Game Thread: Sydney Swans VS Gold Coast Suns

[Cheer Squad]

Much better. Keep it up in the last quarter.

[wolftone57]

I think TDL is trying to pick up his player but there is always another player getting loose. Until that quarter it was obvious that we were missing the stability that Sammy gives us. We were better that quarter. A couple of our experienced players have been given the run around a couple of times on the kick outs by younger and faster opponents. But have generally been able to outfox them in general play in the middle and in defence. Defence the best!!!

[wolftone57]

TDL is also having to pick up a key position player at times which he wouldn't have done too often.

[Jeffers1984]

Reid Strutting off the ground....good sign lol

[ash3]

Reids walking around on the ground at 3/4 time, no ice on, looks good.

[caj23]

Never been his problem, his headless chicken chase tonight highlights why he struggles to get into the 22

Think you're watching a different game, his chasing has been good, 4 tackles laid is in the top half of the team

Couple of goals and assists have also been good

[Dirtyburt]

Honestly Ablett is a freak, the amount of ground he covers and continues to make an impact at every contest. Its like there is three of him out there.

Yep

[DLBIA14]

Our forward line marking is atrocious. Seriously poor in contested marking. Feel bad giving it to Goodesy, but he's been very disappointing in this regard tonight.

[Dirtyburt]

Think you're watching a different game, his chasing has been good, 4 tackles laid is in the top half of the team

Couple of goals and assists have also been good

Clearly we are, his chase on the outlet has been dreadful. I am willing to give him some slack on his hands/leading and positioning, given he has come from a lower standard. There is no excuse for the way he has not followed out and has been caught under the ball when we are trying to zone off or follow the spread.

[Dirtyburt]

Our forward line marking is atrocious. Seriously poor in contested marking. Feel bad giving it to Goodesy, but he's been very disappointing in this regard tonight.

Yep, it is not his forte, makes you realize how important Reid is to our structure

[Sidney V]

Give the kid a break Dirtybut

[bennyfabulous]

Why do i get the feeling that the commentators are barracking against us?

[erica]

Not the most exciting game of footy I've ever seen but we'll take the win. Still number 1 - go Swans.

[Dirtyburt]

Give the kid a break Dirtybut

Sure, thought we were discussing footy though?

[Melbournehammer]

Goodes desperately needs to be given a run on the ball next week - it really would help him I think. He is just looking like he is struggling even with the contest