Swans sign new ruckman

[573v30]

Sounds like a good prospect, I hope he can forge a great career with the Swans.

[mocaholic]

But when everyone's screaming for Ruckmen.... Surely we could of got something for him?

Is the Inanimate Carbon Rod that the pois got for J. Cloke still available? If so, I'm interested...

[ScottH]

RSS: Swans sign Jake Orreal

A 205cm Brisbane 18-year-old who has played just three games of AFL football has been signed by the Sydney Swans...

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(This post was automatically generated from news items on www.sydneyswans.com.au )

[Zlatorog]

Hm, very interesting. I don't know this guy. Is he another Jessy White?

[connolly]

A 205cm Brisbane 18-year-old who has played just three games of AFL football has been signed by the Sydney Swans...

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Smart move. A big (young) man and he's already played more consecutive games than the Big Donk

[Ludwig]

The signings of Murphy and Orreal show that the Swans are one of the more imaginative clubs in searching out young talent. Who knows what will come of these 2, but it does speak well for the back office, and perhaps Stuey Maxfield personally.

[Guzzitza]

Well this is more interesting than the rest of this years' signings.

[Glenn]

Smart move. A big (young) man and he's already played more consecutive games than the Big Donk

TMML

Interesting move by Sydney, obviously has the height now to see how he develops.

[swantastic]

I wouldn't be counting my chickens just yet,lets just see how he goes in the magoo's first.It sounds like people think he's the next D.Cox,well only time will tell. He did well to keep it a secret up until now but good luck to him.

[Old Royboy]

Somebody on big footy nailed his nickname - Caravan. I like it.

[Doctor]

Yeah let's not get too excited. Realistically he's got a less than even chance of making it to the first team. Having said that, good on the club for taking a punt on him.

[Triple B]

Somebody on big footy nailed his nickname - Caravan. I like it.

I was thinking Biscuits or Bikkies, although we've already had a Bikkies in the last 10 years.

[DST]

Then why did we keep Doyle????

Everitt, Jolly, Orreal, Irish kid, LRT (At a pinch).... Plenty of ruck options there....

The Irish kid is a running midfielder or half back flanker in the mould of Goodes, he won't play in the ruck and would be pushing it for KP forward/defender role as they won't want to bulk him up and lose his running capacity.

Two starting ruckman, a ready made back-up (if not injured) and at least two in development with Currie & Orreal.

Sounds like a good mix.

DST

[satchmopugdog]

Somebody on big footy nailed his nickname - Caravan. I like it.

I didn't understand this until I realised Jake O caravans. Duh!!!!

[BeeEmmAre]

I didn't understand this until I realised Jake O caravans. Duh!!!!

You beat me to it Satch.