R19, AFL 2010 Swans V Hawks: Gameday & Autopsy

[royboy42]

Turn it up whilst it was great today, I remember being at the Sydney vs North final with just 19k at ANZ and the atmosphere was better than many games at the SCG. You really think our supporters had much to cheer about last week to create an atmosphere? Pffttt

You got shares in ANZ ? This is your third post saying the same thing. I was at the North/Swans final..it pissed down, was freezing and we won!. Everyone cheered the whole game cos it was the only way to keep warm. Plenty , apart from me, were delighted to take the option to drop the games at the concrete canyon..how do you beat the atmosphere at the SCG today??? Can't!

[Big Al]

Wow. Going to be in a minority I'd think. ANZ has been a wasteland for a long time in terms of atmosphere.

Always has and always will be.

Sydney had the chance to build a brilliant stadium but chose build that piece of crap.

[Beaussie]

You got shares in ANZ ? This is your third post saying the same thing. I was at the North/Swans final..it pissed down, was freezing and we won!. Everyone cheered the whole game cos it was the only way to keep warm. Plenty , apart from me, were delighted to take the option to drop the games at the concrete canyon..how do you beat the atmosphere at the SCG today??? Can't!

Hmm, I thought I was far from alone in cheering that night to support my club. Perhaps I'm wrong because as you say, everyone was cheering just for the sake of keeping warm.

Meanwhile, good on ya with your SCG only membership. Personally, I don't think supporters who only purchase memberships to attend select home games in Sydney should have access to finals tickets before those that purchase an 11 game membership. But that's just my opinion. Minority opinion around these parts and at club level I'm thinking too. Oh well so be it. Back on topic, todays game was great. Fingers crossed that we can beat the Dockers next week before being back at the SCG for the Bulldogs game and tribute to Roos and Kirk. Finals here we come. (fingers crossed)

[aardvark]

Well done Kirky, the old fella still has a bit left in the tank, one of his games best for the year.

[Big Al]

Turn it up whilst it was great today, I remember being at the Sydney vs North final with just 19k at ANZ and the atmosphere was better than many games at the SCG. You really think our supporters had much to cheer about last week to create an atmosphere? Pffttt

If Stadium Australia is that good why wouldn't the AFL just play GWS full time there instead of spending a motza in redoing the showground?

[Beaussie]

If Stadium Australia is that good why wouldn't the AFL just play GWS full time there instead of spending a motza in redoing the showground?

Surely you're not serious with that question.

[Big Al]

Surely you're not serious with that question.

I am and stop calling me Shirley?

[Swansongster]

I've seen some amazing things in my time as a footy fan - but the sight of 30,000 standing as one to applaud Jettas first league goal after one of the biggest roars heard at the SCG is right up there with the most amazing. It was very beautiful icing after a wonderful effort by the boys. Not only the first half but when the Hawks challenged us we delved deep to fend them off and were able to steady and win comfortably. Clearly the most enjoyable game this year.

Top 5 moments in recent years as a Swans fan *

1. 2005 Grand Final - "Siiiiiirrrrennnnn!"
2. 2005 2nd Semi final - The Great Escape. "I see it but I don't believe it"
3. 2005 Preliminary Final - Running away from the Saints in the 4th quarter
4. Lockett's point - 1996 Preliminary Final
5. Lewis Jetta's 1st AFL goal

Discuss.

I was at the ground for all but Nick Davis coming to save us.

* I'm sure there would be debate about this list. List compiled in haste, on a whim, without much thought, after quite a few beers, late at night and feeling like making a post.

[Bas]

Was there atmosphere at ANZ in the 2003 Preliminary final, Mugpies 70,000 crowd game, Freo prelim final in 2006?

You can't blame the ground for the atmosphere. I've been to the SCG many times when there has been no atmosphere either.

Hint: Has to do with the size of the ground and the size of the crowd.

We should be grateful that we have a venue that can host 75,000. SCG CAN'T do that.

So qwityabellyaching!

[Bas]

I am and stop calling me Shirley?

Doris? She encountered rock hard abs.

[Big Al]

Top 5 moments in recent years as a Swans fan *

1. 2005 Grand Final - "Siiiiiirrrrennnnn!"
2. 2005 2nd Semi final - The Great Escape. "I see it but I don't believe it"
3. 2005 Preliminary Final - Running away from the Saints in the 4th quarter
4. Lockett's point - 1996 Preliminary Final
5. Lewis Jetta's 1st AFL goal

Discuss.

I was at the ground for all but Nick Davis coming to save us.

* I'm sure there would be debate about this list. List compiled in haste, on a whim, without much thought, after quite a few beers, late at night and feeling like making a post.

Must be a lot of beers (You forgot a biggie)

Pluggers 1300

[cruiser]

Top 5 moments in recent years as a Swans fan *

1. 2005 Grand Final - "Siiiiiirrrrennnnn!"
2. 2005 2nd Semi final - The Great Escape. "I see it but I don't believe it"
3. 2005 Preliminary Final - Running away from the Saints in the 4th quarter
4. Lockett's point - 1996 Preliminary Final
5. Lewis Jetta's 1st AFL goal

Discuss.

I was at the ground for all but Nick Davis coming to save us.

* I'm sure there would be debate about this list. List compiled in haste, on a whim, without much thought, after quite a few beers, late at night and feeling like making a post.

I agree with that list although for sheer excitement I'd put Locket's point at 3 and the 05 PF at 4, have Locket's record breaking goal at 5 and Jetta at 6.

[Swansongster]

Must be a lot of beers (You forgot a biggie)

Pluggers 1300

Fair call. I think the win at Subi in 2006 Qualifying Final might also relegate today further down the top 10.

[cruiser]

Fair call. I think the win at Subi in 2006 Qualifying Final might also relegate today further down the top 10.

Yep. gotta agree with that too. And then there's the 2003 final against Port.

Maybe we can restrict the list to home ground experiences?

[Swansongster]

Fair call. I think the win at Subi in 2006 Qualifying Final might also relegate today further down the top 10.

Maybe 2003 Qualifying Final (v. Port) at Footy Park in Adelaide should also get a mention in Top 10?