Rnd 17 - vs Bulldogs at SCG, 7:50 PM, Friday 8 July 2022

[gloveski]

Hopefully for once we might win the free kick count against the muts . Maybe wishful thinking


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[Faunac8]

Had to turn off my phone last Saturday to fly to NZ at that stage we were about 4 goals up so was very happy to be wearing my Swans jumper and beanie in anticipation of a cold arrival in Christchurch.
While waiting to clear customs I was initially curious as to why the family behind me were singing the Bombers theme song and seeming very pleased with themselves.
It all became apparent when I turned my phone back on and checked out the final result. Seriously WTF had happened !!!
This was the first disappointment in what has become the week from hell.
I tested positive to Covid two days after arriving and the day before arriving in Queenstown for a twice delayed holiday which has lead to me spending the last five days in isolation looking out the window watching the fantastic mountain and lake views while the balance of my holiday slowly drains away.
Now to make it even worse I can’t even watch tonight’s game either on Foxtel go or the channel 7 app because of geoblocking. I have tried a VPN but Rupert’s mob has of course worked out a way to stop this being an option any more.
Looks like the ABC radio will be my saviour but any other online or digital listening suggestions from those in the know would be much appreciated.
Sorry for the thread hijack and I now to return to the thread and it’s purpose ????
I must admit a couple of the selection changes surprised me but after much analysis and careful consideration and based on the result of round 17 last year we will win by the same margin of 19 points.

[Faunac8]

Has Ryan been elevated to the team with a view to locking down one of the Bullflogs prime movers and if so who do we think he will go to ? Maybe he will give Jack Macrae a hard night at the office and try to limit his influence.

Malthouse has tipped us well that’s not good

[Foreign Legion]

Is that goals or free kicks?

I will take free kicks rather than goals lol.

[waswan]

I keep spewing thinking Jmac is COR

[Faunac8]

Cannot believe we’ve dropped a rising AFL star for a reserves player. Even on a quiet day he does more than Amartey.

Joel might be out to prove you wrong tonight.

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Callum with 7 tackles already that is elite pressure on record breaking process

[mcs]

Big hit from Rowbottom there.

Great start so far.

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[Faunac8]

Midfield seem intent on making a statement tonight so far. Not watching but seems like a pretty comprehensive performance so far.
Hard to believe that Chad has only played 29 games he is possibly going to exceed TB’s expectations which while high seem very achievable based on his performance this season.
Will Dusty be happy playing second banana to him?

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The record number of tackles in a game for AFL is 19 ( one of the joint holders being Jude Bolton)
Callum is a chance to beat that tonight.

[Foreign Legion]

Wish we had kicked a bit straighter but thats a 9/10 quarter.

Warner is one of the best young players I have seen - any club.

[Foreign Legion]

So frees 6 to 3 - 2 goals for the Bulldogs - Liz, what do you think?

[Foreign Legion]

Maybe one of the umps can replace Ladhams - they doing well for the Dogs.

[Faunac8]

Ladhams gone for the night with a broken thumb that’s a big out Sam and Joel will need to pick up the slack

[crackedactor 01]

Very Lucky Swans. How do they go from playing like they did in the first quarter to the rubbish they showed in the 2nd quarter. How we are still 29 points in front is a miracle. Keep playing like that and we will lose the game.

[Foreign Legion]

Going to be a hard 2nd half with Ladhams gone.

Reid and Amartey will have to fire up.

I wonder would they consider Blakey at the boundary throw ins?

Warner continues to impress me greatly.

[Foreign Legion]

I will go with a stat of:

Swans 11

Bulldogs 19

Hopefully I am wrong

I was wrong. It was 13 to 19 - no wonder we flogged them.