2017 trading, drafting, list management

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Fantasy trades should be limited to appearing on footy chat sites. A pity that media outlets of all persuasions dabble in them as well. In fact I often think that the media trawl BF and get their cues from there as much of what they print/say has appeared as an improbable post by some 12yo in the week prior!

If you actually went back just one season and looked at all the trade speculation printed and uttered in the media and compared it to what actually happened in trade week/fortnight, it would be an embarrassing small amount that actually played out as portrayed in the media. Too many column inches and air time needs to be filled each week.

[crackedactor]

Pure fantasy.

Well last year they did say that Tom Mitchell would leave Sydney and O'Meara would definitely leave Gold Coast, so they aren't complete nutters. They also mentioned that Tippett will be traded at the end of this year (Have to wait for that one!)
However this story on Buddy, is beyond any rational. I would be totally shocked.

[Mug Punter]

Well last year they did say that Tom Mitchell would leave Sydney and O'Meara would definitely leave Gold Coast, so they aren't complete nutters. They also mentioned that Tippett will be traded at the end of this year (Have to wait for that one!)
However this story on Buddy, is beyond any rational. I would be totally shocked.

Re Tippett I have little doubt we'll get a few offers but whether they are worth accepting them will be another matter.

We are in the box seat however, if ever a club will pay overs for him it is now with the number of available players diminishing and quite a few clubs with a pile of cash burning a hole in their pocket. Richmond would be my bet as they think they are in the premiership window and need a second tall.

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Re Tippett I have little doubt we'll get a few offers but whether they are worth accepting them will be another matter.

We are in the box seat however, if ever a club will pay overs for him it is now with the number of available players diminishing and quite a few clubs with a pile of cash burning a hole in their pocket. Richmond would be my bet as they think they are in the premiership window and need a second tall.

Tippett for Dusty ... & Nank (coz we gotta replace Tippett) yeah that sounds fair

[penga]

Tippett for Dusty ... & Nank (coz we gotta replace Tippett) yeah that sounds fair

Throw in Rose for a sweetener. They'll be stupid not to take it.

[penga]

Yarran.. Third time lucky?

Take him on a heavily incentive-based contract, and see if he can return to form and fitness. I would.

[Dosser]

Yarran.. Third time lucky?

Take him on a heavily incentive-based contract, and see if he can return to form and fitness. I would.

Unfortunately, I think he is finished now. It's a terrible journey he has been on and it won't be finished for a long, long time.

[S.S. Bleeder]

Unfortunately, I think he is finished now. It's a terrible journey he has been on and it won't be finished for a long, long time.

Meh. Bugger him. I have no sympathy for drug addicts. I hope everyone reads about and understands his situation so people who may have thought about dabbling in illegal drugs, don't.

[Bloods05]

Meh. Bugger him. I have no sympathy for drug addicts. I hope everyone reads about and understands his situation so people who may have thought about dabbling in illegal drugs, don't.

'Just say no.' Yeah, that's worked real well.

[Markwebbos]

Meh. Bugger him. I have no sympathy for drug addicts. I hope everyone reads about and understands his situation so people who may have thought about dabbling in illegal drugs, don't.

Empathy not a strength of yours I gather

[CureTheSane]

Empathy not a strength of yours I gather

Me neither when you're an elite athlete and decide to dabble in drugs.
I know, it can happen to anyone, blah blah.
But I counter that with everyone's favorite lines... "public eye" "role model" etc etc

Personally I think the reason Talia didn't play again was due to his dabbling.
Called it at the time and was shot down. No place at the Swans, we have to be a better club than to allow players to get away with that.
I had no problems with the club dumping him on the spot, but undoubtedly they would have come under for not nurturing and taking care of their wayward players.
Clearly they decided to take a more stealth route. Will be delisted at the end of the season.

[Auntie.Gerald]

There are still people that I know that have turned their lives around from drugs / alcohol

It happens and personally I think they are courageous people

[liz]

Me neither when you're an elite athlete and decide to dabble in drugs.
I know, it can happen to anyone, blah blah.
But I counter that with everyone's favorite lines... "public eye" "role model" etc etc

Personally I think the reason Talia didn't play again was due to his dabbling.
Called it at the time and was shot down. No place at the Swans, we have to be a better club than to allow players to get away with that.
I had no problems with the club dumping him on the spot, but undoubtedly they would have come under for not nurturing and taking care of their wayward players.
Clearly they decided to take a more stealth route. Will be delisted at the end of the season.

It may have played a part, but his form in the reserves has warranted him playing again either. The emergence of Melican put pay to that. (And Aliir is ahead of him too, on form as well as potential.)

[S.S. Bleeder]

Empathy not a strength of yours I gather

I've got empathy for those who deserve it, such as people with physical illnesses and mental health illnesses. Drug use is an illegal activity. You're not addicted to it when you take that first shot/hit. Just because everyone is doing it doesn't justify it. This is the reason why I won't shed a tear when Talia gets dropped at seasons end. He had a great opportunity and he threw it away.

[S.S. Bleeder]

I've been one of the voices in favour of not giving Macca another year but surely he has to be given another year given his form? My only concern is whether this will delay the development of another youngster. Newman is the natural replacement but hes too good to not be in the side.