE DESERVES.

+1

[dimelb]

Yes, never allow reason to get in the way of a good rant!

[laughingnome]

Yes, never allow reason to get in the way of a good rant!

Exactly. This is the internet!

[jono2707]

Jolly was nothing before he came to the Swans, and he's rapidly heading back in that direction following his departure. Although I'm thankful for what he did whilst he was here, I'll happily boo the guy now that he plays for the enemy.

Schneids, Monty and Big Bad didn't ask to leave the club so they don't deserve boos. Jolly does, and he'll get 'em next week....

[Matty10]

Darren Jolly is our premiership ruckman. His personal reasons for leaving are his. You don't have to like them nor agree with them. It certainly can't have been easy after pushing for a 4 year contract and then having to turn around and say it's not enough and we need to go home. I think it probably took some courage to have to ask for the trade and none of us know the challenges his family faced.
Don't ever make the mistake that he doesn't love the Swans because he did and he still does and he always will.
He is a lovely bloke who bought us all an incredible amount of happiness in 2005. Considering he was a young and untried ruckman and Jason Ball was in and out injured.
Frankly he stated what we've all been saying for years. We are too slow when moving the ball on but hopefully we are going to give him a surprise shortly.

Well said.

Life's too short to hold grudges anyway. I didn't think that he slagged off the swans during his appearance 'on the couch' either. He's happy, we're happy - move on.

[Margo]

Well said.

Life's too short to hold grudges anyway. I didn't think that he slagged off the swans during his appearance 'on the couch' either. He's happy, we're happy - move on.

I agree. I hate ex Swans being boo-ed no matter what.

[Big Al]

Swans V Pies

I agree. I hate ex Swans being boo-ed no matter what.

Margo, are you telling me you never booed Rocca?

Look, each to their own I guess. Don't blame anyone booing Jolly and I can understand people who don't.

[Margo]

Margo, are you telling me you never booed Rocca?

Sorry, yes I believe I have uttered the odd boo as he was lining up ! Can't think of any others tho.