Franklin Rumour

[The Big Cat]

The Swans get linked to every player who the media even suspect is going to leave. I see that Andrew Ireland dismissed rumours that we were after Dustin Martin who is out of contract and is reportedly chasing more money than Richmond is willing to pay.

[aardvark]

Can't believe this thread has gone to 2 pages.

Only 298 to go.......

[Triple B]

I like how this post is at the top of page 3

I'm still on Page 2....

[Primmy]

I'll put my bit in at this stage......have to get in early, its page 3 after all. A) We don't need him. b) he is not good enough. c) he keeps breaking. d) why???? e) just my opinion but I don't think he is a dickhead. Of course he would have an ego, they all do, it would be unheard of for a squad of 44 players to be all shrinking violets (they are not) but its not a headlining issue. May be a Plugger in waiting, wanting a bit of peace and quiet, wouldn't get it in W.A., S.A., or Victoria. But no. I cannot see it.

[YvonneH]

Absolute rubbish rumour in my opinion. Buddy tweeted on #Buddy13 something along the lines of ' Great to see Suckling out there (in that game) can't wait to play with hime next year. Sounds as if he is staying at Hawthorn.

[Triple B]

After watching his ordinary performance in the GF....

You must have watched a different GF to me....

[Ruck'n'Roll]

This story so patently nonsensical that I suspect that it isn't a "real" story at all. Not a mindless beatup by incompetent football journo's, nor a threadbare attempt to raise Fraklin's price by an unscrupulous agent.

Call me Mr Suspicious if you like but I think this is more likely the opening move in another attempt by the Victorian clubs to strip the Swans of the cost of living. The implied threat being . . . . "If the Swans don't lose the CoL allowance they will steal Franklin, then the best player from every Victorian team!!!!"

[ScottH]

You must have watched a different GF to me....

His set shots were ordinary, as was his last qtr when Teddy finally got on top of him, the rest wasn't.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

I'd rather keep Mumford and Everitt.

[ernie koala]

You must have watched a different GF to me....

Richards was playing with torn ligaments in his ankle. Buddy beat him for about a quarter and a bit of footy.

He missed some crucial shots at goal. And turned the ball over twice in the last term at critical stages....He finished with 3 goals for the game

IMO, an ordinary game for someone of his talent.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

This story so patently nonsensical that I suspect that it isn't a "real" story at all. Not a mindless beatup by incompetent football journo's, nor a threadbare attempt to raise Fraklin's price by an unscrupulous agent.

Call me Mr Suspicious if you like but I think this is more likely the opening move in another attempt by the Victorian clubs to strip the Swans of the cost of living. The implied threat being . . . . "If the Swans don't lose the CoL allowance they will steal Franklin, then the best player from every Victorian team!!!!"

A couple of hours later and voila

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-is-prepared-to-give-up-control-of-controversial-cost-of-living-allowance/story-fndv8ujy-1226684591613

This story by a HUN 'journalist' - who just happens to be a regular on the very radio station (SEN) that started the Buddy rumour yesterday. A great way to apply pressure on the commission.

[bloodbrother]

totally agree, bloods players are selfless , not self centred

[Triple B]

Richards was playing with torn ligaments in his ankle. Buddy beat him for about a quarter and a bit of footy.

He missed some crucial shots at goal. And turned the ball over twice in the last term at critical stages....He finished with 3 goals for the game

IMO, an ordinary game for someone of his talent.

It appears a @@@@load of football people don't agree with you. I'll concede the 'experts' sometimes appear anything but, especially where Sydney are concerned, but the raw numbers would suggest your Buddy non-love has clouded your judgement as far as the GF goes...

Norm Smith judging panel voted:

Overall
Ryan O'Keefe: 12
Brad Sewell: 7
Dan Hannebery: 5
Lance Franklin: 5
Jarrad McVeigh: 1

BRETT RATTEN (chairman)
3. Brad Sewell (Haw), 2. Ryan O'Keefe (Syd), 1. Lance Franklin (Haw)

DREW MORPHETT
3. Ryan O'Keefe (Syd), 2. Lance Franklin (Haw), 1. Dan Hannebery (Syd)

MICK MALTHOUSE
3. Ryan O'Keefe (Syd), 2. Brad Sewell (Haw), 1. Dan Hannebery (Syd)

TIM MCGRATH
3. Dan Hannebery (Syd), 2. Brad Sewell (Haw), 1. Ryan O'Keefe (Haw)

NEIL CORDY
3. Ryan O'Keefe (Syd), 2. Lance Franklin (Haw), 1. Jarrad McVeigh (Syd)

How our experts voted:

MARK STEVENS
3. Ryan O'Keefe (Syd), 2. Dan Hannebery (Syd), 1. Lance Franklin (Haw)

GLENN McFARLANE
3. Dan Hannebery (Syd), 2. Ryan O'Keefe (Syd), 1. Lance Franklin (Haw)

SHANE CRAWFORD
3. Dan Hannebery (Syd), 2. Ryan O'Keefe (Syd), 1. Lance Franklin (Haw)

WARWICK GREEN
3. Dan Hannebery (Syd), 2. Nick Smith (Syd), 1. Lance Franklin (Haw)

JAY CLARK
3. Ryan O'Keefe (Syd), 2. Dan Hannebery (Syd), 1. Lance Franklin (Haw)

JON RALPH
3. Dan Hannebery (Syd), 2. Ryan O'Keefe (Syd), 1. Lance Franklin (Haw)

SCOTT GULLAN
3. Ryan O'Keefe (Syd), 2. Lance Franklin (Haw), 1. Dan Hannebery (Syd)

BRUCE MATTHEWS
3. Ryan O'Keefe (Syd), 2. Lance Franklin (Haw), 1. Jarrad McVeigh (Syd)

MARK ROBINSON
3. Ryan O'Keefe (Syd), 2. Brad Sewell (Haw), 1. Lance Franklin (Haw)

MATT WINDLEY
3. Adam Goodes (Syd), 2. Lance Franklin (Haw), 1. Ryan O'Keefe (Syd)

JON ANDERSON
3. Adam Goodes (Syd), 2. Dan Hannebery (Syd), 1. Lance Franklin (Haw)

DARYL TIMMS
3. Ryan O'Keefe (Syd), 2. Brad Sewell (Haw), 1. Lance Franklin (Haw)

MARK HAYES
3. Dan Hannebery (Syd), 2. Lance Franklin (Haw), 1. Jarrad McVeigh (Syd)

[ShockOfHair]

The thing about Franklin is he can turn a game in ten minutes.

Anyway, back to the COLA. The AFL already pays for it, it reviews every player contract and it sees all of the club financial statements and audits, so 'handing control' of the allowance to the AFL is only symbolic.

Haven't heard a word out of Swann or Maguire since Colless released this:

- The AFL salary cap increased approximately $600,000 year-on-year from 2012 to 2013.
- Changes to the veterans list meant all Clubs received salary cap relief of $112,000 per eligible player outside the salary cap (compared to half the annual salary of up to two eligible players in previous years).
- At the end of the 2012 season, six senior listed players ? Matt Spangher, Trent Dennis-Lane, Mark Seaby, Jarred Moore, Brett Meredith and Nathan Gordon? were delisted or traded to other Clubs. This player movement opened up approximately $1M in the Club?s salary cap. Those players were replaced with draftees and, of course, Kurt Tippett.

The case for the cost of living allowance - SYDNEYSWANS.com.au

[hot potato]

Richards was playing with torn ligaments in his ankle. Buddy beat him for about a quarter and a bit of footy.

He missed some crucial shots at goal. And turned the ball over twice in the last term at critical stages....He finished with 3 goals for the game

IMO, an ordinary game for someone of his talent.

Correct. Will he play another ordinary GF. Possible, but I doubt it.
HP