Changes for Round 9 v Essendon

[Matt80]

Maybe this discussion can be moved to another thread. The Swans changing brand identity is worthy of discussion.

Ben Dixon on Fox Football's League Teams used the term "Bondi Billionaires" in discussing our forward line.

Has "Bondi Billionaires" overtaken "Bloods" as the Swans dominant brand identity?

Should the Swans being doing something to reinforce the "Bloods" brand identity or are we happy to be the toast of Bondi and Paddington? Do we run the risk of GWS taking the working class hearts and minds as the Swans consolidate there position as the exciting entertainment of the Eastern Suburbs Chardonnay set?

[aardvark]

Only guessing but...

Outs. Goodes, general soreness.
Ins. Mitchell

[annew]

Team annunced - Out McGlynn in Brandon Jack

[goods78]

Out: McGylnn (illness)
In: B Jack

[Matimbo]

Fox News knows nothing, huh.

McGlynn a big out. An article on AFL.com lists him as the Swans number one pressure act player. To balance that, Paul Chapman is one of the Bombers best in the same category.

[annew]

Out: McGylnn (illness)
In: B Jack

Illness or effects of head clash last week??.

[Meg]

Longmire says Ben trained well on Wed but then felt 'a bit crook' afterwards so the doctor ruled him out.

[Meg]

Small item on ABC TV news re match including Bomber Thompson saying he didn't fear Buddy personally 'but then I don't have to play on him'! They then said Dustin Fletcher likely to get the job.

[CJK]

Would have liked to run the rule over a new player. Jack II does nothing for me.

[Ludwig]

Imagine that Lloyd will start in the 21, so a big game for him effectively replacing Benny. How many times will Towers be named as an emergency without getting a gig?

[ShockOfHair]

Longmire says Ben trained well on Wed but then felt 'a bit crook' afterwards so the doctor ruled him out.

I love the medically exact explanation.

[ShockOfHair]

Maybe this discussion can be moved to another thread. The Swans changing brand identity is worthy of discussion.

Ben Dixon on Fox Football's League Teams used the term "Bondi Billionaires" in discussing our forward line.

If we ever let ourselves be defined by the Fox ***wits then we really will be lost.

[Meg]

I love the medically exact explanation.

Yes I laughed too! But AnneW could well be on to something, could well be slight concussion from last w/e. Roughead might have been lucky to only get one match.

[Matt80]

Imagine that Lloyd will start in the 21, so a big game for him effectively replacing Benny. How many times will Towers be named as an emergency without getting a gig?

I think your correct Ludwig. B.Jack will be the sub.

It will also be a big game for Tom D as he needs to compete against the powerful ruck combination of Ryder and Bellchambers.

I think the Bombers will push back Carlisle, meaning you will get:

Tippett V Carlisle
Franklin V Hurley
Reid V Hooker
Goodes V Fletcher

I've declared that the Swans attacking foursome the most destructive combination in the history of sport, but the Dons defenders are pretty good!

It will be good to see a Fletcher V Goodes contest.

Hopefully our midfield will continue in great form on a dry deck!

[ScottH]

buddy has kicked 50 goals against the bombers in his 10 games against them.
Lets hope that continues