Something seems seriously amiss at the Swans - they are losing players left, right and centre. Has a Horse lost his touch? Whatever the reason I'm loving it.
With this influx of seasoned players those on the fringe e.g. Trenners, Newton, Michie, ANB, Bugg, Kennedy, Harmes, Wagner are going to have to strut their stuff in the preseason to get a look in.
I think losing a grand final is a tragedy in many ways. You get scarred mentally and then get screwed with draft picks and the draw. It's a long way back.
I think Rockliffs relationship with his coach tainted his time at the Lions and often there is no way back from that. Leppa had a bit of Neeld about him from what I hear.
I reckon he is ours. The rest is posturing for their fans. It would be a mistake for them to hang on to a disaffected player. I'm not usually a fan of topping up our lst with elderly players but his on field leadership would be invaluable for our young midfielders. Hope it comes off. It says a lot that he has designated us as his prefaced destination. Sounds like this has been brewing for a long time.