Autopsy Got there in the end - Swans def Blues

[SwansProudly]

 

[grimlock]

Those complaining about Hamling having little impact on the stats sheet are missing the whole point of his role. He was tasked with curbing Weitering’s usual influence and he did that. Kicking a goal was a big bonus

 

[Kbroome]

Those complaining about Hamling having little impact on the stats sheet are missing the whole point of his role. He was tasked with curbing Weitering’s usual influence and he did that. Kicking a goal was a big bonus

Yep but people never actually look at the opposition players stats. Like even McCartin was amazing tonight even with Curnow kicking 2.

 

[Dangas]

Pistol with the greatest point in VFL/AFL history.

It was something that's for sure

 

[mcs095]

I would pay thousands to have Leigh Montagna removed from Swans games

From all games please. Guy was a good footballer, but a hopeless analyst.

 

[Jack2Jack]

The revolving door at selection for the forwards certainly not making it easy to get any cohesion. Amartey was just stupid will easily be 3.
Don't know how you bring McLean back either stating he needs to find form....then he goes on to play poorly (albiet impossible as a forward in the VFL)...and surely you can't go back to the 3 rucks anyway, that clearly hasn't worked when tried.
Hamling probably going to have to go back as well now, surely.
In fairness to Cox it's been next to impossible for him to get a functioning forward line, can't even get one that plays together week to week.

 

[Olian]

Those complaining about Hamling having little impact on the stats sheet are missing the whole point of his role. He was tasked with curbing Weitering’s usual influence and he did that. Kicking a goal was a big bonus

The defensive tagging forward. An underrated role.

 

[Dangas]

Needed that win, all things considered we pushed through. Considering we had nothing of a forward line it was immense. Heens, Chad and Grundy were epic and the sub of Florent worked very well.

 

[mcs095]

The revolving door at selection for the forwards certainly not making it easy to get any cohesion. Amartey was just stupid will easily be 3.
Don't know how you bring McLean back either stating he needs to find form....then he goes on to play poorly (albiet impossible as a forward in the VFL)...and surely you can't go back to the 3 rucks anyway, that clearly hasn't worked when tried.
Hamling probably going to have to go back as well now, surely.
In fairness to Cox it's been next to impossible for him to get a functioning forward line, can't even get one that plays together week to week.

These stupid brainfart suspensions are costing us badly this season. There is playing 'on the edge', and playing over the edge' - much like a lot of the stupid frees we give away at times. Corey Warner was a good example in second half - two completely needless, silly frees in a row. Led to a kick for goal (can't remember if it was a miss or a goal) - but completely avoidable with a little more care.

 

[Mister B]

Good on Voss for having a melt over the out-on-the-full decision that led to Heeney’s goal.

He knows he’ll cop a fine for it - but sometimes the melt is still worth it.

People on here keep telling me there's no point saying anything publicly because it only will result in a fine yet now we are applauding it when the opposition does it.

 

[Tedeski]

McInerney and Amarty our for a few weeks each, Francis at least next week. We're cooked for a bit. Dos in the seconds, then who else do we have?

Ladhams!
really good game tonight by Ladhams. Competed well.

 

[The King!]

Jmac played well imo , in the game he probably gets rubbed out

 

[hairy biker]

Bit of an aside but it would be nice to see Adam out there one night presenting the Goodes-O'Loughlin medal.

He has understandably removed himself from the AFL landscape,but returning to present the medal, in a welcoming environment, would be pleasing to see, particularly as the red and blue colours of the Medal are based on our first Marn Grook guernsey, which was designed by Adam's mother, Lisa Sansbury.

Here's hoping one day he will feel the time is right.

 

[zyzzbruh]

Needed that win, all things considered we pushed through. Considering we had nothing of a forward line it was immense. Heens, Chad and Grundy were epic and the sub of Florent worked very well.

Florent should never have been sub. Was one of the main reasons we struggled to get numbers to the ball. That part of the game swung a bit when he came on.

In Cox's presser he gave the impression he made that call to send a message and put the playing group on notice even if it means the removal of an established player. Which I don't mind that call for that particular purpose. Don't think it was a tactical thing. So yeah the sub worked because we needed him, not because he'd be a good sub going forward.

 

[The King!]

Bit of an aside but it would be nice to see Adam out there one night presenting the Goodes-O'Loughlin medal.

Obviously he has understandably removed himself from the AFL landscape,but returning to present the medal, in a welcoming environment, would be pleasing to see, particularly as the red and blue colours of the Medal are based on our first Marn Grook guernsey, which was designed by Adam's mother, Lisa Sansbury.

Here's hoping one day he will feel the time is right.

He could turn up to a Swans home game and present the medal disappointing he doesn't , know most will disagree , but swans fans always loved him .


(He may not be available this year etc for some reason, i'm just assuming he won't go but could)

 

[Mister B]

Trying not to get too excited by the win as there are still some significant issues that I would argue we still refuse to address including the inability for our players to make a simple decision of choosing a pair of boots that allows them to carry out their job successfully. Heeney and Warner are just a class above.

I do wonder, with Amartey likely out and Francis missing a week with concussion, do we play Melbourne with a small forward line in the hope our mids lower their eyes for once, rather than kick long directly to a floating Gawn like we tend to do?

 

[Ballarat Bob]

I didn't think we could kick a winning score against Carlton but we scrapped our way over the line.
Lots that's not right but we at least really got in tight and tackled and smothered hard in the second half.
Grundy is in a real good run of form , McCartin in the backline looks so much more confident. Heeney and Chad made a massive difference. A lot of cameos from players who couldn't sustain it through the game.
Amartey probably getting rubbed out is annoying had a very solid game tonight presented well and got the ball to ground. Big difference compared to McLean.
Anyway we are still kicking and haven't burnt our final chances yet.

 

[Kbroome]

Florent should never have been sub. Was one of the main reasons we struggled to get numbers to the ball. That part of the game swung a bit when he came on.

In Cox's presser he gave the impression he made that call to send a message and put the playing group on notice even if it means the removal of an established player. Which I don't mind that call for that particular purpose. Don't think it was a tactical thing. So yeah the sub worked because we needed him, not because he'd be a good sub going forward.

You could tell there was a bit of complacency from a lot of the players so it was definitely the right call. Pressure was so much higher at one point in the 4th we had a pressure rating of 217. Thats Bloods football

 

[Dubai Quacker]

3 huge controversies tonight that will be media talking points all week:

1. Umpiring & Voss’ resultant melt

2. Armatey & McI bumps

3. caesar88 POTY votes

 

[Nuggetz]

I'm glad we're playing dee's on Sunday. Need a break after that bruising game. Surely give Buller a chance.

 

[Kbroome]

3 huge controversies tonight that will be media talking points all week:

1. Umpiring & Voss’ resultant melt

2. Armatey & McI bumps

3. caesar88 POTY votes

Is caesar88's votes controversial at this point or just the norm

 

[smeggaz]

If mills is fit and firing it will take a huge weight off Warner and Heeney.

Must win 2 of the 3 before the bye. If we can get over Adelaide too, we go in 7/6 and will be near full strength after the bye.

 

[Olian]

Florent should never have been sub. Was one of the main reasons we struggled to get numbers to the ball. That part of the game swung a bit when he came on.

In Cox's presser he gave the impression he made that call to send a message and put the playing group on notice even if it means the removal of an established player. Which I don't mind that call for that particular purpose. Don't think it was a tactical thing. So yeah the sub worked because we needed him, not because he'd be a good sub going forward.

Florent has played a 120+ consecutive games so it was a fair message.

 

[Maddo11]

Trying not to get too excited by the win as there are still some significant issues that I would argue we still refuse to address including the inability for our players to make a simple decision of choosing a pair of boots that allows them to carry out their job successfully. Heeney and Warner are just a class above.

I do wonder, with Amartey likely out and Francis missing a week with concussion, do we play Melbourne with a small forward line in the hope our mids lower their eyes for once, rather than kick long directly to a floating Gawn like we tend to do?

McLean, Ladhams, the rest smalls. Campbell back to the wing to replace Jmac, who I assume gets a week as well, leaves probably Hannity and Cleary to apply small forward pressure. Hamling and Hayward to mill about and be ineffective for 90% of the time

 

[zyzzbruh]

You could tell there was a bit of complacency from a lot of the players so it was definitely the right call. Pressure was so much higher at one point in the 4th we had a pressure rating of 217. Thats Bloods football

100% the right call for the purpose. Hopefully sparks him to stay focused.

But I think Cox very well knew not starting florent was a risk to the result (hence making him sub instead of dropping). Just a thought for those who think it was a good tactical move for this actual game. I highly doubt that was his intention, just so happened it was always going to work out tactically regardless when you bring on a player of his ability.

 

[Kbroome]

100% the right call for the purpose. Hopefully sparks him to stay focused.

But I think Cox very well knew not starting florent was a risk to the result (hence making him sub instead of dropping). Just a thought for those who think it was a good tactical move for this actual game. I highly doubt that was his intention, just so happened it was always going to work out tactically regardless when you bring on a player of his ability.

Hope he swaps Florent and Lloyd next week