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Let’s be honest our midfield should monster the swans now the only player that scares me is gulden so need to put some work into him 

 
 
1 minute ago, brendan said:

Dees at $2.20 is rediculous 

I reckon that will tumble in by the bounce.

I love that Salos back in town. How many times, especially pre flag, have I seen a shambolic Melbourne - to be cured by a Salem tackle/block/turnover/sidestep and perfect delivery. 

Statement play and recalibrates the whole team 


29 minutes ago, brendan said:

Dees at $2.20 is rediculous 

Might have a sneaky $50 on us at that price 

21 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said:

 

Geez, talk about going from one extreme to the other. Why are roughing up JJ & tapping him on the backside the only two choices for Viney? Just because Danny says no to roughing him up doesn’t mean he suggests the tap on the backside.

FWIW, JJ left our Club because we weren’t in a position to afford him the opportunity that he’s now getting at Sydney. Zero animosity. He left with our collective blessing. Same goes for Toby. 

You’re wasting your time trying to explain anything to this poster.

 

7 hours ago, binman said:

 

I wore this record out back in the 70’s

Bryan was the coolest dude around 

Festival Hall ‘77

 
1 hour ago, Dee Zephyr said:

I reckon that will tumble in by the bounce.

It really highlights how easily people are swayed by media sentiment. The bookies would be loving it. 


2 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Watched the Sydney game against Brisbane and Ladhams was far away the better ruckman between he and Grundy.

Grundy ran around looking like he lacked the required match fitness.

Hmmm that’s really interesting… particularly for my SuperCoach team 😬

On 28/02/2024 at 21:33, DubDee said:

Billings, Windsor should debut 

I’d give Clarry another week to build up after a very interrupted pre season

 

I wouldn't, Swans midfield in disaray, keep him out and he plays???? What another Casey game?

Nar.... UNLEASH CLARRY CHOO CHOO😁

On 29/02/2024 at 15:56, Neil Crompton said:

I have a feeling that Clarry's absence is not just form or fitness related, and as such i think he will come back when Max and the team say he can return to the ones.

Seriously???? A four time B & F and all Aussie and you want to flirt with team oks?

Nup if he is ready he plays! No ifs or buts


8 minutes ago, Demongirl35 said:

Who gets Papley? He’s the only forward of theirs that worries me. He’ll either kick 5 or 0 

McVee is my guess. Little Papa might run through the middle as well. 

13 minutes ago, Demongirl35 said:

Who gets Papley? He’s the only forward of theirs that worries me. He’ll either kick 5 or 0 

Agree, if Paps gets off the chain he could change the whole match very quickly. Juddy or perhaps Riv?

Is the Swans midfield in disarray?

l certainly hope we go in with a preparedness to take them on. According to today’s AFL website story: Double Trouble. Pair’s Injuries Add to Swans Midfield Woes. Beyond the glib headlines they bat rather deep. 

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33 minutes ago, Tarax Club said:

Is the Swans midfield in disarray?

l certainly hope we go in with a preparedness to take them on. According to today’s AFL website story: Double Trouble. Pair’s Injuries Add to Swans Midfield Woes. Beyond the glib headlines they bat rather deep. 

Absolutely not in disarray, and as for people saying if Clarrie is physically fit he plays no ifs or but, that would be a massive mistake. The club knows what they are doing and if he’s ready they will play him. If they choose to give him another week or so it will be for the best.

Swans midfield still has Guilden, Warner, Heeney, with Sheldrick who will step up this year and Jordan, Rowbottom to run through there. Papley may also get short stints through there. I don’t think our FD will be underestimating them

If we Dont play Clarry and it goes to the wire.... and we lose... Good luck on this site🤯


10 minutes ago, picket fence said:

If we Dont play Clarry and it goes to the wire.... and we lose... Good luck on this site🤯

Mate, Clarry lacking match fitness will not be the difference between winning and losing.

Time to put aside the bromance, picket

12 minutes ago, picket fence said:

If we Dont play Clarry and it goes to the wire.... and we lose... Good luck on this site🤯

Clarry is more important than one game. the club will do what’s best for him

We covered him very well last year

2 hours ago, picket fence said:

If we Dont play Clarry and it goes to the wire.... and we lose... Good luck on this site🤯

If our culture is so fragile that it requires Oliver having an unofficial and hidden (from the public/supporters) first team suspension to not shatter it, we have some pretty deep issues.

I don't have blind faith in the club, but I don't believe that we have problems of that magnitude.

If you believe in selection integrity, there is absolutely no rational justification for Oliver not playing given he has been reintegrated into the team and has played two practice matches. 

 

Papley can have an all Australian small defender on him every game and he’ll still do what he does every second weeks. Loves being under fire, loves being roughed up, loves being doubted and especially loves being a focal point. Take care of the rest of the ground and Papley can’t do anything. 

3 hours ago, Stiff Arm said:

Mate, Clarry lacking match fitness will not be the difference between winning and losing.

Time to put aside the bromance, picket

But he is NOT lacking match fitness

Doomesayer🤮 Take the blinkers of!

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