News Swans Talk in the Media 2023

[The King!]

until we have a poor outing and they say we miss him

Heeney and Hayward kicking straight has helped significantly

Quoting myself but seems this came true in a week

 

[MR0808]

And Lloydy goes bang

He's not wrong sadly...

 

[J_Moore]

missed someone else in the side

If you’re talking about Parker, he’s played 2-3 bad finals over his entire career.

I reckon he’d average about 25 touches, a goal, >5 clearances and 7 tackles across his finals (ignoring the early substitute years)

Had 30+ three times. He’s kicked 3 twice.

It’s a shame he’s never been more than serviceable in a GF. But he shows up.

You seem perpetually annoyed he’s not Dusty.

 

[The King!]

If you’re talking about Parker, he’s played 2-3 bad finals over his entire career.

I reckon he’d average about 25 touches, a goal, >5 clearances and 7 tackles across his finals (ignoring the early substitute years)

Had 30+ three times. He’s kicked 3 twice.

It’s a shame he’s never been more than serviceable in a GF. But he shows up.

You seem perpetually annoyed he’s not Dusty.

He averages 6 turnovers a final too I think,

Im annoyed he isnt Luke Parker when the whips crack, wouldn't compare him to dusty in a million years,

Maybe I am too harsh, but everyone else on this board cops it, and all you read is Parker is some all time bloods great. Jpk, hanners, Mitchell , Kirk, etc all stood up way more in big games, Hope Parker has a big game friday, I expect more from him,

But ill shut up about it sorry, just think heeney has been as good as parker in finals.

If Parker can be who he is in normal games we would have won 2016 for a start.

He can make the difference

 

[.Shotties.]

If Parker can be who he is in normal games we would have won 2016 for a start.

The dude played with an MCL injury that's usually a few weeks.

I have to say, the criticism of him is built on shifting sand. Random, mid-season games seem to count against him in terms of 'big games', but his knockout finals games don't count because they're not the grand final.

 

[Tedeski]

And Lloydy goes bang

Ive been saying it all year & after the GF.
I walked to the car saying how underwhelming he is when it matters.
A super star against West Coast though.

 

[The King!]

The dude played with an MCL injury that's usually a few weeks.

I have to say, the criticism of him is built on shifting sand. Random, mid-season games seem to count against him in terms of 'big games', but his knockout finals games don't count because they're not the grand final.

stuff it i'll change my post - don't want to be shitting on parker

Just think he can be more consistent , if Heeney is copping it so should Parker.

If they are both their best in finals we win

 

[bloodsbigot]

And Lloydy goes bang

I wish Heeney would watch this and take it personally like Michael Jordan.

 

[Ralphyboy]

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

That was a gutsy freak goal that triggered the swans comeback
For me I was just scared he was badly injured
I don’t know why the goal has been ignored by everyone
Maybe because he hurt himself which is not the look the AFL wants


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[Kiama Chris]

That was a gutsy freak goal that triggered the swans comeback
For me I was just scared he was badly injured
I don’t know why the goal has been ignored by everyone
Maybe because he hurt himself which is not the look the AFL wants


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Amazing courage and skill. Disappointed that the club didn't recognise it. No shade on McLean as his was a very good goal but....

 

[caesar88]

Amazing courage and skill. Disappointed that the club didn't recognise it. No shade on McLean as his was a very good goal but....

I said in the autopsy that I'm a sucker for a big old drop punt from a set shot and even I couldn't go past Wicks' goal. It was not only quick thinking to get boot to ball in such a frenzy, but also courageous thinking to have no regard for his safety while doing so. It didn't even garner a post on the Swans' Instagram and dare I say it if Gulden had kicked that goal they'd be all over it. This is what gives me the shits about our media team.

 

[GotTheGoodes]

He averages 6 turnovers a final too I think,

Im annoyed he isnt Luke Parker when the whips crack, wouldn't compare him to dusty in a million years,

Maybe I am too harsh, but everyone else on this board cops it, and all you read is Parker is some all time bloods great. Jpk, hanners, Mitchell , Kirk, etc all stood up way more in big games, Hope Parker has a big game friday, I expect more from him,

But ill shut up about it sorry, just think heeney has been as good as parker in finals.

If Parker can be who he is in normal games we would have won 2016 for a start.

He can make the difference

No need to shut up about it. Your opinion is as valid as anyone elses on here. You want to discuss it, go right ahead. That's the whole point of the board!

 

[Kiama Chris]

I said in the autopsy that I'm a sucker for a big old drop punt from a set shot and even I couldn't go past Wicks' goal. It was not only quick thinking to get boot to ball in such a frenzy, but also courageous thinking to have no regard for his safety while doing so. It didn't even garner a post on the Swans' Instagram and dare I say it if Gulden had kicked that goal they'd be all over it. This is what gives me the shits about our media team.

I wonder who chooses the MOTW/GOTW? Surely they don't leave it to the social team.

 

[J_Moore]

Im annoyed he isnt Luke Parker when the whips crack,

I think what’s made him as good a player as he is is he always goes 100% regardless of the game, or the situation within the game.

He’s got his limitations (size, agility, speed and disposal), but the intensity with which he plays overcomes those most of the time.

But when other teams lift their intensity to match, like they do in grand finals, those limitations are exposed.

 

[The King!]

I think what’s made him as good a player as he is is he always goes 100% regardless of the game, or the situation within the game.

He’s got his limitations (size, agility, speed and disposal), but the intensity with which he plays overcomes those most of the time.

But when other teams lift their intensity to match, like they do in grand finals, those limitations are exposed.

Fair absolutely

I guess I just have nightmares of him bombing over his shoulder to the opposition

 

[The King!]

No need to shut up about it. Your opinion is as valid as anyone elses on here. You want to discuss it, go right ahead. That's the whole point of the board!

I understood my opinion to be the most valid

 

[Jewelsbon]

That was a gutsy freak goal that triggered the swans comeback
For me I was just scared he was badly injured
I don’t know why the goal has been ignored by everyone
Maybe because he hurt himself which is not the look the AFL wants


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It was a bloody great goal!

I thought of you when he landed, my heart was in my mouth, couldn't imagine how you and his mum were feeling.

 

[GoTheSwannies]

I think what’s made him as good a player as he is is he always goes 100% regardless of the game, or the situation within the game.

He’s got his limitations (size, agility, speed and disposal), but the intensity with which he plays overcomes those most of the time.

But when other teams lift their intensity to match, like they do in grand finals, those limitations are exposed.

Agree 100%. Parker isn't a #1 mid. And that's what we've asked of him over the past few years.

When they asked JPK who were the best players he played with he mentioned K.Jack and Hanners (with emphasis on Hanners). Said they were the best two way runners.

No slight on Parker at all. He's been cracking in almost single handedly. When he was surrounded by JPK (who shouldered a huge load) and others like Jack and Hanners who really cracked in, he was part of a very strong midfield who had the physicality to match it with the best midfields. We've lost a lot of grunt over the years and have a younger, less seasoned group.

We're just asking too much of Parker, he's a bull, we can't expect him to be the midfield bull plus have finesse.

Our midfield isn't balanced and that's why we're continuing to either fade out. Or have periods where we get smashed at the source.

 

[Ticky009]

I wonder who chooses the MOTW/GOTW? Surely they don't leave it to the social team.

Don't they ask us to vote on it?

 

[bedford]

That was a gutsy freak goal that triggered the swans comeback
For me I was just scared he was badly injured
I don’t know why the goal has been ignored by everyone
Maybe because he hurt himself which is not the look the AFL wants


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I said goal of the year when he kicked it , even when i was pissed off with the 50

 

[bedford]

Good story on Swans media about the 33 team who were 8th after 9 rounds , comparing it to this year

 

[Callipygian]

I wonder who chooses the MOTW/GOTW? Surely they don't leave it to the social team.

I hope they're not getting anyone more important to spend time on it!

 

[Kiama Chris]

I hope they're not getting anyone more important to spend time on it!

Should be Nick.

 

[Callipygian]

Should be Nick.

Davo? Good call.

 

[SwansProudly]

Don't they ask us to vote on it?

That's for the AFL Goal of the Week.
The Swans Goal of the Week is just posted on their twitter feed.