Autopsy Started off 2024 in style terrific hard fought win against Melbourne by 22 points

[Ticky009]

 

[RUNVS]

It was a bit disappointing that none of the players from the 1909 premiership turned up for the 150th celebration yesterday.

 

[McRobie]

Jordan was very quiet early. But had some really good moments in the 3rd and 4th quarter as he grew into the game. Not outstanding by any stretch, but he definitely improved, and I think will take a lot of confidence from getting one over the old team.

I certainly hope ie does come over of course and I like your assessment.
I really do love what Sheldrick brings in contrast to Jordan.
Ultimately competition for spots is great for the team and I have a man crush on Sheldrick.

 

[McRobie]

F*** I hate May.
F*** I wish he was a Swan.

Great player but he’s such a dope.

 

[Kiama Chris]

it does seem a lot of the media "preview" coverage of the swans was based on speculation that grundy was past his best and us signing him had an element of desperation about it, from the club's perspective and grundy's as well ...
i think most media, particularly the mainstream vic footy media, would've been quite startled to see the way he kept building through last night's game and, in the end, how convincingly he beat the league's no.1 ruck
add to that how heeney played in the midfield (without parker, adams and mills) and i'd imagine there'll be some hasty re-evaluation of the sydney team going into the game against collingwood

Two lesser rucks vs one gun and Dossa.
Three talls vs Moore and Maynard.
Bobby Hill vs Harry?
Daicos vs Gulden.
Precision vs Chaos.
Lots of very interesting questions in this game.
I expect it to be close and definitely believe we can win it.

 

[Nuggetz]

A few sore and tired players after last night. I wouldn't be surprised to see a couple of changes if some players don't pull up too well.

We need everyone fit & energised against Collingwood because they'll be absolutely pumped up for their flag unfurling.

 

[bedford]

A few sore and tired players after last night. I wouldn't be surprised to see a couple of changes if some players don't pull up too well.

We need everyone fit & energised against Collingwood because they'll be absolutely pumped up for their flag unfurling.

We get 2 extra days on them , were you one of the ones that wrote us off last week

 

[Kiama Chris]

One of the things that struck me about last night's game is that once you get past Heeney, Grundy and Blakey just how even our performance was. Sure there were errors, given the conditions that was no surprise, and mistakes in judgement, but heads stayed up and everyone continued cracking in.
Yes, the three talls were not as effective as we would like and there will be feedback and lessons to learn but in the end the job got done.
Seven of the top 10 AF scores were Swans.

 

[Ticky009]

One of the things that struck me about last night's game is that once you get past Heeney, Grundy and Blakey just how even our performance was. Sure there were errors, given the conditions that was no surprise, and mistakes in judgement, but heads stayed up and everyone continued cracking in.
Yes, the three talls were not as effective as we would like and there will be feedback and lessons to learn but in the end the job got done.
Seven of the top 10 AF scores were Swans.

10 different goal scorers is what you like to see as a team. Effort across the board.

 

[bedford]

Melbourne's fight home had to turn around after 20 minutes due to technical issues

 

[hairy biker]

It was a bit disappointing that none of the players from the 1909 premiership turned up for the 150th celebration yesterday.

They should have knocked a bit louder;



Mind you he'd probably have sucked the life out of the celebrations.

 

[Ticky009]

McInnerney charged with rough conduct & fined

MATCH REVIEW: Swan charged with rough conduct on top Dee

The match review for Thursday night's Opening Round game has been completed

www.afl.com.au

 

[Big Blood]

Probably our most enjoyable minor round win since Rd 1 2021.

Ticked all the boxes.

In particular, we got our midfield mojo back, and in Q4 we surged instead of folding like a pack of cards.

 

[Ticky009]

Okay all. Did we get a Buddy count from last night?

 

[bedford]

McInnerney charged with rough conduct & fined

MATCH REVIEW: Swan charged with rough conduct on top Dee

The match review for Thursday night's Opening Round game has been completed

www.afl.com.au

Unavoidable

 

[bedford]

How was the Trent Rivers

24

Trent Rivers

Age

23

Ht

188cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.7

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

4.7

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

2.0

4star

MG

171.3

3star

D

10.7

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

4.7

3star

M

2.0

2star

T

2.0

3star

MG

171.3

3star

D

10.7

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

4.7

4star

M

2.0

3star

T

2.0

4star

MG

171.3

3star

own goal not paid a free

 

[dosser]

We are far too quick to drop Amartey. It was not a good game for him, but it was a tough night for any big forward. Give him another few weeks in the main team before anyone even considers dropping him.

There is a difference between fumbling the ball because it is slippery, and not getting near the ball.

 

[the hypnotoad]

Okay all. Did we get a Buddy count from last night?

no idea, but i was reminded last night how unbearable brian taylor is ... i despise brayshaw but taylor makes him seem reasonable
and then there was the outrage of jude bolton (our own "jb") having to throw back to that lightweight loudmouth "jb"!!!

 

[Dubai Quacker]

I was fascinated by Grundy's technique in the centre bounce.

The moment the umpire started the bounce motion, he sprinted staright over to Gawn & blocked him from getting a running leap.

They both jumped from the same side of the ball.

Expect to see the AFL outlaw the technique shortly, as it'll doubtless have Vic clubs whining about it.

 

[swanssince2002]

You just know that Grundys 200 IQ boxing out move on Gawn in the centre square would be outlawed next season loll.

 

[bedford]

no idea, but i was reminded last night how unbearable brian taylor is ... i despise brayshaw but taylor makes him seem reasonable
and then there was the outrage of jude bolton (our own "jb") having to throw back to that lightweight loudmouth "jb"!!!

We really agree on this one

 

[Ticky009]

I was fascinated by Grundy's technique in the centre bounce.

The moment the umpire started the bounce motion, he sprinted staright over to Gawn & blocked him from getting a running leap.

They both jumped from the same side of the ball.

Expect to see the AFL outlaw the technique shortly, as it'll doubtless have Vic clubs whining about it.

I know there were a few upset about it in the twitter sphere, not sure of their affiliation. They could have been a tad biased.

But from a media perspective it was play on.

 

[Bloods86]

We are far too quick to drop Amartey. It was not a good game for him, but it was a tough night for any big forward. Give him another few weeks in the main team before anyone even considers dropping him.

I don't really want to drop him, I just think we should select based on the opposition sometimes, and Wicks coming in would have a greater positive impact I think.

Otherwise, who comes out for Wicks?

 

[caesar88]

I don't really want to drop him, I just think we should select based on the opposition sometimes, and Wicks coming in would have a greater positive impact I think.

Otherwise, who comes out for Wicks?

I'm sure this'll be popular but Jordon felt like a bit of a spare part with Lloyd, McInerney & Campbell on the wing. He got better as the game went on but I doubt we'd miss him if he wasn't in the team.

I just think that forward half pressure is absolutely non-negotiable, so Wicks has to be in the team.

 

[Dubai Quacker]

I don't really want to drop him, I just think we should select based on the opposition sometimes, and Wicks coming in would have a greater positive impact I think.

Otherwise, who comes out for Wicks?

I'm probably a bit rough on Armatey. But he's nearly 25 & across his career to date averages:

7 disposals
1 goal
<65% ToG

At some point (pretty soon), he needs to start to contribute a bit more than that.

Injuries certainly haven't helped, but I think the jury is still out on whether he's actually AFL standard.

 

[Dubai Quacker]

I'm sure this'll be popular but Jordon felt like a bit of a spare part with Lloyd, McInerney & Campbell on the wing. He got better as the game went on but I doubt we'd miss him if he wasn't in the team.

I just think that forward half pressure is absolutely non-negotiable, so Wicks has to be in the team.

I nodded so hard at this, I did myself a nasty neck injury.

3 weeks.