#AFL Rd 21 Swans v Melbourne, MCG, Sun 12 Aug 3:20pm @SydneySwans #AFLDeesSwans

[AB Swannie]

What a rollercoaster this game is. AJ went off. Melbourne built a nice lead and looked full of running. I went the early crow and said we were gone only to realise that this club is built on bloods spirit. We may indeed eventually go down but even if they do, I'll be proud of their fight. Great to see the boys getting around Hanners too. He's not out the door just yet I reckon.

[dejavoodoo44]

I thought that all our midfielders were good in that quarter, certainly seemed to be out muscling the Dees. Papley looks dangerous every time he gets the ball. Aliir was great in defence, with Newman also good back there. Cunningham was also one of our best.
And a couple of negatives. After a free was paid against Rampe, it left a sour taste in my mouth, when Hamish McLachlan decided to talk up the meeting between Clarkson and Gil McLachlan. Talk about incestuous! And the booing of Buddy is really starting to piss me off.

[goswannies]

Ok, I’ve been giving this some quick objective thought. This might be an unpopular suggestion but if it’s an ACL for AJ (which is looks like) in his “GOOD” knee, how about a LARS graft and another rookie contract.

Back in potentially 3 months - like David Rodan - so realistically in time for pre-season.
If it goes well, he shouldn’t loose too much match fitness.

If AJ wants a final crack, a LARS graft could give him minimal time off (essentially 2-5 games, depending on finals). If he did get back, who would rather on out list ... AJ or Pink, Foote, maybe Marsh, possibly Rohan, possibly Jack and even Hanners. If AJ’s knee fails one last time, just a rookie spot wasted.

[Markwebbos]

How bad was Hanners handball then. This is the best game he’s played this year but disposal is very poor.

[Swannette]

Oh Dan


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[dejavoodoo44]

Of course, a few more kicks like that, may make the booers seem a bit futile.

[Blue Sun]

C’mon Hanners, this is under 15’s stuff. Hit your target, just cost us a goal.

[AB Swannie]

How bad was Hanners handball then

Yep. He's been good today but that was one to forget especially when his handballing is normally elite.

[Wardy]

Hanners cost us that last goal

[Markwebbos]

If they keep hitting targets inside 50 we are in trouble

[stevoswan]

Good 2nd quarter there, but aided by terrible kicking for goal from Melbourne. We are a chance if we can keep taking the game on like we did during that run of 6 goals in the middle of the quarter.

So sad about AJ though - that overshadows by far whatever result we get.

It is very sad but we still need to win and I'm sure AJ will be happier if we do......I know I will be. It would be a great consolation.....

[Blue Sun]

BT is clueless, doesn’t know half the Sydney players.

Heeney is a genuine star.

[Daisi]

Cunningham having a pretty good game I think?

[stevoswan]

Heeney you beauty!

[Markwebbos]

Cmon Swans