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Yes, both Rampe and Aliir continued their impressive form. But now that I think of it, probably everybody that has played in our backline has been impressive. I'm beginning to think that defensive coach, Henry Playfair, probably deserves a large amount of praise. Statistically speaking, we have the best defence in the comp. Though what impresses me is more than that. Lately, I've been really pleased with teamwork shown; especially with the support play, both coming off their respective opponents to assist in contests, and more particularly, with the constant running into space to provide options for the man with the ball. And I suspect that this running is assisting with disposal efficiency, as it's probably a lot easier to make a correct decision if you can see two or three team mates in space; rather than looking up and seeing everybody covered.Comment
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Though Lloyd was very good today. Clearly his role when down back is to not get too involved with the contest but to sit off the pack. He always seemed to be there for a handball in the perfect spot. About his best game to date. Only mistake was an out on the full.Comment
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We were so dominant, the AFL report gave us 8 best players!
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Sydney Swans: Heeney, Parker, Mitchell, Hannebery, Kennedy, Lloyd, McVeigh, Rampe
Port Adelaide: Wines, Pittard, S. Gray, ClureyComment
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We were talking about this on our very happy drive back to Canberra - our defensive unit, whoever has made up the back 6 at different times this year, in general has been superb. It is that part of our team that gives me the most confidence going into September, and the reason I think we are a genuine chance to win the flag.
Led by two players in Grundy and Rampe who are in career best form (in particular Rampe who is just playing superbly), aided by a clear superstar in the making in Mills, and aided by some older heads, it is a unit that is playing so very well and is able to deal with a lot of pressure. Our flags of 2005 and 2012 were built on a rock solid back 6, and if the squiggle is anything to go by, our defence this year is good enough to see us go all the way if the lucky stars go our way. Squiggle 2016 The predictions on the 'flagpole' page there reflect my thoughts on our defence - in the Regular Season Form our defence is ranked best at 82, with the next best GWS at 68. I know its just a prediction formula and the like, but I think a lot of his stats are reasonable reflections on footy and a decent guide to how we are going.
As for Allir - he is quickly becoming a huge crowd favourite, and its not just because of his background and wonderful story or his awesome name for a footballer. Its because the guy is showing more than a few signs of being a very fine defender indeed. He has work to do in 1 on 1 circumstances, but he is adding enormously to the rebound out of defence, his confidence is increasing, and most importantly he is calm and very good when under pressure - he has a great knack of being able to get an accurate and excellent handball away, even when getting or about to get crunched in a tackle.
Very impressed by our ruckman as well - Nankervis did great around the ground today, and Naismith is continuing to show the dominant force he could become in the ruck in time - his tap work is very decent (although against some fairly weak opposition today).
All in all, that was a really good performance today, despite Port being utterly woeful for a large part of it. Our first quarter in particular would of troubled any side - we do need to make more of our chances going forward and improve the accuracy, but the last fortnight in particular, we have played some very nice football. Just need to keep it up for the next 3 weeks and we will be well placed going into finals.
I have little doubt, if the footy gods smile upon us and we get back the few we are missing (In particular Zak Jones and Tippett) we are every chance to go all the way this season. Even if we don't, I've loved season 2016 and just what we have achieved, and our future is looking fantastic!Last edited by mcs; 6 August 2016, 08:52 PM."You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."Comment
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At the after match function Nick Smith said that Rohan hurt his hip but he is ok and should play next week.Comment
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Yes, and I think that Rampe's goal was my highlight of the game. And I also think that Aliir is already the best Sudanese player to have ever played the game! But more seriously, I look forward to those two providing the cornerstone of our defence for years to come. With plenty of help from Jones and Mills, until they shift into the midfield.Comment
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Our defense is just so well organised. So tough to break - Rampe and Grundy doing an awesome job in keeping the unit tight week after week. Mills fitting right in. And Aliir is looking excellent - clever and dangerous.
Jake Lloyd is very unassuming but his running patterns are superb and as others have noted, he did a great job today in popping up when and where needed. Good stuff.
Was that Heeney's best game yet? I'd think so....Comment
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Not sure that Zac Jones is in our best back 6 any longer. Will be lucky to get in the side if he comes back from injury.Comment
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I think he is Nico - though he might find it hard to push his way back in, as he gives us a different type of rebound to the other players - his ability to break the line running of a half back flank is important, and before his injury he was playing some pretty decent footy.
2017 may be a different story though, with a number of others knocking hard on the door (Newman and potentially Marsh - if they are still around!)"You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."Comment
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Unfortunately Crows are racking up % in Adelaide against the Lions. Now over 100 points up in 3rd quarter.Comment
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