Rnd 22, vs Gold Coast at SCG, on Saturday 12 August, 1:45 PM

[Hotpotato]

Oh and Mal, I think it’s Saturday not Sunday according to Swans Website!

Yep , it’s Sat
And there’s mail that they will
Show the Matildas after , maybe it’s just
the members venue ?

[royboy42]

So far it's only in the Member's area.And on what possible grounds could you omit Hickey? Certainly not out on form.

[liz]

Yep , it’s Sat
And there’s mail that they will
Show the Matildas after , maybe it’s just
the members venue ?

Swans-Suns, Blues-Demons games shifted for Matildas' clash

This article suggests it will be shown on the big screen at the ground (ie not just in the Members').

It does present a dilemma, though, for anyone wanting to get home to watch the Carlton Melbourne game, which is probably match of the round. I suspect I'll try to find some commentary to listen to while I travel home, and hope to be back to catch the end of the game.

[i'm-uninformed2]

Stephens and Roberts in for Campbell and Clarke.

Clarke, Corey Warner, Buller and Arnold emergencies.

Fair call. Happy to see Roberts back and hope like hell Dylan clicks.

[Markwebbos]

That’s not a bad set of changes given Campbell is suspended. Would be great if we got the 2022 finals version of Stephens.

[Mel_C]

Swans-Suns, Blues-Demons games shifted for Matildas' clash

Thanks for the link because I didn't realise our game was starting earlier. I'd only heard about the Melbourne game starting 5 minutes later.

[liz]

Thanks for the link because I didn't realise our game was starting earlier. I'd only heard about the Melbourne game starting 5 minutes later.

I'm confused in the other direction. I hadn't realised our game wasn't always at 1.45pm. But then, apart from vaguely knowing it was early Saturday afternoon, I guess I hadn't really focused on the exact time. Does anyone know when it was changed? Hasn't been today, I don't think.

[liz]

Just read that Ben King is out for the Suns. Can't say I'm disappointed. I know his form recently has been flaky but he had a very good match against Brisbane two weeks ago, and he's certainly capable of winning a game off his own boot if the ball gets down there enough. Sam Day, his replacement, is no dud, but he doesn't loom as a potential match winner in the way King does.

[Auntie.Gerald]

Glad to get another look at Stephen’s this season albeit against the 14th team on the ladder

Will be interesting to see what roles Roberts plays.

Roberts so reminds me of your old school middle centre that was the hands on the clock player. Always knew where he was, always could count on time with the ball and good decision making by hand or by foot to run off. A little like a Michael Voss after he suffered a few knee injuries in his early season and then shuffled into Centre midfield like a gun.

Roberts is also very similar to Jake Veales dad Rob who player for Sturt and also Northshore Bombers and was in the Northshore team of the century.

[MattW]

Gee Matt, Hickey was back in form last week. No way he goes out.

Yeah, read the horse leaves wrong.

[crackedactor 01]

Glad to get another look at Stephen’s this season albeit against the 14th team on the ladder

Will be interesting to see what roles Roberts plays.

Roberts so reminds me of your old school middle centre that was the hands on the clock player. Always knew where he was, always could count on time with the ball and good decision making by hand or by foot to run off. A little like a Michael Voss after he suffered a few knee injuries in his early season and then shuffled into Centre midfield like a gun.

Roberts is also very similar to Jake Veales dad Rob who player for Sturt and also Northshore Bombers and was in the Northshore team of the century.

I know in the past 2 weeks in the seconds he has been outstanding with centre clearances - A area we are very ordinary at. I think we are currently 17th in the AFL rankings.

[i'm-uninformed2]

Glad to get another look at Stephen’s this season albeit against the 14th team on the ladder

Will be interesting to see what roles Roberts plays.

Roberts so reminds me of your old school middle centre that was the hands on the clock player. Always knew where he was, always could count on time with the ball and good decision making by hand or by foot to run off. A little like a Michael Voss after he suffered a few knee injuries in his early season and then shuffled into Centre midfield like a gun.

Roberts is also very similar to Jake Veales dad Rob who player for Sturt and also Northshore Bombers and was in the Northshore team of the century.

A terrific post. It's worth remembering - coming into his draft year a lot of talent scouts had him in the top 10, but it seems a combination of injuries plus a negative assessment of his supposed athleticism saw him fall out of favour. But he's a pure footballer with clean hands. In some ways, despite them playing a different style of game, it's a bit like Brett Kirk - it's better to focus on what he can do, rather than what you think he might not be able to do.

[Maltopia]

Ben King rested due to knee soreness (source: AFL website)

[ugg]

Surprised they recalled Day for this one. They have the two leading goal kickers in the VFL Burgess and McLaughlin plus Chol also available.

[Thunder Shaker]

An article showing our improvement in the last month.

From 15th to finals? How surging Swans have turned it around (afl.com.au)