Rnd 10 Match Day Thread. Sydney V North Melb. SCG. 7.50 pm.

[lwjoyner]

Thought Tipps was close to being BOG almost won as many centre bounces as Goldy but killed him around the ground.

[royboy42]

Surely any remaining shreds of the "Mitchell is the obvious one to trade at end of season' nonsense are finally put to bed. What a great season he's having, and on top of his previous years when he was patently unfit, but still excellent.

[mcs]

That made me smile, I really like Zac and what he brings to our team and I thought that was a nice reward for, what I thought was, a really solid game from him.

His kicking leaves plenty to be desired, but I really do like how he goes about his footy, and no doubt it'll be his key focus in training. Despite his average disposal skills by foot at this stage, I definitely think he is in our best 22.

Was really happy with what Marsh did last night - he looks physically ready for AFL footy now, and I was very happy with that as a first showing. Hoping he gets another run in the seniors next week, even if Teddy is right to play (Assuming of course the rumours that Ted won't play again aren't correct).

[undy]

Wow. Mcveighs value is as link man. Get a handball, give a handba?l. Soon as the ball is on the ground or in the air hes too easily bumpwd out of the way.

I was very interested to see on the big screen that he weighs in at 76kg. Checked the player list now and he and Hiscox are the equal lightest at 74kg. His evasive skills are superb, but he does seem a bit light-weight in a mano-a-mano situation if he doesn't outsmart his opponent.

[CureTheSane]

McVeigh rated second best player tonight by the AFL Playet Rating system

Yeah, I wouldn't have rated him there. I'd place him mid range in the team last night.
Biggest frustrations I have with him is that he regularly appears to be a bystander to the action, with no real drive to chase. Lethargic probably best describes it.

[Auntie.Gerald]

re Macca: I have always found Hodge talking as much a playing when standing at HBF directing the team

I don't think that is a bad thing and in Soccer you tend to see the Sweeper/Centre Back talking and directing traffic as much as he touches the ball if not more

RE PARKER - i thought his run with role with Zeibel was to be commended........he shut down JZ who is a significant player when kicking well and setting up their forward line

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PS our small back rotation... although making some mistakes at times....... really shut down their small forward rotation......... i like the way Mills and Zac and Swampy got to move up into the midfield with their opponents

Was Boomer even playing ?

Was Marsh primarily on Boomer from memory ?

[MattW]

We won in the same fashion we have typically beaten North in recent years (last year's finals notwithstanding), which is by being harder in the midfield. It was a good win, but I think the result said more about where North are at than the Swans. I think our biggest rivals for the flag are Geelong, Hawthorn and Giants.

Break-out game by Jones. Played a bit further up the field and got a decent amount of ball. Still made a few bad decisions (caught in two minds) kicking forward, but his running was very impressive and showed poised when needed in front of goal. I think the decision-making will come with time.

Our midfield dominated them, and I think our backline is underrated. It was good to see McVeigh and Jack play well. Lloyd continues to have his best year - his run is quite important for us.

[longmile]

My problem with McVeigh is that he's outmuscled so easily and doesnt really seem to have much of a second attempt. Still does some great things with ball in hand tho

[56-14]

Surely any remaining shreds of the "Mitchell is the obvious one to trade at end of season' nonsense are finally put to bed. What a great season he's having, and on top of his previous years when he was patently unfit, but still excellent.

I differ here. It appears that he's been over-paid top dollars since his arrival.
Was never a fan of Barry & I've had a gut feel he'll follow in his footsteps.
e.g. looking back at the Richmond game - no Kennedy (doing the hard stuff) = no Mitchell.
Won't be sorry if he leaves - rather we invest our resources on a few genuine goers like Lloyd, Jones, etc.

[Gary]

Lloyd, Mitchell? No brainer. Lloyd is patchy and makes some dreadful errors.
Overall a great performance, exciting to see Jones improving, Mills playing lake a vet, Heeney so much we can expect from him, Buddy just exciting ... Kennedy inspirational, if he could kick better he would be one of the greats. Tippett has become a real player who obviously loves the place. Grundy playing better than he ever did / could before ... we now have a real backline ... encouraging debut by Marsh.
Was at the game and the spoiler is people who just want to drink beer all night, push past you in the row with total disregard for what is happening on the field and the inconvenience /annoyance they cause ... ban alcohol except at the bar please or I won't be going again.

[longmile]

ban alcohol except at the bar please or I won't be going again.

I think if that happened alot of people wouldn't go again. Don't let a few people ruin your night

[Gary]

Suit me fine if it changed their thinking ... why do people seem to think that life will not be worth living if they had to go 30 minutes without another visit to the bar during play??? and actually fully engaged themselves in the game. We don't have to put up with inconsiderate smokers any more and shouldn't have to put up with inconsiderate drinkers.

[Plugger46]

Drinking doesn't affect the health of others like smoking does. No brainer Gary.

[cherub]

Suit me fine if it changed their thinking ... why do people seem to think that life will not be worth living if they had to go 30 minutes without another visit to the bar during play??? and actually fully engaged themselves in the game. We don't have to put up with inconsiderate smokers any more and shouldn't have to put up with inconsiderate drinkers.

Agree totally. I was at one game in the Trumper stand and a group of drinkers sloshed their beer over a grandparent/grandchildren group on their way back from the bar. A cursory "sorry" and back to laughs and giggles. Then, another group came along and did exactly the same thing.
Someone walked in front of me at a grand final, whilst someone was kicking for goal. I grabbed his shirt and yelled at him. He did get the message, but, why go to a grand final, or any game of footy, if not to watch footy. They need a lot more alcohol -free areas, which are not just the cheap seats.

[Mug Punter]

Surely any remaining shreds of the "Mitchell is the obvious one to trade at end of season' nonsense are finally put to bed. What a great season he's having, and on top of his previous years when he was patently unfit, but still excellent.

I hope that story is right, I've always felt we were vulnerable to him leaving but I never wanted him to leave. We've got the makings of a great engine for years to come.

Other random thoughts

* Rampe a genuine leader at the club and the defence looked good but I still fear it'll be our weak link come September
* How composed is young Mills after only 10 games, nothing Flash Jack, he just goes about his business and does his role for the team, what an old head he seems to have on those young shoulders
* Hewett will be a good player for us but he still drifts in and out of games but does do a lot of little things that count. Not being too critical as he's come on well but I'm not sure he is quite in our best 22 yet
* McGlynn continues to show how important he is to us

Finally I don't know what McVeigh has to do to satisfy some of our so called "fans" here (and I thihk we all know the main offender), the continued sniping really just reflects the ignorance of that poster. Last night he kicked two very good long range goals and again provided good composure. Having said that I can't see him playing on beyond next year when his contract runs out