Changes for Swans vs Bombers

[Bloody Hell]

Dawson is a great selection. I'm surprised by the negativity here. If he wasn't injured he would have been playing all year. Never really replaced the presence of Mitchell and he's the only guy on the list who looks likely. Goal kicking mid fielder big inside presence... what's not to like???

Not picking Grundy last week was an arrogant selection. Maybe Horse was trying to light a fire under him, but it was one of the many reasons we lost. Easily in the best back 6 and his inclusion will free up either Rampe or Aliir. No suitable matchup? - left Rampe playing on 2 metre Peter - usually the role that goes to Grundy.

[KTigers]

Just to keep everything in perspective re our finals chances, this is what it has taken to
make the 8 in the "Expansion Era" (18 teams)

2017 12 wins and a percentage of 105.7%
2016 12 wins and 105.2%
2015 13 wins and 106.5%
2014 12 wins and 105.8%
2013 11 wins and 106.7% (Carlton came 8th)
2012 14 wins and 112.5%

Right now we are 11 wins and 114.2%. Not that I'm recommending it, but it is remotely possible we could
lose every game (very narrowly) for the rest of the season and still make the 8, emulating the mighty Blues of 2013!
Assuming of course someone above us does an Essendon.
Seriously though, win two or three of the next five and we'll make it "comfortably".

[AnnieH]

Are we playing tonight?
As usual, the media don't think so.

[Markwebbos]

Are we playing tonight?
As usual, the media don't think so.

That's how I like it. #UnderTheRadar

[Bladey Blood]

I think he goes alright down back. Problems in the middle and up front came when they dropped Gabriel. Big mistake.

Am feeling pretty positive about this match.

In fact;

I can feel it coming in the air tonight.

[stevoswan]

Am feeling pretty positive about this match.

In fact;

I can feel it coming in the air tonight.

Part of me is nervous but most of me thinks we are going to smash them......I hope most of me is right.

[Bill Posters]

And if we do win, it will be another day for you and me in paradise.

[rickmat]

Very happy to see Dawson get his chance tonight. Selectors ignored him last season for no apparent reason. Recovered fromm early season injury and is ready to make a difference for the Swans. Will run, mark, tackle and kick goals, team player and will ma,e a difference. He has footy smarts. Go Jordan

[707]

I'm a big believer in footy smarts, Dawson has them, hopefully grabs this chance and cements a best 22 position from now. Be great if at seasons end we've found another three, Ronke, O'Riordan and Dawson, will keep us in contention in the near future.

[ScottH]

I'm a big believer in footy smarts, Dawson has them, hopefully grabs this chance and cements a best 22 position from now. Be great if at seasons end we've found another three, Ronke, O'Riordan and Dawson, will keep us in contention in the near future.

I think he offers a LOT more than Towers.
He even did OK in the Ruck.