#AFL Round 12, Swans vs Saints, 7:25pm, Etihad #AFLSaintsSwans @sydneyswans

[Markwebbos]

Hanners playing like he?s 100. Doesn?t show any signs of playing himself into form.

[S.S. Bleeder]

Hanners playing like he?s 100. Doesn?t show any signs of playing himself into form.

He is definitely NQR. Must be carrying an injury that can't be fixed with rest otherwise they would have done so.

[Industrial Fan]

Hanners the only real concern from that game. Don?t remember a game with less tension from the opening bounce.

A nice hitout before the test at home next week. Sinclair is having some sort of season.

[S.S. Bleeder]

Really impressed with the high marking of Heeney and Haywood. They've become our marking options in the forward half. Florent playing beautifully on the half back line which must worry Riordon, Newman, etc.

[707]

Yes, someone has to be 21st and 22nd player in the side but I stick with what I said, Robbo and Marsh are not AFL standard, they wouldn't be getting games at other top 4 sides. Hanners is offering NOTHING, he needs to be either sent to the NEAFL or rested, you can't carry players against the better sides. Newman gave more last week than Hanners, he got dropped!

It's time to try other players who may offer more, the definition of stupidity is to keep doing the same expecting a different result, it happened on the Western Front, it's happening at the Swans. I'm still fuming about Foote instead of Dawson last year, as you all know!, please try other players, particularly against the lower sides, we may just find a new player who relegates someone else to 21/22, it's how you improve as a team!

[dejavoodoo44]

Nice to see Richo and to a lesser extent, Darcy, doing actual football interviews, instead of the excruciating Roaming Brian.

[mcs]

Hanners playing like he?s 100. Doesn?t show any signs of playing himself into form.

There is clearly something not quite right - in the second half there was a mark he dropped on the wing where he clearly barely could lead 10 meters with a good 2 metre lead on his defender. Whatever it is something is clearly not right.

[Aprilbr]

It was great to see some really positive attacking ball movement by the boys tonight. The first time since the Giants win earlier this year where I have felt that we can challenge the best teams. So many positives. The form of the younger players was so impressive. Ronke?s pressure and Florent?s poise stood out. The only negative I could see was the continued struggle of Hanners. Elite midfielder clearing playing under duress.


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[Ludwig]

Nice to see Richo and to a lesser extent, Darcy, doing actual football interviews, instead of the excruciating Roaming Brian.

Ah Brian! The best move I ever made was hiring Brian as my manager. Not only is he a great negotiator, I was also able to replace my entire security team with Brian. It's a joy to watch how everyone just moves away whenever Brian is in the area. Nothing wants to get in Brian's way. I'm producing a remake of the movie The Ten Commandments starring Brian as Moses. He's perfect in the role. He can make the Red Sea part without using special effects.

[Cheer_Cheer]

I must say that I thought the umpiring was the best I have seen in one of our games this season. Maybe I am wrong but did one of them call Oliver "Will" ? I am glad I am not on my own with the concern for Hanners. He really is a a liability. Should not be playing if that is all he can do. Rohan I guess did his usual 10 touches but got 2 goals today. What an enigma. Next week will be fascinating.

[Sandridge]

I must say that I thought the umpiring was the best I have seen in one of our games this season. Maybe I am wrong but did one of them call Oliver "Will" ? I am glad I am not on my own with the concern for Hanners. He really is a a liability. Should not be playing if that is all he can do. Rohan I guess did his usual 10 touches but got 2 goals today. What an enigma. Next week will be fascinating.

Yes, you heard right. The ump definitely called Florent "Will."

[dejavoodoo44]

Ah Brian! The best move I ever made was hiring Brian as my manager. Not only is he a great negotiator, I was also able to replace my entire security team with Brian. It's a joy to watch how everyone just moves away whenever Brian is in the area. Nothing wants to get in Brian's way. I'm producing a remake of the movie The Ten Commandments starring Brian as Moses. He's perfect in the role. He can make the Red Sea part without using special effects.

Well, I'm glad it's working for you. But personally, I find it mystifying, to the point of distressing, the fact that Channel 7 seem to think that Brian is Australia's best AFL commentator. I mean, how does that happen??

[MattW]

Very good game by Jones; his punch off halfback was important in helping us move it quickly out of defence. Also cleaner with it, kicked well, made good decisions - he's working on his game. Speaking of clean - another good game by Florent, whose confidence is starting to match his skills with impressive results. Kennedy, Heeney, Sinclair and Franklin all good as well.

I agree with 707 - Robinson and Marsh are not senior standard. Both are ponderous with the ball, Marsh trails the ball - gives up too many forward 50 marks, and Robinson just doesn't go at the ball hard enough. I'd much rather Towers over Robinson - he's quicker, cleaner, faster, and more dangerous. I can see why they choose Marsh over Aliir - he's more dependable - but he's not as good a defender. I think it's time to put Aliir in.

[aardvark]

I can't help thinking that if Robbo and Marsh were allowed to string together a run of games like Harry C has their performances would improve and they'd become more confident in their roles.
Such is the life of a fringe player.

[aardvark]

4pts, a percentage boost and no injuries. A 6 day break then the Eagles coming off their bye at the SCG. I'm really looking forward to next friday. Go Swannies!