Rare MicCanberra Posted April 21 #51 Share Posted April 21 3rd quarter, Swans 12.8 (80) to Suns 5.7 (37), starting to dominate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 21 #52 Share Posted April 21 Full time, Sydney Swans 17.8 (110) to Gold Coast Suns 8.9 (57). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 21 #53 Share Posted April 21 Sydney Swans are now 2nd on the ladder after everyone has played 6 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted April 21 #54 Share Posted April 21 Thanks Mic for putting up the scores. I was out watching my grandson play this afternoon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 21 #55 Share Posted April 21 It was a good game, although 4th quarter I was flipping between the game and the soccer, women's semifinal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare arxcards Posted April 21 #56 Share Posted April 21 2 hours ago, MicCanberra said: It was a good game, although 4th quarter I was flipping between the game and the soccer, women's semifinal. Flipping between Swans, NRL, Supercars, Grand Prix for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted April 21 Author #57 Share Posted April 21 Wow, quite a win! Are the Swans that good or is Gold Coast having a bad season??😉 Nice that they have started so well, I thought losing Buddy would hurt more. He was starting to decline a bit but I put that up to injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 21 #58 Share Posted April 21 I think the Swans experience showed up the young Suns side, however it seems like some sides can be very competitive but once the game starts to slide they lose motivation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted April 21 Author #59 Share Posted April 21 14 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: I think the Swans experience showed up the young Suns side, however it seems like some sides can be very competitive but once the game starts to slide they lose motivation. Yeah, it would be tough to maintain focus/interest once they fall too far behind. Happens a lot in US football games, if one side is getting beat really badly. Sometimes, the losing team uses it as an opportunity to get experience for younger players. Sometimes the team leading does this too--and they can let their best guys sit and prevent any injuries. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 22 #60 Share Posted April 22 Yes, with long seasons, you need to manage the players in the whole squad without adversely affecting the result, the momentum and the moral. As well as crowd expectations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 25 #61 Share Posted April 25 On Sunday the Sydney Swans play Hawthorn Hawks at the MCG. Also at the game Buddy will make an appearance. Buddy Franklin to return to MCG as Hawthorn drop huge news about retired AFL champion Hawks fans will get the chance to farewell the legendary forward in Melbourne. Sam Goodwin Lance Franklin Australian rules footballer Buddy Franklin will be back at the MCG on Sunday during Hawthorn's clash with the Swans, giving Hawks fans the chance to farewell the AFL champion in Victoria. Franklin retired from the AFL last year and was given an emotional send-off at the SCG during a Sydney Swans game late in the season. But fans in Victoria never got a chance to show their appreciation. Franklin played 172 games for the Swans, but he also made 182 appearances for Hawthorn and is considered a legend at both clubs. The Hawks announced on Tuesday that Franklin will make a special appearance at the MCG on Sunday at half-time of the game between his former clubs. Channel 7 reporter Mitch Cleary revealed that Franklin is expected to attend the President’s function before the game and will speak to fans at some stage throughout the match. Buddy Franklin was given an emotional farewell at the SCG in front of Sydney Swans fans. Image: Getty It marks somewhat of a coup for the Hawks, with Franklin preferring to stay away from the limelight since his retirement. He didn't even attend his own retirement press conference with the Swans, and opted against taking part in the motorcade for retired players at the grand final in September. Cleary revealed that Hawthorn CEO Ashley Klein managed to get the Franklin appearance over the line and 'twisted his arm'. The Hawks wrote in a message to fans: "Witness a champion's return and cheer him on one last time." Fans were delighted to hear about Franklin's upcoming appearance at the MCG, where he kicked 342 of his 1066 career goals. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 28 #62 Share Posted April 28 1st quarter, Sydney Swans 6.3 (39) to the Hawthorn Hawks 2.2 (14) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 28 #63 Share Posted April 28 1st half, Sydney Swans 10.6 (66) to the Hawthorn Hawks 3.6 (24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 28 #64 Share Posted April 28 Buddy on for half time entertainment, interview and accolades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 28 #65 Share Posted April 28 3rd quarter, Sydney Swans 15.8 (98) to the Hawthorn Hawks 4.9 (33) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 28 #66 Share Posted April 28 Full time, Sydney Swans 18.10 (118) to the Hawthorn Hawks 5.12 (42) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 28 #67 Share Posted April 28 Swans to 2nd on the ladder, 1 game behind 1st. They play GWS next week, currently 3rd on percentage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted May 1 Author #68 Share Posted May 1 On 4/28/2024 at 2:33 AM, MicCanberra said: Full time, Sydney Swans 18.10 (118) to the Hawthorn Hawks 5.12 (42) Yikes!! I guess the Hawks may not be having their best season 😉 Got really busy all of a sudden and completely forgot about the Swans. They are doing much better than I expected. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 1 #69 Share Posted May 1 Still early days but a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted May 1 Author #70 Share Posted May 1 13 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: Still early days but a good start. Yep. I'm holding my breath they can keep it up. And a loss to Richmond (I think)--their only win. Swans must have been tired! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted May 4 Author #71 Share Posted May 4 A miracle happened and I am able to watch the Swans even as I type this!! Swans vs GWS, so far very close. This game could go a long way towards determining the 'leader of the pack'. Go Swans! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 4 #72 Share Posted May 4 G4eat stuff. I am checking scores on the tablet but I am actually watching Star Wars:A new Hope Ep.IV. May the Fourth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted May 4 #73 Share Posted May 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted May 4 #74 Share Posted May 4 1st quarter, GWS Giants 5.3 (33) to Sydney Swans 2.6 (18) Snap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted May 4 Author #75 Share Posted May 4 10 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: G4eat stuff. I am checking scores on the tablet but I am actually watching Star Wars:A new Hope Ep.IV. May the Fourth. Oh nooo--you haven't seen that already???😮 Watch live sports over re-rerun movies! (Not really--watch what you want 🙂 ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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