MATCH THREAD -Sydney vs Crows Round 18

[troyjones2525]

Very happy with the win after a couple of horrible losses. Most pleasing was the score we kicked, our skills were still sometimes ordinary bust had some good passages of play as well.

Buddy running around like a 60 year old man is a worry! Could really tell he was hurting so the goals he kicked were even more impressive, but the injury really restricted his pressure acts and tackling which are usually a strong point for him.

Going to be hard to win next week at the Cattery with 2 of their favourite sons with big milestone games in Stevie J (250) and Selwood (200). Will be super impressed if we have a good win!

[Mug Punter]

Never been as proud to be a Swan as today, the banner and pre-game stuff was just perfect and to the RWO members who came up with and executed the 1000 red and white 37 t shirts I say thank you. I am actually quite emotional thinking about it to be honest.

I can't help but think that the boo'ing stuff has been affecting the club and that this week the boil has been lanced, let's see what happens at the Cattery next week.

Thought that was our best four quarter effort since Hawthorn (the first time) and we looked a lot more potent up front. Playing Tippet in the ruck with occasional forays up front definitely works better than the twin towers up front, Benny was a big in and I say that Nankervis is a keeper now, he competes well in the ruck contest and loves the physical stuff around the ground, one for the future and he fills a big hole in our set up. As much as I admire Pyke I's say he is our third best ruckman and will only play in the ones if there is an injury and he will do that manfully for this year and next.

Heeney looked a bit lost but just love his contest at the footy and I'd hate him to be dropped, Rampe was good again and I just feel we have a bit more grunt with Mitchell at the contest. JPK is also hitting his straps at the right end of the season.

One swallow does not a summer make and we'll need that effort again next week but that is the most enjoyable game I have seen this year at the SCG.

[joemoore12]

SO. BLOODY. PROUD.

[Simo]

Great win, but I would think we should beat them, our disposal is terrible, not opposite foot from the back line, it's slows the play big time....I hear Hewitt can kick both feet ..... Get him in the side.. We stop and turn, we handball to guys on their wrong side...basic stuff that seprerates us for the contenders. It s so obvious. Our disposal stops our ambition. That's why we get exposed...our endeavor is the best..our disposal is the worst.

Back to basics please

[erica]

From the AFL on Twitter

Ben McGlynn has been reported for rough conduct for this bump on Patrick Dangerfield #AFLSwansCrows

I missed that report at the game!

[Untamed Snark]

I loved how many people had signage supporting Goodes. Ran into a bunch of Crows supporters before the game carrying signs of support which was great.
We played so much better than we have been, the team seemed to gell again.

[aguy]

A much better effort across the park really, but I particularly thought that not carrying an injured ruckman ( ie Pyke) made a bit difference. Nankervis has a long way to go but he already provided more bullocking around the ground than Pyke has this year. Ruck combo of Tippett and Nank is the one we should stick with for the rest of the year and allow Naismith to regain form and fitness as he comes back through the ressies. Then next year it'll be a battle between Naismith and Nankervis for the one position in the seniors next year

[stevoswan]

From the AFL on Twitter

Ben McGlynn has been reported for rough conduct for this bump on Patrick Dangerfield #AFLSwansCrows

I missed that report at the game!

Saw that on the afl site. Nothing in it, bump/block slightly off the ball which put Danger on his back, should get off.

[dejavoodoo44]

Well done to everybody at the ground. I was listening to the game on ABC Grandstand and the 7th minute of the 3rd quarter was really moving even on radio.

[aguy]

Well done to everybody at the ground. I was listening to the game on ABC Grandstand and the 7th minute of the 3rd quarter was really moving even on radio.

It was extremely moving to be there too

[Ludwig]

A much better effort across the park really, but I particularly thought that not carrying an injured ruckman ( ie Pyke) made a bit difference. Nankervis has a long way to go but he already provided more bullocking around the ground than Pyke has this year. Ruck combo of Tippett and Nank is the one we should stick with for the rest of the year and allow Naismith to regain form and fitness as he comes back through the ressies. Then next year it'll be a battle between Naismith and Nankervis for the one position in the seniors next year

Nankervis does some good things, but he will have to improve his athleticism. He's going to take some time. Naismith played very well in the second half in the ressies. I think he's the real deal. There was a play where he was keeping pace with Hiscox trying to run down a Brisbane player. After he gets his fitness back, I would give him a go.

I thought Tippett probably got the better of Jacobs in the ruck, which is saying something, since Jacobs is one of the best in the league. I think Tippo is our number 1 ruckman for the balance of this year, unless Pyke comes good somehow or Naismith has a meteoric rise into the seniors. Reid can be the backup. He's okay in the ruck and he's like another midfielder when he's there.

[ugg]

One move I found interesting was Cunningham as a defender (at times) and McVeigh remaining out of the back 7. Harry hasn't had a good as season last year in the forward line so this move may rejuvenate his season. His run and relative clean disposal might be the spark we need from defence, and combined with the quick play ons today made us look sharper than usual.

[stellation]

One move I found interesting was Cunningham as a defender (at times) and McVeigh remaining out of the back 7. Harry hasn't had a good as season last year in the forward line so this move may rejuvenate his season. His run and relative clean disposal might be the spark we need from defence, and combined with the quick play ons today made us look sharper than usual.

Good pick up, ugg- I thought the change seemed to do them both a world of good. Harry ended up with 25 touches, is that a. PB for him?

I thought Tippett was absolutely outstanding, as were Hanners, Mitchell and McVeigh- it's been a long time since I recall our midfield being so dominant.

2 things I loved;
1. Heeney was in the square for at least one bounce late where his fellow mids were McVeigh and Jack, and the captains were both talking to him in the lead up to the bounce and positioning him on where to stand. Great experience for him, and great leadership from the captains (who both really stood up to be counted in the game)
2. Mitchell and Kennedy working at stoppages together. Wow. It was almost unfair.

[Legs Akimbo]

I thought he was great last night. Composed and evasive.

[Sandridge]

As a Melbourne based member who felt a bit helpless yesterday, I want to send sincere thanks to the 40,000 who went to the game yesterday and showed, in no uncertain terms, how the whole Swans family feels about Adam Goodes.

The signs, the t-shirts, the cheers, the minute of applause - magnificent! You stood up for a legend of our club and you stood up against racism and bullying.

Thank you for so beautifully expressing how you- and those of us who couldn't be there yesterday - feel about Goodesy and what he has been forced to endure.

GO THE MIGHTY BLOODS!