Sydney - Anyone suprised ?

Doctor Jolly · Apr 5, 2008

Sydney had a a tough early draw. They played Mike Shehans flag pick away, Last years grand finalist at home, a team looking hot for 2008 away, and next week host the premiers of 2006 which looks more like a win than anything.
They should be 3-1 with the one loss by 2 points.

"Young" guns looking great. I use the term in quotes because our young players are mostly in the early 20's, having served a good apprenciship previously.
Hall looks far better than he did in 2006, and we have Everitt, Davis and Malceski to come back into that side.

legend166 · Apr 5, 2008

Didn't you hear? We don't actually play Aussie Rules. It's some sort of mix of netball and rugby league. Which doesn't make sense, because rugby league is actually more physical than Aussie Rules. But hey, whatever.

Foreign Legion · Apr 5, 2008

Doctor Jolly said:
Sydney had a a tough early draw. They played Mike Shehans flag pick away, Last years grand finalist at home, a team looking hot for 2008 away, and next week host the premiers of 2006 which looks more like a win than anything.
They should be 3-1 with the one loss by 2 points.

"Young" guns looking great. I use the term in quotes because our young players are mostly in the early 20's, having served a good apprenciship previously.
Hall looks far better than he did in 2006, and we have Everitt, Davis and Malceski to come back into that side.

We are OK Dr.

Sydney are a hard team to beat easily because we give 95% ish effort all the time and we know how to tackle. I am slightly surprised at how well we have gone - Moore kicking a goal on the run would have got us home in round 1 and we would be 3/3. Don't forget the Saints kicked 2 goals in the last 3 quarters against us.

Swans young blokes - Moore, Jack, Barlow, Grundy are doing well - the next 4 weeks will be the test, as it will for all sides.

lions_den · Apr 5, 2008

I'd rather watch paint dry than watch your mob.

cs61 · Apr 5, 2008

Not really.

Sydney are always going to be competitive.

Don't think they will ever be quite as good as they were in 2005 and 2006, but they are still one of the hardest sides to beat on their day.

Top 4 chance, but I think will finish 6-8.

Ekulman · Apr 5, 2008

Not surprised at all. Tipped them today simply because of their record at the Gabba.
I think they'll finish around the same as last year. Who knows though.

Only time I wont be tipping the swans is against the pies

retroparty · Apr 5, 2008

Sounds like the bandwagon is getting some momentum.

Since1864 · Apr 5, 2008

I am thinking Geelong-Sydney GF. Both are a class above the rest.

Glenn_ · Apr 5, 2008

Apparently we are flooding better this year

LIONS then DAYLIGHT · Apr 5, 2008

Fools gold.

RUNVS · Apr 5, 2008

Ekulman said:
Only time I wont be tipping the swans is against the pies

Shows that your smart. the Swans were shockingly bad against Collingwood last year.

QL 21 · Apr 5, 2008

Not surprised they won today, I tipped them after all. They'll be a force again this year.

celtic_pride · Apr 5, 2008

IMHO There is a train of thought that they have the most techinically astute and innovative coach in the league (Paul Roos)

Having said that, they are a bit boring and frustraiting to watch at times ..

Foreign Legion · Apr 5, 2008

LIONS then DAYLIGHT said:
Fools gold.

Better than proven shit.

So, your mob has no hope?

RUNVS · Apr 5, 2008

retroparty said:
Sounds like the bandwagon is getting some momentum.

Its about time as the Swans rarely have its own bandwagon.

Flukey! · Apr 5, 2008

I am. I thought the Swannies would struggle.

Foreign Legion · Apr 5, 2008

celtic_pride said:
IMHO There is a train of thought that they have the most techinically astute and innovative coach in the league (Paul Roos)

Having said that, they are a bit boring and frustraiting to watch at times ..

Grudgingly agreed.

Doctor Jolly · Apr 5, 2008

RUNVS said:
Shows that your smart. the Swans were shockingly bad against Collingwood last year.

Totally agree. There are 3 games I dont expect to win this year. Hold little hope in fact. Geelong at Skilled, and Collingwood anywhere.

Although the pies have run us off our feet in the midfield in recent years, if the current midfield plays throughout the year, we may make some inroads into the pies hold over us.

Dagless · Apr 6, 2008

lions_den said:
I'd rather watch paint dry than watch your mob.

Must be a hobby of yours then....

davefromjerra · Apr 6, 2008

I think their young guys are a bit better than most critics expected. They play a lot of reserves games and they really step up to senior footy when they get the chance.

lazy · Apr 6, 2008

Since Paul Roos has taken over as coach I couldnt be more proud of this team and think it stacks up to any other in the comp over the same period. Not heaps of talent but total endeavour. Rarely get thrashed and play finals every year.

Tough as nails, uncompromising and hard at every contest. :thumbsu:

Wish that some people could see the team as what they are and have some respect for a team that always gives it all rather than wasting time with cheap shots (usually after the have gotten beaten)

Game tonight was a cracker. Preferred that game over cellar dwellars circle work. Swans had a ton of possessions and should have won by more but Bradshaw kept them in it. Great game :thumbsu:

raskolnikov · Apr 6, 2008

A little surprised but not really. I thought they would probably fill one of the bottom half of the eight positions. They're my second team so I'm happy.

sheba · Apr 6, 2008

Bit early to make any predictions after 3 rounds - anything could happen to any team as yet. Only prediction I would make at the moment is for Carlton and Melbourne to finish bottom 4.

.Shotties. · Apr 6, 2008

3 rounds in and 2-1. I think all us excited little puppies need a big chew on the chill bone.

potatomasher · Apr 6, 2008

.Shotties. said:
3 rounds in and 2-1. I think all us excited little puppies need a big chew on the chill bone.

Exactly. I'd become used to the usual 'start slow, build up and end up playing really well' approach. As good as having a couple of early wins for a change is, it might not help us towards the end of the season.

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