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  1. Swan_Lifer

    Preview R17 - Swans v Dockers

    BoM observations, Sydney Airport at 4pm Tuesday - 23mm since 9am. Agenda Setters and Footy Classified last night both saying that the AFL are sending their 'turf expert' up to inspect the SCG. A couple of forecast fine days Friday and Saturday, before the Sunday game. All the same, it's going...
  2. Swan_Lifer

    Autopsy Heck of a effort against the Dogs.

    The BoM predicts as much as 140mm of rain in Sydney during the coming early to mid week. If we thought this week was an ice rink...
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    Autopsy Heck of a effort against the Dogs.

    Yep.
  4. Swan_Lifer

    Autopsy Heck of a effort against the Dogs.

    Proud of our boys tonight. We weren't supposed to win, but got within 9 points. If we'd kicked better, we'd have won. I understand the club got behind Marcus Bontempelli and his family connections tonight -in his 250th. As we should have. A champion of our game.
  5. Swan_Lifer

    Game Day 2025 Round 16 Sydney v. Western Bulldogs @ SCG @ 7:40 pm

    If I had to match up with 208cm Sam Darcy, I'd get gastro too. But I'm sure it's legit, no question. If ever there was a match where we needed a brutal contest in the middle, and keep it going forward, it's this one. We know Rowy is up for it, so too Angus Sheldrick. This week we'll see if...
  6. Swan_Lifer

    Preview Sydney Swans vs Western Bulldogs - A Hidden Message Enjoyed By All

    This round, and next week against Freo - big for our season. Sit the players down in front of Ep1 again: https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/shaking-down-the-thunder-inside-the-sydney-swans-rise-to-a-drought-breaking-afl-premiership-c-19137035 Damn that 2005 team was good. They played for each...
  7. Swan_Lifer

    Preview Sydney Swans vs Western Bulldogs - A Hidden Message Enjoyed By All

    Sam Darcy up front, Bont through the middle and forward, and Rory Lobb at the back. It's going to be a long night for our boys. Matthew Kennedy has made every post a winner since moving to the Doggies this year, and is having the last laugh over Carlton, who didn't want him. Named in the...
  8. Swan_Lifer

    Autopsy 9.17 19 point win against Port.

    Agreed. Compare the numbers against Port, who had better: Chad or Errol in his first game back? Also, in the 1st Q, why wouldn't you use Amartey, who was running to position, instead of a speculative 'chiseller' kick from 45m? A J.Horne-Francis would have done the give-n-go and run on to...
  9. Swan_Lifer

    Tom Harley

    Pure guesswork, no inside knowledge: Leon Cameron upstairs, and Ken Hinkley drafted into his old job. John Longmire football director to Tassie, to oversee coach Nathan Buckley.
  10. Swan_Lifer

    Autopsy A win! vs Richmond

    Spot on Caesar88
  11. Swan_Lifer

    Autopsy A win! vs Richmond

    Don't confuse 'negative' with constructive Kbroome. This is who you think was 'shocking', and whose comments you don't seem to value. Gerard Healy was: -VFL Players Association MVP and the Simpson Medallist. -Brownlow Medallist. -Swans Team of the Century. -Australian Football Hall of Fame...
  12. Swan_Lifer

    Autopsy A win! vs Richmond

    Good response this week. Still too much of -stop and prop, look at me, look at me. Followed by long to a contest. Just give it to the first option in a red and white jumper. Leave Francis up forward. Blakey was more freed up, and gave us so much more. Welcome back Harry. Gerard Healy should...
  13. Swan_Lifer

    The Stadium!

    OK, but get back to me after you've built that roofed stadium.
  14. Swan_Lifer

    Tom Harley

    Spot on JackHiscox. Careerist, and no loss. He can piss off back to Victoria. Pridham wouldn't be missed either. Why should the players put their bodies on the line, week after week, with such a weak-kneed club Board.
  15. Swan_Lifer

    The Stadium!

    With respect, but, a state that can't even run a stable parliament. The Devils would only ever be a feeder club. If I'm an 18yro draftee with career ambitions, wanting a tertiary education and business connections -why would I want to be drafted to Glenorchy, TAS? Young draftees will sit out...
  16. Swan_Lifer

    Scape Goat Sack Cox

    NO! Haven't followed the thread discussion, but: it's the list - not the coach, and we might be wooden spooners in 2025. We have a club Board that just wants to suck up to AFL House in Melbourne. Problem: it's the Swans Board, not the coach. They are AFL suck-ups, who wouldn't stand up for...
  17. Swan_Lifer

    Autopsy Got there in the end - Swans def Blues

    No it doesn't. Put the tape measure away Jimbo.. rock hard cricket wicket, it's a fast surface. Teams need their book ends at the MCG, where flags are won. Chris Fagan knew it last year in the GF. In our club's history, Greg Williams to Gerard Healy..goal. It's the SCG. But that's not where...
  18. Swan_Lifer

    Autopsy Got there in the end - Swans def Blues

    Template of last year 2024. Mids get on top, run through the square, then bomb it on goal. Works on our small ground SCG. But it won't work on the MCG. Joel Amartey loses it late, and makes a suspension-attracting shoulder-charge blunder. Why wouldn't he lose it? They'd been bombing it over his...
  19. Swan_Lifer

    Autopsy 14 point win vs GWS/Umpires

    A nod to the coaching. The boys were up for this, and started well. Game plan was good. Good use of Francis and Hamling up forward, and JMac in the middle. Kicking for goal, still needs work.
  20. Swan_Lifer

    Autopsy Slaughtered by the Suns in the second half

    Isaac Heeney being crucified by the weekly heavy burden. Heartbreaking Liked the team black shorts this week, a nod to tradition. We fought on, but done after halftime.
  21. Swan_Lifer

    Player Watch #1 GigaChad Warner - congrats on 100th game

    You'd think Chad would be tempted to stay until free agency (2 yrs?). With Tasmania on the horizon (if they ever build a roofed stadium) draft picks will be at a premium in coming years. So it would be nice to get something in return, that is, if his mind is made up to leave. An early decision...
  22. Swan_Lifer

    Player Watch #11 Tom Papley

    6 to 8 weeks. Give it the right amount of time, best thing for him and the club
  23. Swan_Lifer

    Autopsy Swans beat Dockers by 3 points

    Good team win. We won the clearances, and the defense pressure was much better. Lot of it was down to coaching. Right team selections, right subs. Played both Ladhams and McLean, and got contributions out of both. Subbed Grundy off for Sheldrick in the last Q. Seems to have laid down the law -...
  24. Swan_Lifer

    Preview Round 2, 2025: Dockers vs Swans @ Optus Stadium

    As long as we don't make Amartey 2nd ruck. Ladhams/McLean. Not sold on T.McC as a forward, but believe they will persist a bit longer.
  25. Swan_Lifer

    Player Watch #11 Tom Papley

    Too valuable a player to have him drifting along. If it's injury, get him right.
  26. Swan_Lifer

    Autopsy Swans lose to Lions by 4 pts

    One that got away. We should have won by 3 goals. Keep getting the games into Hanily, Hamling and Bice. Braeden Campbell stepped up in this game, and two goals. Riley Bice looked terrific when subbed on late in the 3rd Q. James Jordon, great job. Tackles: J.Rowbottom 11 J.Jordon 7 B.Campbell...
  27. Swan_Lifer

    Autopsy Some promising signs but Hawks too good

    Well it's 2025, and we start again. Make no mistake, with Will Day healthy and in form, and the addition of Josh Battle and Tom Barass, the Hawks will be very good this year. They outlasted us last night. Sam Wicks a revelation, well done him in the new role. Can we look at Hamling and...
  28. Swan_Lifer

    Autopsy Sydney Legacy in Grand Finals continues 10 goal loss to the Lions

    Quite right Jewelsbon. An 'extensive external audit' -as if we can expect that from the Royal Hall of Industries.. The only pictures I want to see of our list in 2024-25, is either in the gym, or on the track. No more excuses.
  29. Swan_Lifer

    Autopsy Sydney Legacy in Grand Finals continues 10 goal loss to the Lions

    Everyone's thoughts seems convergent. We know what's needed, now we just need the club to get on with it. I said 12 months ago, I thought GWS were closer to a flag than us. Prove me wrong in 2025 Swannies.
  30. Swan_Lifer

    Traded #26 Luke Parker

    If Luke wants to go, take 62 and be done with it. It's a salary we don't pay next year. Doubt they'll offer 44. Long-time servant of the club, I don't want him going out like ROK.

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