Hearing he's not that big on Sydney, or enjoying his footy that much and may want to come to Melbourne. If it's not this trade period, definitely next year.

There would obviously be some sort of difficulty list management wise I would imagine given the inclusion of Franklin following Tippett a year later.

I would also imagine given the restrictions on the Swans by the AFL, the immediate push for restrictions to be lifted by talk of court action would influence their decisions this coming off season.

Worth a thought for Mfc?

Hearing he's not that big on Sydney, or enjoying his footy that much and may want to come to Melbourne. If it's not this trade period, definitely next year.

There would obviously be some sort of difficulty list management wise I would imagine given the inclusion of Franklin following Tippett a year later.

I would also imagine given the restrictions on the Swans by the AFL, the immediate push for restrictions to be lifted by talk of court action would influence their decisions this coming off season.

Worth a thought for Mfc?

If he wants to take a massive pay cut then yes, otherwise I can't see him leaving Sydney while he is being paid so well.

Yeah I wouldn't pay him 800k but he wouldn't be bad as second forward second ruck for us.

What are we paying Dawes at the moment - $500K? Surely Sydney would have to pay part of Tippett's salary to move him on, so if we could move Dawes on and add Tippett for an extra $100K or so it would be a decent outcome. You certainly couldn't justify having both of them on the list though.

There's a definite role there for him on our list, but the price would have to be right for us too (both trade cost and salary).

I can imagine Sydney would be open to move him given the commitment to Buddy (and what it's subsequently cost them), and the lack of on field chemistry between the two.

I would love it to be so. I just can't see it happening.

I would love it to be so. I just can't see it happening.

Exactly my thoughts Colin.

He's got the advantage of playing two roles. But his set shots on goal aren't that good and he can go missing.

What we give?

Would rather Lynch and Pedo.

A big no from me

Has a poor workrate and certainly not something we need as we look to try and change our sides culture

A big no from me

Has a poor workrate and certainly not something we need as we look to try and change our sides culture

100% agree.

Plus he's a big sook.

Plus he's a big sook.

So u r saying he will fit in well at the Dees then Ethan!

So u r saying he will fit in well at the Dees then Ethan!

I don't think any of ours jumpers would be tight enough for him.

Only if he plays as a super quick, A grade midfielder. That's our overwhelming weakness.

Honestly, if we're after a 2nd ruck/forward, he's one of the best in the business.

For the price we'd have to pay though, it would be a pass from me. Sydney (and he) would be asking more than Clark was.

I thought we'd have learned our lesson with Mitch Clark...

There's a definite role there for him on our list, but the price would have to be right for us too (both trade cost and salary).

I can imagine Sydney would be open to move him given the commitment to Buddy (and what it's subsequently cost them), and the lack of on field chemistry between the two.

I agree and I can imagine them interested in someone for their backline.

If he's keen to a move to Melbourne, it would be at least worth a serious look and what we have to offer.

Rumours abound that the AFL will likely lift the Swans restrictions that M.Fitzpatrick enforced. If that is the case, the Swans have room to move in trade period.

From what I saw on the weekend against Freo and in the past in finals, Tippett was very handy and his workrate is certainly not what others have described here.

With "no gurantees" for anyone on our list, the likes of Grimes, Garland, Watts, Howe, Toumpas would be looked at by opposition clubs. And as Roosy has stated, they have a job to improve the list. If that means obtaining a quality midfielder (ie.Prestia) and quality KPF/Ruck (Ie. Tippett), they may have to 'sell the farm'.

I'd certainly take Tippett.

A forwardline like this:

Kent Hogan Brayshaw

Garlett Tippett Petracca

I'd certainly take Tippett.

A forwardline like this:

Kent Hogan Brayshaw

Garlett Tippett Petracca

A priaprismatic proposition if ever I saw one!

Not sure why anyone would be against...if the "price was right"

Compared to someother half baked spuds mentioned in despatches this bloke is the genuine article. Not perfect..but good

Well, what would get it done? We pay half his remaining contract and a second rounder? Surely, they'd want a first rounder. I guess if we convinced him to seek a trade to us? Given Buddy's situation, I doubt they'd let him go.

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Still think Horse is having trouble with Fwd line balance between Buddy and Tippett.

We would love that sort of balance. however a NO from me...

I'd certainly take Tippett

Anyone who watches football would.

After Charlie Dixon, Tippett would have to be the next best forward/2nd ruck option out there.

Given we no doubt have hopes of climbing tbe ladder, i wouldn't be against trading Watts and next years 1st round pick with us only paying 500K of the last year of Tippett's current contract. We then just have to move Dawes onto one of Carlton, Essendon or Brisbane.

After Charlie Dixon, Tippett would have to be the next best forward/2nd ruck option out there.

Given we no doubt have hopes of climbing tbe ladder, i wouldn't be against trading Watts and next years 1st round pick with us only paying 500K of the last year of Tippett's current contract. We then just have to move Dawes onto one of Carlton, Essendon or Brisbane.

Would rather trade this years pick. Next years will be higher than this (considering we do rise up the ladder), plus this seems to be a lesser draft compared to next. Would rather bet on grabbing a gem in the draft next year rather than this year.

After Charlie Dixon, Tippett would have to be the next best forward/2nd ruck option out there.

Given we no doubt have hopes of climbing tbe ladder, i wouldn't be against trading Watts and next years 1st round pick with us only paying 500K of the last year of Tippett's current contract. We then just have to move Dawes onto one of Carlton, Essendon or Brisbane.

No way Sydney accepts that trade!