Swans v Blues Game Day Thread

[gazza]

PROUD SUPPORTER

[Nico]

Betts had 9 possessions and Garlett 3. As usual I suspect Smith got Betts but I am interested to know if Biggs got Garlett, because if he did he deserves the 3 votes. I was at a party so missed the finer points of who played on who, particularly with the sound down. No doubt we have found a player in Biggs. Harry to me doesn't want to get his shorts dirty at this stage of his career, but all the same was good last night.

Also noticed that even though his stats were a bit lower Kennedy seemed to have a lot more clear possessions than previous weeks. The opposition was weaker granted, but he appeared to get a bit more forward of centre on his own which has been a hallmark of his in previous seasons.

[BigBarryRound25]

For those at the ground, was Bird on Murphy or Gibbs (or Judd for that matter but less likely), none of them really had an impact and whomever shut them down should be commended. Hard to pick up from the telecast who to credit. Thanks

[Bloodthirsty]

Well I am impressed. Swans were incredible last night. Destroying a team when you're down rotations, minus many of your best players and already fatigued - in a final - on a shocking surface - not on your home ground - that just shouldn't happen in modern football.

Re Richards - Buddy's hit was graded medium impact, and it just about ripped Malceski's head off. There is no way that Richard's hit was the same impact. It has to be low impact. However - enter the corruption and politics for the sheeple (mostly in Victoria and WA in this instance): it LOOKED the same as Buddy's and Chapman's hit. It wasn't the same, but LOOKED the same. So Ted might be punished out of necessity by the MRP for appearances sake, not guilt.

Also, the MRP said that Buddy's priors were too long ago and did not factor in to their penalty.

How the hell do we win next week?? Can't see us winning without Richards.

If I were Longmire, I'd set a very light week on the track and just do @@@@loads of skills training and goal kicking - so we minimise turnovers and take the few chances we'll get next week.

[sharp9]

Franklin wasn't suspended for the late hit though, it was for high contact and that's the same charge that Ted will receive

Yes that's right....IMHO the fact that it was late should constitute Reckless rather than Negligent, both for punitive reasons and because the player/victim would not (and should not) be prepared to receive contact in that situation.....like Stevie J on Hanners which was off the ball....Whilst it could be argued that Teddy ran past he ball....really all he was doing was laying a shepherd within 5 metres and absolute in play so Negligent is the appropriate call in this situation.

[annew]

And we get to be called the reigning premiers for at least another week

[Primmy]

You really need to see the replay to appreciate just how hard some of the not so obvious worked. Bird, who I thought was not involved, Drey (forgive me), the fantastic effort from Jesse, the work by Smooch and Rampe who spent some time on Judd for pete's sake! Shiggsy, Harry, as for Jared - sheesh. Bet he slept well !!

[swanwolf]

That team in Red & White looked familiar; quick hands, accurate kicks, not so many high bombs, fumbles or dropped marks. It was the effort that impressed the most, you could win a premiership with that level of intent. Relatively clean and sharp on a greasy ground, perfect preparation for a slippery Subiaco.

Much praise to share around from Saturday night. An authoritative performance from McVeigh showed the way with Parker, Jack, Hanners and the rest following in fine form. Especially gratifying to see Grundy in good touch and White's rise continue while the crusties and the kids provided a solid contribution. Jetta, you've been missed.

To the far west and success.