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  • goswannie14
    Leadership Group
    • Sep 2005
    • 11166

    #16
    Originally posted by barry
    Good point. I can see us going the big poach this summer, to get in before these new teams are established. The 3 you mention, plus a bit of a clean out to free cap room.

    We need a Hall replacement. MOL could be expendable.
    What about 1 Jonathan Brown, he's out of contracty at the end of this year?
    Does God believe in Atheists?

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    • Wardy
      The old Boiler!
      • Sep 2003
      • 6676

      #17
      Originally posted by goswannie14
      What about 1 Jonathan Brown, he's out of contracty at the end of this year?
      I wouldnt mind him in our colours!!!! Although I think Lethal might have other ideas.
      I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure..................
      Chickens drink - but they don't pee!
      AGE IS ONLY IMPORTANT FOR TWO THINGS - WINE & CHEESE!

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      • ShockOfHair
        One Man Out
        • Dec 2007
        • 3668

        #18
        Originally posted by cruiser
        Money is a very big persuader. I'm sure the Swans will dig into their coffers and make him what they hope will be an irresistable offer to stay.
        Not likely.

        According to the Irish Mail, that impeccable source of AFL news, Tadgh is willingly giving up his lavish Bondi lifestyle to become an amateur again. It's un-Australian.

        There's been a lively discussion on the Kerry GAA message boards about this for the past week, including a reference to a "half-back called goods" who plays alongside Kennelly.
        Kerry GAA Forum - Tadgh kennelly Returns.
        The man who laughs has not yet heard the terrible news

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        • DST
          The voice of reason!
          • Jan 2003
          • 2705

          #19
          Originally posted by cruiser
          Money is a very big persuader. I'm sure the Swans will dig into their coffers and make him what they hope will be an irresistable offer to stay.
          Problem is, Kennelly is not a key forward/defender or a ruckman so we just can't throw a huge wad of cash at him as he doesn't warrant being overpaid just to remain.

          Kennelly has given the club fantastic service and repaid us in spades for the punt we took on him all those years ago, he is entilted to go back home if that is what he wants to do without the club putting undue pressure on him to stay.

          DST
          "Looking forward to a rebuilt, new, fast and exciting Swans model in 2010"

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          • 2005
            : IN THE OUTER :
            • Dec 2007
            • 604

            #20
            Tadgh stated 09 would be his last year when he signed his last contract.

            Old news story , enjoy the ride while it lasts, we have been the winners here
            watching a kid start right at the bottom and become one of the elite rebounders of the competition.
            Est 1874
            SMFC
            09.18.33.2005

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            • 573v30
              On the bandwagon...
              • Sep 2005
              • 5017

              #21
              Originally posted by 2005
              Tadhg stated 09 would be his last year when he signed his last contract.

              Old news story , enjoy the ride while it lasts, we have been the winners here
              watching a kid start right at the bottom and become one of the elite rebounders of the competition.
              If that's the case, hopefully he stays injury free and has a ripper of a farewell season.
              I only support one team: The SYDNEY SWANS!!!!! :adore

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              • hammo
                Veterans List
                • Jul 2003
                • 5554

                #22
                Originally posted by goswannie14
                What about 1 Jonathan Brown, he's out of contracty at the end of this year?
                Wishful thinking!

                Pavlich could be a great target, although he signed for 3 years at the end of last season. Still, a couple more average seasons by Freo (possibly on the cards), he may decide to request a trade.

                The other candidate is Adam Goodes. Roos has previously said that he sees Goodes playing out his career as a full forward.
                "As everyone knows our style of football is defensive and unattractive, and as such I have completely forgotten how to mark or kick over the years" - Brett Kirk

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                • dimelb
                  pr. dim-melb; m not f
                  • Jun 2003
                  • 6889

                  #23
                  Fine player, and a joy to watch (except when he kicks in, then it's heart-in-mouth time). The Age season guide called Goodes the silk department, but Tadhg provides a share of it too.
                  He reminds him of the guys, close-set, slow, and never rattled, who were play-makers on the team. (John Updike, seeing Josh Kennedy in a crystal ball)

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                  • Industrial Fan
                    Goodesgoodesgoodesgoodes!
                    • Aug 2006
                    • 3318

                    #24
                    poor mans Murphy.
                    He ate more cheese, than time allowed

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                    • goswannie14
                      Leadership Group
                      • Sep 2005
                      • 11166

                      #25
                      Originally posted by hammo
                      The other candidate is Adam Goodes. Roos has previously said that he sees Goodes playing out his career as a full forward.
                      Interesting you should say that. I thought he could be a brilliant FF/CHF from when he first started with us.
                      Does God believe in Atheists?

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                      • NMWBloods
                        Taking Refuge!!
                        • Jan 2003
                        • 15819

                        #26
                        As disappointing as it will be to see Kennelly go, as he's been a fabulous player for the Swans, it makes little sense to throw heaps of cash at him. Running half back flankers are hardly rare.
                        Captain Logic is not steering this tugboat.

                        "[T]here are things that matter more and he's reading and thinking about them: heaven, reincarnation. Life and death are the only things that are truly a matter of life and death. Not football."

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                        • goswannie14
                          Leadership Group
                          • Sep 2005
                          • 11166

                          #27
                          Originally posted by NMWBloods
                          As disappointing as it will be to see Kennelly go, as he's been a fabulous player for the Swans, it makes little sense to throw heaps of cash at him. Running half back flankers are hardly rare.
                          We have at least two others at the moment. Just got to get one of them back on the park.
                          Does God believe in Atheists?

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                          • j s
                            Think positive!
                            • Jan 2003
                            • 3303

                            #28
                            Originally posted by bedford
                            he didn't play for a season and they kept him on the list
                            IMHO the AFL should allow "sabbatical" years after "x" years of service with such players being able to return directly to their club (no draft requirement).

                            Not just for Tadhg but would the AFL really want him to be lost permanently to our game?

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                            • AnnieH
                              RWOs Black Sheep
                              • Aug 2006
                              • 11332

                              #29
                              How time flies. He only seemed like yesterday when he said he was going to finish at the end of 2009 - and, at the time, it seemed "so far away".

                              Oh well, we're only into Round 3 2008 ... that's at least another 48+ games (should be stay fit and we make finals).
                              Wild speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, silly jokes and opposition delight in another's failures is what makes an internet forum fun.
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                              • Triple B
                                Formerly 'BBB'
                                • Feb 2003
                                • 6999

                                #30
                                Somebody mentioned it a few weeks ago (Liz?) that the best chance we have of keeping Tadhg is if Brendon Murphy comes good and Tadhg, as his mentor, decides to stay and play a season or two with him.

                                From what I saw in the 2's on Sunday, Murphy is a moral to make it. A more outstanding debut I can barely remember.

                                Fingers crossed.
                                Driver of the Dan Hannebery bandwagon....all aboard. 4th April 09

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