Melbourne Radio- Mark Fine

[swanwolf]

GWS at ANZ was due to the Easter show and HQ wanting big crowds for the opener. The Swans probably requested their first home game be against a low drawing opponent to give members every opportunity of seeing the flag unfurled. Leaving that aside, those forensically seeking evidence of favouritism are looking through the wrong end of their microscope.

Historically, we are weak at season's start and never more so than after a premiership. The AFL gave both expansion clubs their best chance to knock off the premiers. Didn't work but worth a try.

[Xie Shan]

No easy games, Longmire and chief agree - AFL.com.au

SYDNEY Swans coach John Longmire scoffs at the idea his side has enjoyed a soft draw at the start of their premiership defence.

And league chief executive Andrew Demetriou agrees the Swans have not had it all their own way in the opening two rounds.

I fully agree with Horse, of course, but it must be said that the fact that they have both agreed doesn't really do anything to change the perception of favouritism!

[Big Al]

Melbourne Radio- Mark Fine

Dear Eddie,

No one gives a @@@@ what a game show host thinks so kindly stick to asking the audience and phoning a friend(if your have any) and let the grown ups get back to reasoned debate.

Yours sincerely

Your biggest fan.

[bloodbrother]

typical bigmouth mcguire having a whinge , its a wonder that maltmouth hasn't joined in with his usual bagging of the swans, i note that all the 'experts' in melbourne have already written off the swans saying that they are not in the the top 4 teams..keep it up nupties ,,bookies just give better odds on the premiers..

[Melbourne_Blood]

Melbourne Radio- Mark Fine

Does that mean we can whine about our extremely tough run into the finals we we face Geelong Hawththorn and Collingwood in the last few rounds ?

[ScottH]

GWS at ANZ was due to the Easter show and HQ wanting big crowds for the opener. The Swans probably requested their first home game be against a low drawing opponent to give members every opportunity of seeing the flag unfurled.

Doesn't sound so silly.

Leaving that aside, those forensically seeking evidence of favouritism are looking through the wrong end of their microscope.

Historically, we are weak at season's start and never more so than after a premiership. The AFL gave both expansion clubs their best chance to knock off the premiers. Didn't work but worth a try.

Glass Half Full!!

Welcome to the site!!

[ScottH]

Does that mean we can whine about our extremely tough run into the finals we we face Geelong Hawththorn and Collingwood in the last few rounds ?

No. We'll do what we typically do and prepare for a fierce finals campaign!!
Worked in 2012.

[liz]

No. We'll do what we typically do and prepare for a fierce finals campaign!!
Worked in 2012.

No doubt Fine and Eddie will whinge about how we've been gifted quality opposition in the run home so we get suitably tuned up for the finals.

[Dosser]

Actually, I enjoy listening to Finey. He is unafraid to give both barrels on air (maybe because his audience is so small so nobody will notice) and he even gets stuck into St Kilda. He is the same as most talkback hosts in that he will often propose scenarios on air just to get phone calls. It doesnt necessarily mean that he believes it himself.

[swanwolf]

Welcome to the site!!

Thank you for the welcome!! RWO seems a great place to be and I'm glad to be here.

[wolftone57]

Just hilarious that Eddie is asking for a more balanced draw. The hypocrisy is at 11.

Collingwood play Suns in round 17 and GWS in 18. So they get them as the sun goes down on the season. A lot easier than when they are keen as mustard.

[ScottH]

A fair draw Eddie? | The Roar

[Big Al]

Melbourne Radio- Mark Fine

A fair draw Eddie? | The Roar

Eddie just proves the adage you don't need a long neck to be a goose.