The aim is for finals next year. That's what PJ, Roosy, Goodwin et al. have set the bar at. Players such as Hogan, Viney are intent on getting there sooner not later. I like that attitude. Sometimes players 29-33 are when they're playing their best football. Age doesn't concern me when 'challenging' is sooner rather than later. And sometimes these decisions actually help team performance in the interim rather than 'down the track.'

I agree with Pederson re: this season and last year. And I'd prefer McDonald down back for stability and am keen on Sam Frost and what he has to offer next year. My main concern is where Dawes is at in terms of output and our second ruck/forward option.

Agree. I too like the drive of our young blokes wanting to play finals asap. Coupled with brining in older heads who have finals experience and leadership qualities. Playing finals will certainly help to keep our young stars together rather than seek opportunities elsewhere.

I think Tippett would cost a lot in terms of trade and salary, and I think the AFL would crawl all over it in a flash. Like the idea, but don't think it will happen. I still think we must focus on quality midfielders.

Edited September 16, 201510 yr by Moonshadow

Agree. I too like the drive of our young blokes wanting to play finals asap. Coupled with brining in older heads who have finals experience and leadership qualities. Playing finals will certainly help to keep our young stars together rather than seek opportunities elsewhere.

I think Tippett would cost a lot in terms of trade and salary, and I think the AFL would crawl all over it in a flash. Like the idea, but don't think it will happen. I still think we must focus on quality midfielders.

I think there will still be a focus on a quality midfielder to add to what we have. We also have Petracca and possibly Trengove to add to our midfield. I think Gawn has made really solid progress this season, I think our coaches realise though he needs a chopout with someone who is forward savvy. Particularly when playing against the best opposition.

All this said, I'm mindful of Buddy's current scenario. But I'll stand by my original post and source in that Tippett is looking to move on from Sydney, if not this year, next year.

So. What is new? This deal has always been very piscatorial.

Not talking about the deal... I'm talking about the whole mysterious seizure incident. Could potentially be a massive cover-up for what is really going on.

Not talking about the deal... I'm talking about the whole mysterious seizure incident. Could potentially be a massive cover-up for what is really going on.

That would be fitting.

All this said, I'm mindful of Buddy's current scenario. But I'll stand by my original post and source in that Tippett is looking to move on from Sydney, if not this year, next year.

Apparently there's a link between Buddy and Tippett that will see one or the other requesting/being told to move on.

Not talking about the deal... I'm talking about the whole mysterious seizure incident. Could potentially be a massive cover-up for what is really going on.

That's my feeling on this too, but I'm not averse to a conspiracy theory.

Given the alleged threesome, I'd say it's some bad press Sydney could do without, hence the coverup. Particularly, if he's being paid millions and millions of dollars for positive marketing in a tough Sydney market.

Apparently there's a link between Buddy and Tippett that will see one or the other requesting/being told to move on.

fascinating stuff

Be interesting to see what eventually makes its way to the surface.

Meanwhile..this bloke Tippett...... as a player id have him, fair to say controversy is never far away.

Wonder if Roosey would be interested ? Hed still have enough contacts to know the 'real' story

What a pair of geniuses. The whole thing is like a C grade soap opera.

Swans need to recruit Nick Kyrgios as cultural ambassador.

Franklin signing has been nothing but a circus. If I was tippet I would be keeping my options open.

aces of the same deck ?

Apparently there's a link between Buddy and Tippett that will see one or the other requesting/being told to move on.

I think both have sucked the blood out from the Swans ethos.

I take it back, he's a fraction of the player he was at Adelaide.