2021 trading, drafting and list management: players and personnel
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The Swans alone are littered with examples to the contrary
Anthony Stevens (North champion) was followed by our very own Gary Stevens and then Michael
Shane Crawford (Hawthorn Brownlow medalist) was followed by our own Justin Crawford
Barry Mitchell (yup, Tom’s father) had a younger brother Trevor who only ever played reserves for us
Micky O’Loughlin had a younger brother who only played a little bit with the Crows and ressies with us
Andy Otten 109 games with the Crows. Younger brother Max manager reserves games with us.
Ted Richards. Xav Richards
Kieran Jack. Brandon “28” Jack
Neil Cordy (235 games) was the eldest was followed by Neil (124 games) and youngest Graeme (27 games)
Daniel (dual premiership player) and younger brother Darren (1 game) BradshawLast edited by goswannies; 27 August 2021, 09:43 PM.Comment
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Dawson is a critical signing and dwarfs Parker in our ability to challenge for a flag IMO.
Dawson then daylight in terms of priorities.He ate more cheese, than time allowedComment
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And the jury is still out but I predict that Nathan Jones’ career will be more decorated than his younger sibling ZacAnthony Stevens (North champion) was followed by our very own Gary Stevens and then Michael
Shane Crawford (Hawthorn Brownlow medalist) was followed by our own Justin Crawford
Barry Mitchell (yup, Tom’s father) had a younger brother Trevor who only ever played reserves for us
Micky O’Loughlin had a younger brother, Ricky, who only played a little bit with the Crows and ressies with us
Andy Otten 109 games with the Crows. Younger brother Max manager reserves games with us.
Ted Richards. Xav Richards
Kieran Jack. Brandon “28” Jack
Neil Cordy (235 games) was the eldest was followed by Neil (124 games) and youngest Graeme (27 games)
Daniel (dual premiership player) and younger brother Darren (1 game) BradshawComment
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Get where your coming from, but I'm not so convinced. Only because if Parker was to leave, we have a huge 'gap' in that sort of 'elder statesmen' role in the team once Kennedy does hang up the boots. I think Parker is hugely important in that respect - he is a real leader at the footy club.
But Dawson has a great mixture of skills and is critically important too.
I still reckon we will comfortably keep both, and that Hewett's likely to be the big name that may go (Stephens may go too, but he is far from anything in terms of a proven quality afl player yet).Last edited by mcs; 27 August 2021, 10:42 PM."You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."Comment
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I dont think any comments made are really showing 'disrepect', just a view that some hold that Dawson is a more important player to resign than Parker. I disagree, but don't see for one second how it is disrespect in any form.
Almost as silly a comment then when you suggested 'disrespect' was shown to JPK earlier in the year because dear god he was named in the team on the bench...."You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."Comment
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It is disrespectful to speak poorly about or say anything critical of these blokes , some players are just off limits and our great captains are off limits !I dont think any comments made are really showing 'disrepect', just a view that some hold that Dawson is a more important player to resign than Parker. I disagree, but don't see for one second how it is disrespect in any form.
Almost as silly a comment then when you suggested 'disrespect' was shown to JPK earlier in the year because dear god he was named in the team on the bench....Comment
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In your opinion - it is not necessarily a universal truth.
I am intrigued - just what part of the original comments are disrespectful?
Dawson is a critical signing and dwarfs Parker in our ability to challenge for a flag IMO.
Dawson then daylight in terms of priorities.
100% this. Want to keep both obviously but if could only have one, I’m picking my man Jordan.
All those comments suggest are they see Dawson as the priority for re-signing. Happy for you to disagree, but I really do not see how any part of either comment is disrespectful.
No one is saying Parker is a @@@@ footballer not fit to wear the shirt, or we should get rid of him.....
A bit like your comment around JPK earlier in the year - its appears to be a very long bow being drawn."You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."Comment
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Well said.In your opinion - it is not necessarily a universal truth.
I am intrigued - just what part of the original comments are disrespectful?
Dawson is a critical signing and dwarfs Parker in our ability to challenge for a flag IMO.
Dawson then daylight in terms of priorities.
100% this. Want to keep both obviously but if could only have one, I’m picking my man Jordan.
All those comments suggest are they see Dawson as the priority for re-signing. Happy for you to disagree, but I really do not see how any part of either comment is disrespectful.
No one is saying Parker is a @@@@ footballer not fit to wear the shirt, or we should get rid of him.....
A bit like your comment around JPK earlier in the year - its appears to be a very long bow being drawn.Comment
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It would be a real shame to lose Parker. But if it's because he's asking for more than what we believe is appropriate or what we can afford.. then it is what it is. This is a job for these guys. He has a responsibility to earn as much as he can whilst he's playing to set himself up for the rest of his life.
I agree on the stack rank - Jordan, Parker, Hewett, everyone elseComment
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Parker is not leaving, both parties will come to an agreement, he will get a four year contract and the trade off will be a little less per year, it's standard stuff for players his age.
Remember the AFL still hasn't given clubs the salary cap for next year, plus we are involved in finals, and contract talks usually take a back seat during finals so as not to distract players. Almost not worth thinking about.Comment
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Yes, and hopefully, not having to think about contracts will continue for a few more weeks.Parker is not leaving, both parties will come to an agreement, he will get a four year contract and the trade off will be a little less per year, it's standard stuff for players his age.
Remember the AFL still hasn't given clubs the salary cap for next year, plus we are involved in finals, and contract talks usually take a back seat during finals so as not to distract players. Almost not worth thinking about.Comment

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