Official Round 1 Melbourne Game day thread

[ShockOfHair]

I guess that makes Seab the first ruckman sub. I hope that works.

Good first quarter, I think. With AFL site busy, no live coverage here.

[Swans500]

Great stream here in the USA on ESPN internet...wide screen this year at last!....

[Frog]

Live telecast on the Gold Coast (CH7) - but am at work and don't have sound on - working in the boardroom

[Bas]

Grundy having a shocking game.

Check the other thread on here for radio link.

[Bas]

Swans making some basic mistakes. Now Bolton contributes to a 6 pointer.

[Bas]

Okeefe seems so slow and playing in the midfield makes it look worse. His bombing downfield is pure pot luck and very little strategy.

Big Ted is not playing like Jemima and valuable to the defence.

Is Mattner playing? I haven't heard his name called. Shaw seems to be playing tag role so doing his job.

Finally a good but lucky goal to Jesse.

[annew]

We need Eski for the kick ins

[Untamed Snark]

Did the umpire just tell Ted to relax it's a Sunday?

[Bas]

Is anyone apart from Teddy playing in the backline?

Great save by Bevan in defence.

Where would the Swans be without Goodes?

If this keeps going as it has been then I'm predicting the Demons to storm home. As it is they should be about 3 goals in front only for poor goal kicking.

[Bas]

Did the umpire just tell Ted to relax it's a Sunday?

Yes. I thought it was funny. Poor Ted is stressed out and you can't blame him.

[ShockOfHair]

Halftime stats: Melbourne more disposals 176-160 and killing us in hitouts 19-10. Swans more tackles 42-28.

[ugg]

No the umpy said get up Ted, just because it's a Sunday doesn't mean you can lie about

Ball use started to get sloppy towards the end there and you can see Melbourne are rolling the dice with their quick handballs with plenty of runners running forward of the ball. Teddy's doing a fantastic job down back on Jurrah.

[Primmy]

Is Bevo kicking in?? Good on him.

Don't hear much of some of the players because the commentators are tools and are playing happy birthdays, and kiddie games. That mark of Hanners deserved a bit more respect than to interview Green all the way through; stupid channel seven. still.

However Goodsey is elegant and I am in love with the choirboy (Reid). Wouldn't be surprised if Sumner is changed over with Seaby, he is working but its hot and cold. Bring on a cuppa, a chocky and the second half.

Is it just me but I feel awkward not having Roosy on the bench!

[Captain]

Reid looks to be a find. Goodes looking good playing forward.

[Bas]

Is it just me but I feel awkward not having Roosy on the bench!

No, he's on the couch!

The teams playing like he's still in charge. The game is so flat now.