Match Day Thread Rnd 20. Geelong V Sydney. Simonds Stadium 19.50 pm.

[Boddo]

Agree 100%, I did Martial arts for a decade and boxing and there is that one spot near the rib cage that can be very painful. Its looks like Duncan hits the area. A place where professional Boxers never hit each other (Gentleman's agreement).

I fought as an amateur & pro in the fight game for 20 years n it's exactly the spot you'd want to strike at. It's how I got stopped fighting In the biggest fight of my life. Now if your talking sparring I'm in full agreement with you n it's why the dopey commentators say he faked it because in sparring you don't do that n that's the most experience they'd have. It hurts n it breaks ribs n takes everything out of you. The one that amazes me is the shots players keep getting hit with to the kidneys it's not just frowned up it's a point off if you keep doing it fighting. Those elbows that Martin kept getting from Robinson to the kidneys were just plain rediculous.

[AnnieH]

Paps should win an Oscar for his performance.

Well, I seriously wasn't expecting that win. Yes, I know, I should have more faith, but the first six weeks just broke me.

Did the swans play at all?
Brucey was all about Dangerfield (who wasn't playing) and Selwood. I don't think there was anyone else on (or not on) the field at all.
Brucey @@@@s me to high heaven.

Great win... bring on the fweo quokkas.

[Meg]

Meg, is there a rule for 'unreasonable or unnecessary contact with a player staging for a free kick'?

Not sure the rule makers thought of that ... do you want to ensure Tuohy gets his wrist slapped whatever the view is on Papley?

[Matty10]

"The Swans small forward, Tom Papley, has been whacked twice in two weeks ? by Luke Hodge and Mitch Duncan. While he has felt contact, his action to go to ground after each blow is gaining Papley a reputation as a diver. He said he was caught flush in the sternum area both times, and from the cheap seats, you can?t put yourself in Papley?s shoes. Still, it looks a touch theatrical."

That is character assassination. Too many journalists take unnecessary pot-shots at players these days.


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[monopoly19]

Papley cheerfully admitted to that! Sees it as part of his job description.

Yes, I think he would be quite proud of it!

I just hope he keeps focusing on improving his football and doesn't stray into Stevie J/Ballantyne/Milne territory as I can't stand those types.

[snajik]

The umpire that awarded the free kick was standing behind Papley. He would have seen Duncan move toward Papley with a striking motion, Papley double over, then Duncan retreat with his fist still clenched. He couldn't have seen the actual strike / impact. More a smoking gun interpretation of the events but the umpire could hardly be blamed for arriving at that conclusion.

[Meg]

Yes, I think he would be quite proud of it!

I just hope he keeps focusing on improving his football and doesn't stray into Stevie J/Ballantyne/Milne territory as I can't stand those types.

I think Papley chirps rather than the physical niggle of those three. Papley also has a cricket background so would have lots of chirping experience!

[Mel_C]

Did the swans play at all?
Brucey was all about Dangerfield (who wasn't playing) and Selwood. I don't think there was anyone else on (or not on) the field at all.

That's how I felt as well except for the constant mention of Buddy being quiet, oh and Hayward being Longmire's favourite!

All the footy programs/articles seemed to focus on Geelong with the injuries and possible MRP suspensions. Not much discussion on us at all.

[AnnieH]

That's how I felt as well except for the constant mention of Buddy being quiet, oh and Hayward being Longmire's favourite!

All the footy programs/articles seemed to focus on Geelong with the injuries and possible MRP suspensions. Not much discussion on us at all.

... and that really saddens me. We won, after all.

[rojo]

Ah, Paps is so not of the usual Swans mould it is quite refreshing. I can't imagine that moves by Horse or the leaders to squash him would have much impact. He must have been one of those kids who create mayhem and then say with a surprised look, 'who, me?' I agree with Meg, he is more of a tiresome vocal chirper than a physical niggler, at least I hope that is the case!

[wolftone57]

Interesting Hewett was again beating a top player until that player had to leave the field. The umpires were pulling frees from a bag last Friday and of course one of the players getting a treat not a trick was of course Joel.

I'm still peeved at the amount of incorrect disposal the umpires lat go. I counted 17 in the first 10 minutes, Cats 13 Us 4. These are the ones they did not pick up and I don't know how they didn't as I only saw the game on telly and could see every one clearly yet they are within metres of the contest and there are three. I think they need to change their positioning as I believe their positioning is all wrong. It doesn't allow them to view the action from the right angles to make good decisions. But other than that I think there is little will from the 'Yucky Yuppy' to fix it.

[crackedactor]

Interesting Hewett was again beating a top player until that player had to leave the field. The umpires were pulling frees from a bag last Friday and of course one of the players getting a treat not a trick was of course Joel.

I'm still peeved at the amount of incorrect disposal the umpires lat go. I counted 17 in the first 10 minutes, Cats 13 Us 4. These are the ones they did not pick up and I don't know how they didn't as I only saw the game on telly and could see every one clearly yet they are within metres of the contest and there are three. I think they need to change their positioning as I believe their positioning is all wrong. It doesn't allow them to view the action from the right angles to make good decisions. But other than that I think there is little will from the 'Yucky Yuppy' to fix it.

One thing amazes me. Joel bends the knees and drop one of his shoulders, so there is a good chance he will be caught high, and of course the umps will always pay it, as they did on Friday Night. Other players do exactly the same and the Ump calls out "You ducked into it" (Even other Geelong Players!)

[ugg]

Hawkins 2 weeks, sentence impacted by bad record
Duncan 1 week

[liz]

One thing amazes me. Joel bends the knees and drop one of his shoulders, so there is a good chance he will be caught high, and of course the umps will always pay it, as they did on Friday Night. Other players do exactly the same and the Ump calls out "You ducked into it" (Even other Geelong Players!)

His second ankle injury occurred in a Buddy tackle that he tried to wriggle out of by dropping a shoulder and raising an arm. His ankle might have got twisted up with Buddy's legs even if he hadn't tried to squirm out of it. But on the other hand, maybe not.

[liz]

Hawkins 2 weeks, sentence impacted by bad record
Duncan 1 week

LOL. So they'll go into their game against Richmond without their 2nd and 3rd best midfielders (and with their best still reportedly having a sore foot), plus their number one key forward. I hope (for their sake, so I don't really care too much either way) that Motlop and/or Menzel is OK to play or they may struggle to field a team at all. They do have Stanley in reserve to come in and present as a tall target up forward.