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  • Swansongster
    Senior Player
    • Sep 2008
    • 1264

    Originally posted by ugg
    Kangas are interested in another ruckman now that they've let McIntosh go (for not a lot IMHO). If Goldstein goes down with an injury, they'll just have the exciting but inexperienced Majak Daw and some-time ruck Drew Petrie as his replacement. They'll be aiming for someone who's ready to step in if required.
    If Jesse is going (likely one way or another) I'd like to see the Roos pick him up. As you have pointed out, a good fit. What picks do they have to maybe trade for Jesse (or a player we can recycle in the Bloods manner)?

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    • sharp9
      Senior Player
      • Jan 2003
      • 2508

      Originally posted by ugg
      If the earlier article by Rucci was correct, the Crows don't currently have space for Jesse, and all their players are currently contracted so they would have to find a taker for one of their players if they were to accommodate Jesse. I just don't see that happening. It's pick 23 or bust (aka PSD)
      You got it in one....Rucci is an appalling excuse for a journalist....as those at BF have repeatedly stated at least one if not two of the Crows picks are being used on upgrades so it is completely and utterly untrue that JW would require an EXTRA player to be delisted which the Crows want to keep.

      Notwithstanding that all fans (but not this highly paid journalist!!!!) know that clubs can just re-draft the player they "had" to de-list. We have done it at least 2 or even times....Monty, Thornton spring to mind.
      "I'll acknowledge there are more talented teams in the competition but I won't acknowledge that there is a better team in the competition" Paul Roos March 2005

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      • royboy42
        Senior Player
        • Apr 2006
        • 2078

        With free agency starting and set to explode over the next few seasons and into the future, less and less significance will be attached to being a 'one club player'.

        Tippett like moves (even tho he is not a free agent) will become much more commonplace. Players will become commodities , and the thoughts and sentiments of supporters will become less and less relevant.

        Just check US football and especially baseball..we're inevitably heading there.

        The unhappiness coming from Adelaide supporters is an early indication of the potential damage to be done to the supporter based ganme we currently enjoy.

        Gonna be strictly business folks...any thoughts?

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        • jono2707
          Goes up to 11
          • Oct 2007
          • 3326

          Originally posted by royboy42
          With free agency starting and set to explode over the next few seasons and into the future, less and less significance will be attached to being a 'one club player'.

          Tippett like moves (even tho he is not a free agent) will become much more commonplace. Players will become commodities , and the thoughts and sentiments of supporters will become less and less relevant.

          Just check US football and especially baseball..we're inevitably heading there.

          The unhappiness coming from Adelaide supporters is an early indication of the potential damage to be done to the supporter based ganme we currently enjoy.

          Gonna be strictly business folks...any thoughts?
          Just look to the NRL - its not unusual for players to play for 3, 4 or even 5 clubs. Tests supporters' patience...

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          • Triple B
            Formerly 'BBB'
            • Feb 2003
            • 6999

            Originally posted by ernie koala
            Perhaps the Kangas will now be interested in Jesse.
            At least they know Jesse is real keen to get on the field when Norf are playing....
            Driver of the Dan Hannebery bandwagon....all aboard. 4th April 09

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            • goswannies
              Senior Player
              • Sep 2007
              • 3049

              I'm surprised at how little activity there has been from the Swans during this trade period APART from Tippett. Most other years we've gone after more than just one player.

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              • Rob-bloods
                What a year 2005 SSFC/CFC
                • Aug 2003
                • 931

                Isn't it amazing how much vitriol about us going for Tippett, much more than the bodgy trades in the past of Judd and Buckley and of course the Pelchen era at Hawthorn where they picked many pockets. And White if Crows accepted him may push out Tambling, well that's a loss, Terry ($4million over 5 years and a sunray lamp) Wallace thinks the potential trade a disgrace...any worse than you selecting Tambling you hack...
                Sports do not build character. They reveal it....Heywood Broun

                I always turn to the sports pages first, which record people's accomplishments. The front page has nothing but man's failures......Earl Warren

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                • Triple B
                  Formerly 'BBB'
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 6999

                  Originally posted by goswannies
                  I'm surprised at how little activity there has been from the Swans during this trade period APART from Tippett. Most other years we've gone after more than just one player.
                  I'm not. Tippett is a solid gold forward option and even then some are wondering where he will fit in and who is going to miss out etc.

                  Unless they were a top liner, anybody looking to leave and come to the Swans would almost surely be a list clogger...
                  Driver of the Dan Hannebery bandwagon....all aboard. 4th April 09

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                  • goswannie14
                    Leadership Group
                    • Sep 2005
                    • 11166

                    Originally posted by Triple B
                    At least they know Jesse is real keen to get on the field when Norf are playing....
                    Yes, the irony of JW possibly playing for North wasn't lost on this poster.
                    Does God believe in Atheists?

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                    • Reggi
                      On the Rookie List
                      • Jan 2003
                      • 2718

                      I think there is speculation we might be trading a defender to Port. We probably need to draft a few younger guys, given impending retirements...

                      Hopefully we get to keep pick 23
                      You don't ban those who supported your opponent, you make them wallow in their loserdom by covering your victory! You sit them in the front row. You give them a hat! Toby Ziegler

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                      • Primmy
                        Proud Tragic Swan
                        • Apr 2008
                        • 5970

                        Originally posted by goswannies
                        I'm surprised at how little activity there has been from the Swans during this trade period APART from Tippett. Most other years we've gone after more than just one player.
                        Its to do with the players in waiting. Everet, Mezz, Campell Heath, Harry, Tony Armstrong, and more. Its a very strong backup this year, much better than any other I can remember, and they have all played senior game/games. They have gone "moneyball" and targetted one player they want, although in this instance I am not sure now I like they player in question.

                        Cannot say why but I would be much happier if Jesse got a gig with North. Steve Taubert has obviously worked with him this year to develop another aspect of his game big time, something to help him make a difference somewhere else. He knew last year that things were not going to go in his direction (small chat), and that opportunities were limited.
                        If you've never jumped from one couch to the other to save yourself from lava then you didn't have a childhood

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                        • Jewels
                          On the Rookie List
                          • Oct 2006
                          • 3258

                          Originally posted by goswannie14
                          Yes, the irony of JW possibly playing for North wasn't lost on this poster.
                          Hahaha, I was just writing that the irony was lost on me........And then it dawned!

                          If it does happen, funny how things work out.

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                          • DeadlyAkkuret
                            Veterans List
                            • Oct 2006
                            • 4547

                            Originally posted by Triple B
                            At least they know Jesse is real keen to get on the field when Norf are playing....
                            Lol this thread needs more humour.

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                            • dimelb
                              pr. dim-melb; m not f
                              • Jun 2003
                              • 6889

                              Originally posted by goswannie14
                              Yes, the irony of JW possibly playing for North wasn't lost on this poster.
                              He has his own Rule!
                              Does that make him a law unto himself?
                              He reminds him of the guys, close-set, slow, and never rattled, who were play-makers on the team. (John Updike, seeing Josh Kennedy in a crystal ball)

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                              • ernie koala
                                Senior Player
                                • May 2007
                                • 3251

                                Originally posted by goswannies
                                I'm surprised at how little activity there has been from the Swans during this trade period APART from Tippett. Most other years we've gone after more than just one player.
                                There is still 5 days to go...Plenty of time for another trade or 2.
                                Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect... MT

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