The Trade/Draft Rumour Mill

[Machsy 2,858]

some nice players should be squeezed out of Sydney now

Luke Parker anyone?

How about Mitch Morton, a retired Jude Bolton with no desire to coach, and a crippled Marty Mattner?

That, coupled with the departures of Mumford and White will ensure the Swans have plenty of cap space without squeezing required players.

[Deeoldfart 8,109]

Wow

That truly is impressive by the Swans if that happens......

Yeah, but it's a hell of a lot easier when you have close to an extra $ million in your salary cap.

[drdrake 3,203]

GWS is going to be the AFL's biggest basket case, players don't wont to go there and players want to leave. The Gold Coast at least can sell G Ablett aand the lifestyle.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

GWS is going to be the AFL's biggest basket case, players don't wont to go there and players want to leave. The Gold Coast at least can sell G Ablett aand the lifestyle.

Remind me again of all of their gun players who are returning to Vic after having just finished their first contracts?

[jumbo returns 6,741]

GWS is going to be the AFL's biggest basket case, players don't wont to go there and players want to leave. The Gold Coast at least can sell G Ablett aand the lifestyle.

Now that sounds familiar........*rubs chin.

[Pennant St Dee 13,402]

Rumours are one thing... riding on the back of others' rumours and claiming credit is another.

you got it in one, I can't believe others don't see through it. It's like reading the front page of the Beano!

[drdrake 3,203]

Remind me again of all of their gun players who are returning to Vic after having just finished their first contracts?

Tell me who are their gun players, J cameron, is one and the others are potential that will be picked off as they develop

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

Tell me who are their gun players, J cameron, is one and the others are potential that will be picked off as they develop

Was really hoping we would chase Dylan Shiel, but he,like most of his contemporaries has signed a new contract through the year. He'll, even Adams may stay now Buddy isn't going. I've been amazed at their ability to hang on to so many kids who are so obviously talented.

By not getting burdened with a massive contract for Buddy does them a favour IMO, they will have Patten, Boyd and Cameron being fed by fantastic mids (who wouldn't take Toby Green). They will have the ability to contract who they want, front loading many.

Everyone said clubs would raid GWS after two years. How's that been going?

[Demoneyes 562]

So you think they will definitely take Boyd? If so our number 2 becomes gold to other clubs

[stuie 7,374]

So you think they will definitely take Boyd? If so our number 2 becomes gold to other clubs

What? Surely you mean that the other way around right?! If Boyd was guaranteed to be available at pick 2 THEN it would be gold.

[Demoneyes 562]

What? Surely you mean that the other way around right?! If Boyd was guaranteed to be available at pick 2 THEN it would be gold.

Not sure. If Boyd off the table and clubs want to get the best pick we have it! Not all clubs are after a Tom Boyd

[Demoneyes 562]

Just heard that GWS will swap Pick 1 to us for Pick 2, they can't stand the pressure! Source: 2 drunks outside a Thirsty Camel

[Bluey's Dad 3,419]

Just heard that GWS will swap Pick 1 to us for Pick 2, they can't stand the pressure! Source: 2 drunks outside a Thirsty Camel

[dee-luded 2,959]

So you think they will definitely take Boyd? If so our number 2 becomes gold to other clubs

its likely GWS may take Fyfe for P1.

and I reckon then they'll start to trade for some other mature bodied players.

this could be the biggest trade period ever. hold on to your hat, we have competition for the mature players we want ourselves.

I wonder if there will be quite a few kids left over from the draft, with clubs taking many mature players. the preseason/rookie drafts may be interesting this year.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Just heard that GWS will swap Pick 1 to us for Pick 2, they can't stand the pressure! Source: 2 drunks outside a Thirsty Camel

is that a rumour, or a fact? this is the rumour page didn't you know!

[old55 23,836]

its likely GWS may take Fyfe for P1.

Far LESS likely if Buddy does go to Sydney. GWS will take Boyd.

[Demoneyes 562]

is that a rumour, or a fact? this is the rumour page didn't you know!

Maybe just a little bit of rumour

its likely GWS may take Fyfe for P1.

and I reckon then they'll start to trade for some other mature bodied players.

this could be the biggest trade period ever. hold on to your hat, we have competition for the mature players we want ourselves.

I wonder if there will be quite a few kids left over from the draft, with clubs taking many mature players. the preseason/rookie drafts may be interesting this year.

It certainly will be interesting - no doubt! Nearly as exciting as awaiting the news of our new coach last month - and nearly as drawn out!

[olisik 4,060]

Fitzy and pick 2 for Fyfe. Similair deal as the juddy one without visy involved.

[Demon_Tingles 211]

Fitzy and pick 2 for Fyfe. Similair deal as the juddy one without visy involved.

Yep Fyfe will leave Freo for the bottom two clubs in the league

[Dees2014 2,377]

If he goes to Sydney, GWS would surely take Boyd with #1.

This devalues our #2 doesn't it? Since the previous speculation was if they got Buddy, they may skip Boyd at #1?

Not sure I agree. If GWS take Boyd (which I think they will do), this means that our pick 2 becomes the most valuable tradable pick in the draft for all other clubs. That should be worth quite a lot in a draft which thins out quite quickly after pick 30 apparently.

Incidentally, there is speculation that GWS will pay serious attention to any trade for an experienced ruckman with 3-4 years left in him. Surely we could package something up involving Jamar to get one or two of their gun mids? Could be good value for us.

[Demoneyes 562]

Not sure I agree. If GWS take Boyd (which I think they will do), this means that our pick 2 becomes the most valuable tradable pick in the draft for all other clubs. That should be worth quite a lot in a draft which thins out quite quickly after pick 30 apparently.

Incidentally, there is speculation that GWS will pay serious attention to any trade for an experienced ruckman with 3-4 years left in him. Surely we could package something up involving Jamar to get one or two of their gun mids? Could be good value for us.

Don't know if Jamar has that much left in the tank, but we can only hope!

[Demoneyes 562]

Taylor Hunt any value to us?

[Dees2014 2,377]

Fitzy and pick 2 for Fyfe. Similair deal as the juddy one without visy involved.

No no no.

That is way over the top. Fyfe isn't that good. Fitzy will be better than any of them, and be a gun in the midfield - mark my words.

[GawnWithTheWind 604]

No no no.

That is way over the top. Fyfe isn't that good. Fitzy will be better than any of them, and be a gun in the midfield - mark my words.

What?

[jabberwocky 2,301]

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