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No from me, I want no handouts of this sort, I would rather see the money go towards the Footy dept and whilst it may take time we just need to recruit more mongrels and have a go players. We have a young list and are in desperate need of quality mids. We need to make the right decisions off the field to sell the club to prespective players. If we pick up a priority pick trade it for a player who can slot straight in, target a kid ready to go in the mid and if we can snare another mid via free agency. On top of this resign Sylvia & get an extension from Chip!

Don't mind the left field option of Peter Schwab, by all accounts his downfall at the Hawks was caused by him having to much trust in his players, which was abused in the end. Could be good with the players and the media allowing the coach to be firm if the playing group start taking liberties. The reverend would also be another option as would Balmy but don't think heaven and earth would move him!

I remember 1987 RM when it just happened from nowhere and I would love to share your optimism, but can't see it at this stage. I agree there have been some positives but IMO he went hard early with his plan and our boys have struggled, gradual change in the way we play would have been better

I'm thinking along the lines of the old "you have to spend money to make money" with the forwards we have at our disposal for 2014, Jack is trade bait for me similar to the Judd-Kennedy trade, which ended up being a win for both sides. IMO if someone is prepared to offer us a first round pick for him take it and pass it on in a 3 way deal to get a quality mid ready to go next season

Very good, post, just further re Morton, watched him again today at the East Perth vs West Perth derby, he is terrible, the intensity is always up in these games and was quite physical, surprise surprise he went missing, not 1 tackle or effort to put his body on the line today. No footy development could have made him into a player, he has all the tools but no heart or desire. Stood out at junior level with all the skills where effort wasn't a premium. Another Andrew Mcdougall here top 5 pick who just didn't have the drive to make it at the top level

Cheers D A I needed that after today!

6. Nate Jones 5. Frawley 4. Dawes 3. Garland 2.Terlich 1.Kent

Sorry Philthy couldn't resist but I have a head full of useless info, Michael Wilson, Wanganeen, Pickett, Cassissi, Schofield (went to school with him), Carr, Wakelin, Tredrea (capt for the injured Primus), Thurstans, Cornes brothers, Roger James, Hardwick, Lade, Brogan, Burgoyne brothers, that's without Google I think Francou was injured and didn't play in the flag

Here's the report from the WAFL site, the game was the televised game yesterday I believe so there may be some footage on ABC sites http://www.wafootball.com.au/wafl/3643-round-11-saturday-wafl-results

+ 1 get the MFC right and the amount of kids in the growth corridor, community/coaching events and it will be a big long term salvation for the club. But we must get the MFC right for the full potential to be realised

Depends how badly other clubs want him, Freo for mine will be top 4, so wont have early picks, I said yesterday I don't think he is worth a first round pick but will go 2nd round at least. Freo do not need any more small forwards

Swans are not that under resourced, they have a big indigenous programme, which is backed by BHP Billiton, there is no argument re Garlett not being drafted last year trust me I know a fair bit that went on with him off the field, even the Bombers gave him a training lifeline but didn't select him, they would have seen his talent first hand but they would have also witnessed his lack of endeavour and work rate. As Deanox said the rejection has made Dayle realise it doesn't just happen because you have talent. The indigenous programme at Swans will be helping him but there is only so much they can do, on yesterdays performance right now Dayle seems to want to succeed and prove everyone wrong and is applying himself to the task of playing well with a goal of being drafted. Will it continue, for the sake of his talent I hope so, I will provide further updates when I see him

Have to say Byrnes, based on last year, Garlett thought it was all just going to happen for him, he had a [censored] attitude on and off the field. The rejection may have been just what he needed. Had a club taken him last year he would have been of no benefit

Okay as promised went to the game today, which was a thriller close all day and Swans kicked the last 3 goals to win by 4 points and keep their finals hopes alive. Perth were the better side for most of the day but Swans hung in there and never gave up. I missed the first ten minutes so did not see Garlett's first goal, but he had a good game ended the day with 6 goals and 20 odd disposals First point I will make is Garlett actually looks fit now, he could have been accused of being a bit soft with some skin fold issues before but today was the leanest I have seen him and his pace has improved. Notes I made today First Quarter 15mins: Long ball into Swans forward line several players contest for a mark while Garlett peels off about 5 metres into space at front of the pack as opponents gets caught ball watching the contest, ball breaks to Garlett who quickly gathers and snaps an opportunist goal from 15 out direct in front. Smart play here to get into space this was instinct and not something you can teach 27mins: makes repeated leads, doubling back a couple of times to loose his opponent and create space and receive pass outside 50, plays the % rather than blazing away hits hit to the top of the square, but ball is punched through for a point 2nd Quarter 8mins: Doesn't run hard enough across half forward opponent makes a hard run across half back to receive handpass from CHB and hit a pass to lead up half forward for easy rebound from defence 12mins: Half paced lead opponent runs harder and beats Garlett easily to the ball and rebounds 14mins: Standing still and walking while opponent is free and receives pass to help clear the ball 16mins: doesn't chase opponent hard enough and ball is cleared, Swans end up winning ball back and Garlett continues walking without trying to provide an option or lead with ball only 15/20m away 25mins: shows great pace and determination to close in on opponent clearing form defence lays a tackle just as ball is cleared very unlucky not to cause turnover 26mins: shows lack of urgency when ball is pumped into Swans forward line, attacks ball but is caught behind opponent who attacks ball with venom and marks strongly. 27mins: Gathers the ball outside 50 after finding space and has acres of room, blazes away laconically from 50m and misses when could have easily run closer in and kicked a goal. 28mins: Ball kicked into forward line and decides not to contest mark opponent spills easy mark and Garlett gathers dropped ball dodges through two defenders to kick a quality goal 3rd Quarter 12mins: provides outlet at half back flank and gathers ball, spears a pass between half forward and wing great passage of play, but then lets himself down by jogging through corridor thinking he has done enough, when hard second effort would have provided an option through corridor and again when ball is in hands of Swans player in the pocket Garlett jogs when there is space at CHF near 50 where he should have provided an option. 14mins: Shows his class again crumbing from a spill in a pack and snaps a terrific goal 15mins: Same as 2nd quarter does not chase opponent across half back and allows him to gather from team mate and clear the ball from defence 19mins: Gathers ball around Half back and hits team mate with sweet pass, again jogs forward and does not provide option across half forward when opportunity presents. The ball spills in Garletts direction but is handballed to a defender approx. 20m away, Garlett puts on a burst of speed to run down opponent who manages to get his kick away but due to pressure provided it goes to a contest and gets turned over on the wing and comes back into Swans forward line. 27mins: Again opts to float around a pack contesting a high ball in, ball spills towards Garlett who gathers and goals 4th Quarter Perth are dominant for most of the quarter and get out to what seems to be a match winning lead Garlett is fairly quiet during this period but Swans start to get on top of clearances and through the middle 23mins: Leads really hard from half forward to deep between wing/half back provides option to get relieve pressure on defence, shows poise and waits for option before spearing a pass into corridor and Swans break forward resulting in a point but real quality move from defence to attack 26mins: Stays away from the ball and spreads defence allowing team mate to gather ball after he beats opponent to the ball Garletts direct opponent is forced to leave him and move to Swans player who handballs over the top to Garlett who kicks from the square, Perth lead cut to 3 points 29mins: Swans hit the front and lead by 3 points 30mins: Shows real class to gather ball around LHFF and runs to about 25 metres out and shoots from tight angle for a behind. Showed a lot of class in this move but my criticism here is he had only previously been pointing to his wrist stating time was nearly up and they needed to preserve their lead. Garlett knew the siren was near and could easily have run the ball out as he tapped around the boundary. Perth ended up taking the kick in and managed to get the ball down to their half forward line when the siren went. Went with flare here rather than play the %, but then again it was class the way he gathered the ball. Assessment: No doubt he is classy player, has great sense around goal and has silky skills. Speed is not an issue cover ground really well when he wants to but lacks a tank and does not gut run. Has obviously put in a lot of work in the last few months and has trimmed down to the fittest I have seen him. Whilst I have said he does not gut run today he made a few strong leads and applied pressure to opposing players which was lacking in his game previously so big plus for today. On todays effort you would take him but not with an early pick, AFL defenders do not drop easy marks which occurred today with 3 of his goals but he took his opportunities so you can't fault him. As the saying goes one swallow doesn't make a summer so will see if he can continue this form. I am aware Swans have made real efforts with him off field and it showed with improved fitness, the chase and leads he made today were non existent last year and while he needs to do them more and be more consistent there is a lot to work with. He will be drafted this year and wont slip through to rookie or pre season draft once he maintains his on field performance. Weakness in his game at AFL level will be defenders at that level being able to run off him and hurt the other way, but they will need to be conscious of him on the rebound, he does not need a lot of room and can be deadly around goal. Played today around half forward flank, time at full forward 1 out deep and small stints around half back and wing. Out of 10 I would give him 8 with room for more improvement, but I do mark harshly due to his god given talent

I rate Burns as a coach, never rated Sumich and still don't. Woosha is a great motivator but Burns and Walsh are the tactical brains at the Eagles, he will be a good pick up for a club, not sure whether you would take him as over Eade, Choco, Laidley or any of the other experienced coaches for the job at Melbourne.

I wouldn't say he fluked a flag, I think they were minor Premiers 3 times in 4 seasons between 2001-04, had a game plan which was found wanting a bit in finals, which he tweaked a bit to get the ultimate prize in 2004. He lost a few seasoned players from that side Wanganeen, N/S medallist Pickett, Hardwick, James, Francou, Wilson, Dew & Montgomery and managed to get a young average side to make a late run 3 years later (very similar to Dees 2000) only to be well and truly beaten in the 2007 GF by one all mighty team in Geelong!

Rate him fairly highly

Until his 6 week exile in 2007 Stevie J was in my dislikes meter. It took the Cats leadership group to make him realise he was wasting his talent. I like Stevie J as a player and don't for one minute think he does not work extremely hard to run to space. Without going back through the old posts can you refresh me on Moloney?

Without wanting to be deemed a racist I like your thinking but it didn't work for LJ & Wonna, I am going to watch Perth vs Swan Districts this Saturday and will actually try and make some notes of his contribution, which make it a lot easier than thinking back to what he did and didn't do.

I may be wrong but I do not recall Mark Williams playing in the 1990 flag, pretty sure he was either at the Bears as a player or back in the SANFL at Port by then

But that is how Roos got the Sydney gig and Wallace was left in limbo till the Tigers gig came up

No worries, probably part of my up bringing and my sporting abilities all effort and no skill, but guys like LJ, Watts, Dayle Garlett, Mcdougall, Morton and others annoy the hell out of me. I know it takes all types and I'm biased but I'll go for guys with mongrel, high work rate and intensity over skill every time. I have always loved players like Todd Viney, Jimmy, Woey, Archer, Riccuito, Jude Bolton, Mitchell, Sewell, and now J.Selwood, Jack & Hannaberry

Google Tallaght & Crumlin were I grew up, then tell me I'm a silver spooner!

I disagree this must become something we rid the club of, I don't expect us to win every game, I expect improvement till that day comes but as part of our change in culture our players must think they need/want to win every game they play in. They must attack every contest, loose ball and hit every opponent like their lives depended on it. That is how the Swans think/train & Act

Don't kid yourself I have seen him live not much has changed slight improvement but still needs to do a lot more, especially when he does not have the ball. One thing I will give him though he has improved off field but long way to go yet!