News Swans Talk in the Media 2023

[the hypnotoad]

Gossage click bait.

that sounds like the name of a band
or some hi-tech new fishing gear

 

[Big Blood]

I don't know how to take this - if the Swans have planned to have him succeed Longmire in 2025 which Cox has almost certainly agreed to - to then say he's going to change his mind and head back to WA as they're insinuating would be very disappointing.

They're basically saying he's not a man of his word.

Don't take it literally.
The source for the story is clearly the Eagles - could be the chairman, could be the strapper, could be that fat guy from the cheer squad. But Gossage obviously doesn't know anyone at the Swans and obviously never checked it with Dean Cox, so how the freak would he know what Cox and the Swans are thinking?

Second, the Swans are the best in the business at not getting caught up in this kind of melodrama. It's unlikely they would 'promise' the coaching job to anyone two or three years out. Anything can happen in the meantime - like how Malthouse screwed up the Collingwood transition by winning a premiership. Or Dean Cox could get offered a job.

Most likely the truth is in the middle. Cox and who knows who else - McVeigh? Pyke? - are probably frontrunners to replace Horse. But there's no point in making a secret deal for the coaching position years in advance. It's just putting a noose around your neck. Whoever it is will be announced in the final year of Longmire's contract. Up until that point the assistant coaches are free to do what they want.

 

[Ticky009]

 

[Ticky009]

A tough day at the office for the Swans today.

Dee-nied: Swans fall short of home final, Dees wait on injuries

The Demons powered past the Swans at the SCG

www.afl.com.au

Dee-light! Returning star’s BIG haul as Dees pull off one of AFL season’s ‘most impressive wins’: 3-2-1

Dee-light! Returning star’s BIG haul as Dees pull off one of AFL’s ‘most impressive wins’: 3-2-1

www.foxsports.com.au

Injury concerns put heat on the Dees after gritty win over Swans

Melbourne were too strong for Sydney at the SCG!

www.sen.com.au

Swans let home final slip as Petracca, Fritsch spark Demons late

The loss means Sydney will travel to Melbourne for an elimination final in a fortnight’s time.

www.theage.com.au

Paywalled:

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-round-24-lance-franklin-farewelled-at-sydneys-clash-with-melbourne/news-story/061d10b562e239f5600f110e08f86e1c

 

[Ticky009]

Buddy Farewell

‘What a great moment’: AFL great’s teary farewell as fans pack SCG to pay tribute to Buddy

‘What a great moment’: AFL great’s teary farewell as fans pack SCG to pay tribute to Buddy

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Ticky009]

 

[Ticky009]

Swans Talk starts 5:20mins into the video. Also touches on Buddy's farewell which is a happier note then our abysmal fourth quarter record they showed.

AAA: Blues gun faces Toby scrutiny, who is the top seed?

Damian Barrett, Matthew Lloyd and Nat Edwards discuss a big weekend of storylines in Access All Areas

www.afl.com.au

Lots of praise for Errol

“Exceptional talent”: Buckley heaps praise on young Swan after monster performance

“He surely has to catch the eye and draw a few votes.”

www.sen.com.au

Touches on Buddy's farewell

The Buck Stops Here: Underrated Giants, Port Adelaide’s profile and Buddy’s farewell

Nathan Buckley's thoughts on Round 24 in the AFL.

www.sen.com.au

Getting sick and tired of every media article we made finals with and I quote 'A little goal umpiring help'

‘Real season’: Your early form guide to week one of the 2023 AFL finals series

The schedule for week one of the AFL finals series was confirmed by the league on Monday morning. We take an early look at the match-ups and where your team stands.

www.theage.com.au

Paywalled article:

Melbourne v Sydney - The Big Questions - The Mongrel Punt

The Dees hit the SCG and hit the Swans hard over the last 35 minutes of footy to walk away with a tough road win. HB has the Big Questions

themongrelpunt.com

 

[Ticky009]

From Herald sun article:

2. Failure in the F50

Sydney had 51 inside-50s and kicked seven goals, raising doubts that a forward line of Amartey, McDonald and McLean can get it done when the defensive attitude ramps up in big games. Isaac Heeney

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Isaac Heeney

Age

28

Ht

185cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.2

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

7.7

5star

M

4.9

5star

T

4.1

5star

CL

2.2

4star

D

14.3

3star

K

8.8

4star

HB

5.5

3star

M

4.8

4star

T

2.5

3star

CL

0.8

3star

D

10.4

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.4

4star

CL

0.8

3star

didn’t help, either. He kicked 0.2 and another out of bounds, and dropped an easy chest mark in the final quarter 20m from goal. The Swans were in the game until Melbourne increased its intensity, and while that wasn’t the fault of the forward group, it certainly didn’t capitalise on earlier dominance from the Swans midfield. Amartey, McDonald and Co. were up against the best defence in the competition, so it’s not all doom and gloom. But can those two in particular dominate a final? Not sure about that. Amartey had seven touches and was goalless, McLean had 10 and one and McDonald had 13 and kicked 1.3. The Swans have been the highest scoring team in the comp over the past six weeks, and fifth-best for scoring once inside 50. Sunday’s effort may be an aberration. Well, they hope it is. Because a repeat of the same will mean a hasty exit is looming.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/the-tackle-mark-robinsons-likes-and-dislikes-from-round-24/news-story/249231e78bd702ebdc2e15d5eecc3981

 

[BloodySwan]

From Herald sun article:

2. Failure in the F50

Sydney had 51 inside-50s and kicked seven goals, raising doubts that a forward line of Amartey, McDonald and McLean can get it done when the defensive attitude ramps up in big games. Isaac Heeney didn’t help, either. He kicked 0.2 and another out of bounds, and dropped an easy chest mark in the final quarter 20m from goal. The Swans were in the game until Melbourne increased its intensity, and while that wasn’t the fault of the forward group, it certainly didn’t capitalise on earlier dominance from the Swans midfield. Amartey, McDonald and Co. were up against the best defence in the competition, so it’s not all doom and gloom. But can those two in particular dominate a final? Not sure about that. Amartey had seven touches and was goalless, McLean had 10 and one and McDonald had 13 and kicked 1.3. The Swans have been the highest scoring team in the comp over the past six weeks, and fifth-best for scoring once inside 50. Sunday’s effort may be an aberration. Well, they hope it is. Because a repeat of the same will mean a hasty exit is looming.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/the-tackle-mark-robinsons-likes-and-dislikes-from-round-24/news-story/249231e78bd702ebdc2e15d5eecc3981

The fact we kicked 7.14 I feel was a bigger factor

 

[caesar88]

From Herald sun article:

2. Failure in the F50

Sydney had 51 inside-50s and kicked seven goals, raising doubts that a forward line of Amartey, McDonald and McLean can get it done when the defensive attitude ramps up in big games. Isaac Heeney didn’t help, either. He kicked 0.2 and another out of bounds, and dropped an easy chest mark in the final quarter 20m from goal. The Swans were in the game until Melbourne increased its intensity, and while that wasn’t the fault of the forward group, it certainly didn’t capitalise on earlier dominance from the Swans midfield. Amartey, McDonald and Co. were up against the best defence in the competition, so it’s not all doom and gloom. But can those two in particular dominate a final? Not sure about that. Amartey had seven touches and was goalless, McLean had 10 and one and McDonald had 13 and kicked 1.3. The Swans have been the highest scoring team in the comp over the past six weeks, and fifth-best for scoring once inside 50. Sunday’s effort may be an aberration. Well, they hope it is. Because a repeat of the same will mean a hasty exit is looming.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/the-tackle-mark-robinsons-likes-and-dislikes-from-round-24/news-story/249231e78bd702ebdc2e15d5eecc3981

Nothing produces whiplash like footy media's sentiments in between a win and a loss.

 

[Ticky009]

Nothing produces whiplash like footy media's sentiments in between a win and a loss.

You should have seen Robbo's comments on North winning. Starts off going Great work not tanking - then goes off at them for not getting pick #1 by winning a dead rubber.

 

[caesar88]

You should have seen Robbo's comments on North winning. Starts off going Great work not tanking - then goes off at them for not getting pick #1 by winning a dead rubber.

Sounds about right. Looks like my media boycott is gonna continue into September and the off-season.

 

[Ticky009]

 

[BloodySwan]

That was a great one handed mark. For me I thought his other one handed mark was better

 

[Big Blood]

That was a great one handed mark. For me I thought his other one handed mark was better

Do two one-handed marks equal one mark?

 

[Kiama Chris]

That was a great one handed mark. For me I thought his other one handed mark was better

You're right, the other one was under huge pressure.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Surely Wicks gets goal of the week, month, year?

 

[Millky95]

That was a great one handed mark. For me I thought his other one handed mark was better

Shame he shanked both kicks

 

[bedford]

You should have seen Robbo's comments on North winning. Starts off going Great work not tanking - then goes off at them for not getting pick #1 by winning a dead rubber.

He's not right in the head , i know a few other Murdoch journo's hate him

 

[bedford]

Surely Wicks gets goal of the week, month, year?

All he did

 

[Kiama Chris]

All he did

And yet he didn't.

 

[ashep]

Blakey and Errol in the AA squad!

 

[Ticky009]

 

[Ticky009]

And Lloydy goes bang

 

[The King!]

And Lloydy goes bang

missed someone else in the side