Swans ready to swoop on Spriggs

[ugg]

http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/realfooty/articles/2004/11/18/1100748140836.html

Dunno what to make of this really. I doubt he will ever be the 'gun' midfielder we are after. We have enough average midfielders in our side already, thanks very much. I'd rather re-draft Thewlis.

[swansrule100]

hmmmm i dunno spriggs has some skills ,.....but basically just runs fast

the bit about james seems to indicate spriggs would take his spot and james wont be re drafted

[robbieando]

The Swans, who have made no secret of their desire to recruit another experienced midfielder after delisting Heath James

Ah, since when was Heath James a midfielder??????

I think Stephen Rielly and Karen Lyon have got their wires crossed because not only is James a key position player, but we have not expressed a desire to recruit an experienced midfielder via the draft, more like a key position player.

Really when Caro Wilson is the editor I should expect this sort of crap. Yet again The Age proves what a poor publication it is sports wise.

[swansrule100]

carro wilson is the editor??? christ!!

the more i think about it the more i hope we dont go for spriggs i cant see any good comming out of it.


I must be tired didnt even think about the fact james isnt a midfielder

[Snowy]

Maybe what they meant was by delisting James it freed up a position to draft a seasoned midfielder. Caro is not the greatest on footy knowledge but her stories on the political side of football are second to none. I think The Age has some very good journos to provide the footy stories i.e. Reilly and Niall. I notice they're usually more accurate than the Herald Sun. Greg Baum is a top writer on cricket, also syndicate Roebuck. And while Heath James is more of a key position build I don't think he really had the credentials to play in that role either. I think he's caught betixt and between somewhat hence his difficulty in getting a regular game, injury aside. Spriggs has skill deficiencies but can run all day. I have heard him interviewed several times and he's very keen to give it another go. His looks may help the marketing department (lol)

[barry]

Pick 59 for Spriggs! A bargain.

He's still young, and still getting over a knee, ...and Geelong have a very strong midfield, so no shame in missing a spot there.

Go for it.

[footyhead]

Originally posted by barry
Pick 59 for Spriggs! A bargain.

He's still young, and still getting over a knee, ...and Geelong have a very strong midfield, so no shame in missing a spot there.

Go for it.

Spriggs will not last till pick 59

[Triple B]

From Snowy:

Maybe what they meant was by delisting James it freed up a position to draft a seasoned midfielder.

Of course that's what they meant.

Methinks it aint Stephen Rielly and Karen Lyon who got their wires crossed.

[Ryan Bomford]

I sure hope this is a rumour. We don't need another runner-midfielder type with suspect ball-delivery skills. We need a classy player who can direct play and organise better delivery into the forward line.

[sharpie]

Originally posted by Ryan Bomford
I sure hope this is a rumour. We don't need another runner-midfielder type with suspect ball-delivery skills. We need a classy player who can direct play and organise better delivery into the forward line.

But we are not going to get a ready made classy player with pick 59. At 59 a young guy you pick is a complete lottery. If we picked Spriggs there, then so be it. At least we'd know he is up to playing at AFL level, and at only 23, he still has the potential to improve his game. The odds of him coming good would be far higher than making any other successful selection of an untried youngster at that late stage of the draft.

[Bleed Red Blood]

It could work out for us, but it could be a complete flop.

The same as every pick you make in the draft.

I'd prefer we didn't take him, but if we do, I won't be disapointed.

[Charlie]

Surely we can do better than Spriggs.

[Sanecow]

I'm over 30yo, 6'4" with a suspect hip and haven't played sport since '87. Possibly a late bloomer. Will I still be there at pick 59?

[Ryan Bomford]

Originally posted by Sanecow
I'm over 30yo, 6'4" with a suspect hip and haven't played sport since '87. Possibly a late bloomer. Will I still be there at pick 59?

Holy Cow! Why didn't you put your name forward before? You sound like a better bet than Spriggs.

[boroboy]

Old news - see my post from a month ago (sorry - just for once on this list I wanted to say 'told you so').

Posted: 26th October 2004 08:40 AM

Spriggs

My mate down at the Cattery reckons Spriggs is on his way to the Swans - he's been talking to them over the last few days sorting out the finer details.....