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Was very happy wth the way we fought back to a convincing win in the end, this side is showing great character when he chips are down on the scoreboard. I was never too concerned though as we had over 2-1 inside 50’s at one point and eventually we were going to bust it open and snap out of our laziness in defencive pressure up forward and dumb decisions once inside and thus causing turnovers to which Perth duely capitalised.
And before anyone comes on this thread saying we got an armchair ride from the maggots I’ll say about fucking time we got a good run for a few weeks, makes a pleasant change from he past 5 years or so where we have won many games and still been well down on frees for compared to against and I am not complaining. In the end had zero impact on Perths fade out effort.

Swans fitness and field kicking have improves over the summer.Hitting targets with 40m passes.Maby the umpires are also impressed Swandog..Maby not Leedy.lol

gtrxuone wrote: Swans fitness and field kicking have improves over the summer.Hitting targets with 40m passes.Maby the umpires are also impressed Swandog..Maby not Leedy.lol

Swandog wrote: Was very happy wth the way we fought back to a convincing win in the end, this side is showing great character when he chips are down on the scoreboard. I was never too concerned though as we had over 2-1 inside 50’s at one point and eventually we were going to bust it open and snap out of our laziness in defencive pressure up forward and dumb decisions once inside and thus causing turnovers to which Perth duely capitalised.
And before anyone comes on this thread saying we got an armchair ride from the maggots I’ll say about fucking time we got a good run for a few weeks, makes a pleasant change from he past 5 years or so where we have won many games and still been well down on frees for compared to against and I am not complaining. In the end had zero impact on Perths fade out effort.

Swandog, you are obviously referring to me. Fucking oath you got an armchair ride, as a neutral it was diabolical to put it bluntly, 28 to 13 at one stage and they gave a few kicks to Perth when it was all over. And like we need another Scloithe and Hams in the WAFL, enter Matt Riggio with the duck and charge tactic he has adopted, sucked the umps in on 3 occasions. I at least have you admitting you are the 2018 pets from your text last night and on here, 8 from 10 games Swans has won the free kick count.

mikeh wrote: Swans basically didn't come to play in the first quarter and Perth took advantage. Most of Perth's goals in the first term came from players who were under little or no pressure. The contrast with the East Perth game was telling. There was a mini fight back in the 2nd quarter but Perth easily saw off that challenge and as success hill said Perth were 40 points up late in the 2nd quarter. The two goals that we got in time on of the second quarter were telling as we went into half time with a bit of momentum. We dominated early in the third but couldn't break through until late in the quarter. It was a bit strange as it seemed that Perth were 20 points up one minute and all of a sudden we crept up on them to tie the scores at 3 quarter time. The first 10 minutes of the last quarter was a real arm wrestle ( what I could see of it that is) until we gradually took control and scored the goals required. The final margin of 30 points flattered us I thought as the game was still on the line at the 20 minute mark with us only leading by 2 goals. I also thought the umpires crucified Perth in the last quarter with a few very soft decisions in our favour which led to important goals. In their defence maybe they were struggling to see the play as well.

Credit to our guys though, they dug deep when they were in a lot of trouble and our crucial midfielders, Palmer, Riggio, Turner Payne and Ellard all lifted after half time when they had been outplayed by their opponents in the first half.Noble played his best game in a black and white jumper, Warwick Wilson was very influential and is now becoming a very consistent player, Todd Banfield set the standard for tackling and pressure when our intensity lifted after half time. The defence tightened up after the long break, I was glad the TV cameras were there to capture Tony Nottes hanger in the 3rd, it was a ripper. Tobe Watson also stood out with his ability to get the ball forward in the 2nd half.
For Perth, Michael Bennell impressed with his marking and 3 goals in his first game. Too many of their players disappeared after half time though which must have disappointed their supporters. Apparently they scored 8 goals from only 9 forward 50 entries in the first quarter which is amazing efficiency.
Bad luck to the ressies who lost an exciting game with the last kick of the match and well done to the colts for winning their top of the table clash.

Was a great Foundation Day Eastern Derby at Basso yesterday, great game, good crowd, good atmosphere and good summary of the game Mike.
Another ripper of a screamer from Tony and also from Lachlan Dennis from Perth.
Interesting to see Michael Bennell make his League debut for Perth yesterday as he was at Swans a few years back where he played Ressies but didnt stay around long hopefully he can have a good career at Perth as he has some real talent.
As for the light or lack thereof in the last qtr is it any wonder when you start a League game at nearly 3pm in the arvo in Winter you will be playing in near darkness come 5/5.30pm???.......42 would have needed that miners lamp he brought to Leederville Oval to read the scoreboard at one night game some years back!!

I wasn't able to get to Basso yesterday due to illness, so had to watch the telecast on channel 7. The first observation of that telecast is that if Stevie Wonder had been watching it he would have been able to identify the players as well as any person with 20-20 vision. It was virtually impossible to determine who the players were as it looked as though the cameras were located on the moon. I point out that this was in the FIRST quarter.

Why should teh WAFL be forced to play at ridiculous times when the quality of the telecast is so appalling?

It was a good fightback by Swans and augurs well for the future. Great to see Noble get reward for his efforts.

swan42 wrote: I wasn't able to get to Basso yesterday due to illness, so had to watch the telecast on channel 7. The first observation of that telecast is that if Stevie Wonder had been watching it he would have been able to identify the players as well as any person with 20-20 vision. It was virtually impossible to determine who the players were as it looked as though the cameras were located on the moon. I point out that this was in the FIRST quarter.

Why should teh WAFL be forced to play at ridiculous times when the quality of the telecast is so appalling?

It was a good fightback by Swans and augurs well for the future. Great to see Noble get reward for his efforts.

Lovley day today Swan hope your feeling better.

gtrxuone wrote:

swan42 wrote: I wasn't able to get to Basso yesterday due to illness, so had to watch the telecast on channel 7. The first observation of that telecast is that if Stevie Wonder had been watching it he would have been able to identify the players as well as any person with 20-20 vision. It was virtually impossible to determine who the players were as it looked as though the cameras were located on the moon. I point out that this was in the FIRST quarter.

Why should teh WAFL be forced to play at ridiculous times when the quality of the telecast is so appalling?

It was a good fightback by Swans and augurs well for the future. Great to see Noble get reward for his efforts.

Lovley day today Swan hope your feeling better.

Thanks gtr.

swan42 wrote: I wasn't able to get to Basso yesterday due to illness, so had to watch the telecast on channel 7. The first observation of that telecast is that if Stevie Wonder had been watching it he would have been able to identify the players as well as any person with 20-20 vision. It was virtually impossible to determine who the players were as it looked as though the cameras were located on the moon. I point out that this was in the FIRST quarter.

Why should teh WAFL be forced to play at ridiculous times when the quality of the telecast is so appalling?

It was a good fightback by Swans and augurs well for the future. Great to see Noble get reward for his efforts.

Swannie did you know we have colour television now days? Time to trade in your old Rank Arena from Archie Martin's to a spanking Ultra HD (that's high defeninition) LED. (that's light emitting diodes). I can recommend the Samsung 55" UHDTV Curved Screen.

Leedy wrote:

Swandog wrote: Was very happy wth the way we fought back to a convincing win in the end, this side is showing great character when he chips are down on the scoreboard. I was never too concerned though as we had over 2-1 inside 50’s at one point and eventually we were going to bust it open and snap out of our laziness in defencive pressure up forward and dumb decisions once inside and thus causing turnovers to which Perth duely capitalised.
And before anyone comes on this thread saying we got an armchair ride from the maggots I’ll say about fucking time we got a good run for a few weeks, makes a pleasant change from he past 5 years or so where we have won many games and still been well down on frees for compared to against and I am not complaining. In the end had zero impact on Perths fade out effort.

Swandog, you are obviously referring to me. Fucking oath you got an armchair ride, as a neutral it was diabolical to put it bluntly, 28 to 13 at one stage and they gave a few kicks to Perth when it was all over. And like we need another Scloithe and Hams in the WAFL, enter Matt Riggio with the duck and charge tactic he has adopted, sucked the umps in on 3 occasions. I at least have you admitting you are the 2018 pets from your text last night and on here, 8 from 10 games Swans has won the free kick count.