I assume everyone recalls in late 2013 when Roos came under attack from Richard Colless for trying to lure a Swans Academy player into the draft so we could select him early? http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/sydney-chairman-richard-colless-slams-paul-roos-for-trying-to-lure-emerging-swans-prospects/story-fni5fan7-1226723906733

Well the 178cm young midfielder was delisted by the Swans after two horror injury run seasons in which he did his knee three times (twice on one, once the other).

In the limited opportunities that he had at NEAFL level, he showed he had some ability, and played a very strong game (his 5th back) before he did his knee for the last time. http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/117355/Lloyd-PERRIS

Now I'm not saying lets sign him on the senior list now. But given Roos history with him, and how keen he was to secure him. When it gets to Pick 24 in the Rookie Draft, could this kid be worth a punt. Worst case scenario he doesn't get on the park and he's off our rookie list in 12 months anyway!

Thoughts? I say get him!

agreed. he is worth grabbing and taking the risk. At pick 24 in the rookie draft its a lottery. If fit, he is a very good player

This is pretty much exactly what the rookie list of for. Big upside, big downside player who could go either way. Why not take a punt?

This is pretty much exactly what the rookie list of for. Big upside, big downside player who could go either way. Why not take a punt?

My thoughts exactly.

His injury history suggests he'll be available to us at that Pick, and with Roos relationship/knowledge of Perris, it's almost an obvious decision.

Two years in the system, elite runner who adds to the midfield depth (best case scenario)

Player who doesn't work out like so many other rookie selections (worst case scenario).

Hope Roos rolls the dice.

Originally from Parkdale here in suburbs of Melbourne. Moved to Sydney in 2004 as a 9 year old. An invite from the Demons would be a huge boost. His last game in the NEAFL was 30 possessions and Best on Ground.

A very talented kid, but his knees must be really bad if the Swans didnt give him a rookie lifeline

Unless they offered and he said no as he has another club lined up

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Could be worth a go, as long as the due diligence is done on his knees and the extent of the injuries he suffered.

Have to feel for the young guy.

Freo gave Morabito another go and will rookie him this year.

I'm all for this type risk.

he will spend the whole of 2016 in the recovery room; he last did the knee in late august.

i can't see us wasting the opportunity to have a player who may or may not make it onto our rookie list in 2016 for the sake of hoping that he comes good...the year after.

Something to consider is that Roos knew if he had picked up Perris at the time he would have atleast spent 3 year with him. Now that Roosy has 1 year left i wonder if its really worth it now?

3 knee recos is definitely a huge risk and consider he did his knee in August he will most likely miss all of 2016.

he will spend the whole of 2016 in the recovery room; he last did the knee in late august.

i can't see us wasting the opportunity to have a player who may or may not make it onto our rookie list in 2016 for the sake of hoping that he comes good...the year after.

Really?

A rookie spot.

It's not best 22 let alone on the senior list.

Give the kid a chance when there's such reward available.

Freo gave Morabito another go and will rookie him this year.

I'm all for this type risk.

If we are taking punts, why not Morabito? Has he got over his knee issue I wonder?

he will spend the whole of 2016 in the recovery room; he last did the knee in late august.

i can't see us wasting the opportunity to have a player who may or may not make it onto our rookie list in 2016 for the sake of hoping that he comes good...the year after.

Something to consider is that Roos knew if he had picked up Perris at the time he would have atleast spent 3 year with him. Now that Roosy has 1 year left i wonder if its really worth it now?

3 knee recos is definitely a huge risk and consider he did his knee in August he will most likely miss all of 2016.

Reported he had LARS surgery this time around. So should be go to start training in the new year.

16 weeks is the alleged turn around time for LARS I believe?

If we are taking punts, why not Morabito? Has he got over his knee issue I wonder?

Main difference is Freo have already expressed their committed to rookie listing Morabitto. Sydney haven't re Perris.

Reported he had LARS surgery this time around. So should be go to start training in the new year.

16 weeks is the alleged turn around time for LARS I believe?

Hasn't that LARS surgery been pretty much a flop the last couple of years?

Hasn't that LARS surgery been pretty much a flop the last couple of years?

Not that i'd heard of, but i stand to be corrected.

Elite runner he might have been, but after 3 knees and now Lars you would have to think the elite runner he was would be a thing of the past.

Huge gamble, because he is a way off getting back, but the upside is there. I think if Roos liked him as much as it appears, he will be offered a rookie spot with us.

I'm very interested to see if this happens. Could be a really good get if his body can get right.

Roos worked with him alot at the academy, and tried to convince him to come to us over the swans.

i'd certainly grab him as a delisted free agent or in the draft,

Thoughts? I say get him!

You've said that a lot this off season.

^{well worth a punt.}

You've said that a lot this off season.

That is true.

Although now with the first lot of list lodgements being done and we know exactly who's available and what we're lacking. Of all the players i've mentioned, the only two delisted players i'm keen on getting in the Rookie Draft are Mitch Harvey and Lloyd Perris.

I get that we wanted him in the draft, but he still wasn't exactly worth top 30 was he?

2 years, 3 knees and I'd say we'd be better off leaving him.

I'd rather another Mitch White or James Harmes.