Crawford

[Red]

SEN rumour has it Craword may want to step away from the club as well as the captaincy. Carlton, Collingwood & Sydney (of course) are interested.

Probably a beat-up. But if it is on, what would you give up for him?

Start the bidding at at Saddo, plus a second rounder?

[midaro]

Re: Crawford

Originally posted by Red
SEN rumour has it Craword may want to step away from the club as well as the captaincy. Carlton, Collingwood & Sydney (of course) are interested.

Probably a beat-up. But if it is on, what would you give up for him?

Start the bidding at at Saddo, plus a second rounder?

Not more crack smoking please

30 years old
Coming off a long term injury
Flakey

Nothing. It would be a massive step backwards for us to draft Crawford. 2nd Round alone, or nothing (and that's just because I don't rate draft picks after the first round).

[Red]

Saddo is coming off a long term injury. And flaky. Sorry, but that's not a lot worse than what's been said about him here.

Roos said he wants experience. Many think we need a gun midfielder.

[Schneiderman]

Straight swap for Fosdike.

[Rob-bloods]

He may need the greasepaint and glamour that 'Sydney' offers more than the 'Swans' not at this stage thank you.

[Snowy]

only for something that is expendable. One way or another the midfield needs improvement to get it up to speed with the midfield of other top eight clubs.

[ScottH]

He may enjoy the anonominity of Sydney.
The club has been consistently successful for the past 8 years and he may see this as a plus.
His profile would draw more supporters to the club (Esp. Women ).
He has a huge work rate on the ground and this could lift others at the club.

I can't see anything bad about having him at the Swans, except for who it will cost us to get him.

[ItsAllGoodes]

I think the last thing Crawf wants is anonymity...Footy Show, Hank Bulger, that video..that doesnt sound like a guy that is craving anonymity

[stellation]

Originally posted by ScottH

I can't see anything bad about having him at the Swans, except for who it will cost us to get him.

I agree. I think, as much as people now mock his leadership abilities, if he could put in 2 or 3 seasons with the club it would help our young midfielders.

[Doctor J.]

If he was 2 years younger I'd say go get him. Throw Fossie and Saddo on the table. At 30, the best we could hope for is 1 and perhaps 2 years out of him.

Still think the inclusion of Sydney as an interested club is as always a media beat up.

[Bleed Red Blood]

2nd round only - not fossie or saddington who could come good.

[Rizzo]

Crawford would never leave the spotlight in Melbourne.

[cruiser]

Originally posted by ScottH
His profile would draw more supporters to the club (Esp. Women ).

I reckon he might attract a few men as well

Seriously though, when I heard last night that he had stepped down as Hawthorn captain, it suggested a transfer might be on the cards. Thinking how much we need an experienced midfielder, it crossed my mind at the time, although his age is a slight concern. That said, if he can stave off injury, he could have 4-5 good years left in him. And he has the kind of celebrity quality that would fit in at Sydney. Hmmm, very enticing.

More here:

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/footy/common/story_page/0,8033,10653431%255E20322,00.html

[j s]

Re: Crawford

Originally posted by Red

Start the bidding at at Saddo, plus a second rounder?

I'd give up nothing. Pick him up in the preseason for free. He's too old.

He'd be another Dermie

[barry]

Isnt his injury a broken arm or something. Its not like a dodgy knee or shoulder that never really heal.

I'd take him. Fosdike plus a 2nd or 3rd rounder would be no loss to us. Saddington is a bit of a loss just due to his age, but he hasnt really done much in his time here.

Crawford would be a nice bridge before the likes of McVeigh and Bevan step up to be midfield guns in a few years.

How good would we be with a half decent midfield and ranked 1 in inside-50's ??