the fork

It is widely understood that GWS don't want or need what you suggest we offer them. They don't need picks and they don't need Jamar if they're getting Mumford.

Buntine: http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profile/Matthew-Buntine Bugg: http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/player-profile/tomas-bugg

You're right, he played it pretty straight, I just read a little subtext into the: He's happy, not going anywhere brush off. Time will tell.

Yep manager is Lucas who stated that he more likely to stay, but I sensed he was just playing a litle bit of hardball on behalf of Adelaide (being a contracted player I'd suggest this is in Lucus' best interest). However I think he, like Adelaide is looking for a little more. Adelaide wanting a better pick and his client wanting a little more cash to jump ship. I think Lyons wants to come but is holding out for us to increase our offer. I think when we have a clearer idea of our compo for Slyvia we will be able to solidify our offers to players like Lyons.

Maybe you're right but there's always room for midfielders and I reckon we have plenty of room. Bail and Nicho could go and mod wouldn't bat an eyelid!

Last I remember hearing they we're looking to get him out of their system. If they snatch Dal Santo I reckon they'll be looking for salary cap relief wherever they can find it and Greenwood would provide it. If we've just scored Michie at 54, Greenwood at 72 aint absurd!

Great result. Have a little faith people we are a different club now! A likely candidate for Roos to work with and a bargain. Go you bloody Demons!

Thoughts? Go on... rip in. Pick 2 - Best Available (Sheil, Freemen, Aish) Pick 20 + Sylvia Compo (37) - Bernie Vince and Jarryd Lyons Pic 36 - Best Available Pick 54 - Viv Michie Pick 72 - Levi Greenwood Pick 90 - Upgrade Mitch Clisby Daniel Cros - FA

FWIW I think this would be an excellent result. I can't see us spending much, given that this is generally considered a relatively week draft, or going backwards with these players coming in. I would think we will either pick up Cross or pursue a mature age VFL/WAFL/SANFL mid to compliment the young gun we snag with Pick 2.

What I think people need to remember is we are in a position where we just have to trust the new regime at the club. We have to back the judgement of Paul Roos and the people he is in charge of to make the best decisions possible on behalf of the club. Prior to PJ and then Roos coming on board we were in a world of trouble. Perhaps as bad as we have been since the merger situation. We have nothing left but to have faith in the people and the club NOW and hope they get it right. Of course this does not mean we can't have an opinion but geez, just roll with it! How many Swans supporters would have thought the recruitment of Richards, Kennedy or Mattner was a good idea at the time? How many of them backed Roos in when he plucked Shaw from the Pies? Michie is a risk but one that I am willing to take, because Paul Roos is. Call it blind faith if you like, but what other option do we have?

Jay Clarke sprouting on KB's show on SEN that we requested Steven Motlop and Mitch Duncan for Pick 2. Says we'll hold Pick 2 and take Kelly and suggested that Wells would have laughed that deal off. I know, I know, Jay Clarke, just passing on what I heard that he heard...

Thanks dazzle. Good information, a likely candidate for the roles we need to fill.

Denham mentioned we were into him on SEN the other morning.

I'm talking about Lyons quite obviously as Vince is 28...

Troll or clueless, 'fess up which one?

Don't know how you both can make such fathomable comparisons on such a young, unknown player. Your pessimism stems from past failures by past employees in the past. How's about a bit of optimism for our new club?

Norm are you talking through you sources or via us bunch of fools?

Thanks for confirm this Warren. I heard this on SEN and have been waiting for someone to mention it all day. I didn't catch much else of what they said but said he was being looked at closely.

Aren't you and Hogan's Hero's the same person anyway?

Did anyone catch Denham and Bartlett in SEN this morning? Thought I heard Dom Tyson's name come up as a possible trade target for us.

Arguably it's what they just did!

If it's Stevens for Pick 2 I'll kiss you Jack.

Nah but wait, I've read elsewhere, on good authority, that it's Jetta and Rohan being considered. Just can't remember where...

I don't really have anything to say I just wanted to show off my new signature...

I heard this as well and agree, aint gonna happen.