2023 List Management

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Upgrade on Clarke

Doesn't seem to be the "clearance beast" many were requesting. Not a goalscoring mid. As a "midfield bull" he seems remarkably similar to Mills. Got a good hoof on him, but anyone got anything else on the lad?
Had any tagging scalps?

[MattW]

Yep. Cal Twomey - who's neither sensationalist, or off the mark too often on these things - reporting it.

I'm a bit meh on what I've seen of him, but he's young, costs nothing in draft collateral, probably won't carry much of a wage, and with Mills potentially a late starter to next year, adds some depth.

A low-cost, low-risk option.

Yeah, agreed.

[Auntie.Gerald]

I’m initially…..I suspect he is just part of the puzzle of a squad that can function when injuries strike

Then as he becomes a blood let’s see how he develops

We need 60games experience for his type of role and or possible new role

Only 22yrs old
Cheap
We don’t have a lot of choice in a Sydney to attract

He is not the total answer but he is part of the solution - well KB thinks so obviously

[cruiser]

Melbourne Demons free agent James Jordon picks Sydney Swans as his destination club

[KSAS]

James Jordon has selected Sydney as his destination club. Good news!

Happy to hear that. Previous Intel was that he was likely to nominate St Kilda, among other clubs who were also interested.

[Smith]

Let’s hope he turns into another Josh Kennedy, not in the role as such, but a possible talent coming from a stacked midfield. Hard to shine in that Melbourne midfield but he’s had a few years competing with some of the best.

[Jimitron5000]

Nice to hear we have a couple of players wanting to come to Sydney.
I think Jordan will be very useful. He's behind some quality players in the Melbourne midfield so will hopefully have learnt from them and will get a good opportunity to show his abilities, especially given Mills' injury.

[dejavoodoo44]

Jordan seems like a good depth pick up. He averaged just over 20 possessions a game in 2022, when he played every game. If he does sign, it might mean that Clarke is more likely to be delisted.

And for what it's worth, these are the latest Rookie Me power rankings.

AFL Draft Power Rankings: September 2023 - Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central

Nothing much has changed. O'Sullivan is still at pick 10, which probably means that we have to trade up, if we really want him. Alternatively, and if we are looking to bolster our KPD stocks, Ollie Murphy at 14 could be an option. He's a 200cm athletic defender, who has also spent time forward and in the ruck.

For our current pick 23, George Stephens is around the mark, and he appeals to me as a possible Luke Parker replacement.

[MattW]

Let’s hope he turns into another Josh Kennedy, not in the role as such, but a possible talent coming from a stacked midfield. Hard to shine in that Melbourne midfield but he’s had a few years competing with some of the best.

Jordon, at 187cm, is almost as tall as Josh (188cm) and is the same height as Mills.

[Maltopia]

Jordan seems like a good depth pick up. He averaged just over 20 possessions a game in 2022, when he played every game. If he does sign, it might mean that Clarke is more likely to be delisted.

They could put Mills on long term injury list, giving us an extra list spot until around the mid season draft. Can we offer Clarke a contract till then, and re-sign him for another 6 months if Mills’ recovery is no good?

[lwjoyner]

2 players who will not cost. Jordan an unrestricted free agent (possible replacement for Stephens and Grundy replaces Hickey (as long as AFL does not let Pies wiggle out of deal tgo pay$350k per yr of his salary)

[troyjones2525]

Good news that Jordon (or any player for that matter) has chosen us above all others. I have said it in another post, but I'm doubling down that we should go with a Melbourne trifecta and also bring in Harmes, particularly now that Mills is injured.

Harmes is a proven midfield bull, and at 27 is hardened and ready to play his best football immediately.

The only reason that I can think of that we don't go down this path is if the recruiting team and coaches are promising a midfield role for Jordon.

Jordon has proven that he can play on the outside in the AFL, but just looking at his numbers in a few VFL games from this year, he may have spent a fair amount of time on ball. We may have promised to give him an opportunity to prove himself in that area at AFL level?

Hopefully, as another posted, he can do a Joey and give us 10 more years of brilliant football and rub a bit of salt into the wounds as another swans recruiting success story!

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[Blood Fever]

Good news that Jordon (or any player for that matter) has chosen us above all others. I have said it in another post, but I'm doubling down that we should go with a Melbourne trifecta and also bring in Harmes, particularly now that Mills is injured.

Harmes is a proven midfield bull, and at 27 is hardened and ready to play his best football immediately.

The only reason that I can think of that we don't go down this path is if the recruiting team and coaches are promising a midfield role for Jordon.

Jordon has proven that he can play on the outside in the AFL, but just looking at his numbers in a few VFL games from this year, he may have spent a fair amount of time on ball. We may have promised to give him an opportunity to prove himself in that area at AFL level?

Hopefully, as another posted, he can do a Joey and give us 10 more years of brilliant football and rub a bit of salt into the wounds as another swans recruiting success story!

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Was in their premiership team as sub as a 20yo. Fair effort.

[BRS328]

The system does not work like that. You either commit to a 12 month contract or you delist him. In my opinion Clarke has had his chances and now is the classic list clogger. Time to move on

[BRS328]

Grundy will cost a second round draft pick. Still outstanding value