2019 trading, drafting and list management: players and personnel

[Sandridge]

We should be embarrassed that we don't cave to Essendon's astonishingly stupid demands?

[Thunder Shaker]

We should be embarrassed that we don't cave to Essendon's astonishingly stupid demands?

I know, right?

Were West Coast embarrassed because they couldn't land Kelly last year? No. Were any of a range of other clubs similarly embarrassed for failing to complete a trade? No. Would Carlton be embarrassed if they don't get Papley? No - nor would you see the Herald-Sun suggesting that.

Let's not forget, this is the Herald-Sun here. It is not a bastion of quality, unbiased journalism.

[Ludwig]

Mark Robinson should be embarrassed being Mark Robinson.

[dejavoodoo44]

Or the AFL changes the trade rules so every time Essendon says "no" to a trade, all the Essendon traders have to drink a shot.

Or inject some experimental peptides.

[ernie koala]

I'm heartened to hear pick 5 is not on the table for Daniher.....As it shouldn't.

Now I hope we tell Carlton they're dreaming.

If Papley's problem is personal, and not club related, we should get around him and make it work...He's a fine player, he's 23, he's contracted, he's required...No deal.

[Faunac8]

Very happy to hear this maybe we have just been playing the long game all along
'Essendon don't think Sydney seem serious about getting Daniher in'

[Aprilbr]

Apparently I am not allowed to provide a snapshot of the Herald Sun article by Robbo. The link is below (although non-subscribers cannot access it).

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[Aprilbr]

It's reassuring to know that we are "not serious" about Daniher. Just playing games. 555

I think the Bombers are playing a game of bluff and shame via the media. Lets hang tough.

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[Ludwig]

Whatever happens, when 7:30 PM finally arrives it will feel like passing a kidney stone. Lucky for me that I live in Thailand and the torture will end 4 hours sooner.

Pondering the title of my next book.

• Revenge of the Dodo
• Beatson Beats 'em
• The Agony OR The Ecstacy
• Why I burned my Swans' membership, then threw myself on the fire
• Danihurt
• The Picture of Dodorian Gray

Maybe it's time to go to bed

[hammo]

Both that article and the one by Mark Robinson say we haven’t offered pick 5 so far which is rather surprising.

We must have a player in mind in the draft which is good.

Usually Swans' fans can sit back knowing the recruiting team knows what they're doing but this trade period has really tested the faith. On no reading is Daniher a need for our team currently as we won't be challenging in 2020. Our midfield is crying out for more numbers and talent, especially when Jones departs and if we let Papley walk. To potentially lose two top 10 picks to make it happen would be concerning and put our long term prospects at risk.

It will be a long day but hoping we hold the line.

[sprite]

Late swoop for Josh Jenkins? Anyone.. willing to take pay cut, Adelaide pay portion of contract, averages 2 goals a game.

[Auntie.Gerald]

Agree re Jenkins
We need the depth at FF and kicking ability at a good price plus some rucking when in our forward line

I’m still very concerned re our clearances and was hoping JD would share his time at FF and Ruck especially at the SCG if we could have landed JD at the right trade

[MattW]

Looking like GWS will secure Green.

Sam Edmund on Twitter: "Fascinating to see what the Demons do with picks 3 & 8. Unlikely to trump the Blues for Papley & could instead send 3 to a GWS side eager to move up the draft so as not to use first pick matching a bid for academy wonderkid Tom Green. Dees could ask for GWS pick 6 & future first."

[GAP2065]

I have a bad feeling that if Swans get Daniher for overs (eg 5 + 9 or more) then the subsequent Daniher thread might get near the number of hits the Tippett thread got!!!

[Blood Fever]

Agree re Jenkins
We need the depth at FF and kicking ability at a good price plus some rucking when in our forward line

I’m still very concerned re our clearances and was hoping JD would share his time at FF and Ruck especially at the SCG if we could have landed JD at the right trade

Fails our no dickhead policy. Selfish player which explains lack of interest across the comp.