Dates, times and venue are still to be confirmed for that match-up, with the clubs also yet to decide the format of the game including number of players, number of quarters and quarter length. The Sydney Swans team will travel to Blacktown International Sportspark for one final hit out against Carlton this Friday night. The hard thing is theres no real timeframe on it. If you cannot find this email, please check your junk or other folders in your inbox. Web136k members in the AFL community. The Swans split their early pick 13 and made the big call to cut loose Gary Rohan, Dan Hannebery and Nic Newman to accumulate enough draft picks to match the bid The Sydney Swans will mark their return to the SCG in Round 2 of the 2022 AFL season in a clash against the Geelong Cats, the AFL has confirmed. It was a combination of things that contributed to the Swans rise up the ladder, but it was largely that group of 23-26-year-olds both finding form and staying injury-free that gave them the boost. So, in answer to my question can McCartin be a top-five defender by the end of 2022? The Swans have now locked away their top talent, while they are still waiting on a final answer from Lance Franklin about whether hed play on. Spending two full seasons on the sidelines, McCartin struggled with his health. Paddy McCartin was a pre-season supplemental selection pick up in January after years out of the competition due to lingering concussion effects. More Info. Sunday, Mar 27, 1.10pm. Dec 9, 2021, 4:20am Collingwood welcomes the 2022 AFL fixture with the first nine rounds of the season released by the league today. Melican shows potential at times but is prone to poor games and dodgy hammies. Despite that, they are a team that lost a couple of players through the trade period. Best endeavours will be made to ensure 11 game members will be given first access to the equivalent seating category they purchased. But the decision to head north and join younger brother Tom in Sydney was a game changer for the then 24-year-old. Stay on current site or go to US version. On a player-for-player basis, it will be virtually impossible to replace someone who now looks primed to dominate the competition as one of the best half-back/wingmen there is. Reckon you can pick the best team? The home for all things Red and White. Ironically, Sydneys near-miss of the top four in 2021 came not as a result of its performances against the top teams, but rather against those below it. *Odds are current as of 3rd March 2023, 12:03am AEST, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 02: Dane Rampe and Paddy McCartin of the Swans celebrate winning the AFL Second Qualifying Final match between the Melbourne Demons and the Sydney Swans at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 02, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. Six matches in Victoria (4 x Marvel Stadium, 2 x MCG). And if Franklin stays as fit as he looks preseason Im tipping the Coleman. New to Kayo? Theres no doubt that the Swans will be reliant on him. Sam Reid said he had tried to compete with Paddy McCartin for a spot in Sydneys backline but the young gun simply blew me out of the water. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) The Swans will be without Jordan Dawson, who was traded to the Adelaide Crows in the off-season. Critics wrote Sydney off in 2022 as Melbourne, Port Adelaide, Geelong and the Western Bulldogs were deemed the biggest threats. Now only Geelong remains standing from that list between the Swans and premiership glory - while Collingwood and Brisbane loom as danger opponents. Despite that, he only averaged 4.04 score involvements per game. The Sydney Swans could be right at the pointy end of September in 2022. But this article shows a grest understanding of where they are at well done. Theyve always been very sound, very structured and always really skilful.. Tom Hickey will have some support in the ruck from Peter Ladhams, who the Swans recruited from the Port Adelaide Power. Theres no doubt that McCartin will have to be better in season 2022 than he was in season 2021, as he finished outside the top ten in the Swans best and fairest in season 2021. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Favourites (bottom menu bar) > sydney > sync matches to calendar (about half way down). That finals hangover seemed to engulf St Kilda last season, which, coming off its first finals appearance since 2011, spluttered and stumbled to open its 2021 campaign and eventually missed the top eight altogether as a result. Round Five will be played over the Easter weekend, with the Brisbane Lions and Collingwood at the Gabba playing on the now traditional Easter Thursday timeslot. Our priority will be to find a solution that meets your needs. The Swans won seven of their last eight games in the home-and-away part of season 2021. All content as per previous two levels, plus ability to have input into specific content creation voting/suggestions. Is Dangerfield the best pick for Cats captain? Matchups and venues for Round 10 to 23 were also released today with dates and times for those matches to be released following the commencement of the premiership season. Match access members will be given priority to attend under reduced capacity restrictions. But like his fellow defenders, Longmire found a home for McInerney in the backline. The Swans-Cats fixture (7.50pm Friday, March 25) is the first of 11 home games to be played at the SCG. Sydney kick-off their season in a crosstown derby against GWS in Round 1 at Accor Stadium (Stadium Australia). Star forward Lance 'Buddy' Franklin is perfectly poised to eclipse the magical milestone of 1,000 career goals in the opening rounds, sitting with 995 majors to his name headed into the 2022 season. Injury coverage is pretty good except for KPD . They went for a Hail Mary and got all these experienced players in and mature bodies through the midfield. Turning out for Sydneys VFL team under coach and former Swans defender Jeremy Laidler, proved the making of McCartin as he shifted into defence. OPTION TWO The sizzling left foot of Braeden Campbell was on display early in the 2021 season, and though he did not yet have the poise Dawson possessed, 12 months in the system should see him approach the 2022 season like a young man a little more assured of his position in the game. Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work So, how should John Longmire manage Franklin given he is pursuing individual history as well as a flag? More Info. At the start of the year, it was inconsistent, and we touched upon it in games and even in quarters, but the last six or eight weeks, their contestable and pressure numbers have been through the roof, which is now elevating them.. Web2022 members were emailed their 2023 renewal notice on Friday, October 21. Callum Mills (2029), Warner brothers Chad and Corey (2025), Isaac Heeney (2028), Justin McInerney (2026), Luke Parker (2025), Matthew Roberts (2025) and Peter Ladhams (2025) are all committed on long-term deals. Tom Mitchell and Toby Nankervis departed while some swift picks swaps with Port Adelaide allowed the Swans to move up the board and snap up Ollie Florent(pick 11) and Will Hayward(pick 21) in 2016. Justin McInerney was drafted as a winger, with his pace (running the 20m sprint in 3.01 seconds) his biggest asset. Blakey, Rowbottom, and Amartey all slot into that age bracket, as well. New to Kayo? Tom McCartin, the youngest player drafted in 2017 as just a 17-year-old after opting out of his Year 12 studies to pursue his AFL career, arrived at the Swans as a forward. The AFL would like to acknowledge the support of all industry stakeholders throughout this process as well as Optimal Planning for their assistance in the construction of the draw. Blakey is a line-breaker he is a merchant of chaos, sending opposition midfield and defences into a state of panic. (PST) 12:10 AM. The young forward was so talented, he was snapped up ahead of the likes of Christian Petracca, Angus Brayshaw, Jordan De Goey and Darcy Moore. Theyre not believers in his disposal efficiency or his creativity with the footy. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Sydney Swans 2005 premiership hero Leo Barry has been re-elected to the Sydney Swans Board. "We begin season 2022 with a renewed level of confidence taking the learnings of the previous year and focusing on delivering fans another blockbuster schedule of matches," Mr Auld said. Both players will be sorely missed. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The AFL has today released the full fixture for Rounds One to Nine of the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Season which will see mens football return to Victoria, New South Wales and the Northern Territory following an interrupted 2021 season as a result of the ongoing pandemic. The Sydney Swans could be right at the pointy end of September in 2022. ANZAC Appeal Round to be held in Round Six, featuring GWS GIANTS in Canberra, the Q Clash, two matches in Tasmania and traditional ANZAC Eve and ANZAC Day matches. Paddy has extended his deal until the end of 2024, while Tom is staying in Sydney until at least the end of 2027. Its pretty difficult to go past them, isnt it? Happy New Year to.all at the Punt! Try 14 Days Free Now >. Far from it. In fact, three of their best backmen are forwards who swapped roles under the watchful eye of coach John Longmire. Thursday 16 Nov | Allianz Stadium Robbie Williams, XXV Tour. Brisbane Lions v North Melbourne AFL: The home of Australian rules football on Reddit, including the Australian Football League and all other Florent averaged the sixth-most disposals of any Swan in season 2021 with an average of 18.96 disposals per game, which should increase in season 2022. After all, how can you be satisfied or content when youre likely one of the 17 teams that went home empty-handed, or one of the seven teams that made it to the finals but were still found wanting at the death? He still managed to average the third-most goals of any Swans player with an average of 1.71 goals per game. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Well, over the last couple of weeks, I have slowly been compiling questions relating to each team to include in our season previews. Thats my story and Im sticking to it. Sure, offer me Jordan Dawson back in this side and I take it in a heartbeat, but if there was ever a time it is okay to lose a talent of his level, now would be it. Have a sneaky bet on Isaac for the Brownlow. Special member arrangements for the season opener will be communicated as soon as possible. If Melbourne was the Cinderella story of 2021, the Sydney Swans were a close second - and Lance Franklin must now be pinching himself. Games against Essendon, Collingwood, Western Bulldogs and more set the tone for a blockbuster season at the SCG. Has a football brain, size, good hands, good reflexes and mobility, and will not attract the number 1 defender, at least in the short term. Speaking of Hail Mary plays, one historic feat that looked as far-fetched as any just a couple of years ago now looks like a mere formality - Lance Franklins 1000th AFL goal. Web136k members in the AFL community. You know, it was almost as though Longmire saw the departure of Dawson on the horizon, and started to put things in place to cover it before he departed. Together the duo are now effective known as the bruise brothers according to Swans teammates. Sam Wicks looked dangerous in parts and held a place in the side for much for the year. It was yet another instant classic win over the Cats at the SCG, thanks to a clutch Tom Papley goal in the dying stages.Re-live our Round 7 victory over Geelong as we continue to look back over our best wins of 2021. Ive known this family for a long time and theyre just a quality family. Hes found it now and is starting to look like the type of player that will underpin a defence for the next eight or nine years. You can do it through the footy live app (on iPhone at least). Tom Papley also came from the Rookie Draft to join the Swans ahead of the 2017 season. What can we expect in 2022? DO THE SWANS HAVE THE 22-AND-UNDER PLAYERS WITH THE MOST TO GIVE? At the start of the year I think he and I were going for the same defensive spot and he blew me out of the water, he said on RSN. The Kangaroos' practice match against the Demons will take place on one of the last two weekends in February. Swans Heritage Week (Round 12 v Melbourne). The two rivals have not gone head-to-head at Accor Stadium in over six years, with their last meeting drawing a record crowd of 60,222 for the 2016 Qualifying Final. Youve got to be eyeing off a top four spot with the established young kids that they have in their team.. Carlton's review found the club needed a full-time coach, but other clubs are persevering with a part-time model. All rights reserved. Picture: Phil Hillyard, Paddy McCartin was only added to Sydneys list in January. Youre right on Rampe so important and such a great competitor. Four games at Marvel Stadium against Western Bulldogs, Carlton, North Melbourne and St Kilda along with two games at the MCG against Melbourne and Essendon provides plenty of opportunity to see the red and white in action. Oct 31, 2018, 4:42pm The 2019 Toyota AFL He admitted to being the shell of a person he once was as he struggled to cope with extreme headaches and light and sound sensitivities. In previous years I had my Gmail calendar synced with a Swans calendar to make it easy to track and not book over games. The Mongrel does the work always. They look set to play with both ruckmen in their best 22. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Really handy. And a host of shrewd decisions to cut players to improve their draft hand paid dividends. Access to all content as per Mongrel Members, plus weekly Defensive Player of the Year rankings, fortnightly overall player rankings that feed into the Mongrel 50, fortnightly X-Factor rankings, and new column - The Recruit ladder. None of the Swans back six arrived at the club as defenders through the conventional National Draft route or via trade. Updated September 17, 2022 8.28pm first published at 3.28pm. For anyone else finding this you don't need the app: Click the Plus next to Other calendars, click Subscribe to calendar, Select From URL and then enter the following: webcal://afl.lookoutdata.com/live/ical/team-160.ics, webcal://afl.lookoutdata.com/live/ical/team-160.ics, i think footy live have ditched this option, or maybe just for android users. His pace around the contest and ability to break into space were extremely valuable. They finished just one game and percentage outside the top four, which is where the Brisbane Lions finished last season. The 2021 coaching team was very new. While theres good depth in the midfield and an embarrassment or riches up forward, the backline stocks are pretty bare. The Sydney Swans in 2022. The AFL has advised all clubs will have a minimum seven-day break between pre-season practice matches and the AAMI Community Series. Ive sort of lost my footy identity a little bit, but then also my identity as a person as well, just because I cant do stuff, he said in an interview back in 2019. The Sydney Swans in 2022. In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. The AFL thanks its broadcast partners, the Seven Network and Foxtel, all 18 AFL Clubs, venues, governments and the AFLPA for their collaboration as it finalised the fixture for the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. Theres a destiny about this at the moment with this Sydney group, Fox Footys Garry Lyon said. Membership Support is available to help you and talk through a range of options. He was a forward at that point, trying to find his place in this team. The one game he missed through injury in Round 6, the Suns beat the Swans by 40 points. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. For the Swans, however, it could be just what the doctor ordered. Justin McInerney was fantastic switching between half-back and the wing. OPTION THREE The Lizard. The Swans-Cats fixture (7.50pm Friday, March 25) is the first of 11 home games to be played at the SCG. Tom McCartin continued his development into one of the best young defenders in the game. "We will continue to remain diligent and will always be led by respective Governments and health authorities on the right advice, ensuring the health and wellbeing of everyone remains the key priority," Mr Auld said. The four players who could make or break Sydney Swans in 2022 Doran Smith Roar Guru 13th February, 2022 A A A 53 Join the conversation Advertisement Write for The Roar Anyone can contribute to The Roar and have their work featured alongside some of Australias most prominent sports journalists. If you ask John, its business as usual. As Mike Tyson famously said, however, everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth, and the Swans punch could well hit as hard as any in 2022. Swans Members in Victoria can look forward to six matches in 2022. More tough calls were made in 2019 with Darcy Cameron and Zak Jones out the door while a host of trade swaps ensured Sydney carried plenty of selections into the upcoming draft. West Coast Eagles. Drafted from Tasmania, Cresswell won the best and fairest with the Swans in 1994 and played in the 1996 grand final side. The club used to have a calendar I could subscribe to that also had other events like club dinners and so on. Really thorough read. A top four finish would put the Swans in the box seat for a flag tilt, which if successful would ironically come when the side was least expecting it in the years since recruiting Buddy Franklin on a nine-year, $10 million deal that was designed to deliver premiership success. The Sydney Swans could be right at the pointy end of September in 2022. Source: FOX SPORTS If Melbourne was the Cinderella story of 2021, the Sydney Swans were a close second - and Lance Franklin must now be pinching himself. It wasnt. -VIEW the 2022 Fixture/DOWNLOAD the 2022 Fixture PDF. No one expected the Swans to mount a serious premiership challenge and finish top four. OPTION ONE Justin McInerney and Jordan Dawson basically tagged in and out during the 2021 season. The Swans have a list that will hold them in great stead over the next few years, and central to their success will be the way McCartin handles the position of number one defender. WebIts Game On for the Sydney Swans entry into the AFLW competition, with the AFL Commission granting the club a licence for entry into Season 7, commencing in late 2022. Even throughout the Swans stellar 2021 charge to the finals, Longmire has been calm, cool and collected in virtually all of his media appearances, never getting carried away with the success. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. And Ill elaborate as to why. I know it, too. Its not hard to see why this kids such a good person. Ticketing arrangements for the 2022 AAMI Community Series match will be confirmed closer to the date. Hes been well on the way for a couple of seasons, now. It seems 2024 looms as a big contract year for Sydney, with a young of young talent like Errol Gulden, James Rowbottom, Logan McDonald, Nick Blakey, Ollie Florent, Paddy McCartin, Robbie Fox and Will Hayward come out of contract. We want to see it! Pencil that into your calendars because its an occasion you dont want to miss. Harry Cunningham, Tom Papley, Isaac Heeney, Alana Woodward and Kiara Beesley joined Redkite music therapist Matt Ralph at the Royal Children's hospital this week. Will I keep the same reserved seat as 2023? Match Centre. View event info and seating map, buy tickets and book nearby accommodation. In previous years I had my Gmail calendar synced with a Swans calendar to make it easy to track and not book over Takes his footy very seriously and works hard. Some sites will give you lip service about your team I will be diving deep. Papley is an extremely important player for the Swans; he averaged the second most score involvements of any of their players with an average of 6.30 score involvements per game. Florent is expected to play on the wing in season 2022. But the Swans are never rushed with this type of thing. "On the field, it feels like we are in for another unpredictable season. WebEvent Calendar Grid. Surely no-one outside the Swans four walls saw them going from back-to-back bottom-four finishes to a side on equal points with the fourth-placed Brisbane Lions by seasons end, with only a one-point loss to cross-town rival Greater Western Sydney forcing their season to a premature close. Including one question which bugged me all last season who the heck is Joe Ganino!!! As Sydney look for ways to climb into the top four, and serious contention, in 2022, Blakeys role, and how he can manufacture opportunity for his team will be pivotal for the Swans. Its just that the Swans have so many options to cover that which he was providing. The only likely addition to.the best 25-28 or so will be Ladhams (as you point out) and that consistency should be valuable in teamwork. With Jordan Dawson moving on (he was second on the team in total intercepts), more may be asked for McCartin is it too much of a stretch to see him make the leap in 2022 to average double-figures in one category or the other? Ever since that first JLT game I saw him (when he flattened Matt de Boer), I have had the expectation that he would break into the senior team. I hate to say it, as it is probably an unfair comparison that is Harris Andrews-type stuff. For the best odds on the game sign up with Aussie bookmaker PlayUp. Moves and Switches What Worked In The Match Sims? Collingwood welcomes the 2022 AFL fixture with the first nine rounds of the season released by the league today. The part that was most difficult was getting the opportunity and convincing clubs I was all right, especially with the litigation stuff that comes with concussion now. Watch every match prior to the AFL grand final Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. Critics wrote Sydney off in 2022 as Melbourne, Port Adelaide, Geelong and the Western Bulldogs were deemed the biggest threats. Jake Lloyd joined Rampe in that Rookie Draft and headed to the Swans - after Sydney had passed on their final three draft selections. But its how Sydney have turned their fortunes around that has impressed most, with their attack end the fourth highest scoring this season, while their recycled defence the third-best in the competition. Great article on the Swans as usual. The Swans had grand plans to use Blakey as the second mobile forward to take pressure off marquee player Lance Franklin. Yet I still love that about Mongrel articles reminding me of so much stuff Id forgotten. Sydney Swans forward Will Hayward speaks on the 2022 season opener against the GWS Giants in an away fixture at Accor Stadium (previously known as Stadium Australia) at Homebush. Daicos tag the first of many, Port's ruck conundrum and more: Talking points from AAMI Community Series Day 1. A home practice match against the reigning Premiers waits for the Kangaroos in February. Get him to 1000 goals and then put him on ice, but if he plays 10 games for the year not including finals I reckon you sail into the top four.. The renewal deadline for reserved seat holders is Friday, January 20 2023. But of course, most took the lazy approach, formed their opinion and allowed that to drive the narrative for the entire year. Sydney Swans members and fans have plenty to look forward to in 2022, Sydney Swans members at the MCG in Round 3, 2021. Carlton. HB: Nick Blakey, Lewis Melican, Harry Cunningham, C: Oliver Florent, Josh Kennedy, Justin McInerney, HF: Sam Wicks, Logan McDonald, Errol Gulden, F: Isaac Heeney, Lance Franklin, Tom Papley, FOLL: Tom Hickey, Luke Parker, Callum Mills, I/C: Peter Ladhams, James Rowbottom, Braeden Campbell, Dylan Stephens, In: Peter Ladhams, Angus Sheldrick, Matthew Roberts, Corey Warner, Lachie Rankin, Paddy McCartin, Out: Jordan Dawson, George Hewett, Kaiden Brand, Sam Gray, Matthew Ling, Malachy Carruthers, *Odds are current as of 3rd March 2023, 12:03am AEST. Weve known about their offence and their ability to score off a turnover. Despite that, they won four of the five games that Lance Franklin didnt play and also won three of five games that newly appointed co-captain Mills was unavailable for, in season 2021. The next 14 questions are for those who support us. Carlton vs. Richmond (Round One), Geelong Cats vs. Essendon (Round One), GWS GIANTS vs. Sydney Swans (Round One), Adelaide Crows vs. Rowbottom can play that role, and when given the opportunity to do so in the past, he has performed quite well. But he managed just 35 games for the Saints before repeat concussions cut his career short, and he walked away from the game at just 22 years of age. That temperament belies a competitive beast and fiercely loyal coach - one need only look at his emotional outbursts in the coaches box and his tearful reaction to the sides win over the Giants earlier in the year (after three of his players were ruled out of the match just hours before due to Covid-19 protocols) for proof. (PST) 12:40 AM. AFL releases the full fixture for Rounds One to Nine of the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Season, >> DOWNLOAD YOUR HANDY ONE-PAGE FIXTURE HERE. Do you live in Victoria? He had been a forward when taken by the Saints with the prized pick one back in 2014 but made the switch to defence in the VFL under coach Jeremy Laidler in 2021. Picture: Michael Klein, handing him a lifeline in Januarys pre-season supplemental selection. Seem ridiculous we all have to have to type them manually in this day and age. The match will follow an earlier game at the same venue between Collingwood and the GWS GIANTS. ", Season 2022 marks our 40th year in the harbour city!So our fixture release video is proudly presented by the sweet sounds of 1982.#Bloods pic.twitter.com/cT6q4AFxKj. In 2018, Longmire wouldve sent alarm bells ringing through the Swans community when he estimated that, after Round 19, Franklin has completed roughly 20 minutes of training for the entire season due to persistent heel injuries. Please contact Membership Support if you need assistance renewing your membership. He has plenty of potential, but he must start to produce what hes capable of in terms of consistency. And better. In line with the clubs formal request to the AFL, our fixture also includes the annual, marquee Marn Grook at the SCG celebration against Richmond in Round 11. Apparently Logan has been doing quite a weight program to build his core strength. If you held a reserved seat membership in 2022, your reserved seat will be available for you to renew for the 2023 season - as long as you renew prior to the renewal deadline of Friday, January 20 2023. Theyve got around 15 players that could run through the midfield - tell me a team thats got that flexibility but also in that age bracket. Yep got this last year for the bombers, it also included open training sessions and updated itself for this year. This has done the trick for me, thanks. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. Heeney featured in 21 of 23 games that the Swans played in season 2021. The Sydney Swans finished sixth on the ladder, as they won 15 games and lost seven, in season 2021. Surgery on a groin injury shortly after, Franklin faced a herculean battle just to get on the park, and was left on the losing end of that battle for the better part of 2019 and the entirety of 2020. It seems so, doesnt it? And it was in that 2018 Draft that they snapped up Blakey and Justin McInerney, along with James Rowbottom. Required fields are marked *. By Roy Ward. He finished seventh in the Swans best and fairest last season, which he will need to improve on if the Swans are to reach their optimum level. Jordan Dawsons trade to Adelaide was one the Swans worked hard to try and avert, particularly given the outstanding season he had last year that put him in All-Australian contention. AFL: The home of Australian rules football on Reddit, including the Australian Football League and all other But he quickly found a home in the backline instead. Sydney Swans v North Melbourne, GIANTS Stadium, 4.20pm Fremantle v West Coast Eagles, Fremantle Oval, 4.10pm (7.10pm AEDT) Mon, March 7 Gold Coast SUNS In the first of the Clubs six total games in Melbourne for 2022, the Swans will take on the Western Bulldogs in a marquee Thursday night fixture at Marvel Stadium in Round 3. Excellent article HB, love the Mongrels, I would have missed even an obvious movie reference, Your email address will not be published. If Franklin is feeling the pressure as he contemplates reaching the 1000-goal milestone, he couldnt have asked for a better coach than Longmire - the master of level-headedness (when hes not in the coaches box at least). But that trade ban may have been a blessing in disguise as Sydney learned to make do with the talent available - and not buy their way to the top after recruiting Franklin.