Mitchell watch

[liz]

It's not too soon (or too optimistic) to be keeping an eye on the progress of Tom Mitchell, is it?

Apparently he gathered 41 possessions and laid 8 tackles playing for the Claremont Colts at the weekend.

[Rod_]

Good news

Seems he will be worth the father son selection

Rod_

[Jeffers1984]

Does anyone know what kind of style midfielder Tom is? Is he one of those mega classy silky smooth gut running types like Cousins/Murphy?

[hammo]

It could be a long 18 months!

[Primmy]

Ooohhh goody, Mitchell watch. No its not too soon Liz. Its going to be a few years before we can indulge in a Kelly watch (or a Roosy, or Luffy and I hear they are possibilities maybe, but oh boy can't wait for the O'Loughlin, Barry, and Kirky possibilities, no pressure of course) , so lets practice on Tom. Stats welcome.

[giant]

At least he's playing for the right team - the mighty Claremont Colts!

[Reggi]

or a Roosy, or Luffy a

Roos played 98 games? Don't think his boys will be eligible for us, bizarelly

[laughingnome]

Roos played 98 games? Don't think his boys will be eligible for us.

Brisbane (Fitzroy) will obviously lay first claim to the next generation of Roos, but not all hope is lost. If Sydney thinks they have a case for it they can appeal for an exemption to the AFL on the grounds that a) Paul Roos played 98 games for us and b) has coached Sydney/South Melbourne in more games then anyone else (200 by season's end). But The Swans would have to fight for it, and there's no telling if it would be successful or not.

[Triple B]

Brisbane (Fitzroy) will obviously lay first claim to the next generation of Roos, but not all hope is lost. If Sydney thinks they have a case for it they can appeal for an exemption to the AFL on the grounds that a) Paul Roos played 98 games for us and b) has coached Sydney/South Melbourne in more games then anyone else (200 by season's end). But The Swans would have to fight for it, and there's no telling if it would be successful or not.

Is there any precedent for that or are u just making it up?

I doubt other clubs would be happy and I wouldn't blame them one bit.

Of course it is all irrelevant unless they prove to be gun juniors.

I doubt they may have the hunger, after all, they've graced the winners dias on GF day already.

[ugg]

Roos played 87 games for us. Plugger might be the player you're thinking of on 98 games. A few notable names also just missed out

Schwass, Schneider 98
Nick Davis 97
Jason Ball 90
Capper 89
Schauble 88

[BSA5]

We could get our hands on Roos' kids through the Academy anyway. Assuming it's anything like the NSW Scholarship scheme, it would trump, or at least be equal to, the Father/Son rule.

[hammo]

We could get our hands on Roos' kids through the Academy anyway. Assuming it's anything like the NSW Scholarship scheme, it would trump, or at least be equal to, the Father/Son rule.

This is correct. The scholarship scheme would also mean using a lower draft pick than may be required under f/s.

[liz]

This is correct. The scholarship scheme would also mean using a lower draft pick than may be required under f/s.

Under existing scholarship scheme yes, but under the new academy, the same bidding process will apply as the FS rule.

[laughingnome]

Is there any precedent for that or are u just making it up?

I doubt other clubs would be happy and I wouldn't blame them one bit.

Well, if you go back to the start of it all Barassi Junior was a Demon owing to a direct appeal to the VFL. Under the Zone he was Carlton's to pass up on. More recently this is a rare occuance but there is nothing to stop it happening. What grievance could, say, Geelong have to such an appeal? It does not affect their chances of recruiting the player and any precedent set would rarely be enacted given most coaches are of the age whereby their children are already in or past the system. If either of Roos' kids was a serious option I can't imagine why the Swans wouldn't explore every option available to them, and this is one. As others have mentioned the Acadamy is another.

[goswannie14]

I doubt they may have the hunger, after all, they've graced the winners dias on GF day already.