So did Will Gould.
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Unfair comparison. Gould was challenged in both the height and foot speed department. Edwards excels in both areas. Just needs to recover and get some game time. B+. He is a chance.
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Yes, that’s fair.
Although whilst Edwards has the right physical attributes, the jury is still out on whether he’s good enough.
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Again, I am completely lost. The comment RubbaDuck quoted was 100% about Rowbottom. There was not a "half" that was in reference to any other Swans player, including McInerney. RubbaDuck even acknowledged that it was a misunderstanding on their behalf. Nothing more to it.
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So do we think the Warner brothers also got into a fight about nothing because there’s not much doing in preseason?
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Hey Lad, first time listener, first time caller. Rugby league guy here but trying to get more into Aussie Rules. As a NSW resident figured the Swans were the best team for me so you might find me lurking and asking questions trying to figure out the game and the team. Any good resources you could recommend to learn more of the rules and such?
I have a pretty basic knowledge but happily watch some videos or listen to some podcasts to get a grip on the league in general and also the team.
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I have a pretty basic knowledge but happily watch some videos or listen to some podcasts to get a grip on the league in general and also the team.
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Welcome and hope you get to learn , probably going to a game with someone that does know what they are talking about in regards to AFL , or even watch a replay with someone like that . If you have Fox Footy they are showing replays with some swans games , good luck
For a formal start download the Laws of Australian Football.
bedford suggestion of watching a game with a knowledgeable person is a good one, especially if you can freeze and replay to discuss tactics. Get as many angles as you can. You'll learn more and faster than this than from watching the game.
Do the umpire qualifications online which are remarkably quick and easy.
Enjoy!
Wasn't it Chad who in his first pre-season had to be told to dial back the intensity a tad in his intrasquad match sims?
You spend most of your time on here either admonishing or letting us know what secret inside information you have that never eventuates anyway. I'll spend my time how I see fit just as you do
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Thanks for the kind words , sure you haven't graced us with your presence before . As for inside info some know my sources , but i'm not telling those that
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Zac jones also was told
Yep to F off
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Skills weren't always there, but could never question his commitment to the Swans each and every game he played for us. Had the hard edge, too, that we seem to lack in spades. A few of the current playing list could take tips.
Yep silly jumper punches and giving away dumb free kicks
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You probably love Chad for doing the exact same thing, then.
That's a by-product of how he plays - aggressive and at 100% each play, no matter who the opponent is or what the occasion is.
Give me that every day of the week rather than the faux-aggression we seem to show up with during games when things are going our way (especially against Essendon) and during media interviews after games.
What are you on about , how can anyone compare Jones who is a rat to Chad
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I am more excited about this year than I have been for many years. The intensity of the preseason is exciting. The intensity is way up on last year. The endurance training is huge. They also need to toughen up and that seems to be a focus too. Bringing pressure and intensity at the ball and ball carrier for extended periods seems to be a priority. So excited I could pee my pants but I am an old man and will probably only dribble lol
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Will Gould was 190cm. He is 196. I REALISED when Gould went back to Glenelg what his problem was. He was lazy. Lots of natural talent but didn't want to work hard. He was dropped for not turning up to training and lack of intensity when he was there. He nearly missed the GF.
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It was also Chad who told the group on joining the Swans that he'll be Club captain one day. Chad wanting No 1 not coincidental. Interesting that he may be looking at WA pastures. I wonder if a few younger teammates who have jumped the leadership queue has got under his skin a little?
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IMO I wouldn't have either Zak Jones or Chad Warner very high on my list of recent Swans who have genuine hardness and aggression. Shirt-fronting, being lippy, getting into fights etc. just isn't tough to me at all.
I don't mind if our players are throwing it around at training over pre-season though and as you can see if you look around at other teams, it is pretty common across the league. There's a chance it could also be a directive from the coaches, as a response to being physically bullied in consecutive grand finals. And I like the idea of a young kid like Cleary or Sheldrick or Warner Jr or Snell learning - OK you've got some flog trying to get under your skin, what are you going to do about it?
But it is futile if we don't learn to channel our aggression into the actual game itself - the ball, or the man with it. I grew rather tired of watching a lot of our players act like tough guys when they had the chance to mouth off, only to have some truly putrid and soft efforts when it mattered.
I don't mind if our players are throwing it around at training over pre-season though and as you can see if you look around at other teams, it is pretty common across the league. There's a chance it could also be a directive from the coaches, as a response to being physically bullied in consecutive grand finals. And I like the idea of a young kid like Cleary or Sheldrick or Warner Jr or Snell learning - OK you've got some flog trying to get under your skin, what are you going to do about it?
But it is futile if we don't learn to channel our aggression into the actual game itself - the ball, or the man with it. I grew rather tired of watching a lot of our players act like tough guys when they had the chance to mouth off, only to have some truly putrid and soft efforts when it mattered.
just read the first line.. hahahaha. Zak Jones sure.. but you have NO idea about Warner. One of his first touches was to charge straight into a big bodied, tough Geelong midfielder - was awesome to watch
do you still want to trade rowbottom?
