Get Lovett

[cressakel]

I have read that Andrew Lovett is on the skids at the Bombouts and they may seek a trade. I believe we could turn this bloke into a genuine star in the midfield given time.

The Swans have a more than successfull track record with wayward footballers not reaching their potential and we all know we need to find some pace and skill in the midfield.

I believe Ben Cousins doesn't really fit into the Swans plans or criteria and Daniel Kerr is probably heading to a Melbourne based club - not to mention the price WCE will place on his head - therefore I believe the Swans should 'Get Lovett' from the quality midfielders that may be available !!

If not Lovett, Michael Rischatelli is another option. Lovett and Rischa would be nice....

[Snake]

I have read that Andrew Lovett is on the skids at the Bombouts and they may seek a trade. I believe we could turn this bloke into a genuine star in the midfield given time.

The Swans have a more than successfull track record with wayward footballers not reaching their potential and we all know we need to find some pace and skill in the midfield.

I believe Ben Cousins doesn't really fit into the Swans plans or criteria and Daniel Kerr is probably heading to a Melbourne based club - not to mention the price WCE will place on his head - therefore I believe the Swans should 'Get Lovett' from the quality midfielders that may be available !!

If not Lovett, Michael Rischatelli is another option. Lovett and Rischa would be nice....

I agree, I think he has huge potential.

[dimelb]

The Lovett idea is worth considering, but we can forget Rischitelli, he won't be going anywhere.

[caj23]

No thanks for fhe following reasons:

1. lack of committment to football
2. lack of consistency
3. headcase who physically assaulted, stalked and threatened his girlfriend (this alone should be enough)
4. the bombers who are crying out for quick midfielders dont even want him
5. with draft picks at a premium this year we shouldn't be trading any for middle of the road players

[hammo]

We don't need a headcase like Lovett at the Swans.

[cressakel]

No thanks for fhe following reasons:

1. lack of committment to football
2. lack of consistency
3. headcase who physically assaulted, stalked and threatened his girlfriend (this alone should be enough)
4. the bombers who are crying out for quick midfielders dont even want him
5. with draft picks at a premium this year we shouldn't be trading any for middle of the road players

When the Swans took Lockett on-board, points 1 & 3 (rumour & innuedo re assaulting his then girlfriend - now wife - outside the St.Kilda Social Club on more than one occasion) above were part of his resume' at the time. Now look what happened to Big Tony over the years - re-committed himself to the game and, from all reports, became a good husband & father.

A trade to Sydney is all Lovett needs to focus his obvious talents on becoming a committed, consistent, outstanding and model footballer/citizen a la Plugger.

Draft picks at a premium this year is a load of crap and a lottery as to what you are going to get !! Fact is our first round pick will take 2-4 years to be any good (if at all) and if we head totally down the youth route we will be bottom or near the bottom in 2-3 years time. By that time, we will not able to benefit from the draft (ie. picks 1, 2, 3 or 4) as the two new teams will have the monolopy on the early picks. Therefore, I reckon we should load up on experienced, talented and/or out of contract footballers this season and hope that our current youngsters from previous and upcoming drafts come through with the goods....

NB: The Bombouts DO have a lot of young & quick midfielders at present. Problem is they are all young and consequently inconsistent - incl Lovett.

[reigning premier]

Do we really have to have the "Sydney is the saviour of bad boys" conversation again?

We've done OK but then again, Nick Davis was an apparent bad boy that we couldn't straighten out.

And no, let's not start on the whole Nick Davis thing either.

For once, let's stick to the facts and not the rumours and FFS, stay on topic.

[Industrial Fan]

I'd take Dyson. They can keep Lovett thanks.

[reigning premier]

I'd take Dyson. They can keep Lovett thanks.

Thank you....

And yes, he looks to go OK doesn't he?

[originalswan]

Lovett is definitely a player we should look into when the trade period begins. I wouldn't simply close my eyes and go for him but obviously do the due diligence that is required when you seek any player from other teams.

The pros of getting Lovett would be a fast, hard and fairly skillful player who is ready made for senior footy, the cons are something the club would have to look at and I'm unfortunately not in a position to confirm.

This type of player could be turned around, and as discussed we have had positive results from similar trades where players seemed to be stagnating/uncommitted at their clubs only to come to the Swans and become positive contributors (including Davis).

[Triple B]

I'd take Dyson. They can keep Lovett thanks.

Thank you....

And yes, he looks to go OK doesn't he?

Dyson......poor, poor kick. Turnover merchant unfortunately. We have enough of them already.

[caj23]

When the Swans took Lockett on-board, points 1 & 3 (rumour & innuedo re assaulting his then girlfriend - now wife - outside the St.Kilda Social Club on more than one occasion) above were part of his resume' at the time. Now look what happened to Big Tony over the years - re-committed himself to the game and, from all reports, became a good husband & father.

A trade to Sydney is all Lovett needs to focus his obvious talents on becoming a committed, consistent, outstanding and model footballer/citizen a la Plugger.

Draft picks at a premium this year is a load of crap and a lottery as to what you are going to get !! Fact is our first round pick will take 2-4 years to be any good (if at all) and if we head totally down the youth route we will be bottom or near the bottom in 2-3 years time. By that time, we will not able to benefit from the draft (ie. picks 1, 2, 3 or 4) as the two new teams will have the monolopy on the early picks. Therefore, I reckon we should load up on experienced, talented and/or out of contract footballers this season and hope that our current youngsters from previous and upcoming drafts come through with the goods....

NB: The Bombouts DO have a lot of young & quick midfielders at present. Problem is they are all young and consequently inconsistent - incl Lovett.

Big difference between rumour and innuendo versus a criminal convicition.

I suppose you'd be happy to bring in the league player who glassed his girlfriend on the weekend?

[Plugger46]

Dyson......poor, poor kick. Turnover merchant unfortunately. We have enough of them already.

Agreed - he'd be one of the last players I'd take. Doesn't get enough of it and when he does get it, he butchers it.

[Industrial Fan]

I had a quick look at his stats, as that's not how I saw him in the games I've seen him play.

Of his 250 odd disposals this year, he's had 75% effective. Which is not that shabby for a young player.

[Robbo]

The bombers would want a 2nd round pick for him.

Who here would be willing to give up a pick in the 26-30 range to get him?