2018 trading, drafting and list management: players and personnel

[S.S. Bleeder]

I'm amazed that some people consider Sam McClure as being a credible journo. I listened to him and Nick Dal Santo for the last couple of weeks on SEN. McClure is a fool. His knowledge is extremely limited and his Victorian bias makes him look like a clown. At least Dal Santo views the game from a national perspective.

[liz]

Using recent history as a guide, as long as you have only one year left on a contract and the buyer is willing to pay a fair price the trade will get done. Clubs are apprehensive to wait for a player to be out of contract as they have very little bargaining power.

But without the trade advantages that free agency delivers. There were some quality players traded this year ahead of them becoming free agents, but in most cases the acquiring club paid top draft pick dollar at the trade table. This may just be a one-off, or maybe we're seeing the next cycle of free agency, indicating it may become harder to quickly rejuvenate your list by acquiring free agents at no cost.

[MattW]

I'm amazed that some people consider Sam McClure as being a credible journo. I listened to him and Nick Dal Santo for the last couple of weeks on SEN. McClure is a fool. His knowledge is extremely limited and his Victorian bias makes him look like a clown. At least Dal Santo views the game from a national perspective.

I listened to a bit of trade radio too and agree McClure was underwhelming. He overreacted over Fremantle's initial announcement it was pulling out of the race for Hogan. He had no real insight, exaggerated; mostly half-baked supposition.

[lwjoyner]

Del santo with Johno still had Towers in our best 22 on the final night of trading on fox show. don't they do their homework

[stellation]

Barrett still doesn't know what "Sliding Doors" means ????.

I fear he may become a very disappointing tradesperson once his media career ends.
Client: "I asked for a sliding door!"
Barrett: "Yep!"
Client: "You've just put a kitchen island in my bedroom!"
Barrett: "It's on castors!"

That said, he may be able to hone in on the alternative building market- his mudslinging experience may prove helpful on the right type of build.

[Markwebbos]

He’s just been hired full time by afl.com.au

[Markwebbos]

Status quo for Swans, but 2019 raid looms

Status quo for Swans, but 2019 raid looms - AFL.com.au

[Ludwig]

Much of what was discussed on here has been summarised in this article by Adam Curley on the AFL website: Status quo for Swans, but 2019 raid looms - AFL.com.au

Should I be upset that Adam Curley is plagiarizing my material or should I let people believe that Adam Curley is a nom de plume for Ludwig? Heres'a a sentence from the article:

In players like Isaac Heeney (22 years old), Callum Mills (21), George Hewett (22), Aliir (24), Will Hayward (19), Zak Jones (23), Tom McCartin (18), Oliver Florent (20), Lewis Melican (21), Tom Papley (22), Ben Ronke (20), Matthew Ling (19) and Ryley Stoddart (19), the Swans have a group of players under 25 capable of forming the core of Longmire's team for the next decade.

I like Adam Curley, so it's okay, but Damian Barrett can write his own Scheiße,

[liz]

Much of what was discussed on here has been summarised in this article by Adam Curley on the AFL website: Status quo for Swans, but 2019 raid looms - AFL.com.au

Should I be upset that Adam Curley is plagiarizing my material or should I let people believe that Adam Curley is a nom de plume for Ludwig? Heres'a a sentence from the article:

In players like Isaac Heeney (22 years old), Callum Mills (21), George Hewett (22), Aliir (24), Will Hayward (19), Zak Jones (23), Tom McCartin (18), Oliver Florent (20), Lewis Melican (21), Tom Papley (22), Ben Ronke (20), Matthew Ling (19) and Ryley Stoddart (19), the Swans have a group of players under 25 capable of forming the core of Longmire's team for the next decade.

I like Adam Curley, so it's okay, but Damian Barrett can write his own Scheiße,

I was about to post that Curley might have written that article by summarising about half a dozen of your recent posts.

[stevoswan]

Status quo for Swans, but 2019 raid looms

Status quo for Swans, but 2019 raid looms - AFL.com.au

A sensible appraisal of all things Swans atm.....as opposed to Barrett's 'fake news' drivel.....and a lesson to some posters here on how to 'chill'. I, like Harley and Horse, have massive confidence in our list and future. Our best 22 can be a powerful team.

[KSAS]

I thought our trade period was a bit underwhelming but nevertheless happy with us bringing in Thurlow & Clarke for late picks. I have faith they'll blossom into better players & opportunities under our system.

I remember posting before the trade period that we could be freeing cap space as a strategy to afford retaining our young & upcoming stars as they advance, rather than landing a big fish. Not to be caught out again losing a player like Mitchell cause of cap squeeze. Harley did state before & after the trade period the club's primary focus was in retaining required talent, which they've achieved with the re-signings. Wouldn't surprise me if we follow the same strategy next year, but it will largely depend how we fare next season.

[Markwebbos]

Harley did state before & after the trade period the club's primary focus was in retaining required talent, which they've achieved with the re-signings. Wouldn't surprise me if we follow the same strategy next year, but it will largely depend how we fare next season.

I think you are spot on. Backing our list in for 2019 with a war chest in reserve to cover any holes.

[rickmat]

It amazes me how little the "experts" all based in Melb know about most teams outside Victoria. Listening to these "experts" all the last 10 days, it really reinforced that. Wallace and company, all have Swans in bottom half in 2019 because we didnt get any big fish. I totally agree with Eagles Simpson that AFL is too Melbourne biased including the draw, the sadly misinformed media dominated, even Fox Footy AFL 360. Why is it that Robinson's paper and Whatley's SEN are the only media quoted? We all know there are quality media around Australia who would add quality comments to a dedicated footy channel for all Australia. I hope Simpson talks to all the non Victorian club coaches to add to his discussion with AFL Commission. Otherwise its just Eddie's thoughts that count ha ha

[Blood Fever]

It amazes me how little the "experts" all based in Melb know about most teams outside Victoria. Listening to these "experts" all the last 10 days, it really reinforced that. Wallace and company, all have Swans in bottom half in 2019 because we didnt get any big fish. I totally agree with Eagles Simpson that AFL is too Melbourne biased including the draw, the sadly misinformed media dominated, even Fox Footy AFL 360. Why is it that Robinson's paper and Whatley's SEN are the only media quoted? We all know there are quality media around Australia who would add quality comments to a dedicated footy channel for all Australia. I hope Simpson talks to all the non Victorian club coaches to add to his discussion with AFL Commission. Otherwise its just Eddie's thoughts that count ha ha

Melbourne incestuous media bubble preaching incessantly, shallowly and ignorantly to the converted. Very little of depth.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Given that BF's contract was widely reported to be heavily back ended when he signed it - why would anyone imagine the Swans would be doing anything other than shedding players (let alone landing a big fish) in this or any future trade period until said contract has been completed?