Sydney Swans v Geelong Cats

[ugg]

I haven't seen the tv coverage yet so I don't know if it was pointed out but I noticed that Teddy was off for long periods of the last quarter. Any injury concerns with him ?

[Meg]

Yes Ted was definitely limping badly in last quarter before going to bench. Also Rampe hurt his knee hope it's not serious. And concern about MRP re Goodes. Replay shows totally unintended but he has bumped Selwood's head and he did leave the ground. So we might be testing our depth next week.

[ShockOfHair]

I used to it like that people rather liked the Swans - but after tonight I am looking forward to them absolutely hating us as we demolish teams for once.

What a fantastic performance, and if there are any whipping boys in our team; it just means we have further improvement when needed.

Yep, being hated comes with being a champion team.

I like these stats:
Thursday night's thrashing by the numbers - sydneyswans.com.au

My favourite: the average winning margin with Tippett and Franklin in the team is 66 points.

[AnnieH]

Sydney fans are so silly... they leave straight after the game.
They should hang around and have a chat to all and sundry as they leave.
Goodesy said walk with me... so I did.
God I love this team.

[Meg]

Sydney fans are so silly... they leave straight after the game.
They should hang around and have a chat to all and sundry as they leave.
Goodesy said walk with me... so I did.
God I love this team.

Hi Annie that's great. And the BIG question - does your love now include Kurt Tippett??

[Matt80]

Wonderful performance. Everyone played their role brilliantly. I could not believe the amount of space that the Swans found.

Harry Taylor was impressive for Geelong. He is the competitions best key defender. The problem Geelong had was that they only had one of him and it allowed Tippett to run wild.

Tippett and Franklin are forming a brilliant combination and never get in each other's way. No team has two Harry Taylor's. If the ball keeps coming down and Franklin and Tippett stay fit, they will continue to dominate.

If the Gold Coast and Port don't stop our midfielders these two forwards will kill them. Thompson and May are promising key backs, but they won't stop Tippett and Franklin if our midfield gets on top.

[Auntie.Gerald]

wow

it was almost a machine like victory and pretty good crowd indeed !!

the pressure was simply relentless for 4 qtrs..........I loved the 11 tackles Ben McGlynn made and his other 5004 incredible pressure acts that didnt count on those 11 tackles.

Most of all i really love our midfield rotation - it is simply a perfect compliment of players, matchups, energy and execution right now !!

GO THE BLOODS ~

[Big Al]

The focus by the media will be on the awesome forward line but for mine the real story is the midfield. There is so much grunt, run and skill in there that I don't think there's an equal to it in the competition. When playing well they are unstoppable.

[Melbourne_Blood]

Craig bird is starting to show why he was rated high enough to be given the number 14. He's having a stellar season, he's got some class. I don't know whether I count Buddy in the mids or forwards but he's a fine edition to both.

[Primmy]

Are we all still in shock? I kept saying, this is all wrong! It was a privilege to watch the boys in action, how alive they all looked, the smiles on the faces of our forward line. Right from the getgo they had decided to enjoy themselves. Little things took place that emphasised this group of players are 'brothers'. At last.

I smiled and thought to myself, yep that's Adam, when he went back to Sellwood after that hit and gave him a 'sorry mate' pat.

I enjoyed watching the old hands directing the less experienced ones where to look for backup and a loose man.
They just know where the backup is going to be and constantly pointed the direction to look in.
Right to the very end. No pressure was let up. The pressure was brilliant. Exhausting.

I would also like to acknowledge the fans who did not (in my hearing) taunt any of the Cats fans.

I am now about to toddle off and watch the replay (because I can), even though it was BT.

- - - Updated - - -

Just point out that, alongside Buddy and Tippo, the Swans have built a team around Jack, Smith, Grundy, Rampe, Lloyd, Cunningham (and Pyke) - all gems found on the rookie list - not to mention actual or virtual discards from other sides.

Good call liz. Not to mention one Tom Derickx. Whodathortit, getting better technique each week, plus goals.

[tasmania60]

Just look at Mc guire last night on tv look of we cant beat them in his eyes, hope they can keep it up. , May be privileged to watch Sydneys Golden Era . I think these boys look so at ease with their team and its team plan .So proud to be a SWANS supporter. Keep it up

[ScottH]

Craig bird is starting to show why he was rated high enough to be given the number 14. He's having a stellar season, he's got some class. I don't know whether I count Buddy in the mids or forwards but he's a fine edition to both.

I though both Birdy and Benny would be overrun by the younger and quicker brigade.
Sadly for the younger and quicker brigade, those 2 have only got better as the season has gone on.

Outstanding game by Bird. Stevie J had no excuses for being worn out.
And even though Selwood still got the ball plenty of times was no where near as damaging as he can be. Well done to McGlynn!!

[Untamed Snark]

My brother suggested that in any 100+ win the losing team should be required to do a hoedown to the victors team song.

But in all seriousness that was an unbelievable game, the boys just didn't let up, everyone played their part and it was phenomenal.
Highlights:
The whole team just gelled together,
Tippett's grin when he kicked us past 100
The noise from the Sydney fans, it's been a while since the chanting was that strong and that in sync
Over 35000 people at the game

Lowlights:
Channel 7 coverage (reportedly)
Possible suspension for Goodes
Getting home to a cranky cat
5.5 hours sleep

[DamY]

Lel

[ScottH]

My brother suggested that in any 100+ win the losing team should be required to do a hoedown to the victors team song.

But in all seriousness that was an unbelievable game, the boys just didn't let up, everyone played their part and it was phenomenal.
Highlights:
The whole team just gelled together,
Tippett's grin when he kicked us past 100
The noise from the Sydney fans, it's been a while since the chanting was that strong and that in sync
Over 35000 people at the game

Lowlights:
Channel 7 coverage (reportedly)
Possible suspension for Goodes
Getting home to a cranky cat
5.5 hours sleep

Listening to BT.