Trent Dennis-Lane

[swanspant12]

No way mate haha micky o was an absolute legend. In terms of skill and agility and just natural talent micky o is certainly better, but tdl has a more reliant kick it seems.

[cruiser]

We have found our replacement for O'Loughlin

I said the same thing last night at the game. I am so loving watching this team develop.

[dimelb]

Outstanding game. A far more creative and thinking player than Moore, and quicker.

I doubt it. They create different things: TDL the scoring opportunity, Moore the lead-up to the scoring opportunity. Having said that, TDL is a much more reliable kick for goal. And I suspect there isn't a more thinking player than Moore in the side. Plenty of room for both of them.

[BSA5]

Outstanding game. A far more creative and thinking player than Moore, and quicker.

Disagree with that. Moore is very creative and a brilliant quick thinker. That, and strength, are his main attributes, and make up for his lack of height, pace and fitness.

[UglyDuckling]

TDL is more creative around goals, but he is also proving to be a pretty good assist player as well, he field kicking to leading targets has been very good.

Moore is creative in the sense that he is has a really well weighted kick inside 50 creating scoring opportunities for other players.

There certainly is room for both of them in the forward line with mcglynn, rohan and white

[swans_premiers]

No way mate haha micky o was an absolute legend. In terms of skill and agility and just natural talent micky o is certainly better, but tdl has a more reliant kick it seems.

I'm talking about his role in the team...
Obviously has a lot left to achieve to get anything close to Micky O but he seems to be a perfect replacement for the role micky o used to play and is performing it well.

[Plugger46]

Disagree with that. Moore is very creative and a brilliant quick thinker. That, and strength, are his main attributes, and make up for his lack of height, pace and fitness.

Agree. I like TDL but not sure why Moore's getting a pasting in the process. Had a very solid season Moore and last night aside, we've missed him when he's been out.

[Mel]

I love watching this guy play. He seems very steady for a young bloke a and has a good football/forward brain.

[ScottH]

A very smart and creative footballer.

[Rod_]

I liked what I saw and agree that he needs to stay in the side!

[Red]

Pretty impressive games so far. I think he may have just cemented his position in the senior squad. I'd get rid of Jessie before I got rid of TDL.

x2

I was thinking exactly the same thing Annie. Looks right at home in the big time, no sign of nerves in his play whatsoever.

[giant]

That extra forward option we've been looking for. Needs to keep improving tho, especially on his defensive side and making sure that every shot counts. Loved his crumbing goals however - haven't seen that many of these from him before.

[707]

Yes TDL is stepping up as many expected, and will only get better. If you watch the replays of recent games, take note of how many really constructive tap ons he does.

TDL is not the Moore replacement, they are both needed, both very clever in tight situations.

Alot to like about how we are developing, bring on Johnston and the forward version of Reid to make it really young and exciting from next year on.

[AnnieH]

Hinds called him a purring Burmese kitten.

Keep on purring TDL.

Swans must now fight off great expectations

As the Swans celebrated the past, they glimpsed a bright future. Having defied an attempted tag during yet another impressive performance, Daniel Hannebery should be a lock to win the AFL's rising star award, Jetta's goal drought has become a steady trickle, Rohan is again producing his party tricks and the Burmese kitten, Trent Dennis-Lane, is suddenly purring.

Roos and Kirk? You say goodbye, the fans say hello.

[magic.merkin]

I agree with you all, but lets keep our excitement in check. Jesse kicked the odd bag early on in his forweard role (4 against Carlton last year I believe etc). They will have their ups and downs, lets just rememeber to keep the knives sheathed and let them develop into a great forward line to compliment our emerging midifeld. I have a feeling their opprtinities and chances are going to come quicker, more frequent and bit more to advantage than the past few years.