Can I also just say how offended I was at Swans supporters booing our players? TOTALLY DISGUSTING!!!

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WADA medical director Dr Alan Vernec describes Essendon* FC drug case as biggest scandal in team sport the world of sport has seen. #WC2WB

#GUILTY

Been saying for weeks we are not good enough to match it with a top 6 side. I don't expect us to make finals as we have too many players lacking the required mental toughness, effective decision making and skills. Time for a clean out.

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"our electorate seeks less to be informed and more to be validated." Sad times.

Agree it was a critical point in the game, although there were a few other classic stuff ups (Lucas kick which didnt even make the play, the Yazza pass, the Waite shot at goal around the corner when he should've handballed to either of the 2 options running into open goal.....lots of them.

That Walker shot would have put us within 2 points...and we're on a roll...then after that they just kept the ball up their end and the rest is history.

Passengers Betts and Garlett...fir dinkum how much spectating did Bettsy do? Hopeless.

Same old story, the opposition didn't win, we lost the game.

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Everyone looks good in Navy Blue

when we had one of the best 3 or 4 players in the league alot of our defficiencies were white washed..

we dont have him anymore.. and were exposed

recruitment
development

and as a list

which goes back to the club... and more of Sticks...

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That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

If I had kids, I'm sure they would've been distraught and scarred for life to see how our players were treated!

Shame Swans supporters.....SHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAME!!!!!

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#GUILTY

Jeez, Rob Walls' weekly (and less than subtle) whack at MM is getting a bit tiring.

Get over it Wallsy, Ratt's has gone FMD.

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I hope Essendon* folds.

maybe weelky reports on ratts at hawthorn assisatant coaching would be good....i am interested

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That was the most miserable night at the footy ever. A few showers ended up being 30mm of rain.

Longmire has the courage to bring in a first gamer and plays first year players as the Sydney development & recruiting system is one of the best in the AFL. The trust in the players to play their role is well understood and executed, no matter who you are!!! This is well ingrained in the Sydney Swans culture. Point in case - Mitch Morton (who didn't play last night) was a washed up hack from Richmond and WCE and now a premiership player and plays his role as the medium forward. He has learnt the Sydney system the hard way and has reaped the benefits, as have the team. Brandon Jack is another who played last night - where did they pluck him from? He looks like he'll be better than his brother!!! What number was he picked at? Pretty low draft pick I bet.

What the Sydney recruiters see and what our recruiters see are poles apart as the results show. Have no doubt the Sydney Development Academy run by Roos is much better than what we have. They were saying on the telecast last night that they have a couple of Americans going through that academy being taught the skills and game (much like Mike Pike). Scary if they turn out half as good as him!!

Question must be - what are we doing to get some of that IP into our club from the likes of Sydney, Geelong, Hawks? Instead of sticking to just Collingwood people?

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For some silly reason, you people want to assassinate him, and it's just rubbish. You people. All of you, ALL of you!

Weve had chances to bring Kinnear Beatson back to the club........ he understands the types of players needed...

We havent...

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Kinnear Beatson, John Worsfold, Ross Lyon, Geoff Walsh, et al

How many came through our club and we let go. All successful in their current roles in one way or another!!!!

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For some silly reason, you people want to assassinate him, and it's just rubbish. You people. All of you, ALL of you!

Great side. '9 Premiership players missing', but most importantly the hardcore of the midfield remained which was where the game was won.

Even so they lose nothing when replacing Mumford with Pyke. Everitt covered Morton. Tippett is better than Reid, Rampe replaces Johnson, they bring in Mitchell this year nd Parker steps up from 2012 to allow McVeigh to go back to HB to fill in for Shaw etc etc

We miss Murphy and Carrazzo and replace them with Curnow and Cachia.

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he's tops is Wallsy.

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That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

Lachie on SeN right now.

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That’s not a political statement — it’s a harsh reality, and we must act,” she said. “He is a clear and present danger to the things that keep us strong and free. I support impeachment.”

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I hope Essendon* folds.

How good was Mick's spray at half time in the rooms! Just saw that on the replay now

Great side. '9 Premiership players missing', but most importantly the hardcore of the midfield remained which was where the game was won.

Even so they lose nothing when replacing Mumford with Pyke. Everitt covered Morton. Tippett is better than Reid, Rampe replaces Johnson, they bring in Mitchell and Parker steps up to allow McVeigh to go back to HB to fill in for Shaw etc etc

We miss Murphy and Carrazzo and replace them with Curnow and Cachia.

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I'm grumpy too BG so don't take offence at my curt response.
Bottom line is that our predicament in 2013 is like a minestrone. It's ingredients are made up of a bit of everyone's views

Ellliott sacking Brittain prematurely
Elliott being Elliot
Pagan...enough said
Not identifying anyone except Ratten in 2006 (Lyon comes to mind)
Etihad deal
over reliance on Fev and Judd
Pathetic recruiting
Shocking development
Bogan president
philanthropic culture of financial gain
Giving Ratts a second contract
Going for another quick fix with MM
ETC ETC

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If I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!

I thought he might of been a late inclusion. Bell is not there yet but has a lot of upside and is raw in football terms. IMO will be a good player.

The issue for me is we have too many average players. Can't beat quality.

Curnow isn't up to it and Armfield, Cachia & Robinson need to play more offensive roles. We need to win more of the ball.

We can talk about positions, body size etc but you can have all that but it needs to be quality. Sydney have it everywhere. They are the benchmark.

Guys like Menzel, Graham, McInnes, Bell, Murphy, Carrazzo and possibly OKeefe (who would be invaluable) will add to our list quality but we need much more.

Need another QUALITY tall forward and tall defender plus a couple of tough classy mids. Not easy to get but its what we need.

Personally I would have Garlett, Yarran, Hampson, Warnock, Kruezer, Laidler, Watson all on the possible trade table at the end of the year, hopefully we may get a few bites. See what we can get.

There is a core there and I like the way we are trying to play but until we get some quality depth we wont compete with the top sides when it matters.

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