Autopsy 8 point win vs North

[ErrolisGoldun]

Must say the North fans are almost as unbearable as the Bravedogs, sort of enjoyed that they got close but still banked the L for their fans carry on

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Blakey does exist

You dont want Blakey strictly defending tho

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Also Heeney htb non call , need a replay I actually think he kept hold of the ball and the tackler fell off

Thats being touted on social media as the tipping point for the result as we kicked a goal shortly afterwards

 

[ErrolisGoldun]

A few soft umpiring calls their way in last 5mins gave them more of a sniff than they deserved otherwise

 

[The King!]

Thats being touted on social media as the tipping point for the result as we kicked a goal shortly afterwards

Can you remember what minute roughly

 

[Cadsky]

A few soft umpiring calls their way in last 5mins gave them more of a sniff than they deserved otherwise

Shit umpiring all day. It was blindly obvious from the crowd.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Top 10 ranked players on the field, we had no right to win this game lol.

 

[Olian]

An away win coming off a shorter break.

We only had 51 inside 50 entries of which 13 were marks and we kicked accurately. Hence we don’t get the repeat inside 50’s that North did.

They had 10 marks from 67 inside 50’s with a 20% goal efficiency.

We won the centre clearances and lost the general clearances by 2. Only 1 less contested possession. Didn’t impact the result.

That was a sold performance with some poor disposals letting us down.

We play a fast moving game which on turnover will hurt us. Roos weren’t good enough to do that.

 

[ErrolisGoldun]

Shit umpiring all day. It was blindly obvious from the crowd.

North fans were a bit OTT to be honest, a fair few we didn’t get where should have and the touched ball that was play on was called a mark (which on score review was a behind) its easy to highlight bad calls because as you say they were no good for both teams!

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Can you remember what minute roughly

Will have to watch the replay but i thought it was a shocker that went our way

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Can you remember what minute roughly

Found a few clips of the outrage circling on twitter

 

[RUNVS]

Do north fans ever not sulk when we beat them

Don't know what they are complaining about either as Jesse White retired years ago.

 

[Wheresbuddy]

There will be the temptation to rush McCartin back but I think the best thing we can do is wait until he is back to full fitness. Not sure of the games Hamling and Snell played in ressies but if Melican is enough of a concern, both the VFL options have been in good form. Likewise Charlie - give him as much time as he needs. Finally, if Grundy needs a break, the Pies game might not be a bad option. Steene is a rookie and Cameron has been down on form and is playing injured.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Well North are a better version than the ones we've had other close tussles with here at Marvel these last few years.
That was a bad day for us but we are blessed we kicked so straight in the first half as that got us the win.
When I see the same players out there that represented (embarrassed) us in the 2022 & 2024 GFs & some of our ex players, reserve grade & near end of career players, outplaying us, then I will never be filled with optomism that we have sorted out our past GF issues of the past.

We are in no way better than the 2024 team that sat at 13 & 1 after 14 games & losing the 15th game by 1point to the Dockers. We were flying at 13 wins & 1 loss & a percentage of 149%.
Right now we are 8 & 1 & 157%. I'm sorry but I still don't see a capacity to defend opposition momentum & stall it immediately as p'ship ship threats do. Adam Simpson knows it. Ken Hinkley knows it. When plan A gets taken away from us, we try to persist in making plan A work. Before we know it, the opposition put a gap between us & the players lose the ability to stay calm. That component seems much better this year but we still have pretty much the same lot who failed twice out there.
Sorry my fellow Swan supporters. I live in hope more than belief but no Heeney last week & this week & we were done.

Ted i think if we can avoid the slump and breakdown of our side towards the latter stages of the 2024 season then yes we will be in better shape.

Remains a wait and see

 

[joeykanga]

Our efficiency is what did it we were 15.2 at one point which like only happens 1-2 times a season

Good we didnt waste it and hope when we use the 2nd one we again use it wisely in a game that needs it. Great use of our joker.

 

[Mister B]

Won ugly and some times you have to. Edwards solid again. Rampe decent. Heeney, Grundy and McInerney serviceable and thought Gussy and Blakey were two of our best.

Bice made some lazy errors along with Warner for 3 quarters before he pulled his finger out.

But **** me… haven’t checked the stats but Lloyd can’t have been much above 50% DE and would have had around 10 turnovers at least 4 of which resulted in Norf goals.

Hated how fumbly we were, how far off the opposition we were at times, the slipping over and the soft as **** tackling.

Liked some of the physicality we showed. The forward line was still quite functional. Heeney despite being scragged again put in the work and showed his class.

 

[Punts]

Cox is straight up the last 2 weeks

Score board flattered us

We don’t win them games if opposition kicks straight

Far to many in 50

 

[The King!]

Almost a trip then heeney still has the ball when wardlaws let go

Seen way worse get over it north losers

 

[mcs095]

Found a few clips of the outrage circling on twitter

Maybe one day they'll learn you actually have to finish the tackle to get rewarded.....

 

[The King!]

Cox is straight up the last 2 weeks

Score board flattered us

We don’t win them games if opposition kicks straight

Far to many in 50

Yep he won't be happy with those but we still won,

I mean hawks barely beat Port, lions barely beat the blues , etc

 

[The King!]

Maybe one day they'll learn you actually have to finish the tackle to get rewarded.....

Exactly


Seen them paid yeah , seen them not paid

Stfu about it I reckon.

 

[the hypnotoad]

Defence has looked a beat off the last two weeks with no TMac but thought Rampe and especially Mills stood up today back there. Loved some of Edwards moments in the air, keeping Larkey goalless is a great feather in his cap.

Felt we had too many passengers in that first half. Great to see after half time we get more contributors on board from some role players and not have to necessarily rely on our stars. Heeney and Blakey were great but thought Sheldrick had a productive second half and got involved. Wicks was more composed, Lloyd was hit and miss today but still gave us important run.

Didn't get a heap of hit but whenever Rosas touched the ball it turned into something impactful, continues to be a nice pickup.

Norths pressure was very good but its a credit to us that we neatened up with our disposal and absorbed it well after looking far too rushed and jittery early on.

rosas chases well, never gives up, brings a lot of pressure ... ignore the stats, he's a ripper

 

[Kbroome]

You dont want Blakey strictly defending tho

If Blakey isn't in the back 6 where is he going to play?

 

[The King!]

First half Melican was back to his habit of a few years back of staying 15 foot off his opponent

 

[MarshallG]

Make no mistake, most Swans fans at the ground had their hearts in their throats for most of the game, it was tight.

It is my considered opinion the sole reason we won was due to our score being higher than theirs.