Round 10 vs Richmond Tigers

[RUNVS]

Barlow and Kennelly could be coming back for this game. On paper the Swans SHOULD win this game but Richmond have been in reasonably good form of late so it could be a tough game.

Also only 2 games left without Barry Hall then he will be back bigger and badder than ever :D

[SOPH_CROSS]

Whos going to the game?

Last time we played Richo it was a night time game at the SCG and we did really well against them cant remember the score!

Havnt seen to many games of Richos this year but i hear they are alot better than last year!

Should be a good game!

[CAS79]

Whos going to the game?

Last time we played Richo it was a night time game at the SCG and we did really well against them cant remember the score!

Havnt seen to many games of Richos this year but i hear they are alot better than last year!

Should be a good game!

Are we playing Richmond or Richo... or is that the same thing.

Seriously though, Richmond have lifted there game (and so has Richo) this year. It is more of a running base game though and while it has improved good midfield pressure sees it come back to the fore.

The swans will be expected to win it and rightly so.

[RUNVS]

Whos going to the game?

Last time we played Richo it was a night time game at the SCG and we did really well against them cant remember the score!

Havnt seen to many games of Richos this year but i hear they are alot better than last year!

Should be a good game!

Ive watched quite afew of their games and their tackling is ALOT better than in previous years. That put alot more pressure on the opposition than in the past so it will be interesting to see how they go against the Swans.

[is2SWaNz]

Worried about this game. I know the boys wouldn't be complacent about versing a side who's on the bottom 4. We should be very wary of the Tigers; they gave a bit to Geelong and Essendon over the past two weeks.

[SOPH_CROSS]

They beat collingwood last year aswell

Tiger tough

[carn tigez]

Worried about this game. I know the boys wouldn't be complacent about versing a side who's on the bottom 4. We should be very wary of the Tigers; they gave a bit to Geelong and Essendon over the past two weeks.

more than that, we also drew with the dogs, lost by 12 to hawks and smashed freo by 10 goals at subi so our form over the last 5 weeks has been pretty good

[is2SWaNz]

more than that, we also drew with the dogs, lost by 12 to hawks and smashed freo by 10 goals at subi so our form over the last 5 weeks has been pretty good

For sure our side wouldn't take the Tiger's lightly. You guys are running into some good form, unfortunate for those unlucky losses.

[SOPH_CROSS]

im excited 2 see Richards in the man flesh hes a bit of a spunk lol

[natlovestheswans]

I think Bird's time might be up, I think maybe Barlow or Fossie will come in for him. Other than that I don't think there will be any changes, I think they'll give Tadhg another week to recover.

[ssfc0203]

I'm going to the game, should be pretty good.

Changes ?

I don't think Bird will go down, to be honest. Roosy might stick with him for the season, and I'm alright with that.

[goodesy37]

bolts on richo and he aint gonna do anything.

[rancidpants13]

Barlow and Kennelly could be coming back for this game. On paper the Swans SHOULD win this game but Richmond have been in reasonably good form of late so it could be a tough game.

Also only 2 games left without Barry Hall then he will be back bigger and badder than ever :D

i'd be fine with giving the irishman another week off

[Jaymeee]

not a popular decision, but Mal is just not right yet.

He made several mistakes against PA, and is very tentative.

if he continues to play in the seniors at 60-70 % he will do more harm than good, not just to the team but to his confidence as well.

Mal out, Barlow in
Bird out, Fosdike in

[CAS79]

i'd be fine with giving the irishman another week off

I agree. Kennelly was in out last year and played while unfit last year. We should try an ensure he is not going to play injured against a middle of the road team. Its not that I want to show disrespect to Richmond who have improved a lot but we should be able to cover him against the tigers.

[rancidpants13]

not a popular decision, but Mal is just not right yet.

He made several mistakes against PA, and is very tentative.

if he continues to play in the seniors at 60-70 % he will do more harm than good, not just to the team but to his confidence as well.

Mal out, Barlow in
Bird out, Fosdike in

you're right, i thought that yesterday
it's great he's back, but he was very tentative yesterday, seems to not be at all confident, and yes, maybe rest him and bring in the cheese
not sure i'd cut bird yet, not sure if fossie's going well enough, but maybe giving bird a break from seniors would be good at some point
he's still done really well so far though

[Strawbs]

Worried about this game. I know the boys wouldn't be complacent about versing a side who's on the bottom 4. We should be very wary of the Tigers; they gave a bit to Geelong and Essendon over the past two weeks.

Tiges are 11th - we are very happy to be out of the bottom 4. Please don't pop us back down there. Ta.

[SOPH_CROSS]

Tiges are 11th - we are very happy to be out of the bottom 4. Please don't pop us back down there. Ta.

now you made me feel guilty

ive always had a little soft spot for the tigers

[ssfc0203]

Tiges are 11th - we are very happy to be out of the bottom 4. Please don't pop us back down there. Ta.
I think she intended to say previously top 4, but I agree. You're nothing like you were last year.

[Strawbs]

We'd have to play better than last night to be competitive this week. I think the Swanees are flag contenders. Brett Kirk is my favourite non-Tiger. How tough is he? And Jude Bolton doesn't seem to get much fanfare but he's a bloody goer isn't he?

[is2SWaNz]

I think she intended to say previously bottom 4, but I agree. You're nothing like you were last year.

Yeah, what she said.

[grimlock]

Danger game, Tigers have been close in a few games without getting up. Nathan G. has to be stopped along with Richoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

[Oh we're from..]

Swans are flying. Tigers will have to lift a fair bit on this weeks performance to take it to the swans. Hopefully a good game though, tigers have been pretty good at the contested stuff this year

[ssfc0203]

We'd have to play better than last night to be competitive this week. I think the Swanees are flag contenders. Brett Kirk is my favourite non-Tiger. How tough is he? And Jude Bolton doesn't seem to get much fanfare but he's a bloody goer isn't he?
Yeah, he is. Majorly underrated by everyone, even me at times ...

[Equus]

Crunch match for the Tiges: If we are really any good at all, we'll have to knock down those top 8.

Hall playing or injured still?

[is2SWaNz]

Crunch match for the Tiges: If we are really any good at all, we'll have to knock down those top 8.

Hall playing or injured still?

Hall is still suspended. Still got the cast on but should be playing in round 12.

And yes, this is a danger game. Tight tussle and tight contests. And no guesses but Bolton on Richo.

[Sirius Black]

I know he's not everybodies favourite, but last time LRT played on Richo (2006) he towelled him up. Richo hardly got a kick.

[Sanecow]

In the final quarter the Swans used all their available top-up players for a number of reasons including Fosdike having injured his knee

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/tabid/7106/Default.aspx?newsid=60234

Anyone have any details?

[grimlock]

Check the reserves thread

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=427541&page=20

[Sanecow]

Thanks!

[Sirius Black]

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/tabid/7106/Default.aspx?newsid=60234

Anyone have any details?

Fossie got smashed late in the second quarter, hobbled off. They put his left knee on ice and he took no further part. When asked he simply said "it's no good", but also that he didn't know what the problem was. I take that as some hope, because if it was an ACL, one would imagine that he would know.

[Liesha]

more than that, we also drew with the dogs, lost by 12 to hawks and smashed freo by 10 goals at subi so our form over the last 5 weeks has been pretty good

Tigers are going along quite nicely. Im looking forward to the game, will be a tough one:thumbsu:

[Hooley McBoob]

bolts on richo and he aint gonna do anything.

Damn straight :thumbsu:

[colregedd]

how long till pat vezspremi becomes in contention to get a game??
is he still injured??

[ssfc0203]

how long till pat vezspremi becomes in contention to get a game??
is he still injured??
Yeah, he's only played a handful of games this year, but in the ones he had played he made a pretty significant impact. Awesome player :)

[Top4_Tiger]

Good luck this week guys,

You're up against the #1 contested team in the comp so for us to win we'll have to beat you at your own game.

I think our skills aren't good enough to get us over the line, but my surprise tip for near BOG is Graham Polak, especially on the smaller SCG.

[Costanza_]

Definately a danger game, particuarly in the wake of the bruising match against Port. On paper we should win, on form we should win, but why do I feel nervous :confused:

[Deledio2Tambling]

Tigers are going along quite nicely. Im looking forward to the game, will be a tough one:thumbsu:

Likewise. :)

Apart from the SCG game last year, there have been some very close encounters between these two over the past few years.

Looking forward to seeing how Richo goes on Bolton around the ground if he gets the job. Surely Bolton can't go with him on the wing all day?

[tugga]

This is going to sound completely ridiculous, but I'm happier playing you guys in the daytime. Under lights, the Swans seem almost unbeatable.
I think it will be a good game. Swans should win and are certainly a better side.

[Deledio2Tambling]

This is going to sound completely ridiculous, but I'm happier playing you guys in the daytime. Under lights, the Swans seem almost unbeatable.
I think it will be a good game. Swans should win and are certainly a better side.

Agreed. If we can keep the margin within 5 goals I'll be content. We haven't been disgraced so far this year, so I hope this game won't turn out to be like that.

[Tuco]

This is going to sound completely ridiculous, but I'm happier playing you guys in the daytime. Under lights, the Swans seem almost unbeatable.
I think it will be a good game. Swans should win and are certainly a better side.

Yeah it's interesting. A lot of opposition supporters seem to think the Swans prefer it it under lights and on small grounds. But I've always thought we play far better football in non-greasy conditions and with a bit of room to move. We can close with the best of them, and in recent years perhaps have been the most consistent team in this area, but our run and carry of halfback requires a lot of one-touch footy which seems to be harder in the dewy conditions under lights.

[Skystyler]

The last tigers game I went to, cant remember the year, it was a wet Sunday arvo. We went in as unbackable favourites, led narrowly all day only for Brown to kick a great goal that put the tigers in front right at the death. Richo was brilliant for a big bloke in wet conditions. Bolton had his colours lowered that day.

This year's tigers are a much better team than that one. It will take an effort similar to last weeks to subdue them.

I like LRT on Richo. Bevan on Brown. Jack on Foley (big job - Foley is a star).
Bolton C on Deledio maybe?

If they put Jake King on Moore, and I suspect they might, they should isolate him in the goal square and go long. Moore will kill him in the air.

[Deledio2Tambling]

So what is the go with Kennelly swans fans? I think he needs another week on the sidelines ;)

[RUNVS]

So what is the go with Kennelly swans fans? I think he needs another week on the sidelines ;)

From what ive read he is a 50/50 to play. Im actually kind of hoping he doesnt play as last season we brought him back too soon and he was plagued with injuries for the rest of the season. I want Kennelly to be 100% fit before the Swans medical staff let him play.

[OperationGetCats]

Kennelly expected to come in this week. He trained well last night.

Goodes on Richo head-to-head... lets see how big Richo's tank really is.

[Skystyler]

Kennelly expected to come in this week. He trained well last night.

Goodes on Richo head-to-head... lets see how big Richo's tank really is.

oooh, I like that idea! Richo is playing up the field so Goodes may be a better fit than LRT, who would undoubtably get blown up on the wing.

[Corpuscles]

So what is the go with Kennelly swans fans? I think he needs another week on the sidelines ;)

Shoosh! That's our 19th man strategy... should be able to pick up Lids hiding from the action from there!;)

Seriously this is a super worry game... so many times crucial "should-win games" especially after hard fought slogs , put a unnecessary dent into the season.

Tigers have improved massively not a easy one at all!

[Deledio2Tambling]

Kennelly expected to come in this week. He trained well last night.

Goodes on Richo head-to-head... lets see how big Richo's tank really is.

Bugger. Our half-forwards are pretty lazy to be honest, given the chance to run off half-back on the small SCG ground he could be devastating.:(

[Deledio2Tambling]

Kennelly expected to come in this week. He trained well last night.

Goodes on Richo head-to-head... lets see how big Richo's tank really is.

Hmmm how many kilometers does Goodes cover though? Because Richo has been up around the 16 mark and then still goes back to Full-Forward and is devastating there.

[RUNVS]

I doubt Goodes and Richo will be on each other very long. I watched FoxSports News yesterday and Paul Roos says he might put Goodes on Richo but it probably wouldnt last very long because if he did Terry Wallace would just instruct Richo to play more forward and Paul Roos isnt willing to have Goodes play most of the game in the backline.

[Cardinal]

Really enjoying this thread.

Must say what articulate, civilised folk you Sydney fans are, that we Tigers (or any opponent) can be included in the discussion without anyone getting feral and abusive, or possessive of their board, as so often happens on BF! You are happy to compliment rather than slur opposition players, too, which is the sign of a true footy fan rather than just a one-eyed fanatic. Confirms the Swans as one of my (next) favourite teams.

Hope it's a good match!

[grimlock]

I'd expect Daniel Jackson or maybe Dean Polo to run with Goodes.

[Deledio2Tambling]

I'd expect Daniel Jackson or maybe Dean Polo to run with Goodes.

I wouldn't have thought so. Can't see many changes if any to our side that defeated Essendon.

[Costanza_]

Must say what articulate, civilised folk you Sydney fans are, that we Tigers (or any opponent) can be included in the discussion without anyone getting feral and abusive, or possessive of their board, as so often happens on BF! You are happy to compliment rather than slur opposition players, too, which is the sign of a true footy fan rather than just a one-eyed fanatic. Confirms the Swans as one of my (next) favourite teams.

High praise indeed, cheers :thumbsu:

Any thoughts on who will get the job on O'Keefe? He is as big a headache for opposition teams as Goodes, yet Goodes is always the focus of lead-up discussion.

[TigerHunter]

This is like an alternate reality here :) Swans fans are very well mannered and dont resort to the rubbish that most other supporters do :thumbsu:

Having said that, the swans will suffocate the tigers and our poor disposals will cost us dearly. Swans by 30 points i say.

[RUNVS]

Really enjoying this thread.

Must say what articulate, civilised folk you Sydney fans are, that we Tigers (or any opponent) can be included in the discussion without anyone getting feral and abusive, or possessive of their board, as so often happens on BF! You are happy to compliment rather than slur opposition players, too, which is the sign of a true footy fan rather than just a one-eyed fanatic. Confirms the Swans as one of my (next) favourite teams.

Hope it's a good match!

Swans fans know the value of not overhyping our team. Nothing makes you look like a bigger idiot saying things like "we are going to smash you" and then afew days later the Swans are smashed themselves.

[grimlock]

Swans fans know the value of not overhyping our team. Nothing makes you look like a bigger idiot saying things like "we are going to smash you" and then afew days later the Swans are smashed themselves.
How about one from left field then, Joel Bowden? I can't really see anyone else from your midfield able to go with Goodes.

Polo and Raines have done the job in recent times but they've both not in the side atm.

[Deledio2Tambling]

As terrible as this looks and sounds on paper, I have a hunch that Chris Hyde might start on Goodes.

[rancidpants13]

Hmmm how many kilometers does Goodes cover though? Because Richo has been up around the 16 mark and then still goes back to Full-Forward and is devastating there.

wallace is saying today that richo has been playing with painkilling injections because of his knee injury
he says there's no doubt about richo playing, but surely it would be a massive risk playing him against a running athlete such as goodes
although the scg will probly help richo

he'd have bad memories of the scg, though, he did his knee (i think) in a game there in the late 90s, i think he either hit the fence or did his knee trying to avoid it

[rancidpants13]

This is like an alternate reality here :) Swans fans are very well mannered and dont resort to the rubbish that most other supporters do :thumbsu:

Having said that, the swans will suffocate the tigers and our poor disposals will cost us dearly. Swans by 30 points i say.

we prefer to squabble among ourselves

although a word of warning: don't say anything bad to the roomies about their swans darlings (moore, richards, buchanan .... er, actually, most of the players) ... they're all a bit clucky, or at the very least lovestruck

just don't upset the roomies, then there WILL be swearing, cursing and threats of violence

[Costanza_]

he'd have bad memories of the scg, though, he did his knee (i think) in a game there in the late 90s, i think he either hit the fence or did his knee trying to avoid it

Dunkley helped him into the fence from memory, not intentionally I'm sure. They brought the boundary line in another metre or so after that incident.

I think it was Richo anyway...

[EatBig Australia]

Dunkley helped him into the fence from memory, not intentionally I'm sure. They brought the boundary line in another metre or so after that incident.

I think it was Richo anyway...

It was Richo, I thought it was '01?? He didn't hit the fence, did his knee trying to pull up and avoid hitting it if I remember correctly.

[W. Smithers]

It was Richo, I thought it was '01?? He didn't hit the fence, did his knee trying to pull up and avoid hitting it if I remember correctly.

It was '95. Up until that game he had kicked 27.3 :eek:

He kicked 91 the next year though.

The boundary line was very close to the fence and he did it trying to pull-up.

[TheMase]

This is going to sound completely ridiculous, but I'm happier playing you guys in the daytime. Under lights, the Swans seem almost unbeatable.
I think it will be a good game. Swans should win and are certainly a better side.

Its actually funny you say that.

Last year, we only lost one day game out of ten. This was against eventual premiers Geelong (without Hall and Kennelly).

In contrast, we only won 3 out of 13 games at night.

As for the pleasant discussion here. People don't realise that the core of the Swans followers are often pretty knowledgable about footy, since we are staved of information us here, we seek it out.

We also respect other teams. I guess the ethos of the club itself has rubbed off on the supporters.

Looking forward to a great game.

[ssfc0203]

we prefer to squabble among ourselves

although a word of warning: don't say anything bad to the roomies about their swans darlings (moore, richards, buchanan .... er, actually, most of the players) ... they're all a bit clucky, or at the very least lovestruck

just don't upset the roomies, then there WILL be swearing, cursing and threats of violence
LOL :D


Oh, we're not sensitive about the Roomies or the darlings. If you can define why you think they're shit, then we'll listen to you. If you can't ..

[No1SwansFan]

Likewise. :)

Apart from the SCG game last year, there have been some very close encounters between these two over the past few years.

Looking forward to seeing how Richo goes on Bolton around the ground if he gets the job. Surely Bolton can't go with him on the wing all day?
I agree Maybe Goodes might run with him anyone with other ideas.

[tigerintheblood]

personally i would love a richo goodes match up
i mean goodes has 2 brownlow medals to show and richo in the hunt this year , this match up should provide both supporters with a chukle.
neither would defend the opponent running into the 50 & i bet both would come to best on ground
as for the game , yes we have improved big time look for a free running game from us and OH yes we can tackle now ahaa

[rancidpants13]

I agree Maybe Goodes might run with him anyone with other ideas.

craig bolton would go with richo all day if necessary, you can;t seriously doubt that
and don;t forget richo has a dodgy knee
bolton would runback to melbourne with him

[carn tigez]

High praise indeed, cheers :thumbsu:

Any thoughts on who will get the job on O'Keefe? He is as big a headache for opposition teams as Goodes, yet Goodes is always the focus of lead-up discussion.

most likely kel moore, very good pace and good in the air, and can hurt going the other way. i also think richo will get back and help him out a fair bit so o'keefe hopefully won't kick more than 3. what worries me is the amount of options the swans have, most of them are under-rated but they are very good players and i have a feeling 1 of them will kick a bag.

[rancidpants13]

most likely kel moore, very good pace and good in the air, and can hurt going the other way. i also think richo will get back and help him out a fair bit so o'keefe hopefully won't kick more than 3. what worries me is the amount of options the swans have, most of them are under-rated but they are very good players and i have a feeling 1 of them will kick a bag.

i know moore has improved, but from memory ROK gave him a bath last season ... didn't he?
and ROK's going better this year too

er ....so, um, yeah, probly best for moore to go with ROK

[RichosGuns]

K Moore on O'Keefe
Thurstfield on O'Loughlin
King on J Moore

[Bojangles17]

Agreed. If we can keep the margin within 5 goals I'll be content. We haven't been disgraced so far this year, so I hope this game won't turn out to be like that.

speak for yourself, I wont be happy with anything less than a win, and I think we're a sniff of a chance ..

[Bojangles17]

craig bolton would go with richo all day if necessary, you can;t seriously doubt that
and don;t forget richo has a dodgy knee
bolton would runback to melbourne with him

he might , but there'd be bloody daylight separating them:eek:

[Hooley McBoob]

craig bolton would go with richo all day if necessary, you can;t seriously doubt that
and don;t forget richo has a dodgy knee
bolton would runback to melbourne with him

Oh! :p

Goodes v Richo up the ground would be awesome though.

[sante]

How about one from left field then, Joel Bowden? I can't really see anyone else from your midfield able to go with Goodes.

Polo and Raines have done the job in recent times but they've both not in the side atm.

Could be a good match-up.

High praise indeed, cheers :thumbsu:

Any thoughts on who will get the job on O'Keefe? He is as big a headache for opposition teams as Goodes, yet Goodes is always the focus of lead-up discussion.

Moore. Beat him last year or 2 years ago :confused:

[Tuco]

Really looking forward to this game. I came down to see the Tigers match last year, and they went with us until very late in that game through good pressure work. I think the tackling and forward pressure is something the Tigers have struggled to build up - but it's always been a bedrock of Wallace sides. Perhaps they were coming off a low base, as it's taken a while. But watching them this year, I'm seeing glimmerings of a fine working man's team on the up.

Anyone thinking this will be a cakewalk are getting ahead of themselves. Especially with Richo in such fine form (I hope his injury doesn't hold him back too much, we've so rearely seen Richo play to his potential in Sydney).

Also, I'll send a cheerio to the Tiger's grog squad. They're rough diamonds, but probably the best travelling fans we've had in Sydney in the last few years. The way they supported their team with positive chants in the face of appalling onfield performances recently has been a credit to the team.

Syd by 5 goals in a mostly tight affair if it's dry.

[Deledio2Tambling]

speak for yourself, I wont be happy with anything less than a win, and I think we're a sniff of a chance ..

Ummm that's what I was doing? I didn't say 'we' anywhere that had to do with the context you're talking about?

You're embarrassing yourself.

[Theprofessional]

Close game hopefully it is close, with the Swans scrapping over the line but a highscoring game till the end!

Richo Goodes until Richo gets sent to the square then C Bolton. Goodes will then run more in the midfield.

If goodes gets tagged and is beaten for a while I hope he is sent in the Ruck.

[Ron The Bear]

I know he's not everybodies favourite, but last time LRT played on Richo (2006) he towelled him up. Richo hardly got a kick.

Was that when we lost by 20 goals (Richo 17 possessions, 2 goals), or the SCG game where he played with a broken wrist?

Bolton knows how to play Richo, even when the big fella's in prime form, and must be Sydney's first choice when he goes forward.

[ssfc0203]

Was that when we lost by 20 goals (Richo 17 possessions, 2 goals), or the SCG game where he played with a broken wrist?

Bolton knows how to play Richo, even when the big fella's in prime form, and must be Sydney's first choice when he goes forward.
I think he may start off with Teddy on him, and then if it proves to be too much, Bolts. I'd love to see LRT have a go, and hopefully bounce back into some form that way.

[Skystyler]

If LRT doesn't get Richo, who is he gonna play on? Richmond dont have any other big forwards that I can see. I might have dropped him for this game, given their small forward line and Richo's mobility.

On another topic, would anyone else like to see Bolton C play as a key forward? He takes a strong grab, looks quick on the lead, is a handy crumber and can kick em from beyond 50 with style. Sure, he holds the defence together at the moment but if our back 6 was Kennelly, Eski, Mattner, Leo, Richards and LRT they would do alright against most teams wouldn't they?

Meanwhile Bolton slots in with Rhino, Micky, JMoore, Amon and Henry providing a third tall yet small matchup dilemna for the opposition. Throw Festival Hall and an in form Tricky Nick up there and you've got a tough front 6 to contain.

[bedford]

B2 should play on Richo,goodes should play his normal role and let Wallace worry about him.

[Liesha]

K Moore on O'Keefe
Thurstfield on O'Loughlin
King on J Moore

Id like to see that contest :thumbsu:

[Barry Schneider]

If King plays on Moore we will just need to clear out the forward line and have a one on one contest.Moore will kill him in the air and is too smart and strong for him if the ball hits the deck.
I like King as a determined,hard running backman but I think he does have some defensive deficienies.

[Big Kitty]

If King plays on Moore we will just need to clear out the forward line and have a one on one contest.Moore will kill him in the air and is too smart and strong for him if the ball hits the deck.
I like King as a determined,hard running backman but I think he does have some defensive deficienies.

Moore will beat King in the air but he will have a hard time chasing him around the ground when King runs off him. Hopefully we won't allow you to catch us out 1v1.

[MalceskiFan]

Moore will beat King in the air but he will have a hard time chasing him around the ground when King runs off him. Hopefully we won't allow you to catch us out 1v1.

I was just about to point out the same thing myself. I reckon King will definately do Moore for pace.

[Tuco]

Read an article today where Leo is quoted being "excited" at the prospect of Goodes matching up on Richardson this weekend. If true, it will certainly be a clash worth the price of admission. :thumbsu:

[Big Kitty]

Read an article today where Leo is quoted being "excited" at the prospect of Goodes matching up on Richardson this weekend. If true, it will certainly be a clash worth the price of admission. :thumbsu:

Could be one of the contests of the season if they do however Richo will only play on the wing for half the match so who will pick him up when he go's forward?

[natlovestheswans]

Read an article today where Leo is quoted being "excited" at the prospect of Goodes matching up on Richardson this weekend. If true, it will certainly be a clash worth the price of admission. :thumbsu:

Leo is so cute.

[grimlock]

I was just about to point out the same thing myself. I reckon King will definately do Moore for pace.
Moore is deceptively quick over short distances. See how he ran away from the Port players to kick that 3rd goal last week.

[bedford]

Moore is deceptively quick over short distances. See how he ran away from the Port players to kick that 3rd goal last week.
Richmond no change,Swans Schmitt OUT Kennelly IN

[rancidpants13]

If LRT doesn't get Richo, who is he gonna play on? Richmond dont have any other big forwards that I can see. I might have dropped him for this game, given their small forward line and Richo's mobility.

On another topic, would anyone else like to see Bolton C play as a key forward? He takes a strong grab, looks quick on the lead, is a handy crumber and can kick em from beyond 50 with style. Sure, he holds the defence together at the moment but if our back 6 was Kennelly, Eski, Mattner, Leo, Richards and LRT they would do alright against most teams wouldn't they?

Meanwhile Bolton slots in with Rhino, Micky, JMoore, Amon and Henry providing a third tall yet small matchup dilemna for the opposition. Throw Festival Hall and an in form Tricky Nick up there and you've got a tough front 6 to contain.

every time i think of c bolton as a forward (which isn't often) i remember him running into an open goal v geelong in 05 semi, when every other player had stopped and he played on and missed from 20m in front
i thought that was about our last chance to start a comeback in that game and i shudder at the memory

[J-swan]

Richmond no change,Swans Schmitt OUT Kennelly IN

Very disappointed in that decision. I thought Schmidty was better than Bird last week and showed great poise to kick the goal that put us ahead

[rancidpants13]

Very disappointed in that decision. I thought Schmidty was better than Bird last week and showed great poise to kick the goal that put us ahead

bird hasn't done much wrong
i like schmidt, but i think every game bird plays is a valuable lesson for a bloke who will one day captain the club

[carn tigez]

I think he may start off with Teddy on him, and then if it proves to be too much, Bolts. I'd love to see LRT have a go, and hopefully bounce back into some form that way.

Would you really play someone on richo to get them in form, you make him sound like a dud rather than one of the brownlow favourites

[Ed_Gein]

bird hasn't done much wrong
i like schmidt, but i think every game bird plays is a valuable lesson for a bloke who will one day captain the club

Bird has been ok, but i still think he seems to 'rush' his possessions when he has a bit more time to assess his options. Also seems to get caught holding the ball, but has been alright otherwise. Like J-Swan, would have liked to have seen Schmidt in the team, i thought he was due for a big year to be honest.

[ssfc0203]

Would you really play someone on richo to get them in form, you make him sound like a dud rather than one of the brownlow favourites
No ...

Just saying, he has done very well against Richo pretty recently, so if he's up to it again, he might run himself into some form.

[is2SWaNz]

Richmond no change,Swans Schmitt OUT Kennelly IN

Shocking decision. UNFAIR TO SCHMIDT!!! :mad::mad::thumbsd:

[MalceskiFan]

If LRT doesn't get Richo, who is he gonna play on? Richmond dont have any other big forwards that I can see. I might have dropped him for this game, given their small forward line and Richo's mobility.


Jack Reiwoldt is reasonably tall. That matchup would make sense to me.

[rancidpants13]

Bird has been ok, but i still think he seems to 'rush' his possessions when he has a bit more time to assess his options. Also seems to get caught holding the ball, but has been alright otherwise. Like J-Swan, would have liked to have seen Schmidt in the team, i thought he was due for a big year to be honest.

i want schmodt in too, i don;t think kennelly should be back this week
i just don;t hold to the theory that because he's young, bird needs a "rest"
yes, bird still needs to more composed, but that will come with more senior game time
it's a good sign of our depth that the likes of schmidt,barlow, white, laidlaw and smith, among others, are awaiting a chance for a senior recall, having had a taste in the past 12 months or so