The Swans have a pulse, but barely, and it’s largely coming through the 32-year-old body of their ruckman, former Magpie Brodie Grundy.
The beautiful handball chains of earlier this season have been replaced by hacking soccer kicks in the rain for the Swans. Their three-headed forward monster of Curnow, McDonald and Amartey has been practically shut out. Curnow has a goal, but Amartey and McDonald have been barely sighted.
Dean Cox trusted McDonald ahead of Hayden McLean, who perhaps would be better suited in these conditions. Hindsight is a wonderful thing.