Jack promoted to senior list

[ugg]

Well, referring to this brilliant thread about veterans

http://redandwhiteonline.com/forum/printthread.php?threadid=18986

according to liz

The Swans have no "inside" veterans so theoretically should be able to nominate two rookies to play senior football.

[liz]

My guess (and it really is a guess) is that you have to nominate those rookies before the season starts, rather than wait to see who you fancy playing later down the line.

If that is the case, you'd have to wonder why they didn't just nominate one or two at the start of the year - Jack and Rowe always looked the most likely to push for senior selection this year, allowing for longish term injury issues for Brennan and Davis (M). But I think there are salary cap implications of nominating rookies, so maybe that is why they didn't.

Or alternatively the rule I thought existed and that SimonH researched actually doesn't apply any more, or there are other subtle restrictions that we're not aware of.

But it was certainly made clear last year that Phillips was promoted specifically when Willo went onto the LTIL and similarly it seems clear that it is LRT's injury that opens the door for Jack.

Who knows??

[DST]

I get the feeling that it comes down to money in the end. If the Swans did list two players as elevated rookies then it would probably mean that their wages would be adjusted to a senior players base.

While the club is not in the position to have to penny pinch at this point, we were going into a year with our home ground capacity significantly reduced and some doubt over whether we may be on the end of a good run. I get the feeling the club was just being prudent with their cash in case things get tight in 2007.

DST

[liz]

I get the feeling that it comes down to money in the end.

Or alternatively it might be salary cap. I think that 50% of elevated rookies' salaries counts under the cap, so if things are a bit tight in that department they may not have been able to elevate any until they also got salary cap relief for injuries.

[Old Royboy]

'That bloody Paul Kelly Cup'

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,21668628-5006065,00.html

[swans song]

Congrats to KJ for his debut. He is going to be used sparingly. He will not shut down Wells. He may tag up on Harvey.
Bulldog must be scratching his head, He may still play as Ablett and (wheelchair) Buchanan must still be suss!
Vogels & Laidlaw must be scratching their heads?

[ScottH]

BTW, Jack has already been added to the 'senior players' list on the official website. Very efficient work.

Thanks

[ugg]

According to this The Australian article, http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...012432,00.html

he was the replacement for LRT, which means that LRT is out for a minimum 8 weeks.

[Triple B]

According to this The Australian article, http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au...012432,00.html

he was the replacement for LRT, which means that LRT is out for a minimum 8 weeks.

Thx Scoop.

LRT was placed on the long term injury list after Rd 2. So another 4 or 5 weeks.

[Lucky Knickers]

Great debut tonight. Old Gazza should be proud. He looked good on the ball and second efforts were excellent. I thought when Wells kicked that goal on him he might drop his head but he's like the energiser bunny and his ability to exploit the tired legs when he went on the ball was great. Really liked how direct he was. Reminded me of Kels for a burst. Looks strong too with excellent balance.

[is2SWaNz]

Surprise packet of the day me thinks. Played pretty well, especially in the forth quarter. He really helped out in the forward 50 in the clearances. Huge potential (or is it too early to call)?

[swantastic]

Surprise packet of the day me thinks. Played pretty well, especially in the forth quarter. He really helped out in the forward 50 in the clearances. Huge potential (or is it too early to call)?

Pretty good 1st game.

[ROK Lobster]

Pretty good 1st game.

Pretty good last 10 minutes.

[Young Blood]

Showed lots of endeavour and generally performed his defensive duties well but coughed it up a couple of times (lack of support didn't help) and conceded at least one soft goal. He was OK - but that's as much as you'd expect from a first gamer.

[Nico]

Jack's way off ready for the big time. Very small but courageous, but not he type of player we need right now. Mind you he probably has a lot more upside than Crouch as a small defender.