Round 15: Swans v Demons @ Cazaly's

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  • Nico
    Veterans List
    • Jan 2003
    • 11328

    Originally posted by AB Swannie
    Two guys I want to give credit to who want show up in the stats sheet are Fox and Hayward.

    Fox has quietly won his one-on-one battles regularly slotting in nicely in our team defence structure. Only 3 possessions but 8 tackles if you don't mind.

    Hayward is playing such a tough, team game lately. He cops a bit on here but I reckon he is playing as a defensive forward stopping the intercept mark and doing a terrific job.
    Hayward has to be a lot smarter with ball in hand.
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    • Mark26
      Senior Player
      • Jan 2017
      • 1535

      Originally posted by KSAS
      Even though we've only had 5 wins thus far, we've managed to score a win in each state!
      That makes us an All-Australian squad!

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      • mcs
        Travelling Swannie!!
        • Jul 2007
        • 8149

        Originally posted by Daisi
        - Ahhhh- just stirring with 'Sweet Caroline'- LOL
        hahaah I know Daisi!

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        Originally posted by Mark26
        That makes us an All-Australian squad!
        Nice stat that is!
        "You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."

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        • stevoswan
          Veterans List
          • Sep 2014
          • 8543

          Just watched the highlights....very enjoyable. Again I like the last piece of commentary......"But they've got something brewing the Swans."

          I agree.

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          • Sandridge
            Outer wing, Lake Oval
            • Apr 2010
            • 2049

            "Not trying to win" is a disease that's hard to shake off. Melbourne caught the disease some years ago and still hasn't recovered. I have a lot of good friends who are Melbourne supporters and these lovely people continue to be shafted by a club that, even now, doesn't care enough about winning. Today, a very talented team that needed to win to stay in finals contention played a team that has been decimated by injuries and had nothing to play for. The team that has heart and a soul got the 4 points.

            Go you magnificent Cygnets!
            Last edited by Sandridge; 3 September 2020, 10:03 PM.

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            • Ralph Dawg
              Senior Player
              • Apr 2018
              • 1729

              Really liked how Clarke kept finding the ball. Sure, some of his possessions were a bit shaky but at least he gets the pill - that's half the battle. Tonight he used it pretty well.

              Great Q2 by McInerney. That should give him the confidence that he belongs.

              McLean is a big target and brought the ball to ground. Our smalls looked better tonight with him to crumb off.

              All up, a very good team performance with solid contributions from most of the team.

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              • Melbourne_Blood
                Senior Player
                • May 2010
                • 3312

                Just watched JL’s presser. Almost the happiest i have even him all year , cracked a smile at one point! Also mentioned the players were surprised at the support they had at the ground. A Few Dirty Swannies up in FNQ apparently !

                ( - “Dirty swan” is a name me and a fellow swan mate picked up at a game years ago when a random , possibly quite drunk fellow supporter bellowed out at a crucial point in a tight game, when the crowd was silent “ Go you Dirty Swan ! it’s been a go to ever since )

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                • Markwebbos
                  Veterans List
                  • Jul 2016
                  • 7186

                  I’m interested to hear from Auntie.Gerald after that performance.

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                  • stevoswan
                    Veterans List
                    • Sep 2014
                    • 8543

                    Originally posted by Sandridge
                    "Not trying to win" is a disease that's hard to shake off. Melbourne caught the disease some years ago and still hasn't recovered. I have a lot of good friends who are Melbourne supporters and these lovely people continue to be shafted by a club that, even now, doesn't care enough about winning. Today, a very talented team that needed to win to stay in finals contention played a team that has been decimated by injuries and had nothing to play for. The team that has heart and a soul got the 4 points.

                    Go you magnificent Cygnets!
                    Great post....it is indeed great to follow a club that always gives you hope....and ultimately, great reward.

                    I wouldn't be a Dees fan for quids.

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                    Originally posted by Markwebbos
                    I’m interested to hear from Auntie.Gerald after that performance.
                    He's not the only one strangely absent from this joyous, positive thread.....

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                    • MattW
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                      • May 2011
                      • 4195

                      Originally posted by Swannette
                      who said Taylor was a mediocre inclusion? :-)


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                      I questioned it, but he does add some class in forward 50. He's pretty clean, makes good decisions and kicks well. A bit savvier than Bell in that lone crumbing role.

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                      • MattW
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                        • May 2011
                        • 4195

                        Originally posted by Melbourne_Blood
                        Ryan Clarke has been good tonight


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                        He is a true gut runner, probably our best. Limited disposal obviously, but he gets from contest to contest and offers an option to clear the ball from congested situations.

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                        Originally posted by Melbourne_Blood
                        Blakey and Mcinerney my highlights.


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                        Yes, exciting games from both. Blakey's ability to sprint away from the opposition and kick long on that left is so promising.

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                        Originally posted by aardvark
                        I love it when a youngster has a breakout game. Well done Macca. I reckon McLean is a keeper too.
                        McLean contests hard every time it comes his way, but he's also smart, with good touch.

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                        Originally posted by Mel_C
                        Good win swans! We're always a chance against Melbourne.

                        We can enjoy the weekend now.
                        Yes, because our coach is at least twice as good as theirs.

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                        • Markwebbos
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                          • Jul 2016
                          • 7186

                          I’ve been critical of both LTaylor (fitness) and Clarke (disposal). I only saw some of the 1st and 4th quarters but it appears Clarke’s disposal is improving and Taylor got a fair bit of the ball.

                          If you took the best of each of them they would make a really good player.

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                          • Melbourne_Blood
                            Senior Player
                            • May 2010
                            • 3312

                            Originally posted by Markwebbos
                            I’m interested to hear from Auntie.Gerald after that performance.
                            Me also , I posted something very similar earlier. They have been conspicuously quiet tonight...


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                            • MattW
                              Veterans List
                              • May 2011
                              • 4195

                              Originally posted by Ludwig
                              Good games from some much criticized players. Clarke and Squizzy particularly. Thurlow was also solid, except for a couple of fumbles in defence, but his kicking is very good. Wicks is more than just a tackler. He's a solid field and goal kicker. McLean isn't quick, but is quite clever for such an inexperienced player.

                              There's a lot to work with here. And still plenty of good players and prospects not in the side.

                              But Melbourne really didn't play well at all. They missed plenty of opportunities and their pressure wasn't that great either.

                              I liked us with 3 tall defenders. None of them had great games, but the extra height was valuable. It was hard stopping Gawn, but Petracca was kept fairly quiet.

                              I remember that Ed Langdon was one of our trade targets, but went to Melbourne. He got plenty of the ball, but his kicking was horrid. Happy that trade didn't come off.
                              Weren't the Swans after Ed's brother Tom?

                              I also much prefer us with three tall defenders. I thought McCartin was good. He's so brave and also intelligent. A number of timely defensive fists and a trademark contested mark.

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                              • MattW
                                Veterans List
                                • May 2011
                                • 4195

                                Originally posted by AB Swannie
                                I think he has the potential to be an AA defender but it will all depend on how much we need him forward. Personally, I like him back and McLean forward.
                                Yes, me too. I think McCartin's more valuable to us back.

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