Match Day Thread Rnd 16 V Gold Coast. SCG 16.35 pm.

[stevoswan]

I went outside at quarter time to cut some firewood, when I got back I find out they've kicked six goals in less than 14 minutes while I was gone, then........nothing for the rest of the quarter. I think I'll go and cut more wood when the third quarter starts!

[stevoswan]

How well is Jones moving? Three possessions to half time.

[Blood Fever]

Fantastic quarter. Gazza having an absolute field day. K Jack getting amongst it with some important touches. Looking good

Go Swans!

True Blue Sun but Reid is annoying how he misses easy shots. Happens too often - good player but lacks killer instinct.

[aardvark]

Now Rohan please, please go on with it and rack up 20+ possessions. Don't go missing again.

That's what we're waiting for. Go Gary.

[dejavoodoo44]

Thought that Parker was instrumental in swinging the momentum that quarter. Along as our midfield at least break even, then we should pull away in the second half, with Rampe and Grundy controlling things in defence and our forwards looking very dangerous.

[Nico]

Buddy kicks one from 50 and Jack and Reid miss from 20 out dead in front! Now Parker. Should be 10 goals in front.

[dejavoodoo44]

I suspect that was a pass to Hewett, but Buddy didn't seem to think so.

[stevoswan]

True Blue Sun but Reid is annoying how he misses easy shots. Happens too often - good player but lacks killer instinct.

....and pokes at it instead of kicking it hard......and now the team is getting the yips again. We were 10-3 at one point.....now 11-7.

[dejavoodoo44]

Wish Dunstall would stop saying things like, "He does not miss from here".

[stevoswan]

Since the 17 minute mark of the second quarter, we have kicked 2-7. Sheese!!!! Edit: Thank you Towers......3-7.

[Blood Fever]

Since the 17 minute mark of the second quarter, we have kicked 2-7. Sheese!!!! Edit: Thank you Towers......3-7.

Towers is a really important part of the team now. Should be given an extension to his contract. I am serious.

[stevoswan]

Zac Jones getting into it now.....apparently his 1st quarter injury was a corky. Running it out nicely......

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Towers is a really important part of the team now. Should be given an extension to his contract. I am serious.

When he's good, he can be really good. Consistency and eliminating the brain fades and clangers from his game is his next challenge but he's definitely improving in that area. It's almost like Horse is deliberately leaving him in the side to force consistency. Could be a stroke of genius.....

[stevoswan]

I'm not watching but listening on ABC radio and it sounds like we've put the cue in the rack......a little disappointing. Percentage anyone? 6-10 since the 17 minute mark of the 2nd quarter.....make that 6-11. Really frustrating actually and something which may hurt us if we make the finals.....

[Maltopia]

Towers has been awesome today apart from an early crappy kick.

[stevoswan]

Takes a defender to kick straight!!! Well done Lewis Melican, first goal in the AFL.