Round 3 - Swans v. West Coast Game day thread

[liz]

No idea how we won that game. I was sitting at Subi behind the goal the Eagles were kicking to in the final term, and it is really hard to see much of what is happening at the other end of the game from that non-vantage point. When the Eagles went two goals up midway through the final quarter I thought we were gonski -and deserved to be too. Seemed like the Eagles stopped to a trot at that point though, and their defence seemed non-existent as Rohan and Everitt took marks and had their shots. Will look forward to seeing a replay when I get home.

The fact we are winning games - just - with none of our midfielders really firing up yet (other than Jude, and ROK last week, if not this) has to be a good sign.

[RogueSwan]

I think Jack's game went under the radar a little too. His one handed kicks (you know what I mean) are getting better and better

One player who I believe hasn't been mentioned once in this thread is Craig Bird. New role for him tonight tagging Embley and did a huge job...

Did not even notice that one, well done Craig.

Everitt forward seems logical (in hindsight). He's not a great decision maker in defence..lacks confidence...looks much more assured and confident up forward.

Similar to when Shaw was moved forward, for a game or two, last year after not working out down back.

[liz]

I also thought Jetta had a decent game I think a lot of his close in work gets overlooked.

I thought Jetta did some great stuff. His goal might have had more than a touch of fluke about it, but the way he picked the ball up when everyone else seemed to be waiting for it to roll over the boundary line, and just took off was fantastic. And his tackling and general harassing has improved heaps over last year.

[Triple B]

Everitt forward seems logical (in hindsight). He's not a great decision maker in defence..lacks confidence...looks much more assured and confident up forward.

...and if nothing else, kicks straight. His first goal could barely have been under any more pressure and sailed perfectly over the goal scumps hat, as did his last kick, although obviously not the same pressure cooker situation.

[Nico]

I thought Alex Johnson played a terrific game for a first game. He was up against tough, strong and seasoned bodies down back and did some great spoils. Has plenty of courage and mostly made good decisons. What I liked about him was he was almost always right next to his man and had really good touch and feel on his opponents (settle down you lot) which enabled him to always be in the contest. What a surprise packet and genuine bonus to the team.

[Nico]

My low light of the night was "the Captain's point". McVeigh may have been tagging (hard to tell on TV because there were bodies everywhere) but when he had the ball he was terrible. I bet he breathed a sigh of relief when the final siren went.

[Bas]

Yep, it's on every week 10am, 7mate.

It's been on Prime here on the CEntral Coast for years even though it wasn't on 7. Foxtel used to show it on 7two (Foxtel 127) but have had nothing this year on those to.

Will be looking forward to watching it tomorrow after tonight.

[On-Baller]

Awesome win tonight,and not sure why so many question the team with minutes to go,surely weve seen enough of these games to know we just dont give in.I too was bemused by some of Mcveighs game tonight,it's always heart in mouth stuff for me when he gets it,im still unsure if he is captain material myself and was mightily surprised that Rok didnt get the nod ahead of him.

[Young Blood]

Mumford's effort tonight was Herculean. How long can he keep this up?

[707]

Make no mistake, bloody difficult to win in Perth at any time. Fantastic courage shown to come back and win, particularly given the non contributions by McVeigh and O'keefe. Like previous games, our disposal needs to improve.

Mummy was a rock, Bolton inspirational, Goodes is a champion, that was Whites best game he does things a guy his size shouldn't be able to do, Rohan's best game too he does things that makes me think he will be a superstar, Johnson was very good and composed for an 18yo playing his first game and will start next week, play Everitt forward from now as he is a difficult match up and decision making is less critical fwd, Smith is becoming a key player, Kennedy continues to be one of the best trades in history!

My red and white blood is still pumping - go Swans!

[31 hard at it]

Thanks to the Perth Swans... Real atmosphere in a harsh environment.
Must have been a great night in Perth

[mcs]

Thanks to the Perth Swans... Real atmosphere in a harsh environment.
Must have been a great night in Perth

Wish I could go out and really enjoy the win but have to be at the airport at 5 in the morning. Was a good atmosphere at the ground and it felt so good to get the win particularly when the rubbish spouting from a couple of weagles fans stopped very abruptly!

[DeadlyAkkuret]

That was amazing, first game I've been able to attend in ages and WOW!

I don't understand the "If that was Collingwood...etc etc" type comments, we already know Collingwood are much better than we are and yes they would have beaten us. Tonight we played West Coast and fully deserved that victory.

@@@@ I love this club!

[aardvark]

Congrats to AJ on a solid first up game. Welcome back to Rhyce Shaw, Craig Bird and JPK and well done Swannies on a typical Swans win.

[cresswell8]

Quality win tonite while it's obvious we still have some issues (ball use, need another tall defender) the signs look good for a very competitive year. bring on the cats!!!