Media Swans Talk in the Media 2022

[Ticky009]

Mills the only one from a Top 8 team

 

[caesar88]

Mills the only one from a Top 8 team

Pretty impressive when you consider he's also the most damaging the other way of those five!

 

[Del198236]

Mills the only one from a Top 8 team

Mills the 5th most tackles - 118. Pretty impressive considering he plays all over the place - wing / inside / drops back in defence.
Rowbum sitting in 8th spot - 105. Not bad for a 21yo.
Parker in 17th - 92. Just doing what hes done for 250 games
Heeney 32nd - 79. Think last game he had 5 tackles inside 50.
Warner next best in 48th spot - 73. Its Mills, Rowbum and Parker that allows him to just ATTACK.

I reckon Horse has the midfield going pretty well for the players hes got. Very balanced, everyone knows and plays their role.
ps.. some posters disagree with how Horse plays Rowbottom. I reckon Horse knows what hes doing.

 

[Kapers]

Mills the 5th most tackles - 118. Pretty impressive considering he plays all over the place - wing / inside / drops back in defence.
Rowbum sitting in 8th spot - 105. Not bad for a 21yo.
Parker in 17th - 92. Just doing what hes done for 250 games
Heeney 32nd - 79. Think last game he had 5 tackles inside 50.
Warner next best in 48th spot - 73. Its Mills, Rowbum and Parker that allows him to just ATTACK.

I reckon Horse has the midfield going pretty well for the players hes got. Very balanced, everyone knows and plays their role.
ps.. some posters disagree with how Horse plays Rowbottom. I reckon Horse knows what hes doing.

I reckon our midfield has Warner at the centre, and it's amazing that a 21 year old is able to live up to that pressure.

 

[Ticky009]

Swans Daily Media;

Mills on Swans Pride guernsey - cause the League people are confused on how it works and we need to use small words

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Horse talks about the need for consistency - and has promptly put the mocker on us for sure this weekend

Consistency the giant hurdle facing Swans before derby

The Swans’ finals campaign was abruptly ended by the Giants last season. Saturday’s derby could have a big bearing on their chances this September.

www.theage.com.au

Heeney & Mills hold their place in Mongrel Punts rolling All Australian team

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[bedford]

Swans Daily Media;

Mills on Swans Pride guernsey - cause the League people are confused on how it works and we need to use small words

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Horse talks about the need for consistency - and has promptly put the mocker on us for sure this weekend

Consistency the giant hurdle facing Swans before derby

The Swans’ finals campaign was abruptly ended by the Giants last season. Saturday’s derby could have a big bearing on their chances this September.

www.theage.com.au

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Papley could still get there

 

[SM]

Swans Daily Media;

Mills on Swans Pride guernsey - cause the League people are confused on how it works and we need to use small words

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Horse talks about the need for consistency - and has promptly put the mocker on us for sure this weekend

Consistency the giant hurdle facing Swans before derby

The Swans’ finals campaign was abruptly ended by the Giants last season. Saturday’s derby could have a big bearing on their chances this September.

www.theage.com.au

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Good to see our stance on the pride guernsey. Boggles the mind that some have such an issue with it.

 

[the hypnotoad]

Good to see our stance on the pride guernsey. Boggles the mind that some have such an issue with it.

nah, it really doesn't boggle the mind when you look at the pseudo furore kicked up regularly around the likes of israel folau, margaret court, et al
so much of it is created by certain elements of the media, contrived as a "freedom of speech" issue
these people claim they're being censored, yet they get regular space, particularly in the murdoch media, just because it suits the various tentacles of that organisation to use such issues to attack the "woke" or "leftie" culture ... which goes back to simply attacking anything progressive (not all "progressive" causes make perfect sense, mind ...)
but in the era of social media, all these ostrich types have plenty of freedom to spout their heinous, hateful, hurtful opinions
(hanson is another one, and what a disgraceful blight she is on this country)
they don't seem to see the irony in claiming they're being silenced, gagged, etc while they're among the loudest, most shrill voices in the public domain, and almost always egged along by the worst of the murdoch cadre

 

[RUNVS]

For those that did not see it

 

[Ticky009]

Some really interesting Swans talk 9:10mins in. For those worried about our clearances there might be a saving grace..

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/purefooty-episode-19-2022/video/cbd5c6fa7284476f3fe13f418b272bbc

 

[Big Blood]

Some really interesting Swans talk 9:10mins in. For those worried about our clearances there might be a saving grace..

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/purefooty-episode-19-2022/video/cbd5c6fa7284476f3fe13f418b272bbc

Interesting stat: 14 of last 15 premiers have been top 3 in turnover [ie points differential from]. This year no. 1 is Geelong, no. 2 is.... Syderney.

 

[Ticky009]

Interesting stat: 14 of last 15 premiers have been top 3 in turnover [ie points differential from]. This year no. 1 is Geelong, no. 2 is.... Syderney.

Yes. Our clearance numbers are still abysmal 14th I think, on any given day if we can break even with clearances then our turnover game sees us in good stead.

 

[RUNVS]

Yes. Our clearance numbers are still abysmal 14th I think, on any given day if we can break even with clearances then our turnover game sees us in good stead.

The weird thing is that our clearance numbers have been on the crap end of the spectrum a long time now. It isn't something we have fixed.

Here is our Centre Clearances compared to our opponents

2010 - 14th
2011 - 14th
2012 - 14th
2013 - 14th
2014 - 14th
2015 - 14th
2016 - 10th
2017 - 13th
2018 - 16th
2019 - 17th
2020 - 16th
2021 - 6th
2022 - 15th

I mean other than 2021 which I think was down to just how good Hickey was that is pretty terrible.

 

[Jewelsbon]

The weird thing is that our clearance numbers have been on the crap end of the spectrum a long time now. It isn't something we have fixed.

Here is our Centre Clearances compared to our opponents

2010 - 14th
2011 - 14th
2012 - 14th
2013 - 14th
2014 - 14th
2015 - 14th
2016 - 10th
2017 - 13th
2018 - 16th
2019 - 17th
2020 - 16th
2021 - 6th
2022 - 15th

I mean other than 2021 which I think was down to just how good Hickey was that is pretty terrible.

For reasons unknown, obviously not something we put a priority on

 

[Olian]

The weird thing is that our clearance numbers have been on the crap end of the spectrum a long time now. It isn't something we have fixed.

Here is our Centre Clearances compared to our opponents

2010 - 14th
2011 - 14th
2012 - 14th
2013 - 14th
2014 - 14th
2015 - 14th
2016 - 10th
2017 - 13th
2018 - 16th
2019 - 17th
2020 - 16th
2021 - 6th
2022 - 15th

I mean other than 2021 which I think was down to just how good Hickey was that is pretty terrible.

Maybe centre clearances are a meaningless stat when determining success. We won a flag when only ranked 14th.

 

[caesar88]

Yes. Our clearance numbers are still abysmal 14th I think, on any given day if we can break even with clearances then our turnover game sees us in good stead.

Big call but I reckon Rowbottom will have as much say in our finals campaign if we get there as anyone for these reasons. He's the guy extracting it from the contest getting it to the outside, and he's also the guy applying the tackles, pressure without the ball. Winning clearances / causing turnovers. There's your midfield edge.

 

[kelpie_X]

Maybe centre clearances are a meaningless stat when determining success. We won a flag when only ranked 14th.

I believe, from memory, Hawthorn never really cared for the stat during their recent dominant years.

 

[caesar88]

Maybe centre clearances are a meaningless stat when determining success. We won a flag when only ranked 14th.

I wouldn't say meaningless, but the numbers can be deceiving as I've always thought it to be about quality over quantity. Richmond consistently had low clearance numbers relative to the competition, but how many of their clearances end up in the hands of Dusty, or led to scoring chains involving Dusty? Melbourne only had 8 more centre clearances than the Bulldogs in last year's grand final (which may seem like a lot, but not when you consider there were 35 centre bounces in total), but we all remember what they were able to do with those handful of centre clearances that led to them turning that whole game.

Our centre clearance numbers have never been strong this year but I think we've been reasonably sound at making them count when we get one. In fact we have had some bloody awesome centre breaks, the likes of which we haven't really had since the 2012-2016 era of midfield dominance.

 

[Millky95]

But what were their scores from clearance numbers?

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

I am interested in the quality of CC's. My eyes tell me our clearances are more telling than they were and justify the present alignment of mids.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Horse is on SEN this morning with King and Cornes.

 

[Ticky009]

Preview of game and oh look! We have Dermie in the commentary team. Joy. I note no females, probably so Dermie doesn't catch cooties. /sarcasm

Powerhouse’s key clash can alter flag race; Contender’s eight-year hoodoo: Blowtorch

Alarm bells ring after dark horse’s wake-up call; contender’s eight-year hoodoo: The Blowtorch

www.foxsports.com.au

Game preview: And once again the AFL media completely disrespect both teams and call it the Battle... when we haven't used it in almost a decade.

Who will win and why? The predictions and tips for Round 20

The tips and predictions for the round are here!

www.sen.com.au

Game Preview: GWS have won 5 of their last 6 SCG outings

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John Longmire Interview

JOHN LONGMIRE on SEN BREAKFAST with Kane and Kingy (29.7.22)

Sydney Swans senior coach John Longmire joined Kane and Kingy to discuss the Swans' run to the finals and their big clash this weekend with cross-town rival Greater Western Sydney Giants.

player.whooshkaa.com

 

[bedford]

Good story on Code about Robbie Fox

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Robbie Fox

Age

32

Ht

185cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

5.7

2star

HB

5.6

4star

M

2.2

2star

T

3.6

5star

MG

151.3

2star

D

10.8

3star

K

6.5

3star

HB

4.3

3star

M

2.5

3star

T

2.8

4star

MG

151.3

3star

D

12.2

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

6.8

5star

M

0.4

1star

T

3.6

5star

 

[Tesla Tenet]

For reasons unknown, obviously not something we put a priority on

Hickey was on fire for clearances [emoji91]

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[Crust]

Also on Code the supporter stats:
"
1. Sydney 1,120,000 (+8.8%)
2. Collingwood 735,000 (-3.2%)
3. West Coast 707,000 (-4.1%)
4. Essendon 694,000 (+4.7%)
5. Brisbane Lions 685,000 (-5.9%)
6. Adelaide Crows 678,000 (+3.8%)
7. Geelong 589,000 (+9.1%)
8. Carlton 526,000 (-0.4%)
9. Richmond 507,000 (-10.4%)
10. Hawthorn 448,000 (-2.8%)
11. St Kilda 366,000 (+10.9%)
12. Fremantle 355,000 (+6.3%)
13. Western Bulldogs 338,000 (+30%)
14. Melbourne 313,000 (+15.5%)
15. Port Adelaide 293,000 (-1%)
16. Greater Western Sydney 225,000 (-6.3%)
17. North Melbourne 204,000 (+1%)
18. Gold Coast Suns 120,000 (+9.1%)
*Source 2022 annual Roy Morgan AFL club supporters survey"

No idea how the figures were calculated, but if ever there is a justification to bin North or send them to Tassie, this supports it.