2020 trading, drafting and list management: players and personnel

[KSAS]

I don't know whether Peter Wright should be targetted but we should consider him if there's nobody better. However I think he should be targetted primarily as either ruck or forward - we have to decide which. Probably as a forward who can relieve in the ruck. My impression is that he's quite different to Reid, Buddy, Blakey and McCartin - he's taller and less mobile. More the big body marking target. How are his contested marking stats?

You were onto something here Bloodspirit back on June 30th, as I've now noticed a paywall HS article suggesting Vic clubs are circling Peter Wright thinking he's gettable (because he's from Melbourne I assume). Hope we're also in the mix.

I've also noticed a HS speculation piece suggesting Melbourne could also be a destination club for Joe Daniher because of their key forward woes. Being critical how they could've drafted one of the King twins instead of using their first pick to land Steven May.

I heard Sam Edmond on SEN yesterday say Papley is more likely to move on than stay, going by past history that players eventually get to their destination club, citing Bryce Gibbs as recent example and mentioning Ryan O'Keefe being the only exception.

[Blood Fever]

You were onto something here Bloodspirit back on June 30th, as I've now noticed a paywall HS article suggesting Vic clubs are circling Peter Wright thinking he's gettable (because he's from Melbourne I assume). Hope we're also in the mix.

I've also noticed a HS speculation piece suggesting Melbourne could also be a destination club for Joe Daniher because of their key forward woes. Being critical how they could've drafted one of the King twins instead of using their first pick to land Steven May.

I heard Sam Edmond on SEN yesterday say Papley is more likely to move on than stay, going by past history that players eventually get to their destination club, citing Bryce Gibbs as recent example and mentioning Ryan O'Keefe being the only exception.

Edmond knows as much as you or I. Hot air to fill in time.

[dejavoodoo44]

I think Taylor is a bit hard done by. Only played 3-4 games in the team and has kicked 3 goals in one of them and looked lively in another. He's a much much better option than Ronke, I'd even have him in our best 22. Gray is worth another shot but the jury's definitely out on him, a bit disappointing really, I thought he was a good player for Port. Additionally I like Clarke and think he should be in a semi-permanent tagging role in our midfield. However I think the concern is with Kennedy, Parker and Hewett, if you throw Clarke into the mix as well it looks pretty bloody slow.

… Thurlow seems to be a dud.

Agree with that. The one that I'm most disappointed in is Thurlow. I thought that when he was dropped to the NEAFL, he would dominate and soon earn a recall. Instead, he just became a mediocre NEAFL player. I also have a higher opinion of Clarke, than most people on this site. And I think Taylor has played pretty well and I'm not sure why Gray is getting a game ahead of him.

[rb4x]

Some speculation that the Swans may try to get Nankervis back!!!

[Markwebbos]

Some speculation that the Swans may try to get Nankervis back!!!

I think it’s just speculation

[dejavoodoo44]

Some speculation that the Swans may try to get Nankervis back!!!

Now that he's injured?

[707]

Now that he's injured?

Will fit in well with our other ruck stocks!

Just happens to have a couple of Premiership medallions. He's not that good as a ruckman that he'd help our mids.

A lot of hot air about player movements, way too many commentators getting paid to say something, anything to fill the news void. If Papley wants to go it will cost Carlton's first rounder which at this stage is looking very much at the pointy end of the draft, yet again! :-)

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Some speculation that the Swans may try to get Nankervis back!!!

Other than in this thread, where was this speculation?

[rb4x]

Other than in this thread, where was this speculation?

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[707]

At this minute, I'm wondering who we'll select with Pick 3 in the ND? :-)

Crows look to have the coveted Pick 1 in the bag to bid on Ugle-Hagan

[aguy]

I was wondering the same. Gun ruckman maybe ?

[Mark26]

If Papley wants to go it will cost Carlton's first rounder which at this stage is looking very much at the pointy end of the draft, yet again! :-)

And then some. I don't know if one first rounder is enough. Paps is a gun and more importantly is under contract.

[707]

At this minute, I'm wondering who we'll select with Pick 3 in the ND? :-)

At this minute I'm wondering who we'll select with Pick 2 in the ND? :-)

[Markwebbos]

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It was under the heading “things that should happen” I.e. 100% pure pie in the sky

[Melbourne_Blood]

And then some. I don't know if one first rounder is enough. Paps is a gun and more importantly is under contract.

It certainly is not enough . Gun small forward who can run through the middle. Will likely be AA this year on current form , is in Coleman medal contention at this stage of the season, and he’s only 23. And as you said, under contract. 2 first round picks would be a start, but why would you give him up unless you had no choice?

I don’t think the Blues will bother this year, some other clubs might but unless they’re prepared to sell their souls they should give it a rest. He ain’t going nowhere.