Barry Prendergast says yes

22 hours ago, goodwindees said:

Have a very good source at the Swans and let me assure you that these 3 are gone at end of the year.  Swans want them out at almost any price. 

Josh Kennedy has had a big blue with Tippett over his lack of physicality. All came to a head against Hawks when big Kurt was the only player that didn't buy into the crash into Luke Hodge at every opportunity strategy.  Not only wouldn't do it but criticised it as a strategy. 

Playing group has lost trust in Rohan, some even call him Whiskas.

They've also come to conclusion that Reid is more of a distraction and sick of him not being able to complete games  

It's easy to be seduced by all 3 as at their best they all have what we need but each represent a significant risk.  I guess it depends on what you'd have to trade and pay  

 

 

Dud, Bigger Dud, Biggest Dud, in any order you like!

Edited June 7, 20178 yr by picket fence

We aren't the quickest team in the comp. If Rohan could stay fit and develop a notch he would certainly be useful.

Tippet is done.

3 hours ago, faultydet said:

Gary Rohan reminds me very much of Jayden Hunt.

 

 

Apart from the fact that Hunt attacks the contest like a maniac, and the fact that he got knocked T.F.O running head first into the biggest guy on the field to offer defensive pressure, hit the ground face first like he had been shot through the head, but played the following week, whereas Rohan would have feigned a tackle after shortening his steps, and then missed 6 weeks with a torn hammy. 

Exactly, Rohan is one of the most, overrated, least talented players I've seen, he's fast but it stops there. I just cannot understand all the love for him on here and some posters who should know better, are his biggest fans.

He's averaged 10 possessions a game over his entire 7.5 seasons and has kicked less than a goal a game, just what does he do, other than miss simple mark's and throw in the occasional tackle. We'd be calling for his blood if he played for us the way he's performed for the Swans.

He can run fast but apart from the fact he's run down a few players, he's no better than Blease and I'm amazed he's stayed on the list for so long, in fact I think they were trying to offload him last year. 

He is a dud.

As for Tippett, no thanks, he's tall and that's about it. 

Edited June 7, 20178 yr by Dante

Rohan is phenomenally overrated. Yes, his one good game a year is very good, but he is also good for at least 10 absolute shockers and a couple of injuries alongside that.

Reid could fill a need, but I suspect his value has been inflated to the point where he is no longer a viable option. I'd rather throw $600K at a midfielder then Reid.

Tippett is the interesting one for me. I suspect Sydney would be prepared to take a massive hit to get him off the books, and there would probably not be much interest in him from other clubs. At $800K+ a year he needs to be a star each week, at $500K he just needs to do his bit.

 

 

Tippett is nothing like  $800k this year. His contract was very front loaded.  He's finished at the Swans it all depends on what his new Club wants to pay. I suspect Lions will lure him home to Qld particularly if they lose that young forward. 

21 hours ago, Older demon said:

Tippet has been omitted this week

Poor mans Vickery

8 hours ago, goodwindees said:

Tippett is nothing like  $800k this year. His contract was very front loaded.  He's finished at the Swans it all depends on what his new Club wants to pay. I suspect Lions will lure him home to Qld particularly if they lose that young forward. 

He re-signed. They have Schache and Hipworth as kpf's

The Lions may still be interested given that those 2 are so young & developing. 

Some Clubs will be interested purely because he is 200 cm and can play forward/ruck. 

I'd rather him than Spencer but you'd need to give him a thorough physical and really determine if there is still a desire to compete. 

25 minutes ago, goodwindees said:

 I'd rather him than Spencer but you'd need to give him a thorough physical and really determine if there is still a desire to compete. 

So give him a thorough mental?

Edited June 8, 20178 yr by DominatrixTyson

Tippet's appetite for the contest has been long gone. IMO he seems to only be in it for the money now. Pass

Spoke to the most passionate (and possibly the most knowledgeable) Swans fan I've ever met at the Swans v Dogs game last night.

He seriously rates Reid. Reckons he has the best hands in the league. Said he'd be very surprised if the Swans were to let him go. This bloke was in the Swans coterie - seemed more connected than the average fan on the street (i.e. he knew the players' names and didn't yell out nice 'catch' etc).

 

Ktip is the best example of looks like Tarzan plays like Jane (I really hope there are no awesome Janes in the AFLW, can I even use this expression anymore???) Spencer on the other hand ... well he would rip out another players' heart and eat it if told to do so he is fierce. While he is improving slowly he is improving, I reckon there would be no benefit in a swap. Honestly it would be like the Hawks taking Vickery.

2 hours ago, DaisyDeeciple said:

Ktip is the best example of looks like Tarzan plays like Jane (I really hope there are no awesome Janes in the AFLW, can I even use this expression anymore???)

I for one am looking forward to when we can move past this expression.

Tippett has huge talent but he seems to be lumbering nowadays; feel he's past it.

Rohan is 'Sam Blease if he'd been drafted by a better team'.  Has speed but not the smarts to find enough of the ball.

Reid is a gun.  While he'd be pricey, I would take him in a heartbeat.

 

11 minutes ago, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

Tippett has huge talent but he seems to be lumbering nowadays; feel he's past it.

Rohan is 'Sam Blease if he'd been drafted by a better team'.  Has speed but not the smarts to find enough of the ball.

Reid is a gun.  While he'd be pricey, I would take him in a heartbeat.

 

Reid is a gun???? Please 

He plays 5 good games a year 

Edited June 9, 20178 yr by Demons11

This is going slightly off topic, and not sure whether this should be started in a new thread, but Jack Gunston hasn't ruled out being traded (or open to it) at seasons end. 

What are people's thoughts on going after him, and what would it cost?

He's quite similar to Jack Watts in build (193cm, 87kg) and is only 25.  Could potentially allow us to have a very mobile forward line in Watts, Gunston and Hogan with Watts pinch-hitting in the ruck.  Yes he's having a down year, however he's scored 50+ goals over the last 3 seasons.

Would allow Weid to develop in the 2s for another couple of seasons before bringing him in.  Just a thought.

37 minutes ago, Gawn's Beard said:

This is going slightly off topic, and not sure whether this should be started in a new thread, but Jack Gunston hasn't ruled out being traded (or open to it) at seasons end. 

What are people's thoughts on going after him, and what would it cost?

He's quite similar to Jack Watts in build (193cm, 87kg) and is only 25.  Could potentially allow us to have a very mobile forward line in Watts, Gunston and Hogan with Watts pinch-hitting in the ruck.  Yes he's having a down year, however he's scored 50+ goals over the last 3 seasons.

Would allow Weid to develop in the 2s for another couple of seasons before bringing him in.  Just a thought.

Not adverse to this at all... would come down to 'costs' 

If we are indeed looking to go more mobile that extra tall, bears considering.

4 hours ago, Gawn's Beard said:

This is going slightly off topic, and not sure whether this should be started in a new thread, but Jack Gunston hasn't ruled out being traded (or open to it) at seasons end. 

What are people's thoughts on going after him, and what would it cost?

He's quite similar to Jack Watts in build (193cm, 87kg) and is only 25.  Could potentially allow us to have a very mobile forward line in Watts, Gunston and Hogan with Watts pinch-hitting in the ruck.  Yes he's having a down year, however he's scored 50+ goals over the last 3 seasons.

Would allow Weid to develop in the 2s for another couple of seasons before bringing him in.  Just a thought.

IMO not a need when we have Watts and Hannan

4 hours ago, Gawn's Beard said:

This is going slightly off topic, and not sure whether this should be started in a new thread, but Jack Gunston hasn't ruled out being traded (or open to it) at seasons end. 

What are people's thoughts on going after him, and what would it cost?

He's quite similar to Jack Watts in build (193cm, 87kg) and is only 25.  Could potentially allow us to have a very mobile forward line in Watts, Gunston and Hogan with Watts pinch-hitting in the ruck.  Yes he's having a down year, however he's scored 50+ goals over the last 3 seasons.

Would allow Weid to develop in the 2s for another couple of seasons before bringing him in.  Just a thought.

Gunstan would be a great pick up IMO. He is a very good player who can play tall and small and he would fit into any forward structure.

gunston is class but he'd a) be costly to get in and b) command a significant wage

Reid was in ripping marking form last night. Clunked 5 contested marks in the first half! If we can get him cheap (e.g. Not 700-800k) then he'd be perfect second tall forward to pair with Hogan and give relief in ruck.

"The o.p"  internet translation = over-inflated pap.

On 2017-6-9 at 2:44 PM, DemonAndrew said:

gunston is class but he'd a) be costly to get in and b) command a significant wage

He doesn't go too bad eh

Wonder how he'd travel in a decent team ? 

On 2017-6-9 at 9:51 AM, Nasher said:

I for one am looking forward to when we can move past this expression.

Looks like Wonder Woman, plays like Trump?