17 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

This is not Melbourne. If they lose this from here it would be the worst choke in the history of the game. 

I would have thought the Pies choke in 1970 grand final - where they were 7 goals down at half time (I think) against Carlton - would be worse. Let’s hope history repeats.

Edited September 24, 20223 yr by Neil Crompton

Reid should never have played, especially when they had other talls like McDonald and Amarty fit and ready. Swans weren’t strong enough in the air to cover him if he struggled. 

So 1970 and 44 point adrift when Barassi said Handball Handball Handball. But they were playing the Pies so it was a lot easier. 

Just now, Clint Bizkit said:

It was a pretty bloody important game!

True. But Sydney don’t have it in them. 
I hope I am wrong because nothing would please me more than a Geelong choke honestly. 

1 minute ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

I’d much rather watch something like this right now…

 

Clarry needs a stylist. No one of his complexion should be wearing that red. 

It’s interesting to see sides fall away from one game to the next.

- Reid has been huge lately, massive loss

- Swans pressure being nullified by Geelong accurate kicking and dominance in the air

- Heeney hardly sighted, having a mare

Half time entertainment going about as well as the Swans. 

Buddy Buddy Buddy. The most over rated footballer over the past 2 seasons. There I’ve said it. 

The half time entertainment started as poorly as the Swans.

2 minutes ago, Spargonicus said:

It’s interesting to see sides fall away from one game to the next.

- Reid has been huge lately, massive loss

- Swans pressure being nullified by Geelong accurate kicking and dominance in the air

- Heeney hardly sighted, having a mare

Jeelong haven’t given the Swans any space to move. That has created the Dominance

6 minutes ago, Demon Dynasty said:

You mean play most of the top eight teams at GMHBA CYB?

👍 and MCG. Too many whiskeys 😁

Edited September 24, 20223 yr by CYB

1 minute ago, ANG13 said:

Half time entertainment going about as well as the Swans. 

Yep, that temper trap song wasn’t the best. 

1 minute ago, ANG13 said:

Half time entertainment going about as well as the Swans. 

Beat me to it! 🤣

Just now, djr said:

Buddy Buddy Buddy. The most over rated footballer over the past 2 seasons. There I’ve said it. 

Lucky he signed that contract last week. On the plus said Sydney has been so bad there is only one way they can go.

Enjoy the final hour as reigning premiers, lads!

Clearly blew 99% of the entertainment budget on Robbie 

2 minutes ago, Earl Hood said:

Might have something to do with our game plan vs the frenetic attack at all costs stuff Geelong dished up to them in the first quarter, I suspect. 

Yes man v man almost everywhere in the first 10 minutes or so Mr Hood.  Think the bigger taller bodies of the Cats plus the all ground pressure unsettled the Sawns.  Especially their younger brigade.  The Swans have a few more sub 50 gamers (effectively rookies) than most finalists i believe. 

Can anyone sing in tune?

2 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Yep, that temper trap song wasn’t the best. 

It’s a great song. It was just brutally murdered in cold blood. 

Just now, WalkingCivilWar said:

Clearly blew 99% of the entertainment budget on Robbie 

There is more talent on Robbie's left buttock than pretty much that entire bunch other than the drummer (not bad!)

3 minutes ago, Ethan Tremblay said:

Yep, that temper trap song wasn’t the best. 

Yeah agree with WCW it is a good song that was just a meatloaf type performance sadly. 

Swans will fall away next year, as per every other club that embarrasses themselves in a GF. 

4 minutes ago, The heart beats true said:

The half time entertainment started as poorly as the Swans.

Pathetic would be overly generous 

So, even after feeling OK having had at least made the semi-finals, and the Swans being in the GF, it now looks as though I have to endure the Cats winning.  There is not enough Shiraz in the whole of Victoria to make that thought palatable. For the love of all things sacred, please no...

Reid selection was terrible.