Swans v Port.

[Ludwig]

However, one thing I'd like to see is Amartey or McLean given the opportunity to play back as they both would inject some height and size.

Agree. Maybe forward is too big and ask for them

[Agent 86]

Agree. Maybe forward is too big and ask for them

Both can mark. If Lloyd catches that intercept - rather than dropping it over his head & handing a goal to the sub - then we’re still a chance to win. Need to catch those. Worst game I can remember from poor Jake.

[MattW]

Agree. Maybe forward is too big and ask for them

McLean certainly has the size and starch - mobile enough?

[Agent 86]

Swans v Port.

Hawks about to beat GWS.

Edit… have just beaten. We’re gonna need some teams to fall over if we’re to play any finals this year. The experience will be valuable if we can sneak thru.

[giant]

Re: Bell. Agree for most of the game he looked ordinary but he delivered an excellent kick amongst a crowded 50 into Hayward who somehow dropped it, but it all worked out when he regathered and handballed to Buddy for the go ahead goal

Hate to be a naysayer, but looked to me he didn't really hit that kick properly, which is why it landed short in Hayward's arms. Said in the pre-season I like Bell's attitude but suspect he was just short of AFL standard. Nothing over the last few weeks has made me feel otherwise; Wicks and Ronke likely ahead of him.

That said, his performance was scarcely the reason we lost.

[Blood Fever]

Mills has been great, but his semi-regular mental errors would knock a few votes off.

Parker not immune from errors when he bites off too much.

[MattW]

Parker not immune from errors when he bites off too much.

Reckon Mills would be a league leader in 50m penalties conceded.

[Blood Fever]

It happens some times. Phil Kearns and Nick Farr-Jones are two Rugby Union greats who didn’t make the 1st 15 of their school teams.

J-Mac is certainly proving a very strong AFL player. Seems like a mild manned bloke as well.

I’m sure some of the jocks at the school who thought they were a step above J-Mac now feel humbled watching him play so well.

Deliberate deluded nonsense

[royboy42]

Anyone seen The Bloods and Bangalore Swan in the same room at the same time?

[Agent 86]

Anyone seen The Bloods and Bangalore Swan in the same room at the same time?

Very good.

[chalbilto]

Maybe 1 more game to see if he can contribute more, but agreed with your assessment:

Regarding Bell, No. Bring back Wicks to replace him. Let him learn his craft in the reserves.

[stevoswan]

Contenders??? Are you kidding me? They are no where near a top 4 side (top 8 at best) and only because of Buddy's brilliance we even came close. As Jack Nicholson said "You can't handle the truth"

If they make the eight, they are a contender....there's a truth.

[chalbilto]

Take it to the bank. We will finish 6th to 8th.

[Agent 86]

If they make the eight, they are a contender....there's a truth.

Given they only beat teams below them & most of their remaining games are just that - they are a top 4 chance. Hence, contenders.

[AB Swannie]

I've taken 24hrs to read the discussion and consider the game:

Concerns:

• Heeney - He's had a couple of poor games in a row but who hasn't. No way are you moving him from forward of centre. In dry conditions, he is one of the hardest matchups for opposition. Why do people jump off so quickly?
• McCartin - He's 21 years old! He's played less than a full season as a KPD! He will be in AA one day but it may take a year or two yet.
• Rampe - He has been a favourite for a long time but has declined dramatically this year. He has done such a tremendous job for so long, it is really evident when when he is down. I hope he gets back his mojo but at 31 it really is a concern.
• Bell - In an ideal world we'd have Blakey and/or Stephens playing instead of Bell but they've given less effort and so Bell got given his chance. Unfortunately, he is not quite up to it.
• Florent - I am concerned. He should be imposing himself more regularly and is not.
• Brand - struggled with composure. However, I do prefer playing that extra tall and so if Melican isn't right then Brand has to stay.
• FWD/RUCK - it goes to show how important Sam Reid. Amartey and McLean have both shown something in patches but have both struggled for full games.

Positives:

• Mills - has been outstanding in his move to the midfield. Look out 2022.
• Parker - can be criticised for his delivery at times but he was immense last night.
• Buddy - may he last for two more years so he can play more regularly with Logan McDonald.
• Hayward - has copped plenty from fans on here and just keeps doing his role.
• Cunningham, Dawson, Fox, Lloyd - as much as our tall defenders struggled, these guys were good overall.

Overall, I feel like we are still developing. The timing just might be a fraction off - I think we'll be at our best in 2023 but by that time Buddy, Rampe, and JPK will be gone.