Sydney coach John Longmire has lamented his facet’s sluggish begin and a horror ultimate time period within the 50-point thumping from Melbourne.
After brushing apart Gold Coast and Hawthorn within the opening two rounds, the Swans failed to deal with a step up in depth towards real premiership contenders.
They conceded six of the primary seven objectives and although they bought again inside six factors throughout the third quarter, fell away late within the sport because the Demons clicked into occasion mode.
“We didn’t jump out of the blocks like they did. They were clearly prepared for it in that first quarter,” Longmire stated.
“We were just a fraction off, which is all you have to be against good teams.
“They’re a really mature, fierce, profitable footy crew and we have got to verify we assault that head-on.
“We were just a bit off in that space and paid the price early.”
Sydney step by step labored their means into the battle with improved stress and contest work, and regarded each likelihood to win when objectives to the energetic Tom Papley and Errol Gulden dragged them inside a kick.
But Melbourne booted 4 of the final 5 objectives within the third quarter and slammed on seven to 3 within the ultimate time period.
Worryingly for Sydney, the Demons dominated contested possession (34-16) and the sort out rely (14-5) within the decisive final quarter.
“We were minus 18 in the contest in the last quarter – that doesn’t help – and their tackle pressure was pretty important,” Longmire stated.
“Sometimes you can look at different things but if you’re not winning the ball and you’re not tackling when they’re winning it, it’s not a good sign.”
Sydney welcomed Lance Franklin again from a one-week suspension and whereas the spearhead kicked 2.2, he was saved comparatively quiet by Steven May.
Fellow tall forwards Joel Amartey (0.3) and Logan McDonald (1.2) did not have large impacts.
“May’s a star and he had four shots at goal, Bud, and I thought he competed pretty well to the end,” Longmire stated.
Sydney have an opportunity to get again on monitor after they host Port Adelaide on the SCG on Saturday night time.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
