Lions gameday thread

[Damien]

Enjoyed the game and win but let me just say, White is plain out weak at times. Had so many opportunities to present or provide his body into contests. Just pathetic.

[stellation]

Jesse White has a heart the size of a pea. In 20 years of watching the Swans he is the most infuriating, weak, useless piece of lard I've ever seen. 93 points scored and he' contributed not a solitary point. Cant and wont tackle. Refuses to chase. Cant take a mark. Pathetic. Get Rid.

The guy was dead on his feet after rucking through the game. Great to see fans appreciate it.

[swansrule100]

Enjoyed the game and win but let me just say, White is plain out weak at times. Had so many opportunities to present or provide his body into contests. Just pathetic.

there was one that stood out as piss weak, but since he came back in i thought his attack on the ball and his opponent has been much improved. Not to mention the improvement in the quality of his ruckwork.

[hot potato]

I was happy enough with the performance. Its been a massive week for the team. The Lions had a decent crack before heading off for the Summer break. The conditions were a bit cold and windy. They accounted for a team in reasonable form after a big
away game.
It may well be another away game next week.

[barry]

We are a much, much better side structurally with White in it.

He must play, and if we are to win a few finals, he needs to bag a few goals, but there is no way I'd drop him.

White is a pretty good 2nd ruck. Much better than LRT... And probably a better forward too.

[Damien]

there was one that stood out as piss weak, but since he came back in i thought his attack on the ball and his opponent has been much improved. Not to mention the improvement in the quality of his ruckwork.

His ruck work was OK but live at the game, he had many opportunites to provide a target or throw his body into a contest. I, as was everyone in my area (including normal Jesse supporters) were very annoyed at him.

[stellation]

His ruck work was OK but live at the game, he had many opportunites to provide a target or throw his body into a contest. I, as was everyone in my area (including normal Jesse supporters) were very annoyed at him.

I was at the game and sit behind the Swans bench, I assure you the guy busted a gut for is tonight with his ruckwork and the coaching staff on the bench appreciated it. He was clearly buggered late in the game and the runner went to check on him, White stayed in the ruck and Mummy got to rest.16 hitouts as a backup.

[liz]

I thought it was a good solid win. Sure, it didn't have the emotion of some other recent games but guys did what they needed to do against a not-too-bad team.

It was odd watching the forward line without Reid. How quickly we've become used to his presence. White was a little disappointing up forward compared to the last two weeks, but not terribly so, Spangher was great at times, Rohan certainly added something to the forward line, and Goodes was, well, Goodes. The play was a little sloppy at times, but at other times I thought we moved the ball really well through the middle of the ground and looked pretty quick.

[Big Al]

We got the job done with flashes of great play (How good was Rohan's goal?) and moments of cumquat plays. During the game I was frustrated with some our football but a 9 goal win against an opponent who has been competitive this year and clearly had a red hot go is nothing to be sneezed at.

The criticism of Jesse on here is a little puzzling. From my vantage point he worked his butt off. Sometimes those watching on the Television don't see some of the effort put in.

[Damien]

I was at the game and sit behind the Swans bench, I assure you the guy busted a gut for is tonight with his ruckwork and the coaching staff on the bench appreciated it. He was clearly buggered late in the game and the runner went to check on him, White stayed in the ruck and Mummy got to rest.16 hitouts as a backup.

I respect your opinion, although always positive towards Jesse but I can't agree with you in the slightest. He needs to do better.

[boroboy]

We score 119 points in a game of footy and our "full forward" contributed 0 to that total. And people still defend his input. Unbelievable.

[Mountain Man]

The disappointment was Jetta - absolutely zero impact as a sub - no chase no run to space no tackles

[Damien]

The disappointment was Jetta - absolutely zero impact as a sub - no chase no run to space no tackles

Agree, I thought he was lacklustre but he came in very very late for a sub and not sure he was in a good mindframe.

[Big Al]

We score 119 points in a game of footy and our "full forward" contributed 0 to that total. And people still defend his input. Unbelievable.

Did he play full forward?? How many times did he go to the goal square?? He rucked and played up the ground for the most part.. Not saying he was brilliant by any stretch but look at the role he's asked to play and then ask yourself did he do what was asked. Not entirely sure the coaches would be too upset with his efforts.

[Big Al]

The disappointment was Jetta - absolutely zero impact as a sub - no chase no run to space no tackles

At one point he got the ball with acres in front of him and just stopped and then delivered a poor kick. He's severely lacking in confidence at the moment. Wouldn't imagine he'd play finals based on that.