They have been looked after by the officiators for many years. Even in last year’s prelim they needed them to get over the line after having their big lead whittled away. Today was just another classic example. Clearly though they are continuing the trend of teams that get hammered in grand finals being shizenhausen the year after. They look absolutely cookedRemember when Chad Warner booted the ball into the crowd when he heard the siren and the umpires didn't award a Prestia a 50m penalty?
Remember when Dane Rampe climbed the goal post and there was no free kick paid against him?
Remember when Tom Papley took a dive after kicking a goal vs Hawthorn and was rewarded with another goal?
Remember when Barry Hall punched Matt Maguire in the solar plexus 100m away from the action, but the tribunal said it occurred "in the play" ?
These were all manufactured Swans victories by less than a kick. I guess we can add another to the list.