2021 trading, drafting and list management: players and personnel

[Bloods05]

MCS, wouldn’t you be annoyed if you turned up to a new work place and a co-workers father had made public comments questioning whether your the sort of worker that workplace needs?

Probably best to let it go now.

[KTigers]

What I've noticed lately about Steve Silvagni is that he has contracted a massive case of Attention Deficit Disorder. It might be time
for the AFL to institute a Disaster Payment for all ex footballers with the proviso that they only make say, one comment per month
either to the media or as part of the media about football, or anything for that matter.

[gloveski]

Speaking of Silvagni what happened to Ben Silvagni ? Didn’t he sign to play reserves ? Can’t remember hearing of him playing


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[Ralph Dawg]

Speaking of Silvagni what happened to Ben Silvagni ? Didn’t he sign to play reserves ? Can’t remember hearing of him playing


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His situation was a bit weird. Announced as a VFL signing then mysteriously disappeared off the list and re-appeared on the list of one of the Melbourne VFL teams.

[i'm-uninformed2]

I know there’s permanent debate about his best role and fair enough too, but this is music to my ears at least.

Love the idea of Heeney playing the role he had in the back end of the year. Personally, I think he can easily fill and do a better job of the role he who should not be named had on the wing. Heeney is a better mark, has exquisite foot skills, can kick with both feet and still roll forward to be a goal kicking option.

'Horse' reveals grand plan for high-flyer Isaac Heeney as Sydney Swans reshape attack

[Ralph Dawg]

I really hope we draft a ruckman to develop under Sinclair and Hickey. Watching McAndrew play, I have little faith in him becoming AFL standard.

Like Mike Pyke, he comes from a rugby background but that's where the comparisons end. Pyke was an elite rugby player, very athletic and played a position in rugby that required skill and vision (Fullback). McAndrew was playing at an amateur level as a second rower, a position that provides the grunt around the park. There are no requirements to kick or setup play as a rugby second rower, nor do you require blustering pace (checkout Pyke's try against the All Blacks). McAndrew main asset is his height (209cm) but in the games I've seen him play, he looks to lack mobility and is a bit uncoordinated. Having said all this, really hope he proves me wrong.

But in the meantime, we should take a young ruck in the draft as insurance for McAndrew not developing. Toby Conway seems to tick alot of boxes and looks to fall within our range. He would be a good chance to make big strides under Sinclair and Hickey.

[MattW]

I know there’s permanent debate about his best role and fair enough too, but this is music to my ears at least.

Love the idea of Heeney playing the role he had in the back end of the year. Personally, I think he can easily fill and do a better job of the role he who should not be named had on the wing. Heeney is a better mark, has exquisite foot skills, can kick with both feet and still roll forward to be a goal kicking option.

'Horse' reveals grand plan for high-flyer Isaac Heeney as Sydney Swans reshape attack

The quotes from John in that article - including in relation Logan - constitute the most positive news we've had since the loss to GWS.

[Blood Fever]

I know there’s permanent debate about his best role and fair enough too, but this is music to my ears at least.

Love the idea of Heeney playing the role he had in the back end of the year. Personally, I think he can easily fill and do a better job of the role he who should not be named had on the wing. Heeney is a better mark, has exquisite foot skills, can kick with both feet and still roll forward to be a goal kicking option.

'Horse' reveals grand plan for high-flyer Isaac Heeney as Sydney Swans reshape attack

Massive bonus for us if he can get fully fit

[Mark26]

Does anyone know who of our academy boys are playing today in the Allies?

[KSAS]

I know there’s permanent debate about his best role and fair enough too, but this is music to my ears at least.

Love the idea of Heeney playing the role he had in the back end of the year. Personally, I think he can easily fill and do a better job of the role he who should not be named had on the wing. Heeney is a better mark, has exquisite foot skills, can kick with both feet and still roll forward to be a goal kicking option.

'Horse' reveals grand plan for high-flyer Isaac Heeney as Sydney Swans reshape attack

Encouragingly, Horse singled out Logan McDonald to play the 2nd tall forward role alongside Buddy. Not sure if this means we'll also play 3rd tall forward/ruck role with either McLean or Armatey as a result of Heeney playing more midfield. Hayward can play that Heeney forward role with Papley & Wicks buzzing around the packs.

Speaking of Wicks, not sure of his contract status if he's signed up as yet. Same with Reid & number of others like Ronke whether they've been offered list spots.

[MattW]

Does anyone know who of our academy boys are playing today in the Allies?

Best I can find: https://aflnswact.com.au/strong-nsw-...-allies-squad/

[Bangalore Swans]

What I've noticed lately about Steve Silvagni is that he has contracted a massive case of Attention Deficit Disorder. It might be time
for the AFL to institute a Disaster Payment for all ex footballers with the proviso that they only make say, one comment per month
either to the media or as part of the media about football, or anything for that matter.

I’ve got no problem with SOS expressing an opinion on list management. He’s well qualified to do so. I think expressing an opinion on Carlton is fraught with complexity. He’s a former employee. Any criticism is framed as the bitterness of a disgruntled former employee. He’s son also plays for Carlton and may appreciate if his Dad was not questioning the value of new team mates.

SOS could say to trade radio, I would rather not comment on Carlton as my son plays there. Everyone would understand and respect that.

[Mark26]

Best I can find: https://aflnswact.com.au/strong-nsw-...-allies-squad/

Fantastic. Thanks!

[MattW]

Fantastic. Thanks!

Not being massively assisted by the commentary.

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[dejavoodoo44]

Does anyone know who of our academy boys are playing today in the Allies?

Don't know? I tuned in about 5 minutes into the first, so I didn't see the teams. However, after watching for a while, there doesn't seem to be any.