Swans related trade talk

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Outside runner with good disposal skills?

I only mention him because the Australian mentioned Footscray was openly inviting offers for Petrick Bowden, Bandy, Rawlings and Brad Murphy.

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by punter257
yeah maybe but i cant see where bowden would fit into our lineup

Turn him into a full back?

[Sanecow]

If Saddo is a ruckman, I guess anything is possible.

[liz]

Originally posted by Ruckman
Outside runner with good disposal skills?

Joel yes (though his disposal is variable), Patrick no.

He's more of a forward, though not really tall enough to play KPP nor quick enough to be a third tall. I'm not sure what value a not-quite good enough forward who has struggled to get a game with a bottom-to-middle of the road side that lacks a forward line would add to a premiership team whose forward line is supposedly its strength and which has the likes of Vogels, McVeigh and Malceski unable to get a regular game.

[Jeffers1984]

Who is this brad murphy bloke. height, Weight, type of player? I assume he's not as good as Robert Murphy who i'd love to see in R & W.

[punter257]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
Turn him into a full back?

well if they get him i'm sure they probably will
from what i can remember of him he's played mainly as a forward so who knows

[BayesysLeftBoot]

Originally posted by Jeffers1984
Who is this brad murphy bloke. height, Weight, type of player? I assume he's not as good as Robert Murphy who i'd love to see in R & W.

Guernsey Number: 33
Height 189cm
Weight: 83kg
Recruited From: Rupertswood/Calder U18
Debut: 2004
Date of Birth: 27 October 1984

ABOUT
Looked set to spend his second full year in the VFL ranks at Werribee but when the call-up came, this 20-year-old grabbed it with both hands in one of the most impressive debuts of 2004. He gathered 25 touches and two goals in round 20 against eventual premier Port Adelaide in Darwin, which allowed him to hold his spot for the final two games. Looks to have the goods to succeed at this level to go with a nose for goal and should be rewarded with more chances this year.

DRAFT HISTORY
2002 National AFL Draft 3rd round selection (Western Bulldogs) No. 33 overall.


PLAYER STATS


Season Club Games Kicks Marks Hball Poss FF FA Goals Behinds Conversion H-O
2004 WB 3 28 11 12 40 1 2 4 2 66.66% 1
2005 WB 4 16 11 14 30 1 4 2 2 50.00% 1
Total 7 44 22 26 70 2 6 6 4 60.00% 2
Average 6.2 3.1 3.7 10 0.28 0.85 0.85 0.57 0.28


KITCHEN
Most cooked dish: Spaghetti Bolognaise
Most used appliance: Toaster
Greatest accomplishment: First stir-fry
BEDROOM
Usual bedtime: 10pm
Preferred PJs: Boxers
Favourite colour bedlinen: Green
BATHROOM
Electric or blade razor: Electric
Hair products: Vaseline
Fragrance: Lynx
WARDROBE
Best buy: Freshjive jacket
Worst mistake: Nearly bought a pair of sparkle jeans
Cannot live without: Runners
ACCESSORIES
Brand of sunglasses: Oakley
Brand of watch: Quiksilver
Favourite hat/cap: Bulldogs cap
OUTDOORS
Must-have power tool: Lawn mower
Garden duties: I mow the lawns.
Preferred pet: Dog
SOUNDS
Best sound: Sound of a V8 engine
Favourite song (not club theme song): With Arms Wide Open, Creed
Never want to hear again: Smashing the front window at home
FITNESS
Favourite form of exercise: Weights
Exercise/drill you hate: Running
Sporting dream (non-football): Own my own business
FOOTBALL
Career highlight: Getting drafted
Most admired player: Michael Voss
Good luck charm: Wear Speedos when I play


Hope that helps

[BayesysLeftBoot]

"Favourite song (not club theme song): With Arms Wide Open, Creed"

This however would go against our club policy of not recruiting d***heads.

[Sanecow]

Originally posted by BayesysLeftBoot

BEDROOM
Most used appliance: Toaster
Hair products: Vaseline
Preferred pet: Dog
Best sound: Sound of a V8 engine
Most admired player: Michael Voss

Hmmm.

[SimonH]

Originally posted by BayesysLeftBoot
"Favourite song (not club theme song): With Arms Wide Open, Creed"

This however would go against our club policy of not recruiting d***heads.

Could not agree more. No matter how many of our guys' favourite pizza topping involves pineapple, that's not even 10% as bad as listing a freakin' Creed song as yr favourite. This guy is gawwwwwwn.

[Mark]

Fragrance: Lynx


I believe cats pi$$ is more appealing

[giant]

Originally posted by Mark
Fragrance: Lynx


I believe cats pi$$ is more appealing

Lynx is the nastiest olfactory experience on the planet - and feels roughly like what you'd expect kerosene to feel like if you rubbed that against your underarms.

Still, I'm sure it works a treat down Footscray way - they'll have eaten most of the cats there anyway.

[dendol]

everitt wants to be a swan!

breaking news. Will be a welcome recruit. What are we going to pay for him though?

[Charlie]

Hawthorn's now got a tough decision to make. Force a 32 year old who doesn't want to be there to serve out his contract, or take our offer.

Sydney should not consider trading Hall (ha ha), Davis, O'Keefe, Bolton, Williams, Schneider, Jolly, Kennelly, O'Loughlin, Ablett, Barry, Bolton, Crouch, Roberts-Thomson, Kirk, Buchanan or Goodes.

Saddo for Pick 27 from the Dogs - let's try and stitch this up tomorrow. That gives us picks 19, 27 and 35 - would tolerate losing all three. It's over the odds, but what price a chance at back to back flags?

Welcome aboard, Spida, if all goes to plan.

[liz]

I can't see us getting him without giving up one of the 21 remaining players who played in the GF.

The Hawks have a relatively strong hand in negotiations because

a) the Swans are clearly very very keen
b) the fact they have offered him a three contract can be used to argue his value up a little
c) the Hawks have an easy fall back position - keep him. It's not a Davis situation where he can walk if he doesn't get traded. He's under contract.

I fear for the future of O'Keefe in the R&W if the Swans really do want Spider. Would make me very sad to see Pebbles go.