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Sydney's current weaknesses - 2nd last article on video.
Very fair analysis.
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Sydney's current weaknesses - 2nd last article on video.
Sydney's current weaknesses - 2nd last article on video.
I think Gulden and Blakey can flick the switch to a slightly more conservative (or perhaps just a higher level of concentration?) approach but I have my concerns with Ollie. Outside D50 I think he's terrific but closer to home he makes some odd decisions.Here for the Florent, Gulden and Blakey call-outs. They've been doing my head in lately, as good as they all are.
It is always going to be part and parcel of the game when you play like Gulden and Blakey do - some weeks more 'high risk high rewards' plays will come off, some weeks they wont. As absolutely sensational as Gulden is as a player, sometimes he does make the wrong call, or is slightly off. But you will take that given how often he gets it right. Similar with Blakey - although on other matters I'm so happy to see how much his judgment is improving about when to mark and when to spoil. He really is becoming a very dependable defender to go with his obvious attacking talents off the half back line. Has taken a lot of important defensive marks over the past 6 weeks or so.Here for the Florent, Gulden and Blakey call-outs. They've been doing my head in lately, as good as they all are.
I think you're probably right, and it does seem to be the consensus view. However I personally see it a little differently. I think even the best players can improve, and for the likes of Gulden and Blakey (as well as Warner etc.), I think they have a lot to work on. But I'll save that rant for another time, lest my head get bitten offIt is always going to be part and parcel of the game when you play like Gulden and Blakey do - some weeks more 'high risk high rewards' plays will come off, some weeks they wont. As absolutely sensational as Gulden is as a player, sometimes he does make the wrong call, or is slightly off. But you will take that given how often he gets it right. Similar with Blakey - although on other matters I'm so happy to see how much his judgment is improving about when to mark and when to spoil. He really is becoming a very dependable defender to go with his obvious attacking talents off the half back line. Has taken a lot of important defensive marks over the past 6 weeks or so.
Oh I agree they can definitely improve - I think there is still substantial growth to come in Gulden's game in particular. Blakey is getting more towards his peak, but as I said, been really impressed with his improvement in the pure defensive elements of his game this year.I think you're probably right, and it does seem to be the consensus view. However I personally see it a little differently. I think even the best players can improve, and for the likes of Gulden and Blakey (as well as Warner etc.), I think they have a lot to work on. But I'll save that rant for another time, lest my head get bitten off![]()
Trust me when I say this RD... you do NOT want to get me started!On a side note, regarding the media. It constantly amazes me how non-Swans fans and the media can be so blissfully unaware of our defenders, outside of a few media darlings, like Blakey, Rampe, Barry, Tadgh, Aliir and perhaps Dunkley - known for the regicide of King Carey. Our less publicised defenders were only too well known by the players they humiliated regularly, players who knew their abilities and respected them. Ask any of Nick Smith's contemporary small-forwards what he was like to play against. How many times did Super Ted or Reg Grundy make star forwards look ordinary. Tommy Mac gets the job done week in week out without media plaudits. Melican does his role without fuss. Only the club and fans know and appreciate just how hard his journey has been.
Our defence is critical to playing our high risk/high reward style of fast attacking footy. Players can attack knowing the defence will do their roles as needed, keeping their shape and working back hard on turnover to limit the risk of opposition scoring.
I couldn't get itTrust me when I say this RD... you do NOT want to get me started!
Few others - Bayes, Seymour, Carter, Carroll, Toohey, Malcheski, Barry, C.Bolton etcTrust me when I say this RD... you do NOT want to get me started!
Cyril still wakes up in a cold sweat every so often, worried he is in Nick Smith's pocket again. Was great to hear from Nick the other day at the ground on the big screen - what a champ!On a side note, regarding the media. It constantly amazes me how non-Swans fans and the media can be so blissfully unaware of our defenders, outside of a few media darlings, like Blakey, Rampe, Barry, Tadgh, Aliir and perhaps Dunkley - known for the regicide of King Carey. Our less publicised defenders were only too well known by the players they humiliated regularly, players who knew their abilities and respected them. Ask any of Nick Smith's contemporary small-forwards what he was like to play against. How many times did Super Ted or Reg Grundy make star forwards look ordinary. Tommy Mac gets the job done week in week out without media plaudits. Melican does his role without fuss. Only the club and fans know and appreciate just how hard his journey has been.
Our defence is critical to playing our high risk/high reward style of fast attacking footy. Players can attack knowing the defence will do their roles as needed, keeping their shape and working back hard on turnover to limit the risk of opposition scoring.
To be fair I would struggle to name more than a couple of defenders in each of the other teams. Their work, by definition, isn't glamourous and therefore doesn't get the attention. But I'm sure they're fine with it - it's their role after allOn a side note, regarding the media. It constantly amazes me how non-Swans fans and the media can be so blissfully unaware of our defenders, outside of a few media darlings, like Blakey, Rampe, Barry, Tadgh, Aliir and perhaps Dunkley - known for the regicide of King Carey. Our less publicised defenders were only too well known by the players they humiliated regularly, players who knew their abilities and respected them. Ask any of Nick Smith's contemporary small-forwards what he was like to play against. How many times did Super Ted or Reg Grundy make star forwards look ordinary. Tommy Mac gets the job done week in week out without media plaudits. Melican does his role without fuss. Only the club and fans know and appreciate just how hard his journey has been.
Our defence is critical to playing our high risk/high reward style of fast attacking footy. Players can attack knowing the defence will do their roles as needed, keeping their shape and working back hard on turnover to limit the risk of opposition scoring.
Turnovers! Yes! thank you Brenton - its been driving me crazy for weeks.
Frist Crack: Brisbane v Swans discussion
Joey has the right build for an NRL player.Bro was almost frothing at the mouth such was his enthusiasm for the Lions.
I like fast players.
We are similar that way , so can i . We've had a good go this seasonWell, they're the form team. I get it.
Frist Crack: Brisbane v Swans discussion
Although a fortnight ago we lost to the Saints so if we are the benchmark it will be an even gameTalking absolute sh.t he is.
Their last 6 wins are against teams who currently sit 8th (Melb) or below on the ladder.
Before that they lost to Hawks, smashed by Giants, drew with Crows, smashed by Cats, lost to Blues, Pies & Freo.
They will be tough to beat but they are no current bench mark