Past players - what are they up to?

[bloodspirit]

Dan Menzel is an excellent footballer and there's every chance he will light up the SANFL. However, I seem to recall him saying something like he had never felt better when we first signed him and before he required surgery also.

[bloodspirit]

Menzel on SEN talking about how hard it is being an injured footballer: When being an AFL footballer can become "one of the worst" jobs.

[Meg]

“Former Swan and Cat Dan Menzel has set his sights on proving to AFL clubs he is worth considering in the 2020 mid-season draft as he attacks a pre-season injury free for the first time since he injured his knee in 2011.”

“The 28-year-old has joined SANFL club Central District as a player and non-match day assistant coach”

“I had five or six weeks off and then got back into running and training and I was amazed how my body actually felt, as I genuinely felt like what everyone else feels like normally. I don't have pain, I don't have soreness, I don't have anything. I have never felt this since the first two years of my career," Menzel said.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/not-done-yet-menzel-eyes-off-afl-return-20200109-p53q78.html

[KSAS]

I was surprised when Menzel was delisted as I wanted to see how he would go after being to complete a full preseason, which he appears to able to do now. But I guess the club had in mind to get Sam Gray and Taylor which stamped his papers.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

His recruitment was a little strange, I'd have thought Heywood's presence made Menzel a bit superfluous.

[stevoswan]

I was surprised when Menzel was delisted as I wanted to see how he would go after being to complete a full preseason, which he appears to able to do now. But I guess the club had in mind to get Sam Gray and Taylor which stamped his papers.

His recruitment was a little strange, I'd have thought Heywood's presence made Menzel a bit superfluous.

Menzel, when fit, is a serious talent. A serious talent. I was not surprised they recruited him and once he was, strange or not, I thought he was worth persevering with....and I would have thought that Menzel, at his best, was a better prospect than the at the time 'not always consistent' Haywood.

When the club knew he had his first ever full pre season ahead of him this season, I would have thought they would have stuck with him, even been a little excited at the prospect of a fully fit Dan Menzel but it appears his papers were already stamped "Injury liability". Sam Reid, you have been lucky......

It's a real pity and a decision I hope the club doesn't end up regretting.....and with Haywood, Papley and Ronke already at the club, Gray and Taylor have a lot to prove. A real lot.

[dimelb]

Menzel, when fit, is a serious talent. A serious talent. I was not surprised they recruited him and once he was, strange or not, I thought he was worth persevering with....and I would have thought that Menzel, at his best, was a better prospect than the at the time 'not always consistent' Haywood.

As I saw him too, and regretted his departure. I hope he can prove his value.

[Gordian Knot]

I was very disappointed to see him go and considered him a potentially great asset for us. However, once we had apparently accepted that we were in full rebuild mode, rather than a true finals contender, I think management decided he was surplus to requirements, sadly.

[stevoswan]

I was very disappointed to see him go and considered him a potentially great asset for us. However, once we had apparently accepted that we were in full rebuild mode, rather than a true finals contender, I think management decided he was surplus to requirements, sadly.

A fair assessment from which we can conclude that the Swans are expecting one or more out of their young guns and the new recruits to do better than a fully fit Menzel would have. The pressure is now on this group to deliver.

[ugg]

Nick Davis to play NRL Nines

NRL Nines 2020: AFL player Nick Davis to play for Sydney Roosters - NRL

[stellation]

Nick Davis to play NRL Nines

NRL Nines 2020: AFL player Nick Davis to play for Sydney Roosters - NRL

I saw his name trending on twitter, and must admit I had an uneasy feeling clicking on what it might be about.

[Mountain Man]

I regularly have a coffee in the Entertainment Quarter (the old Sydney Showground), and the Swans and Roosters players and staff are very much in evidence and do a bit of mingling.

[goswannies]

Nick Davis to play NRL Nines

NRL Nines 2020: AFL player Nick Davis to play for Sydney Roosters - NRL

Following in dad’s footsteps?

[graemed]

Lol a 30 + possession half back flanker with pinpoint delivery over 50 metres

I’m pretty sure we could’ve made room for him

I always felt that we lost more than we gained from his 30+ possessions. Unlike Tom Mitchell whose 40+ possessions were generally hard one contested balls, clearances or turnovers, Newman was good at one on one contests but his other possessions tended to be uncontested. His was too arrogant about his own game and defensively made poor decisions.

Compared to Mills, Allir, Rampe, O'Riordan and Cunningham, I believe we've now got the right mix of attacking flair and decisive defence. LLoyd also provides the outside run and carry that Newman offered but with more pace and grit than he was able to produce. Its true that Newman was a superior kick but Dawson has all of the quality that he showed when delivering the ball but with better marking and decision making skills.

[barry]

Paul Roos has left fox footy. The man has the best career timing I've seen. He always leaves on his terms, and never waits until he's worn out his welcome.

Because of this, I bet all his previous employers (swans, Melbourne, media companies, etc) would welcome him back anytime.

A good lesson in career management.