How good are we in the wet?

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  • hot potato
    Sir Ashmole Gruntbucket
    • Jun 2007
    • 1122

    #31
    Originally posted by Matty10
    I would keep Morton on - he is a potential match-winner (even if that chance is slim, it is worth the punt keeping him in). Not sure about Parker's fitness - only those at the club would really know.

    But if the game is wet (really wet) I don't think that the value of all our tall options will help us. It would be a very hard call to make, but perhaps someone like Pyke would need to miss, with LRT playing ruck when Mumford takes a break. Or, LRT plays back and Grundy is out, giving the selectors the option of bringing another ground runner into the team.

    I don't think any of these things will happen (and I hope that they all have great games - I will not be hoping anyone that runs out on the ground fails), but I just feel that our team is not fully balanced - particularly in the wet.
    It'll be OK, they are watering Caufield racetrack.
    "He was proud of us when we won and he was still proud of us when we lost' Tami Roos about Paul Sept 06.

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    • RogueSwan
      McVeigh for Brownlow
      • Apr 2003
      • 4602

      #32
      Originally posted by Melbournehammer
      But thats just what happens. anything could happen....
      Sure "anything" could happen but it is more likely that Ted would re-injure his ankle than Mummy copping a serious injury.
      But, hey, if Mummy goes down we use Pike and LRT in the ruck, Parker or ROK play more of a HFF role than midfield and Pike wins a well deserved Norm Smith.
      "Fortunately, this is the internet, so knowing nothing is no obstacle to having an opinion!." Beerman 18-07-2017

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      • swansrule100
        The quarterback
        • May 2004
        • 4538

        #33
        If its a complete wet bog then maybe jetta can be sub, and come on for an impact. Parker is already wearing the vest though i imagine he will have it on for the parade
        Theres not much left to say

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        • wolftone57
          Veterans List
          • Aug 2008
          • 5861

          #34
          Originally posted by Reggi
          We are shocking in the wet. If it is wet we are in serious trouble. Looks like only light rain though
          Don't agree Reggi we have played pretty well in the wet this year. We haven't lost because of it anyway. Last year I would have said we were a bit sus but not now, we can win in any weather.

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          • giant
            Veterans List
            • Mar 2005
            • 4731

            #35
            Originally posted by Go Swannies
            Historically - awful
            This year - pretty good.

            And I heard this morning that the odds on Jude for the NS shorten with every forecast.
            Last two years, much much better.

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            • Bloody Hell
              Senior Player
              • Oct 2006
              • 3085

              #36
              Wasn't it wet against the dogs when we kicked 9.0 in the first quarter?
              The eternal connundrum "what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object" was finally solved when David Hasselhoff punched himself in the face.

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              • DamY
                Senior Player
                • Sep 2011
                • 1479

                #37
                How good are we in the wet?

                Ahuh there was a soft pitter patter of drizzle that day, demolished then and I tuned out at half time

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                • Woodie
                  On the Rookie List
                  • Aug 2012
                  • 86

                  #38
                  Originally posted by swansprincess
                  but still thunder (which seems odd because Friday is also cooler with rain). But who knows if the bureau even has a clue what it's talking about. Their track record leaves a lot to be desired.
                  That's because the Swans will shake down the thunder from the skies.

                  Go Bloods
                  RED & WHITE - IT'S IN THE BLOOD

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                  • Doctor
                    Bay 29
                    • Sep 2003
                    • 2757

                    #39
                    The forecast for tomorrow seems slightly better now.
                    Today's a draft of your epitaph

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                    • swansrule100
                      The quarterback
                      • May 2004
                      • 4538

                      #40
                      Roof closed v dogs wasnt it?

                      Morton starts hes no good as sub, if he struggles sub him off
                      Theres not much left to say

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                      • DamY
                        Senior Player
                        • Sep 2011
                        • 1479

                        #41
                        How good are we in the wet?

                        Originally posted by swansrule100
                        Roof closed v dogs wasnt it?

                        Morton starts hes no good as sub, if he struggles sub him off
                        Nah was at SCG

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                        • cruiser
                          What the frack!
                          • Jul 2004
                          • 6114

                          #42
                          Clear blue skies in Melbourne this morning. Not what we want.
                          Occupational hazards:
                          I don't eat animals since discovering this ability. I used to. But one day the lamb I was eating came through to me and ever since then I haven't been able to eat meat.
                          - animal psychic Amanda de Warren

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                          • ash3
                            On the Rookie List
                            • Jan 2008
                            • 195

                            #43
                            How good are we in the wet?

                            Originally posted by cruiser
                            Clear blue skies in Melbourne this morning. Not what we want.
                            You're not from round here ey? ;-) That could change within half an hour :-)

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                            • Thunder Shaker
                              Aut vincere aut mori
                              • Apr 2004
                              • 4226

                              #44
                              Originally posted by ash3
                              You're not from round here ey? ;-) That could change within half an hour :-)
                              BoM weather radar for Melbourne
                              Rain is coming
                              "Unbelievable!" -- Nick Davis leaves his mark on the 2005 semi final

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                              • ABloodsMan
                                On the Rookie List
                                • Apr 2011
                                • 232

                                #45
                                Re: How good are we in the wet?

                                Rain is here

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