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mikeh wrote: Some more thoughts about the game yesterday. Firstly well done to the Tigers, they were more consistent and desperate over the 4 quarters and deserved winners.

From Swans point of view, like Mad Dog I was perplexed as to why Houghton was dropped as he had been providing good support to Blakely and had kicked some good goals in the bargain. As it turned out our big men were monstered by Maister, Bradley and Andrews and they gave the Tigers little men an armchair ride.

I can understand why Wilson was left out as Howard and Simmo were back but he was still a bit unlucky. Murray dropped for McKay was a loss for Swans as Mckay added nothing to the game. There was too much onus on Riggio, Elari and Faulkner and they ran out of steam in the final part of the game. We need to get Ridley, Daniels or Dean back in the mix to give them some support.

I am still shaking my head about that apparent stuff up after half time where the players had to rush their preparation and coughed up 5 goals in the first 15 minutes. Please explain anyone?

On the positive side Simmo slotted back in like he had never been absent, he is so cool in pressure situations, Cary is getting better by the week and our defence generally kept Richardson and Bradshaw reasonably quiet on the scoreboard although Bradshaw was able to bob up and hurt us in the last quarter as he usually does.

East Perths win today has made it even harder for Swans to make the top 5. I only hope whatever happens that the boys don’t fall away in the last 3 games rather continue to compete till the end and you never know what might happen.

We have another go at Claremont in the last round this time on our home patch and we certainly owe them one given our recent record against them doesn’t make good reading. Since Harding has been coach we have only won 4 out of 15 games against them so he hasn’t really worked out how to beat them consistently, although to be fair they have won 2 flags in that time.

As for next week, I don’t really buy the argument that Subiaco will take their foot off the pedal to avoid injuries going into the finals. You can’t flirt with form and a coach as professional as Schofield will want his team to bury Swans.

Understand the reservations on Nuich in for Houghton. We know what we are gonna get from Houghton 10-15 possessions and usually a goal, sometimes two. Maybe the thought on Nuich is it is time to get him in as he has a bigger upside in the long term. Has been looking more and more likely in the ressies lately and as a club good form has to be rewarded. Houghton certainly has been serviceable at worst so must have been a tough call at the selection table. Wilson was the other interesting call. Was terrific in the ressies yesterday. Did notice he was wearing thick strapping on one leg and did look proppy early. Never seemed to get out of second gear yesterday but still had the ball on a string at times at the lower level. Classy and exciting player to have at the club that's for sure.
When I saw McKay was in just like last week I feared we might be on the wrong end of the result. Not sure what the thought behind playing him is and playing him as a stopper is about his only go in reality. I'd prefer to see the club go with Coniglio at this stage who does at times turn it over too easily, at least he is getting the ball. A much more mature performance from him in the ressies yesterday, maybe the best game I've seen him play. Perhaps trying to impress his older brother and fellow onlookers yesterday. Also loved watching the clearance work of Alby Dean in the ressies yesterday. His work in close under the feet of the ruckman yesterday was at times sublime. Has the potential to be a class act at WAFL level despite his lack of height and leg speed.

Whilst we are not out of contention yet we are going to need to play out of our skins in the next 3 matches and win all 3 looking at the draw of the others. Selection table from here on in will be quite interesting if not dictated to by the injured list.

Edit: did notice Harding's name up on the honour roll boards at Claremont when venturing upstairs at half time yesterday. The way his record at SD v CL as coach is looking right now they might have to honour him with lifetime achievement awards at Tigerland if this continues

Dirty Weekender wrote:

mikeh wrote: Some more thoughts about the game yesterday. Firstly well done to the Tigers, they were more consistent and desperate over the 4 quarters and deserved winners.

From Swans point of view, like Mad Dog I was perplexed as to why Houghton was dropped as he had been providing good support to Blakely and had kicked some good goals in the bargain. As it turned out our big men were monstered by Maister, Bradley and Andrews and they gave the Tigers little men an armchair ride.

I can understand why Wilson was left out as Howard and Simmo were back but he was still a bit unlucky. Murray dropped for McKay was a loss for Swans as Mckay added nothing to the game. There was too much onus on Riggio, Elari and Faulkner and they ran out of steam in the final part of the game. We need to get Ridley, Daniels or Dean back in the mix to give them some support.

I am still shaking my head about that apparent stuff up after half time where the players had to rush their preparation and coughed up 5 goals in the first 15 minutes. Please explain anyone?

On the positive side Simmo slotted back in like he had never been absent, he is so cool in pressure situations, Cary is getting better by the week and our defence generally kept Richardson and Bradshaw reasonably quiet on the scoreboard although Bradshaw was able to bob up and hurt us in the last quarter as he usually does.

East Perths win today has made it even harder for Swans to make the top 5. I only hope whatever happens that the boys don’t fall away in the last 3 games rather continue to compete till the end and you never know what might happen.

We have another go at Claremont in the last round this time on our home patch and we certainly owe them one given our recent record against them doesn’t make good reading. Since Harding has been coach we have only won 4 out of 15 games against them so he hasn’t really worked out how to beat them consistently, although to be fair they have won 2 flags in that time.

As for next week, I don’t really buy the argument that Subiaco will take their foot off the pedal to avoid injuries going into the finals. You can’t flirt with form and a coach as professional as Schofield will want his team to bury Swans.

Understand the reservations on Nuich in for Houghton. We know what we are gonna get from Houghton 10-15 possessions and usually a goal, sometimes two. Maybe the thought on Nuich is it is time to get him in as he has a bigger upside in the long term. Has been looking more and more likely in the ressies lately and as a club good form has to be rewarded. Houghton certainly has been serviceable at worst so must have been a tough call at the selection table. Wilson was the other interesting call. Was terrific in the ressies yesterday. Did notice he was wearing thick strapping on one leg and did look proppy early. Never seemed to get out of second gear yesterday but still had the ball on a string at times at the lower level. Classy and exciting player to have at the club that's for sure.
When I saw McKay was in just like last week I feared we might be on the wrong end of the result. Not sure what the thought behind playing him is and playing him as a stopper is about his only go in reality. I'd prefer to see the club go with Coniglio at this stage who does at times turn it over too easily, at least he is getting the ball. A much more mature performance from him in the ressies yesterday, maybe the best game I've seen him play. Perhaps trying to impress his older brother and fellow onlookers yesterday. Also loved watching the clearance work of Alby Dean in the ressies yesterday. His work in close under the feet of the ruckman yesterday was at times sublime. Has the potential to be a class act at WAFL level despite his lack of height and leg speed.

Whilst we are not out of contention yet we are going to need to play out of our skins in the next 3 matches and win all 3 looking at the draw of the others. Selection table from here on in will be quite interesting if not dictated to by the injured list.

DW I certainly hope you aren't blaming McKay for our loss yesterday. With respect to Houghton some of the goals he has kicked in recent times have been very important ones. We certainly need to provide as much help to N Blakely as possible. With respect to Coniglio I agree it was his best game for the club and should be given an opportunity in the league side soon. If we are going to talk about players who consistently turn the ball over . . .

A very good win for the ressies. Ho can a team only get 1 free kick in a half of footy? How can a team not get one free kick in a quarter of footy?

Also, interesting to note that Schloithe has made his way onto the leader's board for free kicks received.

Swandog wrote:

Theouterseagull wrote:

Tiger of old wrote: What's the story with the idiot playing the siren laser machine thing whilst our boys were kicking at goal? I thought that was pretty low, has that dickhead been doing that every week?

You're surprised?
This from supporters that threaten to burn down South Freo club rooms after a loss
Expose themselves to a female in the basso members
Abuse and threaten WAFL officials week in week out
Do embarrassing soccer style chants after goals
Spray painted the entrance to their ground with horrible graffiti

Why dont you just f##k off you cocksmoker and stay on your cheating scumbag of a clubs thread! At least we are a footy club who actually has fans, who dont rely on buying success year in year out! No other club respects $ubi for that, I hope to f##k your flag ambitions fall flat. $ubi are no better than ERT and WART a mob of cheats who havnt won a legit flag since the 80's . And at least our coach doesnt like to put stuff up his nose either!

Typical Swan Districts supporter response....disgraceful... No doubt the moderators if consistent will ban the rogue.

Not blaming McKay Swan....I'm just not sure what he has to offer in comparison to others we have available. Full credit to Claremont yesterday, they came to play and as stated previously I felt Maisters was the difference. Their bigs are bloody big and were good yesterday and that little mosquito Neates was giving me the shits all day so he must have played some sort of game. Broady was carving in the first half so to lose his relentless running ability in the second half along with Ugle's rebound certainly didn't help our cause, Still proud of my club and its players mate. They have a genuine crack which as a supporter is all we can ask.

Rookie draft wrote:

Swandog wrote:

Theouterseagull wrote:

Tiger of old wrote: What's the story with the idiot playing the siren laser machine thing whilst our boys were kicking at goal? I thought that was pretty low, has that dickhead been doing that every week?

You're surprised?
This from supporters that threaten to burn down South Freo club rooms after a loss
Expose themselves to a female in the basso members
Abuse and threaten WAFL officials week in week out
Do embarrassing soccer style chants after goals
Spray painted the entrance to their ground with horrible graffiti

Why dont you just f##k off you cocksmoker and stay on your cheating scumbag of a clubs thread! At least we are a footy club who actually has fans, who dont rely on buying success year in year out! No other club respects $ubi for that, I hope to f##k your flag ambitions fall flat. $ubi are no better than ERT and WART a mob of cheats who havnt won a legit flag since the 80's . And at least our coach doesnt like to put stuff up his nose either!

Typical Swan Districts supporter response....disgraceful... No doubt the moderators if consistent will ban the rogue.

"Typical Swan Districts supporter response". Could you please explain on what basis IN FACT you have to support the above assertion. I would expect that if there is no basis IN FACT for your assertion that you will a post an apology. Hopefully an apology with more sincerity than one profferred by B Bishop.

No need to get your flannel in a twist girls. You will no doubt beat us infront of massive 10,000 strong crowd at the states premier football ground and will suddenly be premiership favorites again. We will still be 3 clear on top.

Swans young players are making errors in key moments of games ,the last two weeks.Thats the only way to learn this business.We should of got a bit closer than the last 15 point loss.2015 is still alive and time for another $ubi loss..

more interested in what proof Swandog has, to back up his assertion that OSG is a "cocksmoker" and that Schofield puts anything up his nose stronger than vics vaporub 42? .........no doubt when George duly scrutinizes Swandogs concerns, all the necessary facts, evidence and apologies will be duly provided......though TBH 42... it really just looks like a bit of harmless banter...as was Rookie Draft's assertion about you SD fans

Theouterseagull wrote: No need to get your flannel in a twist girls. You will no doubt beat us infront of massive 10,000 strong crowd at the states premier football ground and will suddenly be premiership favorites again. We will still be 3 clear on top.

TOSG I repeat do I ever regret not being a Subi supporter? Same answer as before not even for one second.

Freezin wrote: more interested in what proof Swandog has, to back up his assertion that OSG is a "cocksmoker" and that Schofield puts anything up his nose stronger than vics vaporub 42? .........no doubt when George duly scrutinizes Swandogs concerns, all the necessary facts, evidence and apologies will be duly provided......though TBH 42... it really just looks like a bit of harmless banter...as was Rookie Draft's assertion about you SD fans

Say what you want about me, it's all just a bit of good spirited banter. But accusing Scofield of drug use is below the belt, as I've said before Scoey has a young lad who is no doubt online and would be a shame if he read stuff like this directed at his old man. But that's just DuckHeads for you, sore losers and even worse winners.