Thanks Meg for taking the time to write the response that I wish I'd made time to write.
2017 trading, drafting, list management
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Players normally retire out of contract. It?s usually a question of whether they?ll get another one. Mumford had another year to go on his contract and was forced to retire - as I understand it they got medical advice that he was unfit to play on.
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Players normally retire out of contract. It?s usually a question of whether they?ll get another one. Mumford had another year to go on his contract and was forced to retire - as I understand it they got medical advice that he was unfit to play on.
I think this is unprecedented.Comment
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I too concur with Meg. Although I am unhappy with the situation with Tippett's contract, I have never blamed this on Tippett. It's unfortunate he's been injured, but it's not his fault.
If I can elaborate on the comment by Markwebbos, we might be able to come to an agreement with Tippett to do the same as Mummy and retire due to injury. Then we give him another job at the club, like rehab coach, at a mutually agreed amount. This would get him off our books for TPP purposes.
I am pessimistic about Tippett's playing future after an ankle reco at his age. I doubt he will get back to playing at a level up to AFL standard and will just end up 4th in the queue for ruckmen, even if he makes a medically full recovery. I think Naismith comes out of contract next year, and we will probably have to let him go if Tippett stays at the club.
As for AJ, I think keeping him on the primary list served some purpose other than loyalty to an injured player. He was almost certainly on a minimum salary for primary list players and took a list spot when we were transitioning through the loss of COLA period. If we dropped him from the list, his spot might have gone to someone requiring a higher salary.Comment
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As for AJ, I think keeping him on the primary list served some purpose other than loyalty to an injured player. He was almost certainly on a minimum salary for primary list players and took a list spot when we were transitioning through the loss of COLA period. If we dropped him from the list, his spot might have gone to someone requiring a higher salary.
At their worst these options would not have cost more. At their best they would have potentially given us a stronger list than one with AJ on the LTI list for almost 5 years,
To repeat myself, I?m very happy with the choice the Club made in regard to AJ. But it involved an investment risk which may turn out to be costly if AJ never returns to his 2012 form.
Just as list management decisions always involve risk, particularly in a sport in which unfortunate and untimely injuries do occur.Comment
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I am amused at all of these Collingwood supporters going ballistic at the trading of Murray for a future second round pick. Time will tell of course on who won the deal but it's fun to see the Pies supporters in meltdown. Imagine if the Pies have another bad start to the season with the re-signing of Buckley and these sort of deals. It will be fun to watch in a macabre kind of way.
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I am amused at all of these Collingwood supporters going ballistic at the trading of Murray for a future second round pick. Time will tell of course on who won the deal but it's fun to see the Pies supporters in meltdown. Imagine if the Pies have another bad start to the season with the re-signing of Buckley and these sort of deals. It will be fun to watch in a macabre kind of way.Comment
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I don't think so. He was in the second year of a two year contract. Bradshaw retires after stellar career - AFL NSW / ACTComment
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I agree with afl.com's best starting 22. The only change I'd make is Dawson in for Florent. Naismith could come in for Tippett for a bit more durability but if Tippett hit's form he definitely takes the cake.
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I agree with afl.com's best starting 22. The only change I'd make is Dawson in for Florent. Naismith could come in for Tippett for a bit more durability but if Tippett hit's form he definitely takes the cake.
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I agree with afl.com's best starting 22. The only change I'd make is Dawson in for Florent. Naismith could come in for Tippett for a bit more durability but if Tippett hit's form he definitely takes the cake.
Best 22: How your club could line up in 2018 - AFL.com.au
Who comes out of the 2017 Swans best 22 to make way in the 2018 version. It's hard to see many obvious candidates given how important Towers becomes as second ruck. I wondered about Hewett makes way for Mills in the midfield? Opens up a spot for Aliir in defence. Smallish quickish forwards we've got a lot to choose from - Rohan, Papley, Hayward, Florent, Jack. Will Jack be making way this year for younger options? Surely Dawson has to get games in 2018.Comment
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Melican comes in for McVeigh, who is probably in our best 22, but becomes a depth player in order to let younger players develop. He could become a regular if the kids don't produce.
Aliir, Dawson, Hayward and Florent are all potential A grade players who should be given adequate time to prove they can hold down a regular spot in the side. Dawson was held back until his 3rd year, same as Hewett was, and now 2 years later George got to 5th in our B&F. Dawson's 2nd year was better than Hewett's 2nd year and he would have won the NEAFL MVP had he played all the games.
I think Towers will be the one to fall out of our best 22, but not by much. Harry Cunningham will also challenge for a spot. I would have Rohan ahead of both of them and it's hard to see him not making the team if he gets through the pre-season unscathed, and it's a big if.
With any luck Tippett will be ready to start his pre-season training by round 1 and get into the NEAFL by mid season. Our starting ruckman will be the one not on the Injury List. I could even be Darcy Cameron.
It's good to do the best 22 as it highlights why we had a quiet trade period and also how far down the pecking order Sam Murray was, despite having line breaking pace and the potential to become an AFL player.Comment
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