Media Swans Talk in the Media 2025

[Ticky009]

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[Ticky009]

 

[Kiama Chris]

Always enjoy HB's articles but not much time for the other contributors these days

HB does his homework and is much more analytical than most.
Couldn't believe what Oman served up on the Swans. Read his other analyses and they were better if not great but ours was as if he's never seen even a replay.
Eg he puts Riak, Edwards and Snell in the same basket despite the big difference in experience.

 

[Cadsky]

HB does his homework and is much more analytical than most.
Couldn't believe what Oman served up on the Swans. Read his other analyses and they were better if not great but ours was as if he's never seen even a replay.
Eg he puts Riak, Edwards and Snell in the same basket despite the big difference in experience.

They weren't the only ones. It wasn't a great article

 

[Kiama Chris]

They weren't the only ones. It wasn't a great article

Too kind. It was a shocker.

 

[caesar88]

Loved seeing Gulden giving the pre-game pep talk.

Credit to our media department too, who have been outstanding in delivering content and insights into the club this pre-season (and I have given them my share of whacks over the years.)

 

[Kiama Chris]

Loved seeing Gulden giving the pre-game pep talk.

Credit to our media department too, who have been outstanding in delivering content and insights into the club this pre-season (and I have given them my share of whacks over the years.)

Really liked the intensity.

 

[Tedeski]

At times, yes, but Chad more damaging than Gulden IMO and Gulden a bit too reliant on outside ball.

Chad too reliant on team mates like Rowy “ doing their role”.
I’m sick of that narrative.

 

[SM]

Chad too reliant on team mates like Rowy “ doing their role”.
I’m sick of that narrative.

What narrative?

 

[Tedeski]

What narrative?

When we listen to certain star players say after a good performance that they could only do it because of other players doing the disciplined defensive stuff. Or “doing their roles” which the coaches like to spout out.
So I’m saying I am sick of hearing that shit because my first reference point is the two GF smashing.
You know?
Sick of that narrative.
It’s 22 v 22.
Why don’t they all be accountable for attack & defence because when you allow the stars to “cheat” & front run, then it puts the rest of the team at risk when the shit hits the fan & the ball gets turned over for a quick counter attack the other way.
Thats the two GFs to a tee.
Watch them on repeat.

 

[bedford]

When we listen to certain star players say after a good performance that they could only do it because of other players doing the disciplined defensive stuff. Or “doing their roles” which the coaches like to spout out.
So I’m saying I am sick of hearing that shit because my first reference point is the two GF smashing.
You know?
Sick of that narrative.
It’s 22 v 22.
Why don’t they all be accountable for attack & defence because when you allow the stars to “cheat” & front run, then it puts the rest of the team at risk when the shit hits the fan & the ball gets turned over for a quick counter attack the other way.
Thats the two GFs to a tee.
Watch them on repeat.

Ignore 22

 

[RubbaDuck]

Best 23 and List Analysis - Carlton and Sydney - The Mongrel Punt

The Swans and Blues both finished 2024 terribly... about four weeks apart. Matt Oman has a look at their best 23 and provides list analysis

themongrelpunt.com

A completely garbage article based a view of the Swans from this time last year.

Meyers sometimes writes good articles but they're for members ($$) and generally offer few real insights. I'm not willing to pay up for a few decent comments per year. I'd rather read the opinions on bigfooty

 

[RubbaDuck]

Heeney, Gulden and Sheldrick?

Heeney, Gulden, Campbell, Rowbottom, Jordon and Sheldrick? Someone will step up

Campbell has given us a good look at what he's capable of. Sheldrick's given us a fair glimpse.

Rowbottom is the most under-rated midfielder in the league. He's become a very good kick, he snags a few goals and has developed some serious pace, on top of becoming the most destructive tackle machine in the league.

Then there's James Jordon, who is still only 24. James is one of those flexible players who can play multiple roles. He's clearly very skilled outside of just his unique stopping abilities. In 2022 at just 21 he had a blinder of a game against Collingwood picking up 29 disposals at 82.8% and taking 8 marks. He picked up a rising star nomination for his 2021 Rd 8 game against us where he laid eight tackles. He's put on a lot of size since he then and can play more inside midfield. He has the desperation of Parker to impact a contest. He was highly regarded by Melbourne who struggled to squeeze him into a packed and highly talented midfield. That was our luck. He's not the steak knives of the Grundy trade as many assumed. Far from it. Jordon may well turn out to be the jewel of the trade.

Fact is we have a stack of young talent trying to break in. I hope Cox sticks to his commitment to play more of them. We may have several Chad Warners.

 

[Kiama Chris]

A completely garbage article based a view of the Swans from this time last year.

Meyers sometimes writes good articles but they're for members ($$) and generally offer few real insights. I'm not willing to pay up for a few decent comments per year. I'd rather read the opinions on bigfooty

HB is still pretty good. This is Matt Oman. I agree, it's dreadful.

 

[Cadsky]

‘Sick of talking about it’: Swans’ vow after GF disaster... and new coach has already made changes

‘Sick of talking about it’: Swans’ vow after GF disaster... and new coach has already made changes

www.foxsports.com.au

I'm glad they're sick of talking about it. I hope it pushes them to put it all together on the last day when it counts because as a fan I'm sick of watching it all fall apart on the last day.

 

[bedford]

‘Sick of talking about it’: Swans’ vow after GF disaster... and new coach has already made changes

‘Sick of talking about it’: Swans’ vow after GF disaster... and new coach has already made changes

www.foxsports.com.au

I'm glad they're sick of talking about it. I hope it pushes them to put it all together on the last day when it counts because as a fan I'm sick of watching it all fall apart on the last day.

But you're doing what they are. Sick of it , we have to move forward

 

[Ticky009]

 

[bedford]

Skilton

 

[SM]

Brett?

 

[BloodySwan]

Between Jude, Brett and Tadgh there were no shortage of courageous players then. Even O'Keefe threw himself at the ball. None of our current players can hold a candle to that group

 

[The King!]

Anyone who gets out there is pretty courageous anyway. I think Swans wise in my time an underrated one was Cressa, he didn’t give a **** about his body in any contest. The guy smacked his own knee back into place

 

[bedford]

Anyone who gets out there is pretty courageous anyway. I think Swans wise in my time an overrated one was Cressa, he didn’t give a **** about his body in any contest. The guy smacked his own knee back into place

overrated

 

[The King!]

overrated

overrated

Too quick for me

 

[robbieando]

Anyone who gets out there is pretty courageous anyway. I think Swans wise in my time an overrated one was Cressa, he didn’t give a **** about his body in any contest. The guy smacked his own knee back into place

Bedders reading this be like

 

[bedford]

Too quick for me

Cressa wasn't quick

 

[bedford]

Bedders reading this be like

Is this all you do these days with stupid replies to my posts , oh well it could have been the #######s