Swans v Kangaroos Game Day Thread

[Dosser]

Harf was just discussing the Rohan incident on SEN and the question they had was whether or not Lindsay Thomas had the ball first when his feet hit Gaz. Either way, it broke a leg.

I think the game was fantastic, but whenever I replayed bits of it in my head last night I couldnt get Rohan's image out of it, so I have been pretty down about the game.

A couple of things I noticed:
Although Everitt's game was his best yet, I am sooo frustrated at how he spills even chest marks. As has already been pointed out, he must have the slipperiest hands in football - he even has trouble picking the ball up off the ground.
I was surprised at how much ROK has slowed down this year - both he and White had the turning circle of the QE2
I thought Shaw was the unsung hero of the day. To see Harvey get frustrated was great to watch. I also thought Kizza had a brilliant first half and hardly anyone has mentioned him.
I also put my vote in for Rohan as a future FF. Without ever mentioning that I have said this before on RWO (see what I did there?) I think he has the leap, the hands and the pace to burn off a lot of full backs. The only thing he would need to learn is body positioning, however other teams wouldnt put a gorilla on him because of his pace.
I also think that, although Jesse and Dre had their best games in a while for us, they were hardly game-breaking performances. I think that they come from a pretty low base of expectations, so we were happy with their performances.
I also have to say that I am excited by what I have read about Walsh in the last 2 weeks.

[WeHaveTheGoodes]

North Melb supporters are fgast becoming a real pain in the rear end. Everytime they loose it's all mitigating factors that made them loose, not the fact they were beaten on the day by a better side. Latest excuse?

It was raining.

I mean seriously..

The weathers been crap in Sydney for a long while now..if the silly coaching staff went in with talls..then thats their bad luck for not checking up on Sydney weather.

What a bunch of horrible victims they are. I just wish the AFL would hurry up and merge them. They don't deserve a stand alone team in such an elite comp.

BTW great game yesterday. Shattered by Rohan.

[Dosser]

North Melb supporters are fgast becoming a real pain in the rear end. Everytime they loose it's all mitigating factors that made them loose, not the fact they were beaten on the day by a better side. Latest excuse?

It was raining.

I mean seriously..

The weathers been crap in Sydney for a long while now..if the silly coaching staff went in with talls..then thats their bad luck for not checking up on Sydney weather.

What a bunch of horrible victims they are. I just wish the AFL would hurry up and merge them. They don't deserve a stand alone team in such an elite comp.

BTW great game yesterday. Shattered by Rohan.

Surprised they aren't complaining to the AFL that it wasnt fair because we beat them on purpose...

[WeHaveTheGoodes]

They have fast become the serial whingers of the AFL.

[Triple B]

Did anybody else notice Brad Scott approach the goal umpires at the end of the game as they compared scores and waved the flags for the all clear?

Obviously a long way away and without the aid of binoculars, but it did appear an animated discussion.

Was there any talk on the TV about it??

[Big Al]

They have fast become the serial whingers of the AFL.

Yep, couldn't agree more.

They would have to be embarassed yesterday that they had about 10 supporters there. Even Freo 2 weeks ago had a tonne more support than Nor did f yesterday. An irrelevant club that should be relocated, merged or pissed off.

[Big Al]

Did anybody else notice Brad Scott approach the goal umpires at the end of the game as they compared scores and waved the flags for the all clear?

Obviously a long way away and without the aid of binoculars, but it did appear an animated discussion.

Was there any talk on the TV about it??

Thinking that they may have made a 37 point error in their adding up maybe??

[Dosser]

I'm so disappointed that the only Norf supporter I know finished working here about 6 month's ago.

[ernie koala]

A couple of things I noticed:
Although Everitt's game was his best yet, I am sooo frustrated at how he spills even chest marks. As has already been pointed out, he must have the slipperiest hands in football - he even has trouble picking the ball up off the ground.
I also think that, although Jesse and Dre had their best games in a while for us, they were hardly game-breaking performances. I think that they come from a pretty low base of expectations, so we were happy with their performances.
I also have to say that I am excited by what I have read about Walsh in the last 2 weeks.

I disagree, Everitt did well at both ends of the ground, he chased hard and tackled well all game...and kicked 3 goals.
He aint Goodes, but he certainly had a very good game by any standards.
What he needs to do now is back it up consistently.

White also had easily his best overall game for the Swans. His tap work is ordinary... but his work in traffic, when the ball was on the ground and up for grabs was excellent.
Just like Everitt, he needs to do it consistently.

[Dosser]

I disagree, Everitt did well at both ends of the ground, he chased hard and tackled well all game...and kicked 3 goals.
He aint Goodes, but he certainly had a very good game by any standards.
What he needs to do now is back it up consistently.

White also had easily his best overall game for the Swans. His tap work is ordinary... but his work in traffic, when the ball was on the ground and up for grabs was excellent.
Just like Everitt, he needs to do it consistently.

I loved Everitt's tackling this game - it was his best yet. However, he spills so many marks that others take as a matter of course. I think every game - including this one - he had a 'simple' one bounce off his chest.

[ernie koala]

Agree. His attack on the ball, or player with the ball just seems to lack effort/intensity.
B+ Must try harder.

I don't know what you were watching?
He chased hard all day, and pulled off a handful of good hard tackles, a couple of which were rewarded with HTB.

[shaun..]

From what I saw of the reply, both White and Everitt were spoiling way too much ball in the F50 either due to bad positioning, reading of play and/or poor kicking from their teammates which was quite frustrating. They both had good games and Everitt kicked some nice goals while Jesse set up a couple with excellent repeat efforts, but they were also easily outmarked on occasions or behind the play. Agree that they both deserve to stay but will need to work a lot harder in the marking contests.

[ernie koala]

Yep, couldn't agree more.

They would have to be embarassed yesterday that they had about 10 supporters there. Even Freo 2 weeks ago had a tonne more support than Nor did f yesterday. An irrelevant club that should be relocated, merged or pissed off.

They had their chance to become the Goldcoast Kangas.
They were going to be given lots of money , and draft picks, they would of been in a position to be a dominant force....
And that Goose Brayshaw talked them out of it....what a fool..
I think they'll look back at that in years to come with great regret.

[Jewels]

I am one of White biggest detractors, the guy drives me mental but I thought his and Everitts overall games yesterday were excellent.
I'm surprised that Everitt is still copping a bit of a blast on here and that some of you expected him to come out yesterday and be a superstar. I thought he showed far, far more then I have ever seen from him including games I saw of him at the dogs and that his effort and intent was fantastic. Yes, his marking certainly does let him down but that's something that can be worked on, his long kicks for goal were excellent!
If only we could get Everitt to mark like Sammy and Sammy to kick like Everitt!

[Melbourne_Blood]

Bagging Everitt because he cant mark is only as fair as bagging Sam because he cant kick. Both are freakishly talented at the skill that the other struggles with. They should hang out more.