Qualifying Final vs Melbourne Demons @ MCG Match Thread

[stellation]

Wonderful, wonderful game.

Kudos to Garry Lyon for the level of enthusiasm and excitement he conveyed immediately after the game about the Swans and their performance, after watching his beloved side go down. It was a level of professionalism (almost) up there with noted Geelong fan Anthony Hudson's excitement with the great Nick Davis' heroics.

[ugg]

Couldn’t have been McInerney as he was playing in defence. I’m pretty sure it was Stephens and I think he swapped wings to do so. As a left footer he would usually play on the left wing (ie if Swans were kicking to right of screen he would start on the far wing). Great game by Dylan defensively and offensively.

I take this back. Watching the replay now, it's clearly McInerney for most of the night.

[707]

Our pressure was so good it prohibited us from winning free kicks - they had no prior opportunity. On the other hand, their pressure was a step behind which gave the umps a reason to pay holding the ball against us.

Stevic actively looking for reasons to pay a free to Melbourne to keep them in it!

[RogueSwan]

Apologies about putting a dampener on this thread but is there a chance that the team has played it's "GF" last night such were the celebrations?
I am thinking the week off will help everyone reset properly and Horse will maintain the focus.

[707]

Apologies about putting a dampener on this thread but is there a chance that the team has played it's "GF" last night such were the celebrations?
I am thinking the week off will help everyone reset properly and Horse will maintain the focus.

I mentioned drinking their own bathwater earlier, but this club and group is far to focused to allow that to happen. The game review highlighting errors will focus everyone again.

[MattW]

Apologies about putting a dampener on this thread but is there a chance that the team has played it's "GF" last night such were the celebrations?
I am thinking the week off will help everyone reset properly and Horse will maintain the focus.

They're not satisfied.

[Hotpotato]

I mentioned drinking their own bathwater earlier, but this club and group is far to focused to allow that to happen. The game review highlighting errors will focus everyone again.

Horse addressing them straight after the game. They weren’t over celebrating, he was already prepping them for the task ahead.

[stellation]

Apologies about putting a dampener on this thread but is there a chance that the team has played it's "GF" last night such were the celebrations?
I am thinking the week off will help everyone reset properly and Horse will maintain the focus.

A very good question, from memory I think that level of excitement is relatively normal for teams winning a Qualifying Final because it is such a huge build up and then boost for your chances to get a chance to go straight through to hosting a Preliminary Final.

[mcs]

Apologies about putting a dampener on this thread but is there a chance that the team has played it's "GF" last night such were the celebrations?
I am thinking the week off will help everyone reset properly and Horse will maintain the focus.

Always a risk with any team.

But Longmire is a master coach. He will know the need for the boys to celebrate the win, but then hit reset and go again. We have a great record in prelims under him after winning week 1 for a reason.

The hard work is only just beginning - but this team is hungry. They won't be satisfied unless we lift the Cup from here.

Overconfidence is a bigger risk than a huge let down in a fortnight in my opinion.

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[The Great One]

Apologies about putting a dampener on this thread but is there a chance that the team has played it's "GF" last night such were the celebrations?
I am thinking the week off will help everyone reset properly and Horse will maintain the focus.

I hope not but I can forgive you for that train of thought.

[gloveski]

How did I forget to mention the great Mr Fox , doing Tasmania proud


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[crackedactor 01]

Stevic actively looking for reasons to pay a free to Melbourne to keep them in it!

The holding the ball free kicks were very odd against us. Like the one against Gulden in front of goal. The player must have a chance to get rid of the ball in an effective manner. Where was his chance? Anyhow should not complain as Melbourne only received 5 more free kicks than us, and thats really good considering the past umpiring history.

[ugg]

One of the things Longmire talked about at his press conference was last year's finals loss to GWS and it was a missed opportunity. It clearly still burns him (quoted our +20 inside 50 differential off the bat) and I'm confident he will relay to the players not to let this chance slip.

[gloveski]

Apologies about putting a dampener on this thread but is there a chance that the team has played it's "GF" last night such were the celebrations?
I am thinking the week off will help everyone reset properly and Horse will maintain the focus.

I have actually noticed the last month or so that Longmire can actually smile . I reckon it’s been a directive from the coaching group to engage more with the players and celebrate a little whilst keeping it in check , ride the wave a bit. A little bit like Melbourne and Bulldogs done last year . The younger group are such tight knit group and have every right to celebrate a bit . It’s not everyday you win your way to a prelim. Great to see , celebrate the moment for what it is . Then knuckle down for what lies ahead as it won’t get any easier.


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[The Great One]

The holding the ball free kicks were very odd against us. Like the one against Gulden in front of goal. The player must have a chance to get rid of the ball in an effective manner. Where was his chance? Anyhow should not complain as Melbourne only received 5 more free kicks than us, and thats really good considering the past umpiring history.

I must confess that holding the ball decisions and non-decisions have always been a grey are for me, swans make a lot of tackles that are un rewarded, the double tackle in the third quarter last night on Neal-Bullen was a case in point. Even the Melbourne based commentators thought he took the tackle on.