MATCH THREAD - West Coast vs Swans round 17

[i'm-uninformed2]

When do our big names show up.

Pyke ok in the ruck, Nankers showing a bit, Rampe fantastic, some of the young uns like Jones and Heeney solid, Jetta having a crack.

But that elite midfield ain't looking like much at all. Butchering the ball, not running as hard, sliding off tackles. Poo

[mcs]

I didnt mean hurting us badly in terms of this game - more in context of the season, as we simply dont get the rewards for tackling that we should.

Perfect example was the bj free against for going on with the tackle - was a textbook tackle, the coker dropped it cold but the ump pays doesnt pay the free.

[Brettb]

How he gets a game ahead of Mitchell today is beyond me.

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How he gets a game ahead of Mitchell today is beyond me.

Brandon Jack that is..

[stevoswan]

The multitude of 'credits', in fan confidence and faith, this great club has built up over the years, off the back of effort, spirit, and attitude are fast running out. We look like a bottom eight team at the moment. Hard to stomach......

[bloodspirit]

This doesn't feel anywhere near as bad as being at the game last week but is really highlighting how far we have fallen much more than our other several poor performances for mine.

[Swanny40519]

The multitude of 'credits', in fan confidence and faith, this great club has built up over the years, off the back of effort, spirit, and attitude are fast running out. We look like a bottom eight team at the moment. Hard to stomach......

Yes there does not seem to be any spirit or a plan B by Horse. Just put more people in defence seems to be his answer to it all.
Our midfield just can't get their hands on the ball and when they do they just turn it over.

Our skills are dreadful and

[longmile]

dont think we can get it past halfway

[Mel_C]

We don't have anyone to kick to from our defensive 50. Wherever we kick it there are always more Eagles.

[Swansinger]

Dare to dream ! Can we do it ? Yes - we CAN .......lose by less than 89 points this week !

[Daisi]

Just got home and this looks as bad as expected...nothing more to be said really

[Legs Akimbo]

End of days for the current era in front of my eyes. Time to start thinking ahead and that in itself can be exciting if the administration embraces it. Looking forward to the next generation coming through. Some positive signs with Nankervis and X Richards.

[WauchopeAnalyst]

You just can't become a play-on or running team. Totally different running patterns and angles with quick kicks and handpasses. Remember when we were the best 25 to 30m kicking team in the comp. So many goals from those kicks. You have to practice forever to play that way. One week means nothing. Longmire built this with Beatson. They built this list for defensive footy. Dont expect a running or attacking team. Bulldogs and Saints will fly past us in the coming years if we don't change.

[Panttz]

Why are we constantly 10m off our man? You can't let a good team with good kicking skills that much space.

[stevoswan]

You just can't become a play-on or running team. Totally different running patterns and angles with quick kicks and handpasses. Remember when we were the best 25 to 30m kicking team in the comp. So many goals from those kicks. You have to practice forever to play that way. One week means nothing. Longmire built this with Beatson.

As opposed to Roos/Stone......interesting. Maybe time to turn back the clock, in terms of team direction and recruiting(damn that trade ban!)

[longmile]

what is happening