Preview Sydney Swans v Melbourne Sunday 27th August 3 20pm, The farewell.

[Superstar swan]

I'd be tempted to bring in arnold and gould this week. It's not ideal and we still need to win the game, but our kpd stocks are threadbare and need everyone we can to be ready

 

[Swannie0307]

I wouldn't be surprised if Melbourne rest players. In all likelihood Collingwood and Brisbane/Port Adelaide have shored up top two spots before our game even starts. Barring freak upsets, Melbourne will know top two is off limits, so they will likely be desperate to lose and stay in 4th so they can play Collingwood at the G week one of finals as opposed to one of the other two away.

Not saying they'll tank, but I think they'll tank.

You make an excellent point

 

[Mister B]

I’m as undecided on the changes that should be made to the team as the owners of this company were on deciding what their product is.

 

[bedford]

Believe it or not further information changes a projection

I'm waiting for the Norway 5 day forecast

 

[bedford]

I'd be tempted to bring in arnold and gould this week. It's not ideal and we still need to win the game, but our kpd stocks are threadbare and need everyone we can to be ready

Remember Melican was going ok and played well yesterday , he is first choice

 

[Superstar swan]

Remember Melican was going ok and played well yesterday , he is first choice

If melican is fit then he needs to play yeah

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Hope someone remembers to give Grundy a tour of the new training facilities and a couple of good Sydney cafes while he’s in town.

 

[Donza]

Hope someone remembers to give Grundy a tour of the new training facilities and a couple of good Sydney cafes while he’s in town.

won't they leave him in melbourne?

 

[Millky95]

Why would Melbourne tank? They lost both MCG finals last year. Haven't won a final at the G since 2018

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Hope someone remembers to give Grundy a tour of the new training facilities and a couple of good Sydney cafes while he’s in town.

… and intros to wine makers in the Hunter Valley.

Given his interests in wine, Port or Sydney may come down to the Coonawarra v Hunter Valley

 

[ErrolisGoldun]

FFS we have a week off , don't flirt with form

Agree don’t think we have ever gone down this route.

Finals week bye helps

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

I really hope Paddy turns up on Sunday. Fair to say he was as quickly beloved by the fans as any player we have had.

Will be emotional and hard for him but he will remember for the rest of his life the groundswell of emotion and admiration from the Bloods fans and the footy community more generally.

 

[caesar88]

Why would Melbourne tank? They lost both MCG finals last year. Haven't won a final at the G since 2018

The alternatives are Brisbane at the Gabba or Port at Adelaide Oval...

 

[RedBloodBlackSwan]

If Melbourne tank to avoid a difficult clash, I wouldn’t be surprised if they then go out in straight sets.

A winning culture is critical at this time of the year. Scratch that, it is critical always. Only a fool would tank.

 

[monopoly19]

Is McCartin’s tribunal hearing tonight?

 

[GoTheSwannies]

If Melbourne tank to avoid a difficult clash, I wouldn’t be surprised if they then go out in straight sets.

A winning culture is critical at this time of the year. Scratch that, it is critical always. Only a fool would tank.

Yeah, Whenever you're manipulating results to make your path easier, you've already conceded that you fear your opposition.

The anyone, anywhere mantra is much more in line with a winner's mentality.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

Is McCartin’s tribunal hearing tonight?

Yes, not sure what time though - maybe 5pm start?

 

[Tedeski]

I really hope Paddy turns up on Sunday. Fair to say he was as quickly beloved by the fans as any player we have had.

Will be emotional and hard for him but he will remember for the rest of his life the groundswell of emotion and admiration from the Bloods fans and the footy community more generally.

He shouldn't be there apparently.
I couldn't have been more right with my thoughts & was hammered for it.
Up yours to those dishing it out.

 

[Dubai Quacker]

Personally, I find it bloody fantastic that I can watch this week's game without stress.

Thanks to a goal umpire and Norf's interchange steward.

 

[ErrolisGoldun]

He shouldn't be there apparently.
I couldn't have been more right with my thoughts & was hammered for it.
Up yours to those dishing it out.

You got hammered for saying Paddy should get an SCG send off?

 

[caesar88]

Yeah, Whenever you're manipulating results to make your path easier, you've already conceded that you fear you opposition.

The anyone, anywhere mantra is much more in line with a winner's mentality.

Geelong last year were resting players all the way leading into finals because they were ahead and didn't need to win. The result was a fully fit squad firing on all cyllinders come September. You take every advantage you can get in footy and Melbourne would be losing for a home final. It's about as coveted a thing you can get in footy.

 

[GoTheSwannies]

Personally, I find it bloody fantastic that I can watch this week's game without stress.

Thanks to a goal umpire and Norf's interchange steward.

It's amazing that for all the times we failed throughout the season. We were gifted two wins and effectively got a free pass into finals.

 

[Jewelsbon]

You got hammered for saying Paddy should get an SCG send off?

Not exactly, Bedford doesn't think Paddy should join Buddy, he believes Sunday should be for Buddy alone and Paddy gets the GF farewell, but as far as I read, he's the only one.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

From the AFL's injury update:

Joel Amartey Hamstring Test
Tom Papley

11

Tom Papley

Age

28

Ht

177cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

9.1

4star

HB

5.0

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

12.3

3star

K

8.9

4star

HB

3.4

2star

M

4.5

4star

T

1.5

2star

G

2.4

5star

D

13.4

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

3.4

4star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.6

5star

Hamstring Test
Justin McInerney

27

Justin Mcinerney

Age

24

Ht

189cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.2

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.8

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.6

3star

D

12.5

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

7.3

4star

M

2.3

2star

T

2.0

3star

CL

0.5

3star

D

10.2

3star

K

4.4

2star

HB

5.8

4star

M

1.8

2star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.6

3star

Calf 1 Week

Jack Buller TBC TBC

 

[bedford]

You got hammered for saying Paddy should get an SCG send off?

HE NEVER GOT HAMMERED , HE GOT TOLD THAT HE SHOULDN'T GO AROUND AT THE SAME TIME