ROUND 13: MELBOURNE vs SYDNEY, MANUKA

[stmookeyj]

For the first time in season 2008, we venture to the Nation's capital. History suggests that Canberra was chosen as our capital because it was a mid-point between Melbourne and Sydney, but it's football that we're trying to dissect. Before the dommsdayers come out, the decision to play this game here is for money (which Melbourne need as much as a win) and was made well in advance of the 1-12 record that the Dees have. For their part Sydney are the sleeping giant creeping into the top 4 almost without any fanfare (albiet 2 games behind 3rd) and are running into form.

Only additions for both sides at the selection table being the early Sunday game (which Brisbane and Sydney viewers can watch on FTA as well as Pay). And with all additions on the bench it's no guarantee that Matthew Whelan, Mark Jamar, Shane Valenti, Ben Mathews, Nic Fosdike or Luke Brennan will be in the final squads.

This is the 2nd meeting at Manuka between these sides. Sydney won by 8 goals in Round 18 last year in what wasn't a high standard clash. Head to head overall it's the Swans winning 104-91 with a draw.


TIP: Sydney by 48. Other interest will be in the crowd figure (will it get to 5 figures?) and whether Melbourne wear that ridiculous clash jumper.

[shanefos]

Does anyone know whether there is a curtain-raiser for this game, or is it just the Auskick kiddies having a run around?

[saj_21]

I do not think we can win, Sydney is great out fit. I just hope we play well and play for 4 quarters and only lose by under 5 goals. The key will be how well our young midfield can keep up with the experience hardened bodies of Sydney's midfieders. Also how well or defence can hold up to the fire power sydney have up forward.

[funkyfetlock]

I've got a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach about this game. Usually feel confident before all swans games but for some reason I am highly nervous about this one.

Melbourne by 9 points

[CAS79]

I've got a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach about this game. Usually feel confident before all swans games but for some reason I am highly nervous about this one.

Melbourne by 9 points


Funky?

I was feeling fine till I read this. But still belive the swans will win by about 6 or 7 goals.

[crimson]

TIP: Sydney by 48. Other interest will be in the crowd figure (will it get to 5 figures?) and whether Melbourne wear that ridiculous clash jumper.

Apparently sunny day around 15 degrees with around 8000 tickets sold in advance so far. Just arrived from Syndey for the game and looking forward to an away game with a sea of red and white!!!

[funkyfetlock]

Sorry Cas, maybe that sick tummy feeling was from the dodgy fish I ate last night, but I still have a horrible feeling the Swans are going to drop this one.


1. Melbourne have been very competitive of late without being able to chalk up wins
2. We are due for a loss
3. We have much more to lose, a loss in this game would seriously damage our credibility and top 4 aspirations.
4. Even though we've won 4 of our past 5 in Canberra, I'm not convinced we play Manuka very well.

I heard that Melbourne were at something like $8 to win this game. If I were a supporter of the Demons I would be having a serious punt at those odds because I reckon it is way over.

[Dez!]

TIP: Sydney by 48. Other interest will be in the crowd figure (will it get to 5 figures?) and whether Melbourne wear that ridiculous clash jumper.

It's a Melbourne "home" game so we will be wearing the good old red and blue, no silver.

Thank God.

[CAS79]

Swans Emergency Ben Matthews did not play in the Reserves yesterday leading to speculation a player is in doubt. A veteran, Matthews has made a career out of tagging or running off Half Back Flank.

If someone is in doubt the speculation would be pointing toward Kennelly or Malceski.

[patto_man]

sydney by a mile

[SOPH_CROSS]

GOAL 2 Barry

Ha ha i saw Hammos "Gimme Moore" Banner

[funkyfetlock]

Game only just begun and I am pleased to say I think my pre match prediction was way off the mark.

New prediction Swans by 10 goals.

*breathes a huge sigh of relief*

[Bombers_Forever]

Yawn, Sydney by a mile. Sydney have already had plenty of free kicks and all the possession - it will be a flogging.

[funkyfetlock]

Well centred Henry.

Goal to Barry

Sydney 24
Melbourne 1

[funkyfetlock]

Goal number 3 to Barry (Hall not Leo) already

Sydney 30
Melbourne 1

[jravid10]

haha SWANS : 30, MELBOURNE : 1 :thumbsu: looking good for the swannies

[funkyfetlock]

Starting to think the final margin might be similar to last night's between Geelong and WC. :D:D:D

[funkyfetlock]

Spoke too soon, goal to Melbourne

[lazy]

This good be over by quarter time

[funkyfetlock]

Marty Mattner kicks a little beauty

Sydney 36
Melbourne 7

[Doggies_2008]

Yawn. Sydney to win by 100+, looks similar to Geelong v West Coast.

[lazy]

Jolly gives more frees away in the rick than any other player...surely.

[Bell2004]

bate kicks a goal


Melbourne 13
Sydney 36

[funkyfetlock]

Melbourne showing a little bit more heart than WC last night.

Bate gets one

Sydney 36
Melbourne 13

See you don't have to tank to lose games.. and it shows more respect for your team and your supporters too.

[lazy]

Dees have gone the UBER flood.... Cant blame them really.... It will at least keep their forward line open.

[funkyfetlock]

Good goal to Jolly.

Sydney 43
Melbourne 13

[lazy]

Is there one Dees player willing to stand in the hole today?

If not, Swans leading forwards are gonna have a field day.

[SOPH_CROSS]

Proves that Matty Bate wants 2 be the one who stands up 2 us 2day

43 Syd
14 Melb

[lazy]

Proves that Matty Bate wants 2 be the one who stands up 2 us 2day

43 Syd
14 Melb

Do you like his orange armpits? :D

[funkyfetlock]

Barry should have had four for the quarter. Missed a relatively easy one

[funkyfetlock]

1/4 time.

Sydney 7 . 2 . 44
Melbourne 2 . 2 . 14

[omit]

those 4 free kicks in the first 5 minutes really hurt

[mcgarnacle]

watching a bit of this on tele..........dunno if its the shithouse commentary, shithouse atmosphere at the ground, shithouse game..........just shithouse.

where is sport heading in this country?

[funkyfetlock]

It's not that bad, skills have been pretty good (on our side anyway) Maybe you're just in a shithouse mood.

[MalceskiFan]

Proves that Matty Bate wants 2 be the one who stands up 2 us 2day

43 Syd
14 Melb

He does an amazing job to overcome the crippling disability of being a ginger kid and play AFL footy. Inspirational!

[lazy]

watching a bit of this on tele..........dunno if its the shithouse commentary, shithouse atmosphere at the ground, shithouse game..........just shithouse.

where is sport heading in this country?

You got an absolute one sided affair being played at a small ground in a regional centre. What are you expecting?

[MalceskiFan]

watching a bit of this on tele..........dunno if its the shithouse commentary, shithouse atmosphere at the ground, shithouse game..........just shithouse.

where is sport heading in this country?

A bit of everything you've listed but overall I think it's the fact that it's just a one sided contest.

[lazy]

those 4 free kicks in the first 5 minutes really hurt

Looks like umps have a few dollars on the 40+ margin like me.:thumbsu:

[w00dy]

the umpiring is bad, we are worse, sydney are very impressive...

that's a stinking holding the ball decision... let the game go!

[funkyfetlock]

Goal to Sydney straight after the break.
Agree woody, we were lucky to get that free.

Goal to O'Keefe will stand though

Sydney 50
Melbourne 14

[Bloods Rule!]

watching a bit of this on tele..........dunno if its the shithouse commentary, shithouse atmosphere at the ground, shithouse game..........just shithouse.

where is sport heading in this country?

Guessing you're an Eagle supporter and it's a bad weekend? Or a Melbourne one . .

[SOPH_CROSS]

He does an amazing job to overcome the crippling disability of being a ginger kid and play AFL footy. Inspirational!

I wouldnt kick it out of bed :D

[funkyfetlock]

Bate gets a mark and goal. Is there anyone else on the Melbourne forward line?

Sydney 50
Melbourne 20

[lazy]

FFS Leo, what the purpose of a 10 cm handpass?

[SOPH_CROSS]

see Bates the only one willing to kick goals and get inside 50

20 Melb
50 Syd

[omit]

FFS Leo, what the purpose of a 10 cm handpass?

mercy rule

[lazy]

Getting very hard for opposition players to get around Micky O's arse these days...

Once he has you on his arse its all over :eek:

[omit]

Goodes Is Gone

[lazy]

Great to see Goodsey gets his head high out of the way early on...

[lazy]

Goodes Is Gone

Here we go? :rolleyes:

[mcgarnacle]

You got an absolute one sided affair being played at a small ground in a regional centre. What are you expecting?

dunno, maybe a bit of quality from a so-called elite and professional sporting competition.

i guess its an event for canberrans, but does nothing for the game....and its just a band-aid for the Dees.

Guessing you're an Eagle supporter and it's a bad weekend? Or a Melbourne one . .
neither of the above, but its a cold windy day in sydney......and i do need to go into work.

[funkyfetlock]

Hmmm I'm thinking that was a bump ball to Woneamirri but I won't quibble.

Goal to Melbourne

Sydney 56
Melbourne 26

[lazy]

I like this kid - very exciting...

[funkyfetlock]

Great juggling mark Mickey O.

Kenelly misses to the left

[lazy]

Dees have had the best of it this quarter

[lazy]

Leo = clanger machine today

[funkyfetlock]

Not much happening. points both ways.

Swans 58
Melbourne 27


News flash along bottom of screen that Glenn McGrath's wife Jane has passed away. Sad news

[CAS79]

Goodes Is Gone

What the hell. Is their a prize for being the first to say that these days.

[funkyfetlock]

Barry Hall marks, plays on and kicks his fourth goal

Sydney 64
Melbourne 27

[lazy]

Is Miller playing?

[funkyfetlock]

Henry should have sent that ball in quicker to Barry but I think he's been ok today. Much prefer him in the side to Davis.

[funkyfetlock]

Melbourne get one back 13 seconds before half time.

Goal to Bate

Sydney 65
Melbourne 33

[SOPH_CROSS]

whoops Jack a little 2 keen to run

Another Goal 2 bates
Melb 33
Sydney 65

and thats half time

[Costanza_]

Worried about Goodes - wish they'd show a replay or two.

[funkyfetlock]

Kirky leading possessions as usual, 16 so far. God I hope he never retires.

[MalceskiFan]

I wouldnt kick it out of bed :D

Surely you're not that hard up for it Soph?

Thats just sick!

[MalceskiFan]

Worried about Goodes - wish they'd show a replay or two.

Don't be. Absolutely nothing at all in that. And I don't mean in the way that there was nothing in the Selwood incident either :D Really was nothing at all to look at there.

[funkyfetlock]

Worried about Goodes - wish they'd show a replay or two.

Just showed it and he won't be reported. Wish he would use that hip and shoulder thing a bit more carefully though.

[Bloods_33]

Worried about Goodes - wish they'd show a replay or two.


goodsey will be fine if stenglein didn't get cited neither should he same action, but will roosy please play craig bolton on bate he's their only avenue to goal and he's got bevo and mattner on him, should show more respect to an underrated player

[w00dy]

Worried about Goodes - wish they'd show a replay or two.

carry over points may cost him? he got a reprimand earlier in the year didn't he?

better quarter from us... umpiries still doing a pretty bad job both ways...

happy with Chris Johnson who has had the better of o'keefe thus far... Bate has been good down forward, and I think Dunn is doing a reasonable job on Goodes...

need McLean and Jones to start getting more of the footy, and a better target up forward...

[Bloods_33]

Leo = clanger machine today


today? have you been watching all year

[SOPH_CROSS]

Surely you're not that hard up for it Soph?

Thats just sick!

I dont judge on looks ha ha ha
well maybe just a little i mean come on hes a far better looking Ginger than that HORRID HORRID CAMERON LING!

[funkyfetlock]

Good start to the second half by the dees

Miller Goals

Sydney 65
Melbourne 39

[lazy]

Umps have checked the stats sheet at half time to see the free kick count.

[CAS79]

Swans playing with a bit of premature fete accompli here.

Never should this be done in the AFL.

[funkyfetlock]

I'm thinking you're right. Another free to Melboure - kicking for goal

Gets it dang it

Sydney 65
Melbourne 46.

Carn Swans

[lazy]

Swans playing with a bit of premature fete accompli here.

Never should this be done in the AFL.

Yep no intencity -Goodes will get them going.

[Bloods_33]

Swans playing with a bit of premature fete accompli here.

Never should this be done in the AFL.
if we don't wake up we could drop tjis game

[SOPH_CROSS]

seriously i dont like the way we are playing right now

[funkyfetlock]

3 misses bugger it.

Gotta start slotting them or we will be in huge trouble.

Now Wonaeamirri gets a goal.

I'm startin to get nervous again.

[lazy]

16 pts..... Dees showing some heart.

[omit]

wonaeamirri

melb 52
syd 68

[funkyfetlock]

Sydney 68
Melbourne 52

[CAS79]

3 misses bugger it.

Gotta start slotting them or we will be in huge trouble.

Now Wonaeamirri gets a goal.

I'm startin to get nervous again.

This time I'm with you.

[lazy]

Yep no intencity -Goodes will get them going.

Goodsy wins the ball in the middle.... Guy is a freak

[funkyfetlock]

Fifth goal to Barry

Sydney 74
Melbourne 52

[funkyfetlock]

Uh oh another one to Melbourne

:(

[funkyfetlock]

Mcleans goal pegs the margin back to 16 points

Sydney 74
Melbourne 58

[CAS79]

Goodsy wins the ball in the middle.... Guy is a freak

He's not playing too well today though lazy, a few key players for the swans underperfoming today.

[lazy]

WTF?

Dees playing well now.

[funkyfetlock]

Bate goals

Sydney 75
Melbourne 64

Melbourne have kicked 5 goals for the term from 6 entries into the 50.

[lazy]

Hall could have finished this game all by himself.

[Bloods_33]

He's not playing too well today though lazy, a few key players for the swans underperfoming today.


roosey is screwing us out of this game with idiotic match ups bate needs bolton johnston needs lrt and we need to go man on man

[lazy]

Dees have Swans in total defensive mode

[funkyfetlock]

Another good mark to Mickey O
Needs to finish it off

And he does.

Sydney 81
Melbourne 64

[lazy]

roosey is screwing us out of this game with idiotic match ups bate needs bolton johnston needs lrt and we need to go man on man

Players waiting for each other to spark.

Players giving dees forwards way too much space to lead up into.

[funkyfetlock]

Much better quarter from the Dees. Mistake riddled by the Swans

3/4 time

Sydney 82
Melbourne 65

[CaptainDavey]

Nate Jones seriously needs to lift, the lad is capable of it

[Bloods_33]

Players waiting for each other to spark.

Players giving dees forwards way too much space to lead up into.


but it helps when match ups are right, he has got craig bolton running up and down the groung chasing whelan whilst their big men are clearly too quick for ted and leo, on leo where can we hide him week in week out just gets beaten and keeps giving away free kicks

[johnnyhoward]

Bate goals

Sydney 75
Melbourne 64

Melbourne have kicked 5 goals for the term from 6 entries into the 50.
Dees pretty lucky to score from so few entries. Where can I get live inside 50 stats btw?

If Swans get the first couple you would think they should run away with it.