Our shopping list: Luke Ball, Brian Lake and more

[ShockOfHair]

To be logical, the AFL should lower the salary cap for Adelaide and Perth clubs where cost of living is lower.

I could live with that.

[caj23]

Can't give the article much credibility when it states that we would pursue Josh Kennedy.

He's the 3rd generation of a legendary Hawthorn family and he is getting a game at the moment. We wouldn't even waste our time as he wont be going anywhere

[goswannie14]

The $$$$ the Roos get from the competitive balance fund is a joke.

The difference in the COL between Sydney & Melb is factual.

The competitive balance fund is in place because the Kangas are a registered charity.

You've just spoilt Kangas argument with facts....... I wonder if he will have a comeback?

[matthew]

i agree with one post saying the swans should wait till 2010/11 given this is the last uncompromised draft.

[DST]

i agree with one post saying the swans should wait till 2010/11 given this is the last uncompromised draft.

We may not want to wait, but I can't see us ditching our first or second round pick this year so 2010/2011 when clubs are looking to offload talent for earlish draft picks maybe the option.

Brian Lake in the PSD for nothing would be a huge win for the club, but in a lot of ways very mean of us to the Doggies if we seduced Lake to go down that road.

DST

[10Totti10]

Lake, yes, Ball, yes, Kennedy, yes,..................................Seaby....... .............................NOOOOOO

[annew]

We may not want to wait, but I can't see us ditching our first or second round pick this year so 2010/2011 when clubs are looking to offload talent for earlish draft picks maybe the option.

Brian Lake in the PSD for nothing would be a huge win for the club, but in a lot of ways very mean of us to the Doggies if we seduced Lake to go down that road.

DST

We'll give them HAll!

[Cardinal]

Hopefully there are a few clubs out there desparately seeking salary cap relief to keep a number of players

[Triple B]

We'll give them HAll!

Not as silly as it sounds.

I don't know for sure, but even though Barry has retired from Sydney, I presume he is still under contract until he is officially delisted at the end of the year.

If the Bulldogs are serious about him and are convinced that Lake is leaving regardless, they may take the view that let's get this thing done in trade week to alleviate any worries about 13 or 14 clubs passing on him in the pre-season draft. I know for a fact they had a 3 year deal on the table for Barry last year but they couldn't get it over the line during trade week.

It would be a HUGE win for Sydney, but the Bullies may have their hands tied.

[LRTs LoveChild]

Brian Lake I am all for. But Luke Ball? We have enough in and under mids who arent real quick. And Seaby... We have enough ruckmen on the list for at least one of them to develop next year to a solid back-up for Jolly.

[Bloody Hell]

Lake for sure, but I doubt he's going to walk out on a team who he's developed with at a time when they're having a shot at the title. Undoubtedly pushing for power at the pay table.

Ball is overrated and is one of those perpetually injured players.

Kennedy - if you can get him, great.

Seaby...??? Why would you. Once Currie is up and running the depth should come from Pyke and Orreal.

Edit: Read the preceding post and move on...should probably have done that myself.

[T-bag]

To be logical, the AFL should lower the salary cap for Adelaide and Perth clubs where cost of living is lower.

I could live with that.

You are a deer with no eyes

[Robbo]

Lake is 28-29 isn't he?

We need to rebuild, not top up.

[giant]

I'm sure the Swans will be keen to play a role in trade week this year but can't see that any of the players listed in that article fit the bill of what we need, with the possible exception of Lake. But why would you pay over the odds for a full back, even one as good as Lake? Especially knowing that Hall kicked 6 on him in the last outing and he might trade places at the Dogs!

Wasn't Kennedy the kid who cost the Hawks a win vs the Cats last week?

[Bloody Hell]

Lake is 28-29 isn't he?

We need to rebuild, not top up.

27.

Young enough to make an impact, and experienced enough to help with development.