Crawford

[cruiser]

How old was Schwass when he came to Sydney? Does anyone think that recruiting Schwatter at his age was a mistake? I certainly don't. I think raword would be a fantastic adition to our midfield. And if we can find a good defender, I reckon we're a genuine crack at the big one next year.

[Doctor]

It all depends on what we have to give up for him. I don't think it's as simple as "yes or no". Most of the posts on this thread would back that up, as there are a lot of ifs, buts and maybes in the discussion. If a good deal can be made, then great. If Hawthorn want a king's ransom for him, then we should stay away. It's a lot different now than back when we were a club who would do anything to get big names in to try and get people to watch us and take us seriously. Sydney should approach any potential trade for Crawford (or anyone else for that matter) from a position of strength. Much like we did with the Nick Davis trade.

[Barry Schneider]

According to this article Crawford will be on $750,000 next year due to a backended contract.I don't think we need him that much.

http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/09/03/1093939144082.html

[liz]

Originally posted by NMWBloods
Crawford is nearly 18 months younger than Williams, and I'm sure many people don't think we should get rid of Williams just yet.

But Williams is coming to the end of his fourth season with us. That means he was two and a half years younger than Crawford is now when we gave up a first and third draft pick for him.

I don't think anyone would question Crawford's ability, nor the fact that he would be a good - maybe great - player for the Swans. But surely it's got to come down to cost and benefit. Comparing a decision to retain Williams (at no cost other than his salary) with a decision to recruit Crawford (at a significant draft pick and/or player cost) doesn't really make sense.

[Bart]

Originally posted by Barry Schneider
According to this article Crawford will be on $750,000 next year due to a backended contract.I don't think we need him that much.

http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/r...939144082.html

end of story IMO then. unless Hawks want to cover at least half

[Wil]

With players like Crawford its not a matter of what we have to give up to get him it is more who will make way for him.

If Maxfield and Williams both retire - then get him. If they don't (or even if only one of them retire) then there is no place for him in the team as we need to keep room for younger players. At our current rebuilding position there is no room for too many "veterans" when players like Schneider, Buchanan, McVeigh etc need more time in the midfield. All these three should be in our top 18 players next year or our rebuilding is struggling (and Willoughby should be in the top 22).