Bombers vs Swans

[Doctor]

Let's hope the Bombers play like they've lost their aura of invincibility rather than a hurting team playing for pride on the rebound.

[GongSwan]

Let's hope Horse tweaks teh game plan a little to suit the slightly longer ground. I don't think our mids are as effective on the longer grounds at kicking goals

[nomae]

Mitchell for Parker?

[GongSwan]

Mitchell for Parker?

Only played half a game of ressies this week, no chance

[aardvark]

Only played half a game of ressies this week, no chance

Maybe a slight chance now Benny is out as well??????

[Matt79]

I would think Spahnger is almost a certainty and perhaps Nipper a chance too. Malceski or Everitt to possibly come in with the sub vest too.

Looking at 2-3 changes. May look like this IMO

IN: Spangher, Gordon, Malceski
OUT: Parker (inj), McGlynn (Susp), Pyke

[aardvark]

OUT: Parker (inj), McGlynn (Susp), Pyke

Pyke has 40 hit outs and 10 possessions and he's getting dropped. A little bit harsh don't you think?

[jono2707]

2 forced changes is enough. Pykey was good and he'll stay, especially with Mummy still a bit short of a run...

[Lucky Knickers]

Mitchell for Parker?

Only played half a game of ressies this week, no chance

Wonder if the coaches will start trying to up his work rate to bring him in to cover for Parker. Seems perfect cover for him.

[Kirkari]

I would think Spahnger is almost a certainty and perhaps Nipper a chance too. Malceski or Everitt to possibly come in with the sub vest too.

Looking at 2-3 changes. May look like this IMO

IN: Spangher, Gordon, Malceski
OUT: Parker (inj), McGlynn (Susp), Pyke

Can't see Pyke getting dropped when that combo worked so well, even in the wet. You'd think under the roof would be even better for three talls.

I don't know why Malceski was dropped so who knows if he's done what he needs to do to come back in. Both Spang AND Nipper might just be one wild child too many and too soon. So I'm going to vote for Spang and Mal for Parker and McGlynn.

[Matt79]

Can't see Pyke getting dropped when that combo worked so well, even in the wet. You'd think under the roof would be even better for three talls.

I don't know why Malceski was dropped so who knows if he's done what he needs to do to come back in. Both Spang AND Nipper might just be one wild child too many and too soon. So I'm going to vote for Spang and Mal for Parker and McGlynn.

My concern comes with the Bomber's speed and carry. I don't think we can go with 3 talls despite being under the roof. We need some more run and carry this week.

[top40]

2012: NAB Cup lost to Ess 2 points Etihad.....

C'mon Swannies, play well in Melbourne and we're in the top two by the end of the round.

Its been a long time since the Swans beat a top 6 team in Melbourne in an Away game. The last time was 5 years ago, when they beat 3rd place Hawthorn in Round 11 at the MCG. In effect, for the past 12 years, all of the Swans' Away wins in Melbourne against a top 6 side have been only against two clubs, the Hawks and the Demons:

2007 Round 11 v Hawthorn (3rd) MCG
2006 Round 19 v Melbourne (3rd) MCG
2005 Round 16 v Melbourne (4th) Docklands
2004 Round 20 v Melbourne (3rd) Docklands
2002 Round 21 v Melbourne (5th) MCG
2001 Round 15 v Hawthorn (2nd) MCG

The last time Sydney beat a highly ranked Essendon team in Melbourne was way, way back in Round 12, 1989, (nearly quarter of century ago), when they beat then the 4rd place Bombers at Windy Hill 55 to 50.

I agree: c'mon Swans, just for once can we have a good win in the Victorian capital against a quality team.

[swansrob]

Its been a long time since the Swans beat a top 6 team in Melbourne in an Away game. The last time was 5 years ago, when they beat 3rd place Hawthorn in Round 11 at the MCG

Elimination Final last year?

[top40]

Elimination Final last year?

"Away" with a capital "A" meaning within the context of the Home and Away season.

[DLBIA14]

Feeling a little sick in the stomach at the prospect of this game. No Goodes, no Parker, no Rohan, no McGlynn, a very hungry and much improved Essendon, a very un-Sydney like Sydney who seem to lack that characteristic desperation when the going gets tough this year, a bad record at Melbourne, a physically tough game against the Dogs, a 6 day break...

If we win this I think it might be miraculous. I really hope we get the job done, but I'm not hold out much hope. Whatever happens I hope it's not a close one like the last few games against the Dons. Real heart-racing sort of stuff and I don't know if I could take that.