Rnd 3 Match Day Thread Swans V GWS at the SCG 4.35pm.

[Primmy]

For those that were at the game, how was the reception for Goodes and Pyke? We only got to see 10 seconds of it ??????.

It was lovely Mel the kids playing Auskick on the ground, and Goodsey and Pyke with his kids (keep that child, he walked the whole distance on his own), both with huge grins on their faces, soaking it all in. Even the GWS end were cheering, it went in waves as they passed each 'point'. took their time, absorbed it all.

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One thing I learned after watching this game on TV, these 2 teams need clash jumpers. The orange and bright red look too similar in long shots on the telly.

I agree with you 100% Johnno. Even at the ground it was touchy, and I watch most of it through binoculars!

One thing I'd like to make a point of, where was the GWS cheer squad? there didn't seem to be a solid block of Orange Men anywhere. Just scattered.


Cannot agree about Jones - he's a favourite of mine so I tend to watch out for him. He does a lot of 'annoying' stuff off the ball, and he concentrates hard, ready to pounce. He is learning on the job, and he is ok. A bit like Paul Chapman, a fiesty sod, but he is tempering his natural instincts to blow up in the backyard. He will be fine. But different.

[Primmy]

In the meantime, what the hell is the matter with Stevie J? I know he is a bit of an arse, but.... the boys handled him well, they were laughing at him, which I suppose is why he got so distracted

[liz]

One thing I learned after watching this game on TV, these 2 teams need clash jumpers. The orange and bright red look too similar in long shots on the telly.

For games at GWS, if we go our all white uniform with the red V should be fine.

For games at the SCG, Giants need to come up with something otherwise I wouldn't mind if went the all white uniform there too, I like that outfit.

Both sides have a predominantly white clash strip. The Swans seem to be prepared to change into theirs when we visit the Giants' home ground but the Giants seem intent on sticking with their orange. I would much prefer one side wears its white when they play against each other.

[barry]

Foxtel were calling it Sydney Derby 1X actually.........

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[ernie koala]

All the talk of Mummy monstering our team were unfounded, he was well beaten by Tippo particularly, and also Sinclair.

Loved Tippo's game.

He kept Mummy out of most contests, beat him in the ruck and kicked a couple of goals on him...Well played Tippo!

[sfan]

Battle of the bridge is the name used by foxtel, 7, and both sydney papers.

It was created by Kevin Sheedy to try and stir the rivalry. http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-03-13/no-bridge-too-far-sheeds

[snajik]

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It is a stupid meaningless name adopted, for unknown reasons, by the media after Sheedy came up with it and foisted on the unreceptive public. I find it really irksome and am surprised the Swans are powerless to do anything about it.

I was thinking just the same as you, Levii.

Yes it's kind of absurd as the bridge is a link to Sydney's northern suburbs (and was intended as such), though i suppose ultimately by taking the bridge, the lane cove tunnel, the M2, the M7 and then the M4 you might arrive in the alleged GWS heartland. Though it's a bit of a stretch. battle of the M4 would make more sense, then again any engagement with the M4 is a battle.

Thought the boys ground out a tough win yesterday. A game we needed to have. Although we still have a few out with injury i reckon the Giants must be rueing having Cameron out through suspension. He could have been the difference today.

[707]

TV commentary - what a lot of crap chatter! Last week we heard every five seconds how tall Cripps is, it became absolutely infuriating, they couldn't stop saying it. This week we had the GWS cheer squad in the box cheering on the "young" GWS side who have grown before our eyes!

Give me a break, it was gut churning drivel. Most of these young players are in their FIFTH AFL season, they are not young players as such. Also in this "young" GWS side they have EIGHT players who have played over 100 games, FOUR of who have played over 200 games!

In fact, like last week against Carlton, the Swans may have fielded a less experienced team than "young" GWS. FFS commentators, do some basic research before constantly running off at the mouth.

Onto next week where for my sanity in this Crow infested city we must beat them. Hewett did almost nothing yesterday so he makes way for McVeigh or, if Macca is not ready, Rose must come in to reward his outstanding recent form.

[ugg]

Give me a break, it was gut churning drivel. Most of these young players are in their FIFTH AFL season, they are not young players as such. Also in this "young" GWS side they have EIGHT players who have played over 100 games, FOUR of who have played over 200 games!

In fact, like last week against Carlton, the Swans may have fielded a less experienced team than "young" GWS. FFS commentators, do some basic research before constantly running off at the mouth.

I believe the GWS XXII yesterday had more games played experience than the Sydney XXII

[bloodbrother]

Have become accustomed now to muting the sound when we are playing ,the level of biased commentary always against us and towards whoever we happen to be playing that week has forced my hand , it certainly saves on remotes as I was apt to throw them at the wall whenever the anti swans diatribe began. Having said all that we are a genuine contender despite having a few frailties mainly with our bombing it in going forward and being opened up the other way at times. I believe we have the best and deepest midfield of the competition if we can clean up in a few areas we are going to take some beating for the flag.

[stevoswan]

TV commentary - what a lot of crap chatter! Last week we heard every five seconds how tall Cripps is, it became absolutely infuriating, they couldn't stop saying it. This week we had the GWS cheer squad in the box cheering on the "young" GWS side who have grown before our eyes!

Give me a break, it was gut churning drivel. Most of these young players are in their FIFTH AFL season, they are not young players as such. Also in this "young" GWS side they have EIGHT players who have played over 100 games, FOUR of who have played over 200 games!

In fact, like last week against Carlton, the Swans may have fielded a less experienced team than "young" GWS. FFS commentators, do some basic research before constantly running off at the mouth.

Missed 7's Game Day wrap of our game, I'm sure it was brief, but did catch Nine's Footy Show, which summed up the game in about two minutes. It was pathetic! They did have a shortish interview with Hanners a bit later though, but overall, the Vic channels just don't care too much about anything north of the Vic border (or are too embarrassed to admit they're yet again wrong about us!).

[Mug Punter]

In the meantime, what the hell is the matter with Stevie J? I know he is a bit of an arse, but.... the boys handled him well, they were laughing at him, which I suppose is why he got so distracted

He is a sniping grub

[dejavoodoo44]

TV commentary - what a lot of crap chatter! Last week we heard every five seconds how tall Cripps is, it became absolutely infuriating, they couldn't stop saying it. This week we had the GWS cheer squad in the box cheering on the "young" GWS side who have grown before our eyes!

Give me a break, it was gut churning drivel. Most of these young players are in their FIFTH AFL season, they are not young players as such. Also in this "young" GWS side they have EIGHT players who have played over 100 games, FOUR of who have played over 200 games!

In fact, like last week against Carlton, the Swans may have fielded a less experienced team than "young" GWS. FFS commentators, do some basic research before constantly running off at the mouth.

Onto next week where for my sanity in this Crow infested city we must beat them. Hewett did almost nothing yesterday so he makes way for McVeigh or, if Macca is not ready, Rose must come in to reward his outstanding recent form.

Yes, and don't forget round one's, 'Collingwood were losing mainly because of the drugs scandal'.

[poundpuppy]

Secondly, no-one is calling it Battle of the Bridge any more.

I'm pretty sure I heard an announcer at the ground say it .... shocked me a bit.

[aguy]

Ive just finished watching the game on tv after being at the ground last night.

It was by far the toughest contest we've faced this year and I'm glad the guys came out on top. A good test. As far as hewett Heeney mills and Robinson go the gws players have seen a lot of them in the Neafl over the last few years so I think gws were better prepare for them than other teams will be. A great education for hewett against Heath shaw

I for one think we missed towers today and I am not convinced that mcglynn added much. We lacked the pace and extra target that towers has given us over the last two weeks. I also think it meant that hewett spent more time forward than the last two weeks again a structural loss

I was very pleased with Robbo. He played his best senior game I think and last looked very composed the last two weeks.

These guys are the future and we have to get the mix right