A man called Armstrong wants to walk on the SCG

[Nico]

He can also play on the wing. He is exactly the type our team needs. Quicker than average, good user of the ball, somebody our inside mids can feed.

IIRC RWO had the whole team playing on the wing a few years ago. Someone even suggested Barry Hall could pinch hit on the wing.

[Nico]

I hope we recruit a player they say can play short and tall. Then we can kick start the Short/Tall theory discussion. Fascinating discussion in the off season that one.

I hope it's a short person because short people can't play tall because they are not tall.

[Dosser]

I hope we recruit a player they say can play short and tall. Then we can kick start the Short/Tall theory discussion. Fascinating discussion in the off season that one.

I hope it's a short person because short people can't play tall because they are not tall.

Unless they have a good vertical leap, which enables the discussion to continue for a further 75 posts.

[dimelb]

I hope we recruit a player they say can play short and tall. Then we can kick start the Short/Tall theory discussion. Fascinating discussion in the off season that one.

I hope it's a short person because short people can't play tall because they are not tall.

Perhaps he can be equipped with a whistle?

[Bas]

I hope we recruit a player they say can play short and tall. Then we can kick start the Short/Tall theory discussion. Fascinating discussion in the off season that one.

I hope it's a short person because short people can't play tall because they are not tall.

Tall person with good bend would make more sense than short person with tall leap.

You can't leap tall if you have a pebble in your boot.

[ernie koala]

Having looked at the footage, it's hard to gauge much.
Clearly his kicking, and decision making, looked excellent....but.....
In nearly every passage of play, he was able to just lope along, on the wing, no pressure, and pick a target.
He won't get such luxuries in the AFL.
But he certainly looks classy, and given the Swans poor skills by foot, he's definitely worth a spot on the roster.
Probably Sumners spot.

[longmile]

He looks quick to me.
And with his kick I definitely want him in the team.

[BSA5]

Having looked at the footage, it's hard to gauge much.
Clearly his kicking, and decision making, looked excellent....but.....
In nearly every passage of play, he was able to just lope along, on the wing, no pressure, and pick a target.
He won't get such luxuries in the AFL.
But he certainly looks classy, and given the Swans poor skills by foot, he's definitely worth a spot on the roster.
Probably Sumners spot.

But good players reduce pressure on themselves by finding space, and he can do that. Obviously it will be tougher at AFL level, but he's shown he can have an impact, even against a team like Geelong. He won't be a superstar, but if he was in your team's bottom 6 but best 22, you're very well positioned. I see him as the sort of player that will be lifted by having good players around him, and will put the finishing touches on a quality team.

[Reggi]

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/crows-look-at-a-swap/story-e6frecoc-1226148447166

Looks like Sumner to Crows. Probably a fair swap, Sumner probably has a lot more natural talent

[Blood Tunnel]

I think we've nothing to lose in this trade.
Hopefully Armstrong pulls his weight in our team first policy should he be given the opportunity.

[Gezball]

Tony Armstrong

So it seems that Tony Armstrong from Adelaide may be coming our way if we can get a trade done.

Is he any good? Has anyone see him play much? What's his story? Upside? Downside?

[RogueSwan]

So it seems that Tony Armstrong from Adelaide may be coming our way if we can get a trade done.

Is he any good? Has anyone see him play much? What's his story? Upside? Downside?

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Already being discussed here: http://www.redandwhiteonline.com/forum/showthread.php/33862-A-man-called-Armstrong-wants-to-walk-on-the-SCG

[ugg]

Crows want a player not a pick. Hmm.

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/gram-is-up-for-grabs-20111010-1lhlu.html#ixzz1aNrfW1l5

[R-1]

That's probably lucky since we don't have many decent picks available.

Sumner seems a good swap.

[BSA5]

Read somewhere that Adelaide weren't too keen on Sumner. Can't remember where, or the exact details. I'm tipping a swap for Meredith. Would be a more or less like-for-like swap, but Meredith is a bit more solid, Armstrong a bit more dynamic. Suits what the two club need, really. We could throw in a late pick as a sweetener, perhaps.