Swans sign new ruckman

[stellation]

Does this mean we could hit up Mark Worthington? He is a forward who plays for the Kings, is about 6'7 1/2 and was a top AFL prospect (we were actually one of the teams that recruited him heavily) in WA before deciding to concentrate on basketball... he has done 4 years at college then 2 years as a pro, so safe to assume he hasn't been registered with an AFL club in the past 4 years. Probably only making $100k as an NBL player this year, although he is having a stellar season and will probably have a big payday coming... could be more worth the risk that Donkey!

[floppinab]

Our hit rate for these sort of "outside the draft" signings hasn't been fantastic. They're a low risk punt but the chances of them coming off are pretty slim. That said it costs us little to have a crack.

[Bas]

Our hit rate for these sort of "outside the draft" signings hasn't been fantastic. They're a low risk punt but the chances of them coming off are pretty slim. That said it costs us little to have a crack.

On the otherhand, we may have done better than a Smokey Davis! Not a good example comparison.

As it takes ruckmen time to develop, playing in the ressies next year will get his skills up quickly. If he is a gifted sport'sman than he will pick up the game quickly.

Can't wait to see him Swans v pies and he destroys wood in the ruck! First round pick versus no round pick. I'd love to see Eddie Boner choke on that one!

[Nico]

I think this is inspired recruiting. They have identified someone, knew the rules, went after him and gave him 30 (that is amazing) secret training sessions right under Mark Browning's and Brisbane's noses. Now after those 30training sessions they must have had a fair inkling that they were on to something.

What is he, 205cms and probably still growing, atheletic, covers enormous ground etc and assessed on 3 games and 30 training sessions.

Move over Matthew Kruzer, and we got this kid for nicks. Anyone prepared to put up odds this guy makes it, I will gleefully take them.

[Bas]

Move over Matthew Kruzer, and we got this kid for nicks. Anyone prepared to put up odds this guy makes it, I will gleefully take them.

I'll bet you my ex mother in law!

[Jewels]

I think this is inspired recruiting. They have identified someone, knew the rules, went after him and gave him 30 (that is amazing) secret training sessions right under Mark Browning's and Brisbane's noses. Now after those 30training sessions they must have had a fair inkling that they were on to something.

What is he, 205cms and probably still growing, atheletic, covers enormous ground etc and assessed on 3 games and 30 training sessions.

Move over Matthew Kruzer, and we got this kid for nicks. Anyone prepared to put up odds this guy makes it, I will gleefully take them.

Add to that a background in volleyball and high jump, what better skills could you ask for in an aspiring ruckman

[reigning premier]

Add to that a background in volleyball and high jump, what better skills could you ask for in an aspiring ruckman

tattoo artist?

[573v30]

tattoo artist?

Just what Spida needs.

[Thunder Shaker]

Good luck to the Beanstalk! 205cm pure athlete is not a bad start. Hope he manages to fill out unlike Ericksen.

He works at McDonalds, so filling out won't be a problem but the skinfolds might be.

[sWAns63]

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

And the rest pop top, Rv, Camper van (RV souns like a good one too)

[j s]

I hope LRT doesn't expect him to sleep in an Auskick sized bed!