2018 trading, drafting and list management: players and personnel

[KSAS]

[QUOTE=Aprilbr;758563]Robbo mentioned on his Likes/ Dislikes column for the Herald Sun that Essendon see Parker as a trade target! I cannot see that happening. He is surely one of our untouchables and he is signed up for several more years? Bomber arrogance I think.

This was mentioned by Tom Morris OTC tonight but Gary Lyon immediately said that ain't gonna happen, mentioning the Bombers are hotly pursuing Dylan Shiel (as are Hawthorn & Carlton).

[Markwebbos]

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No tank.

I wonder if Rohan’s lack of tank - as in we got burnt by Gaz - was a factor in it becoming a requirement for Swans draftees?

[penga]

To me, it seems that Rohan's confidence is at an all-time low, combined with distractions off the field, as a result his performances are at an all-time low. I have faith in him to bounce back next season. He's a luxury item when the team are up and about and one that with only a few involvements in the game can have an influence on the result. I say we stay. But, if he wants to be closer to his family, I would not begrudge him moving on.

[KSAS]

I'm hoping Hanners stays, as at this stage neither he or the Swans want to part ways.

However it was reported last evening (Caro on Footy Classified I think) that GWS are entertaining the idea of trading Dylan Shiel now to get better deal, rather than waiting 1 year when he becomes a Free Agent. That being the case & if we get St Kilda's pick 4 for Hanners (as rumoured), would that pick 4 be suffice for GWS to trade Dylan Shiel to us? Effectively swapping Hanners for Shiel?

[KTigers]

I'm hoping Hanners stays, as at this stage neither he or the Swans want to part ways.

However it was reported last evening (Caro on Footy Classified I think) that GWS are entertaining the idea of trading Dylan Shiel now to get better deal, rather than waiting 1 year when he becomes a Free Agent. That being the case & if we get St Kilda's pick 4 for Hanners (as rumoured), would that pick 4 be suffice for GWS to trade Dylan Shiel to us? Effectively swapping Hanners for Shiel?

That trade seems a bit of a stretch, but as Chris Scott said last night, if the offer is good enough then everybody is tradeable.
I've always found it interesting that we've never got anyone good from GWS. They do actually already live here.

[chalbilto]

That trade seems a bit of a stretch, but as Chris Scott said last night, if the offer is good enough then everybody is tradeable.
I've always found it interesting that we've never got anyone good from GWS. They do actually already live here.

What about Harry Cunningham?

[liz]

I've always found it interesting that we've never got anyone good from GWS. They do actually already live here.

Any many of them live closer to the SCG than wherever the Giants' training base is. I'm pretty sure Shiel lives within a ten or so minute walk of where I live. I've seen him down at Clovelly beach on a handful of occasions, either walking his dog or (once) walking Stephen Coniglio.

It's occurred to me to suggest to him that he'd look far better in red and white than in orange.

[dejavoodoo44]

Any many of them live closer to the SCG than wherever the Giants' training base is. I'm pretty sure Shiel lives within a ten or so minute walk of where I live. I've seen him down at Clovelly beach on a handful of occasions, either walking his dog or (once) walking Stephen Coniglio.

It's occurred to me to suggest to him that he'd look far better in red and white than in orange.

I assume that is meant to be, walking with Stephen Coniglio, not, "walking Stephen Coniglio"? If not, I hope you took a photo?

[AnsweredPrayers]

To me, it seems that Rohan's confidence is at an all-time low, combined with distractions off the field, as a result his performances are at an all-time low. I have faith in him to bounce back next season. He's a luxury item when the team are up and about and one that with only a few involvements in the game can have an influence on the result. I say we stay. But, if he wants to be closer to his family, I would not begrudge him moving on.

After all these years you'd have to say the guy just can't find the ball. I think of him like Corey McKernan - flashes of brilliance but that's all. Some people are "ball magnets" like Mitchell some aren't. When he has 10 disposals with one or two "great moments" I think of an imaginary alternative player who might have 20 possessions, no brilliance, but linking up with others to be more consistently effective. Great moments are nice but a hard working honest player, like Hewett, will always deliver more. I love Rohan as a person. I have no doubt he gives 100% and he loves the club but the sad reality is he hasn't lived up to the hype when we recruited him. He has little trade value but I'd like him to move on. Maybe the change of scene would do him good and I'd like him to do well.

[Markwebbos]

Doesn't Shiel want to be traded back to Melbourne?

[Mark26]

Doesn't Shiel want to be traded back to Melbourne?

Yes ... South Melbourne! Bring him into the fold I say.

[KTigers]

What about Harry Cunningham?

He trained with their academy, but they didn't actually draft him.

[KTigers]

Any many of them live closer to the SCG than wherever the Giants' training base is. I'm pretty sure Shiel lives within a ten or so minute walk of where I live. I've seen him down at Clovelly beach on a handful of occasions, either walking his dog or (once) walking Stephen Coniglio.

It's occurred to me to suggest to him that he'd look far better in red and white than in orange.

It's worth a shot I think. Maybe mention that charcoal & orange is all a bit faddish compared to the gravitas and sense of
fulfilment & responsibility that comes with wearing Red & White.

[Nico]

If we snagged Shiel then our midfield is set for years. Top player, particularly out of the centre.

[Melbourne_Blood]

Getting Shiel would cost more than pick 4 me thinks , he is a jet ( the explosive type player we lack in our midfield ). Would probably need to throw in a decent player too. And we don’t even have pick 4 yet.


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