Around the League Round Nine

[Mickey 4,523]

Every shot of the hawks box is like a Dees reunion... Clarkson, Bruce, Neitz, Yze...

[Return to Glory 8,398]

James Sicily has a punchable head. Possibly top 5.

[Moonshadow 17,577]

Hawks getting most of the 50/50 decisions

[dees189227 12,296]

I actually flicked it over to watch the last half of the nrl game between the 2 qld teams. Very exciting. But will now watch this final quarter as its now close. Swans will be furious if they lose another close one again. 

[Ted Lasso 18,913]

I reckon Hawks will win this game.

[Return to Glory 8,398]

Just now, dees189227 said:

I actually flicked it over to watch the last half of the nrl game between the 2 qld teams. Very exciting. But will now watch this final quarter as its now close. Swans will be furious if they lose another close one again. 

Another loss would be horrible for them but what other region of Australia can we give them to ease the pain?

[Moonshadow 17,577]

Score review for a hit behind post or point for Hawks yet they don't do one for the 'point' not touched by Mitchell. Should have been Swans goal

Edited May 20, 2016 by Moonshadow

[Moonshadow 17,577]

Great goal by Buddy. Only he could do that with such ease

[titan_uranus 24,912]

Just now, Moonshadow said:

Great goal by Buddy. Only he could do that with such ease

In scary good form, the kick earlier to Rohan's advantage was superb (after a strong contested ball win, too).

[dazzledavey36 53,321]

Zac Jones plays exactly like Dean Terlich.

[praha 11,218]

Swans demonstrate how important a good half-back line is. Midfield lost it for them last week, and half backs holding back Hawks fight back this week.

They play a superb brand of defense-attack transition football. The Bulldogs are almost their protégé.

We need key backmen.

Edited May 20, 2016 by praha

[titan_uranus 24,912]

Just now, praha said:

Swans demonstrate how important a good half-back line is. Midfield lost it for them last week, and half backs stemming Hawks fight back this week.

The play a superb brand of defense-attack transition football. The Bulldogs are almost their protégé.

We need key backman.

Not sure this post flows logically...?

Sydney's winning from half-back, so we need a FB/CHB?

[Sir Why You Little 36,740]

Chips man Blitzes again...

[Kiss of Death 744]

Can't be long now for the Dawks to start getting the umpire love, right?

[praha 11,218]

3 minutes ago, titan_uranus said:

Not sure this post flows logically...?

Sydney's winning from half-back, so we need a FB/CHB?

Ummm.....yeah?

EDIT: I meant key backMEN. I edited lol

Edited May 20, 2016 by praha

[monoccular 17,349]

Sideney really move the ball well from the HB line. 

[monoccular 17,349]

WTF was that deliberate - bloody disgrace. 

[dieter 3,325]

6 minutes ago, praha said:

Swans demonstrate how important a good half-back line is. Midfield lost it for them last week, and half backs holding back Hawks fight back this week.

They play a superb brand of defense-attack transition football. The Bulldogs are almost their protégé.

We need key backmen.

Agree 100%. Like I say, Hawk forwards are covered. Fluck off this diamond shite

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Just now, dazzledavey36 said:

Zac Jones plays exactly like Dean Terlich.

I still think he's a bloke we might be able to get on the cheap.  Hasn't done a great deal for the Swans so far, but he competes and is good defensively, so would still be worth a look if he became available.

[Moonshadow 17,577]

Nice handball to a teammate under direct pressure Chip

[daisycutter 29,436]

afl really need to put the foot down about these short kicks less than 15m being paid as marks.

if the umpires can't judge 15m change it to 20m

[praha 11,218]

19 minutes ago, dieter said:

Agree 100%. Like I say, Hawk forwards are covered. Fluck off this diamond shite

Disagree. Swans played a good zone tonight.

Being a good backman isn't just about minding a man. It's about good defensive awareness, whether you're minding space or a player.

Edited May 20, 2016 by praha

[Phadraig 760]

36 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

Score review for a hit behind post or point for Hawks yet they don't do one for the 'point' not touched by Mitchell. Should have been Swans goal

Hit the post anyway

[dazzledavey36 53,321]

17 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

I still think he's a bloke we might be able to get on the cheap.  Hasn't done a great deal for the Swans so far, but he competes and is good defensively, so would still be worth a look if he became available.

He fumbles too much under pressure and has poor awareness plus his kicking is poor. 

Take away the romance side of things i hope the club steers away from him.

[praha 11,218]

Swans showed tonight that the zone works.

You need 100% commitment across the ground and players that run both ways. 

Good defensive awareness in the backline, middle and attack wins you flags. It's not just about "manning up".