Round 1 v Giants

[Bangalore Swans]

Struth the Hawks and Roos get a crowd of 38K for a snore-fest, and our game gets 25K. Doubt the afl needs to schedule any more games out there. Can anyone who's been there shed some light, to those from interstate, on why it is such a bad venue?

I don’t think it’s a bad venue. It’s the Olympic stadium.

I just think that people from the North Shore and Eastern Suburbs hate having to travel to Homebush and many can be quite snobby about going there. Most people from the North Shore or Eastern suburbs would never go to an area like Homebush unless for a work or a professional purpose.

They want their sports viewing to remain in the beautiful Moore Park precinct. The after match social opportunits at nearby Paddington, Oxford Street, Coogee, Bondi Beach, Clovelly and the CBD are way superior to the after match social opportunities at Homebush.

I personally like Homebush. My son supports the Sydney Thunder Franchise and we enjoy catching the train to Spotless.

[Bangalore Swans]

No disrespect for Kennedy, who along with AG, has perhaps been the best Swan of this century, but as I've suggested, I think he should be the medical sub, unless Mills or Parker are not playing; and I'm not even sure about this last reservation given how well Florent played in the middle and Warner adding to the midfield mix next week. Our playing style has changed and Kennedy no longer fits the new style. We also need the spot for developing players. Even if Kennedy could contribute more than Stephens right now, for example, I would rather play Stephens to keep his development on track.

On another point, I thought Sheldrick has a similar kind of game, atm, as Wicks, and we might consider keeping Sheldrick in the team and drop Wicks to make room for Warner.

What a great post.

I think the Kennedy half back debate is going to be the major talking point of 2022.

I personally think you play him in the midfield or not at all.

When Papley comes back, he’ll play most centre square ball ups before drifting forward. This will mean even less midfield opportunity.

I agree with Ludwig that the Swans new attacking style favours guys that are elite kicks, are quick and have the engine to constantly run all day. J-Mac, Florent, Blakey, Campbell Stephens and Chad suit this style.

It’s not Kennedy’s style. A kick down the line game with plenty of stoppages is Kennedy’s style.

[grarmy]

...it was truffle fettuccine at its finest.

Al dente ????????????????

...a long way from Footscray, Cords.

[Ludwig]

I just think that people from the North Shore and Eastern Suburbs hate having to travel to Homebush and many can be quite snobby about going there. Most people from the North Shore or Eastern suburbs would never go to an area like Homebush unless for a work or a professional purpose.

They want their sports viewing to remain in the beautiful Moore Park precinct. The after match social opportunits at nearby Paddington, Oxford Street, Coogee, Bondi Beach, Clovelly and the CBD are way superior to the after match social opportunities at Homebush.

I used to live on the North Shore and I don't think we are too snobby to travel to Homebush.

BTW, can you give me the GPS coordinates for Homebush so I can find it on the map?

[Auntie.Gerald]

...a long way from Footscray, Cords.

Don't blow my cover Grarmy ????

I thought everyone years ago worked out I was Adam Goodes

AG ????

[dejavoodoo44]

I don’t think it’s a bad venue. It’s the Olympic stadium.

I just think that people from the North Shore and Eastern Suburbs hate having to travel to Homebush and many can be quite snobby about going there. Most people from the North Shore or Eastern suburbs would never go to an area like Homebush unless for a work or a professional purpose.

They want their sports viewing to remain in the beautiful Moore Park precinct. The after match social opportunits at nearby Paddington, Oxford Street, Coogee, Bondi Beach, Clovelly and the CBD are way superior to the after match social opportunities at Homebush.

I personally like Homebush. My son supports the Sydney Thunder Franchise and we enjoy catching the train to Spotless.

Interesting theory. At a game where previous posts have stated that the crowd was around 75% Swans, you seem to think that a crowd of 25,000 at a Giants home game, was the fault of snobby people in the east and north of Sydney. It suggests a certain amount of inate prejudice against Swans fans, don't you think? I mean, why not blame Giants fans, when they were vastly outnumbered at Homebush? Not sure how well your theory will go down, on a site for Swans fans?

[rojo]

... our best piggys snouting truffles was the trick and it worked.

So much so it was truffle fettuccine at its finest.

Al dente ????????????????

May that be the signature dish of our season!

[AB Swannie]

Great to see that across all games played so far James Rowbottom currently ranks 3rd in the league for pressure acts with 31. This is so important for our defence. Next best in our game was Coniglio with 26 and Parker with 24. Good to see Wicks in the top 5. If only he could kick it between the big sticks.

[Bangalore Swans]

Interesting theory. At a game where previous posts have stated that the crowd was around 75% Swans, you seem to think that a crowd of 25,000 at a Giants home game, was the fault of snobby people in the east and north of Sydney. It suggests a certain amount of inate prejudice against Swans fans, don't you think? I mean, why not blame Giants fans, when they were vastly outnumbered at Homebush? Not sure how well your theory will go down, on a site for Swans fans?

Accepted. The use of the word snobby was off the mark.

Apologies to you, Ludwig and other people I offended.

Your point is very true that more Giants supports should have turned up, particularly with a player like Tom Green. He’s a jet.


I do think that two facts are true:

1) Many Swans supporters went along to Homebush for the Buddy 1000 campaign. The chance to run onto the ground in celebration and not get tackled, fined or banned for life was a key driver in getting a lot of people going there on Saturday.

2) I think the overriding majority of Swans supporters prefer the SCG to Homebush. Swans supports have turned up to Homebush over the years in great numbers but nearly all don’t like the travel aspect to Homebush and many prefer the post Swans game social opportunities of Moore Park.

[Aprilbr]

I just don't think the Giants have much support. When we play them at the SCG, I am always surprised at how few GWS supporters seem to be there. It seems to be similar at this venue, which is very close to their home ground anyway.

I also think that crowds in Sydney in general tend to build up as the season goes on. Perhaps this reflects Sydney's climate where many outdoor activities are available well into the middle of the year,

[Ralph Dawg]

I just don't think the Giants have much support. When we play them at the SCG, I am always surprised at how few GWS supporters seem to be there. It seems to be similar at this venue, which is very close to their home ground anyway.

I also think that crowds in Sydney in general tend to build up as the season goes on. Perhaps this reflects Sydney's climate where many outdoor activities are available well into the middle of the year,

I agree with the premise that GWS don't have much support. The idea that they represent the people of Western Sydney is a myth. The GWS boys play for the club and each other, not for their supposed fans. The AFL couldn't care less as their club really only exists to add value to the TV rights, not to expand the game in Western Sydney or Western NSW.

[crackedactor 01]

Some great tackling by Rowbottom. On the downside we need to question if Kennedy and Franklin have still got what it takes to compete at AFL level. Also its the worse game I have seen Mcdonald play.

[TheBloods]

+1 everyone about rowbottoms tackling , he is a dog with a bone

[MattW]

Watching the game on replay after watching it live. Gulden's tackling in the second half is outstanding.

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Interesting theory. At a game where previous posts have stated that the crowd was around 75% Swans, you seem to think that a crowd of 25,000 at a Giants home game, was the fault of snobby people in the east and north of Sydney. It suggests a certain amount of inate prejudice against Swans fans, don't you think? I mean, why not blame Giants fans, when they were vastly outnumbered at Homebush? Not sure how well your theory will go down, on a site for Swans fans?

Exactly.

Also worth noting that I doubt there will be more than two (if any) regular season rugby league games with a larger crowd.

[MattW]

Watching the game on replay after watching it live. Gulden's tackling in the second half is outstanding.

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Exactly.

Also worth noting that I doubt there will be more than two (if any) regular season rugby league games with a larger crowd.

I'm referring to rugby league games *at that ground*.