Round 5 vs hawthorn gameday thread

[MattW]

Really missing Mumford's size and presence in the ruck. They've controlled Parker and several of Joey's possessions have been in open play. Hannebery improved a lot as the second quarter went on - he had to. Jack hasn't looked sharp.

Reid's best period last year came when Spangher was forward with him - can't wait until he is back. Better second quarter from Everitt, but he lacks Spangher's size and mobility.

Teddy had an off half, which is unusual - don't think he'll have two.

[sharp9]

As it stands...BIG, BIG gulf in class.

But then again we are playing terribly so all hope can't be lost. perhaps if we stopped the stupid errors, and picked up a rolling ball from time to time...and actually marked players who were looking to receive the footy....OK no, not gonna happen.

Hawthorn and Carlton are our biggest nemesis right now because they have a brilliant ability to get the ball to a man in the clear. 90% of our clearances are a quick slam on the boot. I reckon Hawks are at 10%. There's ALWAYS a spare Hawk handy if you are in trouble and wearing stripes. ALWAYS a get out player. All our are always sucked right into the scrap. Worse our rucks are hitting the ball either 1 foot away or to where 3 hawks are roaming the pack. Surely there must be some Swans around.

Hawks ability to run uncontested through the centre of the ground is destroying us like Carlton 2011.....and more worrying, Port, Freo and North did it a lot.....just not enough to win them the game.

How can Savage and/or Guerra be in the centre square receiving 20 metres in the clear when the stoppage is on the wing?

[Dogzbody]

Have to pay dues to the Hawks so far, they are playing well. Need to get some continuity to possession and fight hard.

[ROK Lobster]

Malceski subbed off?

[Swansinger]

Nice kick , Goodesy !

[Daphy]

Good start to the third. Dare I raise my hopes?

[Swansinger]

Even better kick , Goodesy !!

[Cheer Squad]

Some great passages of play from us here...

[Swansinger]

Good start to the third. Dare I raise my hopes?

Yeah , go on !

[Cheer Squad]

Another goal...well done guys.

[Swansinger]

Great to see a bloke called Kennedy shooting , rather than getting shot

[Cheer Squad]

Bird goals..we're back in front!

[Daphy]

Riding a wave of optimism! Go Swans!

[Cheer_Cheer]

I'm loving this.. Keep it going Swannies !!

[Danzar]

Johnson and Everitt for 2 need to be given the BIG A.... Johnson is as weak as you know what still hasnt learnt to kick a good pass just lobs it up for someone to be killed. Why Everitt gets a game is beyond me Jesse is far better value. Othe rplayers need to pick up or there will needto be mass cxhanges. It wont be that Hawks kick 80 they wikk wibn ny at least 80. How did ccr mark that just brussed ted aside. Luccky to be top 8 on this performance.

Wow. All in one half? And your view now is?