I wasn't sure where to broach this so figured here might do.

We at the curtain raising of the silly season aka EOS circus. Always starts earlier for us than many as we are but spectators to the big end of the season.

Out FD dept scouting and recruiting will have been working and burning the midnight oil again I'm sure collating info on where we are and who's out there as potential new players for the grand ol' flag.

Now we have Mr Roos on board all efforts no doubt will swing behind attaining players of the ilk that suits the direction Roos wishes to take us.

There are readers out there with far better memories and indeed knowledge of what transpired at Sydney during their Roos era and I was hoping some learned sorts might enlighten the rest of us as to , almost not so much the who of their drafts/trades etc , but the how.

By this I mean how is it likely the P man will go about getting his new charges. I sense Roos is a master of smoke and mirrors. . Just look at the process whereby he came to us; all classic look here- I'm over there etc

Sydney did gain a rep, a good one at that , of masterfully selecting underutilised or overlooked players and bringing them into their fold.

Do we take any murmurings of Roos meeting with Martin etc ( true or otherwise ) as indication of intent or more the craft of the masterful magician ?

Who is Roos likely to seek out nd how does he get his man ?

cheers

Had a chat with my old man after the gf today. He has predicted, and I am not kidding, that Buddy Franklin will become a Dee. He has apparently heard Roos on a number of occasions talk about how good Buddy would be in the midfield and thinks that Roos has already got him stitched up. Could you imagine? God bless the old fella

Now that is absolutely hilarious!

Had a chat with my old man after the gf today. He has predicted, and I am not kidding, that Buddy Franklin will become a Dee. He has apparently heard Roos on a number of occasions talk about how good Buddy would be in the midfield and thinks that Roos has already got him stitched up. Could you imagine? God bless the old fella

Your both drunk, go to bed.

Had a chat with my old man after the gf today. He has predicted, and I am not kidding, that Buddy Franklin will become a Dee. He has apparently heard Roos on a number of occasions talk about how good Buddy would be in the midfield and thinks that Roos has already got him stitched up. Could you imagine? God bless the old fella

He was a Dees supporter growing up...

but right this second he has the largest offer ever made to an AFL player sitting on the table, infact 1 mil more than the previous largest offer if you believe reports, he will go to GWS because it will secure his financial future and he won't get that sort of offer again.

From memory Roos and co use to target specific players for their needs, like all clubs, it's just they did it very well.

I'm interested in the option of recruiting the likes of Paul Chapman and Daniel Cross who could add their experience and talent to the list and help our young blokes in their development phase. I suppose this would be a continuation of the experiment with Byrnes and Rodan but the first two have a bit more class and ability and could make a more significant contribution to the team's overall performance. On what I've seen, Cross would improve our midfield while a fit Chapman crumbing at the feet of Clark, Dawes, Hogan and Howe might well kick 30 - 40 goals in a season.

The question is whether Roos is inclined to go in that direction.

Had a chat with my old man after the gf today. He has predicted, and I am not kidding, that Buddy Franklin will become a Dee. He has apparently heard Roos on a number of occasions talk about how good Buddy would be in the midfield and thinks that Roos has already got him stitched up. Could you imagine? God bless the old fella

Stuie's your old man ?

I'm interested in the option of recruiting the likes of Paul Chapman and Daniel Cross who could add their experience and talent to the list and help our young blokes in their development phase. I suppose this would be a continuation of the experiment with Byrnes and Rodan but the first two have a bit more class and ability and could make a more significant contribution to the team's overall performance. On what I've seen, Cross would improve our midfield while a fit Chapman crumbing at the feet of Clark, Dawes, Hogan and Howe might well kick 30 - 40 goals in a season.

The question is whether Roos is inclined to go in that direction.

We also have to take into consideration that we don't become the "Pension Club" for older players wishing to cash up prior to retiring.

It's a fine balance and one which I am more than happy to have Paul Roos in charge of.

For the first time in a long time I have hope and faith in the club and its decisions it has made and will make.

He was a Dees supporter growing up...

but right this second he has the largest offer ever made to an AFL player sitting on the table, infact 1 mil more than the previous largest offer if you believe reports, he will go to GWS because it will secure his financial future and he won't get that sort of offer again.

Surely his financial future is already secure,this argument doesn't hold a lot of water.

This is a godfather offer though,no one could refuse unless they want to actually play to win flags.

Surely his financial future is already secure,this argument doesn't hold a lot of water.

This is a godfather offer though,no one could refuse unless they want to actually play to win flags.

I've always thought that, but good luck to him.

Freo I think could get very involved in this chase yet.

I reckon Buddy Franklin will be at GWS next year.

Spoke to Gubby Allen yesterday about Taylor Adams. He gave away nothing, other than to confirm that he will be playing for a club in Melbourne next year. I suspect it's not the MFC unfortunately.

Sheedy ran down the MFC all night and joked how excited the Dees were that we landed Roos. "Might get them to 14th on the ladder next year". We have no respect.

He said Jolly would be a great pick up (ala John Barnes in 2000) and said GWS would have a crack. I told him, and the other 400 people in attendance, that he'd be a Demon next year. (I hope everything I read here is true.)

Gubby Allen, whilst not giving any info on the trades, winked and quite sincerely said to me - "Roos will turn you guys around next year. I guarantee that." I know I'm not saying anything new in stating this, but everyone rates Roos.

Also had 50 bucks on Gunston for the Norm Smith at 41/1. Everyone at the GWS function thought he was BOG. Nearly necked myself.

Had a chat with my old man after the gf today. He has predicted, and I am not kidding, that Buddy Franklin will become a Dee. He has apparently heard Roos on a number of occasions talk about how good Buddy would be in the midfield and thinks that Roos has already got him stitched up. Could you imagine? God bless the old fella

Medication time.....some hops will do the trick.

I reckon Buddy Franklin will be at GWS next year.

Spoke to Gubby Allen yesterday about Taylor Adams. He gave away nothing, other than to confirm that he will be playing for a club in Melbourne next year. I suspect it's not the MFC unfortunately.

Sheedy ran down the MFC all night and joked how excited the Dees were that we landed Roos. "Might get them to 14th on the ladder next year". We have no respect.

He said Jolly would be a great pick up (ala John Barnes in 2000) and said GWS would have a crack. I told him, and the other 400 people in attendance, that he'd be a Demon next year. (I hope everything I read here is true.)

Gubby Allen, whilst not giving any info on the trades, winked and quite sincerely said to me - "Roos will turn you guys around next year. I guarantee that." I know I'm not saying anything new in stating this, but everyone rates Roos.

Also had 50 bucks on Gunston for the Norm Smith at 41/1. Everyone at the GWS function thought he was BOG. Nearly necked myself.

Unlucky there - got done by one vote.

I reckon Buddy Franklin will be at GWS next year.

Spoke to Gubby Allen yesterday about Taylor Adams. He gave away nothing, other than to confirm that he will be playing for a club in Melbourne next year. I suspect it's not the MFC unfortunately.

Sheedy ran down the MFC all night and joked how excited the Dees were that we landed Roos. "Might get them to 14th on the ladder next year". We have no respect.

He said Jolly would be a great pick up (ala John Barnes in 2000) and said GWS would have a crack. I told him, and the other 400 people in attendance, that he'd be a Demon next year. (I hope everything I read here is true.)

Gubby Allen, whilst not giving any info on the trades, winked and quite sincerely said to me - "Roos will turn you guys around next year. I guarantee that." I know I'm not saying anything new in stating this, but everyone rates Roos.

Also had 50 bucks on Gunston for the Norm Smith at 41/1. Everyone at the GWS function thought he was BOG. Nearly necked myself.

Interesting to run down a team who has never finished below his team on the ladder, even during the clubs most worst period....

oh well I suppose that's classic Sheeds.

Roos' pattern while at Sydney was to trade his first or second round draft pick to get a 22 - 24 year old player from another club, and this player would end up straight in the 22. Shaw, Richards, Mattner etc... Usually it was one of this type of trades per year but someone with access to stats might be able to clarify this. He actually used draft selections later than no. 30 to pick up young players. If history is any guide he will continue to use this model. With a lot of trades on offer this year it could be a real win/win for MFC.

So I reckon we will only trade in 2 players:

- 1 young gun midfielder (plus other pick) for our no. 2 pick - Swallow, Sloane, Adams

- 1 older player for a much later draft pick - Chappy, Cross, etc...

The fly in the ointment is our play for Heath Shaw. It sounds like MFC are going hard for him and this could mean a third trade.

Middle rounds draft picks will pick up youth.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/sydney-swans-chairman-richard-colless-says-club-wishes-legend-paul-roos-all-the-best-at-melbourne/story-e6frf3e3-1226729790347?from=public_rss&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

Roos loves getting taalented players who aren't getting much game time at good sides. I imagine we'll target midfielders from sides like geelong and hawthorn. One I would love to get is george horln-smith, reckon he can really play and we would be ble to offer him way more money and opportunities than geelong.

Roos loves getting taalented players who aren't getting much game time at good sides. I imagine we'll target midfielders from sides like geelong and hawthorn. One I would love to get is george horln-smith, reckon he can really play and we would be ble to offer him way more money and opportunities than geelong.

Geelong rate Horlin-Smith very highly, they talk about him as leadership material. Heard Ling and Balme praise him in the media.

I reckon Buddy Franklin will be at GWS next year.

Spoke to Gubby Allen yesterday about Taylor Adams. He gave away nothing, other than to confirm that he will be playing for a club in Melbourne next year. I suspect it's not the MFC unfortunately.

Sheedy ran down the MFC all night and joked how excited the Dees were that we landed Roos. "Might get them to 14th on the ladder next year". We have no respect.

He said Jolly would be a great pick up (ala John Barnes in 2000) and said GWS would have a crack. I told him, and the other 400 people in attendance, that he'd be a Demon next year. (I hope everything I read here is true.)

Gubby Allen, whilst not giving any info on the trades, winked and quite sincerely said to me - "Roos will turn you guys around next year. I guarantee that." I know I'm not saying anything new in stating this, but everyone rates Roos.

Also had 50 bucks on Gunston for the Norm Smith at 41/1. Everyone at the GWS function thought he was BOG. Nearly necked myself.

I'm doing my best to remember all the mud that has been thrown at us so I can remind these tossers when we come good.

Geelong rate Horlin-Smith very highly, they talk about him as leadership material. Heard Ling and Balme praise him in the media.

They praise him in private, too.

Great character, they'd hate to lose the kid.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOyo5ZTWK0Q

Found this little snippet from his Academy coaching days. Very insightful, you would think this would be a style of lay next year. Expect a lot of free flowing play which is good to see instead of the defence choke which didn't work under Neeld.

Massive emphasis on spread to which we struggled with..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4LOcB1ffXY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AVjgt5RbF4

Even though they are kids he does not go easy on them. Still cannot believe we have him as our head coach..

Edited October 27, 201311 yr by dazzledavey36

Thanks Dazzle, good stuff. Some of my mates could learn a lot from those!

Good get 'Dazzle'. The players are really lucky to have this guy in charge now.

Really enjoyed those videos. Thanks. Doesn't it inspire confidence. My assessment is that when we have a solid and not scetchy game plan we'll be far more competitive. Can't wait for round 1!