THE SYDNEY Swans aren't taking any notice of Mick Malthouse's flattering comments on Thursday, when he suggested that the Swans list was the best he had seen in his time in football.

Never comfortable about talking themselves up, the Swans are happy to accept Malthouse's kudos and kind words, while intent on showing his team no kindness on the field.

"A lot of people say a lot of things and we know inside the club what we are all about," Swans star Lewis Jetta said. 

"It's very good Mick said that, but to us it's what we can do on the footy field.

"Just stick to the basics and try and keep winning and focus on this week."

Jetta was equally matter of fact about the prospect of matching the win streak of the 1918, 1933 and 1935 South Melbourne sides.

"We don't worry about how much we win, we just worry about this week and Carlton," Jetta said.

Asked what he expected from the Blues, Jetta said "a lot of running".

"They have a lot of good runners, good midfielders, so if we can beat them it will go a long way towards winning the game," he said.

With Dean Towers selected to make his Swans senior debut on Saturday, the team will boast five players renowned for their speed.