2025 List Management

[Roadrunner]

Trying to look objectively how a Curnow deal might get done. One of Armatey, Logan & Maclean may have to be on the trade table as we'll have surplus of tall forwards along with Buller.

Maclean might be the most interest to Carlton who can also fill the void 2nd ruck role to Pitnott. now that TDK is off to Saints. Not sure if our first pick + Maclean will be suffice.

Or perhaps one of Armatey, Logan or Maclean to the Dees (who are desperate for a KPF) for a early 2nd round pick and bundled with our first rounder. Hayward might also come into calculations, considering Carlton were heavily into him last year before he re-commiitted.

However, i'm.still of the view a KPD is our top priority like a Lever or Leek Allir, which won't cost us as much in trade & cap space in comparison to Curnow and plus having more impact.

I think Curnow is committed to Carlton so let’s respect that and forget him- besides, I wouldn’t want to trade any of our talls! We need a KPD, that’s pretty obvious, and our recruiters and management have to focus on that above all else. Improving the team’s skill levels will move us back into finals next year but we need to find another Paddy!

If we don’t, then move Logan down back and hope he stays fit for most of the year. Amartey at FF, Buller/ Ladhams in the pocket and McLean CHF would be my setup, with Wilbur, Paps and Isaac up forward most of the time. The Lizard on a wing, Juzzy on the other, Campbell, Errol, Rowy and JJ midfield and Chad centre. Ramps and Harry are good for 1 more year but Lloydy is cooked. Hopefully Corey, Cleary and Roberts move up a notch and Corey’s game against the Weagles was very encouraging. Hopefully a few from the ressies improve enough to play a few games as needed, so I’m ok with the players we have- they just need to stay fit and work on their skills during preseason!

[UUaswan]

Let's not forget Green and King fwd of the ball, if Green isnt playing next year, thats another dud 1st round pick

I think one of Ladhams, Mclean or Amartey will have to go to bring in a defender.

Accept that Buller is older but look at the difference in him after given a few games, I wonder if some of our young KPD would come on if given the opportunity.

[UUaswan]

Delisted Robbie Fox, Caleb Mitchell, Indhi Kirk and Ben Paton

[longmile]

Nice - Let’s delist the one bloke who showed up for both grand final thrashings. Always loved fox but felt like he was constantly shafted by the Swans with contracts and games but still gave his all. Thought he was a seriously underrated superstar in defence. Sad to see one of my faves go.

[imuninformedtwo]

As you said, Fox is probably one of the few who could hold his head high in both grand finals. Did a number on Cameron in dire circumstances in ‘22. A great solider for the club and a pretty good footballer. Thanks for everything.

No offence to the other three as I admire anyone that puts on the red and white, but no surprise either.

[UUaswan]

Clearly Fox wanted to go on otherwise it would have been a retirement announcement.

Harsh but fair cant think of anyone else that has a year off at 32/33 and gets to play on

[stevoswan]

when do sed expect Swans exit iterviews and delisitngs

First delistings announced. Indhi Kirk, Caleb Mitchell, Ben Paton and get this.....Robbie Fox.

Sad for Robbie but this years injuries and his age weren't in his favour. North will probably give him a call.

PS: Oops, I didn't refresh this thread before posting this, I see this info had already been posted.

PPS: I don't want or think we need Curnow either. Swans, forget him and concentrate on a decent tall KPD.

[longmile]

Robbie Fox delisted probably means Rampe gets one more year on the rookie list

[Jimitron5000]

Shame about Fox. He was a very underrated footballer but injuries and age have conspired against him.
The others, not too surprising there. Given that only two were from the primary list I suspect there might be a couple more delistings to be announced.

[BFG]

Trading and list management is all about who is available or might be tempted to swap clubs, and for us it's about who would be willing to move home (and family) to Sydney. We are at a significant disadvantage when it comes to attracting players.

The delistings are no surprise and could be another round of them after Trade Week.

On AFL website - Curnow has told Carlton he's open to being traded elsewhere IF a trade can be arranged. Carlton have said he won't be traded (you have to continue to suffer here in mid table mediocrity with the rest of us Charlie LOL)