View Full Version : The Black Ducks are flying...
Jackfrost
18 Jun 2008, 03:37
and it's about time too. Second on the ladder with a game up our sleeve. Gonna be a huge test against Subi on Sat
lloydbraun
19 Jun 2008, 13:41
Go the mighty Black n Whites!
It's pretty funny how a team 2nd on the ladder after 12 rounds can have a % of only 97.
and it's about time too. Second on the ladder with a game up our sleeve. Gonna be a huge test against Subi on Sat
Yep, life's a little more exciting when the swannies are flying. :thumbsu:
Hopefully we can cause a major boilover this weekend, although I won't hold my breath I'll be there hoping for the best.
Jackfrost
20 Jun 2008, 03:13
They mentioned tonight on WAFL On that Krakour is going to jail which is a blow plus losing Yarran and Nicnat to U18's but the ressies are flying too so hopefully we will find a replacement (if possible).
Sico 17
20 Jun 2008, 12:32
Krakouer hasn't played for a while so it won't be hard to cover for him. Naitanui and Yarran will be a big loss though, you are a different side without them. Just like Souths without Murphy.
How ironic that they look like getting pinged for salary cap infringements the week that they play Subiaco.
Good to see a big crowd there, hopefully Swans can stay in the contest.
wce_all_da_way
21 Jun 2008, 19:50
Fantastic end to this game. Loving it as a neutral. One point now wow.
Stenglein's a Champ!
21 Jun 2008, 19:57
Subi are tanking!!1!
Slacker
21 Jun 2008, 19:57
Fantastic end to this game. Loving it as a neutral. One point now wow.
:thumbsu: Great finish!
Come on Swans, suck on that Subi!!
Adrian Shelton
21 Jun 2008, 20:00
We won??? Shame about Andrew though, i guess he knew this was over his head for a while. How's the ageless Beros going?
setlikejelly
21 Jun 2008, 20:21
The 2 tassie boys did alright for ths swans. Tim Geappen bobbed up for 4, and also the match-winning point, and Robinson got plenty of it. Was a great game to watch, good to see Spandermann actually had a crack for once, and dominated.
A great win for the working class over the money Club.
We won??? Shame about Andrew though, i guess he knew this was over his head for a while. How's the ageless Beros going?
Starting to show his age and not be quite so ageless. However, he did lift markedly in the second half today IMO, still at the bottom of packs and getting looked after by the umps. :thumbsu::D
And to think I went to the game today (had to leave just after half time though :thumbsd:) with little hope of winning. Shame on me!
Go you black ducks!
SonOfReep
23 Jun 2008, 13:33
Congrats to the Swans, good game and well played.
Chrsco, you would have done better to stay and watch the Black Ducks, rather than go and see Geelong go through a glorified training run. Get your priorities right son !!!!!.
It was a good win by the Duckies, but they have to keep that tempo up. Have Subi peaked ?.
The injection of Nata, Yarran and Co could add the cream. Subi will only add Rich, who to my eyes is "tanking". The finals series could be very interesting.
Chrsco, you would have done better to stay and watch the Black Ducks, rather than go and see Geelong go through a glorified training run. Get your priorities right son !!!!!.
It was a good win by the Duckies, but they have to keep that tempo up. Have Subi peaked ?.
The injection of Nata, Yarran and Co could add the cream. Subi will only add Rich, who to my eyes is "tanking". The finals series could be very interesting.
So true, but I wasn't watching Geelong. I was at Noranda Hawks Auskick night, and I saw a fair bit more in a few of my 5's group than the Eagles boys showed!
Agree with you on Rich also.
Jackfrost
28 Jun 2008, 21:47
Finally got down to Basso today to get something out of my membership and we lost to the garlic munchers by 8 points. Came back from 4 goals down in the third quarter to lead by two but let it slip.
Very impressed with Garlett and Yarren. Both players have a magnificent one touch style play and look very composed and skillful. Nicnat is actually a lot bigger in the body than I thought but his disposal is not the greatest and doesn't look too strong overhead for mine but his chasing, jumping and tackling is second to none.
I really cannot see why Freo picked up Bradley as he is shite by WAFL standards letalone AFL.
Lucanus_5
11 Jul 2008, 12:54
The colts are flying too after a great victory over perth at eftel:thumbsu:
Luke Adams, Todd Banfield and Steve Potente were among the best on ground it was a great effort on behalf of the boys to lift and not stop til the final siren went
Lost to East Perth :thumbsd:
Lucanus_5
13 Jul 2008, 00:08
colts had a massive loss to east perth today.
many of the state players were missing and some of the higher quality players had to play reserves:thumbsd:
most of the players who are meant to be superstars did nothing and i think some other players need to be given a go. some of the younger players need to be dropped and give some of the true squad a go.
Simon Parry was probably the standout player for swans along with Dermoitt Wilson.
Sam Pullman was the only multiple goal kicker with 3, Steve Potente 1, Luke Adams 1.
Swannies were resting a lot of players who i'm sure will be back for finals when swannies go back to back colts premiers
Lucanus_5
13 Jul 2008, 01:15
also with the colts who are bringing younger players in i think the younger players should be dropped for players like chris scott and marinko knezovic who are both promising prospects
Lost to East Perth :thumbsd:
And so the roller coaster ride continues! Not looking great against East Freo, unless we get some players back!
Lucanus, how did Damon Starkey go today? Did Blight play and if so, how did he go?
Jackfrost
24 Jul 2008, 11:06
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Love it, thanks Jack. You've just got to get used to the feeling. :thumbsu:
Jackfrost
28 Jul 2008, 16:10
Love it, thanks Jack. You've just got to get used to the feeling. :thumbsu:
Used to it... it is dejavu! Hopefully we'll finish off strong but losses to Easts and Shark were unexcusable and unfortunately very Swan Districts like.
At least we are looking at a finals berth!
Just interested, who here is a member of the great club?
At least we are looking at a finals berth!
Exactly :thumbsu:
Well, hopefully we can put a dent in that this weekend :thumbsu:
I'm going to try and head down, I think
GrimeyStain
28 Jul 2008, 18:09
Used to it... it is dejavu! Hopefully we'll finish off strong but losses to Easts and Shark were unexcusable and unfortunately very Swan Districts like.
At least we are looking at a finals berth!
Just interested, who here is a member of the great club?
:thumbsu: I'm a member, first year on board.
Jackfrost
28 Jul 2008, 18:39
Well, hopefully we can put a dent in that this weekend :thumbsu:
I'm going to try and head down, I think
Do you live in Newman?
Do you live in Newman?
I wasn't going to tell him Jack. Would have been amusing to see 1 lonely Lach at Freo oval, tapping his fingers in agitation waiting for the team and supporters to turn up. Well, that's what I had pictured anyway. :D
Well, hopefully we can put a dent in that this weekend :thumbsu:
I'm going to try and head down, I think
Sorry for taking the piss Lach, you are a genius at the end of the day, because we only have to head to the lounge room to watch this entertaining clash on Saturday. :thumbsu: It's supposed to be the broadcast match of the day. I've been asked to attend a function at East Perth so have to head down there, but that should be good.
Used to it... it is dejavu! Hopefully we'll finish off strong but losses to Easts and Shark were unexcusable and unfortunately very Swan Districts like.
At least we are looking at a finals berth!
Just interested, who here is a member of the great club?
Yep, I've got my membership, plus 1 extra junior one. Funny story that, I wanted a junior Swans footy for my boys, but the club said they didn't have any. I could see over the counter and saw all these footballs in white bags and asked how I could get one of them. Anyway, my 8yo is now stoked because he has his own membership, just so I could get a Swans football :D.
Jackfrost
31 Jul 2008, 00:40
Sorry for taking the piss Lach, you are a genius at the end of the day, because we only have to head to the lounge room to watch this entertaining clash on Saturday. :thumbsu: It's supposed to be the broadcast match of the day. I've been asked to attend a function at East Perth so have to head down there, but that should be good.
Yep, I've got my membership, plus 1 extra junior one. Funny story that, I wanted a junior Swans footy for my boys, but the club said they didn't have any. I could see over the counter and saw all these footballs in white bags and asked how I could get one of them. Anyway, my 8yo is now stoked because he has his own membership, just so I could get a Swans football :D.
Very admirable, particulary as he gets in free but it's not the point is it. I'd encourage everyone to buy a membership, you don't get much for it but the pride you feel when you put that sticker on your car is immense. I've been dragging the old boy down there as he played Colts and seconds for Swannies and like to catch up with old mates. I've also dragged my Wife, she actually prefers WAFL atmosphere to the AFL game I took her to
Who's laughing now? :mad:
:D
Who's laughing now? :mad:
:D
Yeah, I'm sorry for having a chuckle at your expense, but stuff me if we can't beat Sowfs. Just don't have the mindset to do it.
Danny Archer
6 Aug 2008, 02:08
Yeah, I'm sorry for having a chuckle at your expense, but stuff me if we can't beat Sowfs. Just don't have the mindset to do it.
Hey Chrsco, noticed that you are respected on this board, from that I guess you have a sound knowledge of WAFL footy.
What are your thoughts on potential WAFL rookies/ late pick-ups ala Clint Jones.
Has anyone stood out this year to the point where they cannot be ignored?
Personally being a souths fan I think Reece Adams and Nathan Phillips are doing alot of things right. Both 19/20 and playing some really good footy.
Broughton from Subi?
Liam Anthony and Wolfenden.
Richardson and Ballyntyne, even Triplett.
Are these blokes a genuine chance or are we just gunning for our local boys with Rose coloured glasses?
Richardson doesn;t do anything for me.
Too runty.
I like Phillips.
What are your thoughts on potential WAFL rookies/ late pick-ups ala Clint Jones.
Has anyone stood out this year to the point where they cannot be ignored?
Personally being a souths fan I think Reece Adams and Nathan Phillips are doing alot of things right. Both 19/20 and playing some really good footy.
Broughton from Subi?
Liam Anthony and Wolfenden.
Richardson and Ballyntyne, even Triplett.
Are these blokes a genuine chance or are we just gunning for our local boys with Rose coloured glasses?
Anthony and Wolfenden are the most likely IMO. Followed by Ballantyne and Richardson. I'm with Lach on Richardson, can't see him being overly useful at the next level because there will be bigger more mobile defenders on him. Oliver from EP might have been a chance but I think he's been playing a bit of reserves so not likely now. Garlett from Swans is also being looked at and Adams I would think is more likely than Phillips, although I do like Phillips. Siekerka and Seamus Young are also rumoured to being scrutinised by the AFL clubs.
I don't see as many being taken as last year simply because it was a shallower draft and some of the 19/20 yo's that had missed out the year before just stood out.
Danny Archer
6 Aug 2008, 23:16
Anthony and Wolfenden are the most likely IMO. Followed by Ballantyne and Richardson. I'm with Lach on Richardson, can't see him being overly useful at the next level because there will be bigger more mobile defenders on him. Oliver from EP might have been a chance but I think he's been playing a bit of reserves so not likely now. Garlett from Swans is also being looked at and Adams I would think is more likely than Phillips, although I do like Phillips. Siekerka and Seamus Young are also rumoured to being scrutinised by the AFL clubs.
I don't see as many being taken as last year simply because it was a shallower draft and some of the 19/20 yo's that had missed out the year before just stood out.
Cheers. I know West Coast are looking at Wolfenden.
Jackfrost
12 Aug 2008, 21:58
I think our season is close to over unfortunately.
Subi is going to be a a real indicator fo where we are going this year
I think our season is close to over unfortunately.
Subi is going to be a a real indicator fo where we are going this year
I was going to put something positive here Jack, but I see Notte is out so I'm in the depths of depression with you!:thumbsu:
Was at the game...Good for 3 quarters then fell in a heap
Was at the game...Good for 3 quarters then fell in a heap
Which is what I expected when you've got a large chunk of experience and your first 22 players out. Did a great job with what they had, I thought, couldn't run with Subi all day. Then when I saw Yarran at the ice cream truck with me, I thought, holy toledo, we'll be lucky to be within 120 points by the end of the day.
Cheers. I know West Coast are looking at Wolfenden.
You reckon?...he makes Richardson look like an Iron man.
Jeffrey Garlett on the other hand :thumbsu:
Well, with 7 Black Ducks players being invited to Draft Camp, out of 13 or so WA boys, not a bad effort. Most of them everyone knows, Naita, Yarran, Walters, Jetta, but congrats also to Jarrad Blight from the colts. Liked the look of him early in the season and have followed his form and will get to see him again tomorrow, so hopefully he has a good one.
Well done black ducks. :thumbsu::thumbsu:
legitimatic
31 Aug 2008, 23:24
Will get a thrashing in their next game though ;)
Will get a thrashing in their next game though ;)
After 10 years (or so it feels) of not being able to beat the bulldogs I wouldn't be surprised, but I shall be there to witness it no matter what!
Maybe the tribunal will do us some favours, eh?
wce_all_da_way
1 Sep 2008, 00:11
It's all irrelevant anyway, which ever team wins will get smashed by Subi in the prelim. ;)
Woohoo.
Bring on West Perth.
ImperialPurple
6 Sep 2008, 20:14
Well done Swans - the better team on the day. Good luck next week against the Joondies. :)
Thanks IP. Was great to get a finals win over your lot at last!:thumbsu: