Trade Targets

[swansrule100]

Originally posted by stevej
Andrew Bomford for pick 36 in 1998 draft (Danny Jacobs)!!!!! Now there is a great trade... LOL!

would of been better of trading for a new hose to water the ground

[Bleed Red Blood]

Daniel Bradshaw, fits in all the criteria that Sharp9 came up with, only 25, experienced, can play CHB or FF.Will be hard to get him away from the Lions though.

[Captain]

I think we should look at players such as:

Ottens
Bradshaw
Nathan Thompson
Henneman
Ray Hall

The abilities of the above differ dramatically, however they are all KPP that would potentially be a very good fit whether it be to escape the Melbourne media, hometown/state etc.

[midaro]

Originally posted by Captain
I think we should look at players such as:

Ottens
Bradshaw
Nathan Thompson
Henneman
Ray Hall

The abilities of the above differ dramatically, however they are all KPP that would potentially be a very good fit whether it be to escape the Melbourne media, hometown/state etc.

Ottens - Yes
Bradshaw - OMG YES!!!!!!!!!
Nathan Thompson - Maybe
Henneman - No (I will not accuse you of smoking crack if you edit your post immediately )
Ray Hall - No

IMO we'd be better to build our talent from the ground up. I'd be happy with 0 trades again; and only the compulsory 3 draft choices. Do that every year for a decade and I reckon we'd win a premiership.

[Captain]

Originally posted by midaro

Henneman - No (I will not accuse you of smoking crack if you edit your post immediately )

No crack today!

I think Henno would be a handy addition to the side PROVIDED we give up pittance - ie a very, very late pick. He has size, strength and is able to play key position.

Pick 64 for Henneman I would take anyday. He could slot straight into the back 6, ala B2, and enable Goodesy to play on the ball.

[NMWBloods]

Most people, particularly Essendon fans, reckon Henneman is a dud.

[robbieando]

Originally posted by Captain
I think we should look at players such as:

Ottens - Yes, Yes, Yes. A move just might what he needs to become the player everyone thought he would be. Would be the perfect replacement for Ball long term. However Richmond are unlikely to let him go and if they did they would be looking for at least a top quality player and a first round pick.

Bradshaw - Yes, however the main problem will be that he is under contract at seasons end and the Lions would be unlikely to trade him with Lynch looking like he'll retire. Will cost way too much to get and in all likelyhood won't even be available.

Nathan Thompson - I'm sure many would say a move to Sydney would be the perfect thing for him. Problem is his depression was caused by living in Melbourne away from his family in Country Victoria and to solve it he moved back home this year. Could be available, but too much of a risk at the price.

Henneman - Oh god no. There is a reason why Essendon fans don't like him - HE IS A DUD.

Ray Hall - As a back up KP Defender he might be of some value, but don't think he is anymore than that. I really don't see why people on here like this guy. If it wasn't for the fact he is from NSW, most wouldn't even give him a second look. If he were to be available (and Richmond have said he isn't) the cost to get him would be too great because Richmond don't want to let him go and he is under contract and really doesn't want to move to Sydney that much anyway.

Overall, yes we should look for a KP player in the trade season, however I think our major need in the trade period is a midfielder who can open up the game. Get one of those and we are set. All we would need then is a back up defender and ruckman for the future.

[swansrule100]

Ottens would be an ideal pick up... but i can imagine the inflated price he will seek will be very high.


As long as we are careful we must have a pretty bad record at drafting people off other clubs... we have had awesome players like lockett, hall, williams etc...but weve also had some duds

[liz]

Originally posted by swansrule100
As long as we are careful we must have a pretty bad record at drafting people off other clubs... we have had awesome players like lockett, hall, williams etc...but weve also had some duds

If you were to actually list them out I think you'd find that, since 1994 when the Swans finally started to become a competitive outfit, the number of true quality players that the Swans have picked up from other clubs, whether by trade or drafting delisted players, significantly outweighs the duds. And most of the ordinary pick ups were late or pre-season draft picks.

This probably isn't a complete list but...

Lockett
Roos
Maxfield
Dyson
Schwass
Schauble
Ball
Williams
Hall
Bolton
Davis
all can / could play a bit.

Warfe
Ahmat
O'Connor
Allison
Orchard

all gave some value.

Bomford
Russell
Hawking
Green
Tingay
Daffy

are the only "fails" that I can think of (excluding those who were just taken via the rookie draft, like Bennett, Brockman, O'Loughlin, Obst)

I'm sure someone will enlighten me on who I've missed. But overall that looks like a decent success rate to me.

[swansrule100]

yeh since 1994 we have been quite good

i meant the club since 1897 has poached some duds or players simply past it

[sharp9]

Henneman definitely a dud.
Ray Hall a back up qulaity only...therefore not worth investing time/energy to get via trade.

Ottens and Bradshaw are stand-outs.

N. Thompson is nearly 30 anyway. Jonathan Hay might want a fresh start, though.

Staker and Playfair are N.S.W. boys who seem to have talent but are in long queues at their clubs behind other young talls.

[Captain]

All this Henneman bashing is a bit rough.

The bloke has had shocking luck with injuries, has only played a handful of games and has played out of position too many times (anyone remember him having to help carry the ruck against Freo in the final last year).

Henneman has still a lot to do before he proves himself as an AFL player, but I think the potential is definately there. Worth having a look at.

[timthefish]

Originally posted by Captain
Ottens

I used to think this guy was the cure for all ills suffered by any team, but having watched the odd interview i've concluded the bloke is as dumb as dogsh|t. he's got all the skills and athleticism, but i don't think we'll ever see him rise above that raw ability.

Bradshaw would be a fantastic pickup, but if he came up as trade potential we'd have to fight geelong tooth and nail to get him as he would suit them perfectly.

[midaro]

Originally posted by Captain
All this Henneman bashing is a bit rough.

The bloke has had shocking luck with injuries, has only played a handful of games and has played out of position too many times (anyone remember him having to help carry the ruck against Freo in the final last year).

Henneman has still a lot to do before he proves himself as an AFL player, but I think the potential is definately there. Worth having a look at.

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[Captain]

Originally posted by midaro
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