Psd

[BSA5]

Ball is likely, but you never know. Melbourne and Richmond have plenty of room, but won't soonish, and if the Swans get in his ear and he puts a high price and long contract on his head, he might make it. I reckon Maguire, if he goes in (have there been whispers? I would have thought St. Kilda would have made sure they kept him), is a decent chance of making it through, and he'd be very handy!

[Rob-bloods]

Rhan Hooper, Cleve Hughes are likely too, can't see Spangher there myself I think he would've been traded if available, Coughlan will nominate and Nathan Brown has indicated he will too.

When salary caps are finalised there may be more fall out, word is Wojinski will stay now Milford has left.

[SimonH]

Lots of players and their agents are happy to put rumours out there at this time of year, that if they can't reach contractual agreement with their club, they'll walk to the PSD. In over 90% of cases, it's just a negotiating tactic, they eventually sign, and it never happens.

We don't generally save a pick for the PSD 'just in case', and nor should we. You only save it if you have a particular player in mind, and a fair chance of getting him. You certainly don't structure your delistings or your ND strategy around the vague hope that a good player might yet fall into the PSD.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

I'll be disappointed if we don't try to get Luke Ball, surely we can beat any offer the Dees are prepared to put to him.

[Primmy]

I'll be disappointed if we don't try to get Luke Ball, surely we can beat any offer the Dees are prepared to put to him.

There appears to be "issues" between Rossy L and L Ball, and if that is the case then I cannot see Roosy/Horse picking up the tab.

I would love to see Goose in Sydney. Can't see him relocating from Melbourne.

Why hasn't Spangher done better by now? Anyone?

[top40]

For value I would pick Tuck. But the Swans are blessed now with plenty of midfielders for 2010: R. O?Keefe, Kirk, McVeigh, Jack, J. Bolton, Smith, Kennedy, Hannebery, McGlynn, Bird, Meredith.

What Sydney needs is a tall forward, herein the cupboard is pretty threadbare. None of the above mentioned are forwards. The only one who is AFL standard tall is Matthew Spangher, who is 193 cm. He is also only 22 years old. Tall defenders like Spangher can always convert into tall forwards. He also doesn't appear to have any injury problems in recent years.

[stellation]

If Matt Spangher is available I'd snaffle him up happily enough, I'm not sure he'll be a superstar but I do think he can be serviceable fringe 22 player next year in a position we need and I could see him securing a regular spot over the next couple of seasons. He was a well respected junior as well, worth the gamble in my opinion (although I do fear where he went to school may upset Reggi!).

His age helps a lot too because it fits in with our trading strategy of the week. If we had signed Fev or Lake I'd say "great, go hard for Ball" but the reality is we didn't. I think Ball is the pick talent wise of the crop, but the midfield's pretty covered.

The only outside is that I thought he wanted to go home to Victoria, would Sydney be close enough?

[Reggi]

(although I do fear where he went to school may upset Reggi!).

Catholic Colleges are fine

Gee Chris Scott, Brad Scott and Ryan O'Keefe went to St Kevins. Richards, Hanners & Kennedy to Xavier (Schauble to IIRC)

Never recruit the Scotch College or Grammar boys though (goes for work as well), was sage advice from a previous boss who threw their resume's away

Yes there are exceptions that prove the rule

Like big lumps of lads from Bunyip though

[stellation]

I'd love to have Wojcinkski at Sydney- a very underated player when playing well imo.

I like David, and agree that he is underrated (I don't think he's ever really been given a chance to truly shine due to how star studded Geelong are with players of his size), but I think he's about 5 years too old to go for (in my opinion) for what he can offer.

Reports out of Geelong this morning suggest the Cats think they can sign him to a new contract (thanks to our trading for Mumford, amusingly enough).

[hammo]

For value I would pick Tuck. But the Swans are blessed now with plenty of midfielders for 2010: R. O?Keefe, Kirk, McVeigh, Jack, J. Bolton, Smith, Kennedy, Hannebery, McGlynn, Bird, Meredith.

What Sydney needs is a tall forward, herein the cupboard is pretty threadbare. None of the above mentioned are forwards. The only one who is AFL standard tall is Matthew Spangher, who is 193 cm. He is also only 22 years old. Tall defenders like Spangher can always convert into tall forwards. He also doesn't appear to have any injury problems in recent years.

As you've basically pointed out, Tuck would never get a game - and rightly so.

Why do we need a tall forward? We have White, Goodes and Seaby with Currie and Johnston likely to play a role this year as well.

[Reggi]

As you've basically pointed out, Tuck would never get a game - and rightly so.

Why do we need a tall forward? We have White, Goodes and Seaby with Currie and Johnston likely to play a role this year as well.

I am a bit flummoxed by this as well. I think we probably would like another 185CM lead/ up/ good marking forward pocket type, but not a tall.

Anyway Kinnear Beatson said it better than we attached a really good article from a few years ago on this his comments are towards the back

http://www.realfooty.com.au/news/news/challenges-in-tapping-the-draft/2007/10/31/1193618974565.html

[jono2707]

As you've basically pointed out, Tuck would never get a game - and rightly so.

Why do we need a tall forward? We have White, Goodes and Seaby with Currie and Johnston likely to play a role this year as well.

Dont forget we have Reg Grundy too - although he has done really well down back this season, we drafted him as a forward and there's no reason that he wouldn't do ok if moved forward at any stage next year.

[msb]

Are we even going to be in the PSD? We havent been in it for a few years now

[10Totti10]

Dont forget we have Reg Grundy too - although he has done really well down back this season, we drafted him as a forward and there's no reason that he wouldn't do ok if moved forward at any stage next year.

Reg has officially become a backman. He has shown that that is his new role. He even now kicks like a backman for goal.

Plus, why do people want wojcinski? He will be 30 next year. Its not like he will be 26. We cant just keep stocking on 29-30 yr old players. Plus we already have a player that plays a similar role and thats Shaw.

[Triple B]

I am a bit flummoxed by this as well. I think we probably would like another 185CM lead/ up/ good marking forward pocket type, but not a tall.

Reggi, we have one.

You know who I'm going to say and I know you will throw in a or with some vague reference to 'never recruit a private school boy' .

He is quick on the lead, as strong an overhead mark as anybody in the club (ROK included) and can kick goals from outside 50 as well.

Just on his body. He had his usual hamstring problems earlier in the year but appeared to overcome them (admittedly, overcome them yet again) and was playing footy to a level which would have him knocking on the door for senior selection. He then hurt his bloody ankle in a marking contest in the ressies played the day after the Bulldogs game. . Again he fought back and his form late in the season was again real good. I guess my point was the mid season injury was not his troublesome hamstring which may give hope for the future in regards to him standing up to the rigours of AFL.

As I said, if DOK is retained and Laidlaw delisted, I will be extremely disappointed and I doubt any regular watcher of the ressies would see it any different.