Sydney vs Richmond: Game day thread

[mcs]

Yes this was from the first quarter




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I reckon the stats might be wrong, but part of it is we are making the ball do the work, and conserving energy through that. Was so impressed with our ability to switch from brilliant long kicks (Rd 1 in particular) to dare I say it 'wees and poos' like short accurate kicking at times today. Shows these kids aren't just a 'one string to the bow' team at all.

[Markwebbos]

I reckon the new rules favour teams with good foot skills (like us). Richmond’s poor foot skills got exposed today.

[Nico]

Watched the game from the City End forward pocket with the rest of our supporters. What really impressed me was the desperate work of the backs in not letting Richmond get an easy possession close to goal. McCartin's second and 3rd efforts were gold. There has been some criticism of Harry Cunningham but I thought he worked really hard without having great stats. Their small forwards hardly had a sniff so he must have negated someone. Must watch for this on the replay.

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I reckon the new rules favour teams with good foot skills (like us). Richmond’s poor foot skills got exposed today.

And the MCG's wide open spaces.

[stevoswan]

This guy from Scotland (The 'Don') is into AFL and has rush released his review of today's game. It's a bit of fun.....he has good knowledge of our great game.

SUPER SWANS!! ???? My Review of Richmond vs Sydney Swans Round 3 2021 | AFL - YouTube

[mcs]

Watched the game from the City End forward pocket with the rest of our supporters. What really impressed me was the desperate work of the backs in not letting Richmond get an easy possession close to goal. McCartin's second and 3rd efforts were gold. There has been some criticism of Harry Cunningham but I thought he worked really hard without having great stats. Their small forwards hardly had a sniff so he must have negated someone. Must watch for this on the replay.

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And the MCG's wide open spaces.

I thought our defense was great today. Gave them a few easy ones late, but the damage was well done by then. Really impressed by our ability to minimise the impact of their forward 50 entries. That cheered my cold, defensive heart (yearning for the old scrimp days of Swans in day past) hahaha - but I thought they were terrific. McCartin is going to be some beast down back for us for a decade - give that kid a long term contract please!

[barry]

We've found role for cunningham and that's all he needs.

Allir who?

[dejavoodoo44]

Yes this was from the first quarter




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Thanks for that. Yes, there must be a fault. Average speed in attack of 2.6kph, suggests that we were walking. And I'm pretty sure we were going quicker than a walk.

[dejavoodoo44]

Watched the game from the City End forward pocket with the rest of our supporters. What really impressed me was the desperate work of the backs in not letting Richmond get an easy possession close to goal. McCartin's second and 3rd efforts were gold. There has been some criticism of Harry Cunningham but I thought he worked really hard without having great stats. Their small forwards hardly had a sniff so he must have negated someone. Must watch for this on the replay.

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And the MCG's wide open spaces.

I loved the tackle that Cunningham put on Bolton deep in defence. Should have got a free, but instead, the ball spilled out and we went on a helter skelter rebound, that ended up with a goal to McDonald (IIRC).

[i'm-uninformed2]

Watched the game from the City End forward pocket with the rest of our supporters. What really impressed me was the desperate work of the backs in not letting Richmond get an easy possession close to goal. McCartin's second and 3rd efforts were gold. There has been some criticism of Harry Cunningham but I thought he worked really hard without having great stats. Their small forwards hardly had a sniff so he must have negated someone. Must watch for this on the

Cunningham had a terrific game. Barely beaten in a contest.

[gumby_bolts]

Watched the game with my eldest at the swans fan end, great buzz around the sections. Very special day.

[i'm-uninformed2]

One other thing caught my eye a few times, and it’s the advantage of having pace and athleticism in your side.

Particularly in the second quarter, there were a few times where Richmond were exiting the d50 with a space ahead of the ball and only had to chain it through.

Our defenders kept leaving their man, sprinting up as far as 30 or 40m to close as much space as possible to the guy with the ball, and had confidence someone else from the middle of the ground would sprint back to cover their bloke.

We must have shut down two or three plays that way before Richmond were able to get inside 50. It was both risky, but showed immense confidence in our running ability and structure, as well as each other.

[Captain]

We've found role for cunningham and that's all he needs.

Allir who?

There has always been a role for Cunningham and he has always played it well. Just been a few loonies on here with no idea calling for him to be dropped.

[Melbourne_Blood]

Wow. Had to watch the game on my phone as away in Vic high country and no pub in ton has Foxtel. But Geez, what a @@@@ing win ! Happy Easter , enjoy the choccies !!! Bloods


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[neilfws]

What a game. I'd have been happy if they gave it a crack and were competitive for most of it. That feeling some way in when you start thinking you know, I reckon they could win this...

Would love to have been there, must have been a great game live.

Enjoyed most performances today. Thought the defence looked a lot tighter than the past couple of games. Hard to tell from the TV but looked like they rotated a few as opponents for Dusty, rather than the one hard tag.

Honestly though, they look like a completely different team to last year, with these new young blokes and the ball movement. Exciting weeks ahead if they can keep this up.

[Bangalore Swans]

Own up - which poster on here a couple of days ago wanted to drop Wicks?

I issued an apology early in the thread, but I will apologise again for doubting Wicks.

I was enchanted with Stephens being a top 5 pick from an AFL state while Wicks was a rookie listed player from Manly. I was backing the 1st round pick. As a Tom Brady fan, who was a 6th round pick, who went on to be the GOAT, I should know better.