Tom Mitchell

[Born to Run 204]

Would it be a good time to make a play for Reid on account of today? I reckon he is good, but can't play where he plays best with Tippett and Buddy in the team.

[WERRIDEE 5,251]

After today thevSwans won't be letting this kid go. In fact Horse is probably lamenting he didn't go with an extra running player or two. Reid was a waste of space, they had Buddy, Tippett, Goodes but they were smashed around the ball so it didn't matter who you had up forward.

I don't know about that. The Swans looked awfully slow today which is a big reason why Mitchell isn't getting a game.

[wattsjurrahdunne 88]

Agree, Swans looked slow. They will be so keen to add genuine leg speed that you can see some bundling of players eg Mitchell, Reid, Membrey to address that glaring need.

Wouldn't touch Reid. Looks soft & quite disinterested.

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

I still think he should have been playing instead of Rohan.

[TRIGON 4,719]

Agree, Swans looked slow. They will be so keen to add genuine leg speed that you can see some bundling of players eg Mitchell, Reid, Membrey to address that glaring need.

Wouldn't touch Reid. Looks soft & quite disinterested.

Blease for a second round pick?

(relax, it's the silly season)

[WERRIDEE 5,251]

Agree, Swans looked slow. They will be so keen to add genuine leg speed that you can see some bundling of players eg Mitchell, Reid, Membrey to address that glaring need.

They might go for Dangerfield considering they don't have a salary cap it's not out of the question.

[Redleg 38,072]

They might go for Dangerfield considering they don't have a salary cap it's not out of the question.

there was a pretty strong rumour that they would sign another star after moving some players on and freeing up some more salary cap room.

[watchtheeyes 1,210]

Agree, Swans looked slow. They will be so keen to add genuine leg speed that you can see some bundling of players eg Mitchell, Reid, Membrey to address that glaring need.

Wouldn't touch Reid. Looks soft & quite disinterested.

Jetta, Rohan... They have leg speed, they just played like spuds.

Reid is hopeless, want nothing to do with him!

[poita 3,710]

I think Mitchell is probably more likely to leave after Saturday. He is on massive dollars to be a fringe player and, even if he does become a regular next year, he would only be replacing a similar type, not adding somtheing different to the mix.

They have invested too much in Jetta and Rohan to let them go, but Rohan in particular is a very ordinary footballer.

I would also not be suprised to see Reid on the trade table - the Swans will be keen to bring in a decent ruckman, so a trade with the Dogs might be of interest to them.

[juzzk1d 1,354]

They have invested too much in Jetta and Rohan to let them go, but Rohan in particular is a very ordinary footballer.

^^ This 100%

[Grand New Flag 3,226]

Swans loss was not the forwards fault, it was the midfields. In particular it was in the ruck that they were smashed. Hawthorn mostly had first use of the ball. On the odd occasion that Sydney did win the clearance it usually ended with a set shot on goal. Sydney will try and address its ruck situation. They lost Mumford to get Buddy, they now need to replace Mumford with another decent ruck to win the Premiership...... they will go all out. I think their midfield can match Hawthorns but not without a ruckman winning their fair share of taps to advantage.

Edited September 29, 2014 by Grand New Flag

[binman 39,103]

Swans loss was not the forwards fault, it was the midfields. In particular it was in the ruck that they were smashed. Hawthorn mostly had first use of the ball. On the odd occasion that Sydney did win the clearance it usually ended with a set shot on goal. Sydney will try and address its ruck situation. They lost Mumford to get Buddy, they now need to replace Mumford with another decent ruck to win the Premiership...... they will go all out. I think their midfield can match Hawthorns but not without a ruckman winning their fair share of taps to advantage.

Spencer, Blease and Tapscott for Mitchell? joking btw

[Robbie57 1,996]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-29/blues-not-poaching-swan?utm_medium=RSS

Obviously rejected their offer.

[jnrmac 19,327]

Would it be a good time to make a play for Reid on account of today? I reckon he is good, but can't play where he plays best with Tippett and Buddy in the team.

Reid played a shocker in the GF. On that form alone you would say no.

[Bombay Airconditioning 5,989]

Goodes is set to play, time to have another word to him.

[Felix 92]

Tom Mitchell, yes please.

[Grand New Flag 3,226]

We are having a crack at Tom. I been given no word on how we are going.

[Farmer 702]

Swans loss was not the forwards fault, it was the midfields. In particular it was in the ruck that they were smashed. Hawthorn mostly had first use of the ball. On the odd occasion that Sydney did win the clearance it usually ended with a set shot on goal. Sydney will try and address its ruck situation. They lost Mumford to get Buddy, they now need to replace Mumford with another decent ruck to win the Premiership...... they will go all out. I think their midfield can match Hawthorns but not without a ruckman winning their fair share of taps to advantage.

Well it reads well but in fact Pyke won the ruck duels and Swans did ok in centre clearances. I do agree however that Swans gave away a lot in letting Mumford go but would they play another ruckman in the side with Tippett already in the side?

I think we should make a real pitch for Malcevski. Really can play and brings character and leadership to the table

[Grand New Flag 3,226]

Well it reads well but in fact Pyke won the ruck duels and Swans did ok in centre clearances. I do agree however that Swans gave away a lot in letting Mumford go but would they play another ruckman in the side with Tippett already in the side?

I think we should make a real pitch for Malcevski. Really can play and brings character and leadership to the table

With Chip gone and a likely pick 3, or possibly ~pick 10 we will not go for Malcevski. It will counter our FA compensation, thus we would lose this early pick.

[Jesse Christ 2,884]

Which in a nutshell is why FA is unfair and lopsided.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

We are having a crack at Tom. I been given no word on how we are going.

Your posts keep me (somewhat) sane.

[ManDee 7,093]

With Chip gone and a likely pick 3, or possibly ~pick 10 we will not go for Malcevski. It will counter our FA compensation, thus we would lose this early pick.

No problems we trade for him pick 98.

[Grand New Flag 3,226]

No problems we trade for him pick 98.

Can a FA choose to be traded to his club of choice rather than simply aquired?

[Lucifers Hero 37,335]

Can a FA choose to be traded to his club of choice rather than simply aquired?

Yes, Port traded in two players (Shultz and ?) in 2012 to protect their FA picks...they ended up getting two 2nd round picks for their 'exports' which were very valuable as they were way down the ladder. These imports/picks really helped their climb up the ladder in 2013/4.

They really understood how to work the system. We diluted our Moloney/Rivers picks by getting Byrnes.

Edited October 2, 2014 by Lucifer's Hero

[samcantstandya 953]

Yes, Port traded in two players (Shultz and ?) in 2012 to protect their FA picks...they ended up getting two 2nd round picks for their 'exports' which were very valuable as they were way down the ladder. These imports/picks really helped their climb up the ladder in 2013/4.

They really understood how to work the system. We diluted our Moloney/Rivers picks by getting Byrnes.

And he was such good value - not.