Perris Joins The Rookie List

[Ludwig]

More to the point Sharp, Armstrong is not a slow thinker, but rather a poor decision maker. You WERE right about Everitt, but he has improved so much during this year. I wouldn't call him a good decision maker, but he's made a lot of progress this year to the point where I no longer think it is a weakness.

If not for the fact that Armstrong has another year left on his contract he would be gone for sure. Maybe he will be delisted anyway. But given Dre's improvement in both defence and decision making this year, and that Armstrong has shown improvement in these areas in the reserves, I don't think it would be beyond him to turn the corner next year.

[monopoly19]

Put him on the rookie list and tell him if he works hard and is good enough, he'll get a senior spot (whilst pointing to Rampe, BJ, X). If he decides to go elsewhere, wish him good luck, just not against the Swans.

[aardvark]

Perris has signed a 2 year rookie contract and will taken with our last pick in the draft.

[Auntie.Gerald]

great news

[liz]

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This article also states that Everitt is also set to leave. From the Swans' point of view he would be useful depth to keep but, much like Jesse, it is understandable if he'd rather go to a club where he'll get senior opportunities without relying on injuries. And he's just put together a decent string of games that will hopefully convince another club that he's worth taking. He deserves that.

[Ludwig]

I thought Everitt made a lot of progress this year, rounding out his game quite nicely. I saw him as a long term LRT replacement, someone that could play many roles.

I hope we can package up players and picks, because third rounders won't be worth much in this draft. Although Beatson may have some hidden gems that aren't getting much publicity. With the way he nailed the rookie draft last year, maybe we should just take the minimum 2 picks in the National Draft.

[Reggi]

Wow a momentous off season

[sharp9]

Everitt did make a lot of progress this year...but towards the end he put in some absolute shockers...not whole games, but getting caught in possession and terrible disposal - which just shouldn't happen because he is very, very quick and a great kick (plus he can rhyme).

So maybe it was just mental tiredness and, as a consequence, the ridiculously slow thinking returned and made him look a big, white Armstrong. But Teddy used to do a bit of that in 2008-2009. Dre is a player who needs to not think, do. To get him to that point will take another year at least. Unfortunately as soon as there is a bit of pressure he reverts to dithering old habits (like a lot of players, of course). It's only the truly gifted (Ablett, Pendelbury etc) who never seem to even notice pressure...they just DO their thing.

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Strong suggestion here http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-signs-exciting-prospect-lloyd-perris-to-rookie-deal/story-fni5fan6-1226731780193 that Everitt is definitely on the move....so the above conversations are moot. I assume we will give him to his club of choice for a low pick.

[ernie koala]

With the Mummy and White trades, it looks like ,in the ND, we'll have...

1 x first round
1 or 2 x second round
2 or 3 x third round

That's 5 picks in the first 3 rounds.

So a late pick for Everitt, or any other player, will be next to useless, unless on traded in some other package.

I would think we'll probably use at least one of these early picks to sercure another player in the trade period.

[aardvark]

Everitt would get a regular game at GWS. Maybe we could package him with Mummy for a slightly higher pick?

[ugg]

Everitt has been linked to Port but then again so have a lot of players

[southsideswan]

I must have come to the wrong threat ... I think for the Club, if news correct on Perris, this is a real bonus. It gives us more flexibility with the seniors intake.
I only hope it is a long term real benefit for him as well. It will give him 2 years of transition into senior footy while still at home and allow full development. No rush if you can get a career for 15 years on the field.

[ernie koala]

Everitt has been linked to Port but then again so have a lot of players

I'd like to see Armstrong moved on, and keep Everitt if he wants to stay.

[scolsey22]

Perris Joins The Rookie List

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2013-10-03/perris-to-join-the-swans

Good to hear

[DK_]

I'd like to see Armstrong moved on, and keep Everitt if he wants to stay.

Much like White, Everitt's never going to be as valuable as he is now. He was give his opportunity to shine this year and did well, which would have grabbed the attention of other clubs.

But, with AJ, LRT and maybe Reid competing for tall positions next year, barring injury he's unlikely to hold down a regular spot in the firsts. The longer he plays in the NEAFL, the more his trade (and, for him, potential salary) value will fall.

Now is the time for him and he should go with our best wishes and thanks for the work he did standing up during a very difficult year.