2018 trading, drafting and list management: players and personnel

[Mark26]

Maybe this question has been answered already but I'll ask why haven't the Swans delistings been made public? Many clubs have done , even those in last weeks games!!!

It isn't public yet.

[Markwebbos]

Maybe this question has been answered already but I'll ask why haven't the Swans delistings been made public? Many clubs have done , even those in last weeks games!!!

Someone suggested they were waiting until after the Bob Skilton medal on October 5. Either that or Tom Harley hasn't got round to telling us yet.

[Markwebbos]

Hanners update: Category: | Herald Sun

SYDNEY Swans football chief Tom Harley says Dan Hannebery hasn’t been forced out of the club and he expects the midfield star’s requested move to St Kilda to progress without any hiccups...

“We are only talking to St Kilda and St Kilda is where Dan wants to go,” Harley said. “I’d expect something to happen, provided it works for us.”

Harley said the decision to part company was mutual. “It was based on the relationship between John and Dan,” Harley said. "There was a possibility this could happen and both parties understanding each other’s wants and needs were happy to explore them.”

The Saints are unlikely to give up their highly valued pick three for Hannebery and it appears Sydney aren’t asking for it.

[liz]

Maybe this question has been answered already but I'll ask why haven't the Swans delistings been made public? Many clubs have done , even those in last weeks games!!!

I suspect there are a few pieces that need to fall into place before the club makes up its mind. We look like seeing a much greater player movement this year, not just with the Swans' list but also other clubs. The quantity of names, including many high profile, quality players, who look to be on the move this year is much higher than we've seen in the past. I won't be surprised if the club waits until after trade week to finalise its list. There are some out of contract players who aren't in the best 22 but who represent decent depth players. The club may not decide how many of these to offer new contracts to until it sees how many list spots are available once trading is complete.

And while there are probably some players whose futures are already determined by the club, they may prefer to wait and announce all delistings at the same time, rather than announce them piecemeal.

[S.S. Bleeder]

Kurt Heatherley from the Hawks could be worth a rookie spot. He'll be 24 when next year starts and is still new to the game. Does anyone know much about his game?

[MattW]

Hanners update: Category: | Herald Sun

SYDNEY Swans football chief Tom Harley says Dan Hannebery hasn’t been forced out of the club and he expects the midfield star’s requested move to St Kilda to progress without any hiccups...

“We are only talking to St Kilda and St Kilda is where Dan wants to go,” Harley said. “I’d expect something to happen, provided it works for us.”

Harley said the decision to part company was mutual. “It was based on the relationship between John and Dan,” Harley said. "There was a possibility this could happen and both parties understanding each other’s wants and needs were happy to explore them.”

The Saints are unlikely to give up their highly valued pick three for Hannebery and it appears Sydney aren’t asking for it.

Does the article say who Harley was talking to? E.g. SEN etc.

[AnnieH]

Why post complete BS???

It's not BS.
If you knew me, you'd say it were true.

[Bloods05]

Why post complete BS???

For fun.

[Markwebbos]

Does the article say who Harley was talking to? E.g. SEN etc.

Article is written by Neil Cordy in the Tele, so he may have spoken to Tom

[Nico]

There's a lot happening on the trade rumour front this week. Taylor Duryea has had a medical with Sydney. Does that mean we'll all have to learn how to spell his surname?

Category: | Herald Sun

TAYLOR DURYEA

The Hawthorn free agent has been linked with Sydney, where it is believed he has had a medical. Has been able to play as a handy half back or also defensive forward, so might be on the move.

Or learn how to put up with consistent turnovers. No thanks.

[MattW]

Article is written by Neil Cordy in the Tele, so he may have spoken to Tom

Oh right, cheers.

[caj23]

Kurt Heatherley from the Hawks could be worth a rookie spot. He'll be 24 when next year starts and is still new to the game. Does anyone know much about his game?

Pass, he's ordinary and plays key defence

I don't think we have a need, and if we did there are better options out there

[ernie koala]

Or learn how to put up with consistent turnovers. No thanks.

Yep, Duryea would be an underwhelming (and IMO poor) signing...

He's shown little at the Hawks, he's 27, and we already have plenty of his type.... and the ones we've got are better.

[Auntie.Gerald]

the argument isn’t about Newman or hannes Staying !

Newman hannes and Rohan obviously want to find new opportunities elsewhere and that provides our club with an opportunity to improve

I think the argument is more about left side left footed kickers helping our transitions to be more effective........ especially when we have most likely lost two left footers in hannes and Newman this season

If Duryea and Gaff replaced the two leaving I would be very happy

If acres or P Mcartin are part of the hannes deal I can handle that as Rohan wasn’t doing anything for us this season

Hannes is not keen to stay and his performances are miles off what we need to push back to being a top 4 team

[Ludwig]

I don't see the point in recruiting more depth players. We already have enough that are walking that fine line between depth player and list clogger. I'm not sure who will be delisted, but we know some of the non-regulars will be going. What is the point of delisting somewhat like Tower or Marsh, only to use the spot to recruit someone like Duryea.

We really need to focus on top end players in trade period. Otherwise, go to the draft, where we have a pretty good hit rate, even for low draft picks.