Autopsy AFL 2021 Round 16 - Swans v Eagles Sun July 4th 1:10pm EST (GMHBA)

[Roobs321]

I don’t know how underrated this is, but if there is one thing that troubles teams time and time again for years now is Sydney’s defensive structure. I know that West Coast is not playing well at all but that’s also because of how Sydney defend.

For those who know, is there a particular defensive coach that has been with Sydney for years or is this all Longmire?

That slingshot rebound thing really became apparent in a 2012 win over Essendon. Been a comfortable strength practically ever since. Had a lot of decent kicks in the backline who knew where to position, and their traditional frenetic 120% work around the ball and stoppages frees up space for when an opponent plodder gets a step and bombs long in hope.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Hey look it’s Junktime Jack Darling turning up

 

[Tristan34]

I know.....Premiers of the last 4 years....Eagles + Tigers merge = the Eagers !!!!!

Hope the tiger players like coke...

 

[SSwans2011]

Swans to play 2 ‘home’ games a year at GMHBA from next year!

Don't be selfish, let us play all 11 home games there.

 

[The 747]

I don’t know how underrated this is, but if there is one thing that troubles teams time and time again for years now is Sydney’s defensive structure. I know that West Coast is not playing well at all but that’s also because of how Sydney defend.

For those who know, is there a particular defensive coach that has been with Sydney for years or is this all Longmire?

I am not across what they do tactically but one thing that is notable is every player in their team in every position brings effort, energy, intensity and defensive pressure. Players who don't do not get selected. That is Longmire I think.

 

[stax on the mull]

Swans still need to try and kick a couple themselves. Can't hold of this West Coast onslaught just by defending their lead.

 

[The 747]

Awesome tackle Blakey

 

[The 747]

That's poor positioning from WC, Darling, Allen and Kennedy all within 10 metres of each other on the wing.

 

[BuddysBiggestFan]

Surely Papleys position is in trouble. Can’t even hit Hayward in the goal square on his own. Has been ordinary of late.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Surely Papleys position is in trouble. Can’t even hit Hayward in the goal square on his own. Has been ordinary of late.

No chance mate. Been alright today. Had a few score involvements

 

[Crashy]

Swans should just feed Buddy this quarter, get him 4/5

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Buddoir.

Such good fun for all fans - not just Hawks and Bloods.

 

[Freoforever86]

Just Blakey things mate we are used to it lol

to be fair, he’s been bloody good

 

[Andronicus]

AFL website asking "Did Shuey deliberately draw this high tackle?"

I reckon you'd be hard pressed to find a tackle on him over his entire career where he hasn't at least tried to.

 

[E Shed]

Last time we showed fight was a few weeks ago on the back of some energetic kids coming in and putting in some sterling performances. The next week they were dropped for underdone and under performing senior players. Culture problems

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That is certainly what it looks like to someone who watches most of your games but doesn't follow the team closely.
I remarked to my partner at the time when I saw all the outs it seemed counter productive to cut all the players who were getting it done.
Of course the players they brought in have runs on the board but the team hasn't seemed to play with any energy since.

 

[BuddysBiggestFan]

Papley with a cheapie LOL

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

WowWow

 

[Freoforever86]

Wow that’s a bad handball.. almost got him killed

 

[LukeParkerno1]

to be fair, he’s been bloody good

His first good game this year

 

[BuddysBiggestFan]

Surely Papleys position is in trouble. Can’t even hit Hayward in the goal square on his own. Has been ordinary of late.

This aged well

 

[Roobs321]

111-23

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Paps still gets his 2+ for the multi good boy lol

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

 

[Nostradumbass]

100 points, please.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Nic Nat did something!

Miracles do happen