Lamb has gone to GWS

**erica** · 22nd October 2013, 08:24 AM

Hope he doesn't influence his best mate, Gary Rohan, to go with him in future years.

**Ruck'n'Roll** · 22nd October 2013, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by Mug Punter

Loving the fact we are rolling the dice, it may not work out but it will not be dull.

Great to see someone that really LIVES their nickname :-)

Originally Posted by Primmy

This one shocked me. Not happy about this.
Hope now Drey stays, and Tony.
Shoot.....

The loss of Drey and Tony is less a nightmare that a dream for me, but I appreciate your shock.

Originally Posted by liz

I am not sure I see why / how Lamb fits GWS's need for an injection of senior experience. He's been in the AFL system three years, which is the same length of time the Giants 17 year old concession players have been in the system. In terms of AFL experience, he has considerably less than their top tier of players and no more than pretty much every player whose been on their list for at least a year. He may or may not become a regular senior player for the Giants but I don't see how he's going to add what they need to transform themselves in the short term from an onfield basket case into something vaguely competitive.

He may fit two of their other needs Liz, the need to replace Taylor Adams and POSSIBLY also the need to exercise some of the bad blood that has been reported as brewing between the Giants and the Swans.

**Industrial Fan** · 22nd October 2013, 08:41 AM

Surey we cutlet him go...?

I thank you.

But did we see him again after his audacious snap around the body from 40 when he had players free in better position? He kicked the goal, but thought at the time he'd get read the protocol after the game.

**stellation** · 22nd October 2013, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by liz

I am not sure I see why / how Lamb fits GWS's need for an injection of senior experience. He's been in the AFL system three years, which is the same length of time the Giants 17 year old concession players have been in the system. In terms of AFL experience, he has considerably less than their top tier of players and no more than pretty much every player whose been on their list for at least a year. He may or may not become a regular senior player for the Giants but I don't see how he's going to add what they need to transform themselves in the short term from an onfield basket case into something vaguely competitive.

He has spent those three years as part of a highly successful, extremely professional football culture, though- I think there's value in that alone for them. I think he's likely to prove to be a fairly handy half forward over the next couple of years (I thought he was for us in his chances this year) and they don't really have anyone to play that role right now.

Pretty dissapointed by this, but I can perfectly understand it for Jed and wish him all the best.

**Reggi** · 22nd October 2013, 09:49 AM

Indifferent about Lamb. Laughing at Gws though ( I don't expect they will last long past demetriou leaving)

**johnno** · 22nd October 2013, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Primmy

This one shocked me. Not happy about this.

Hope now Drey stays, and Tony. Shoot.....

Drey can stay, he's ok.

But we should package Tony in with Lamb for a pick....Tony is no good I'm afraid.

**Ruck'n'Roll** · 22nd October 2013, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by annew

It's all about the now.

Wasn't that Tuddy's catch cry?

Apologies for those that dont get the reference

**MadCanuck** · 22nd October 2013, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by johnno

Drey can stay, he's ok.

But we should package Tony in with Lamb for a pick....Tony is no good I'm afraid.

We don't need more pics but if we could upgrade Pick 35 for GWS Pick 22 for Lamb and Armstrong then that would be a good outcome.

**Bloodthirsty** · 22nd October 2013, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by Industrial Fan

Surey we cutlet him go...?

Best one ever.

**mcs** · 22nd October 2013, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by Mug Punter

Agreed. Assuming we can trade a Mummy replacement the commercial reality may be Buddy for White/Lamb/Dre. I'd take that as I think we have loads of depth to cover Lamb and Dre.

Loving the fact we are rolling the dice, it may not work out but it will not be dull. I love the blue collar ethos playing wise but the reality is that we have been a bit dull on the marketing front lately which, like it or not, is vital in Sydney. The column space that Buddy will fill next season will need to be seen to be believed. His first game at the SCG will be a match to remember

This is sort of how I'm viewing it as well. I'm not super happy to be losing Lamb, but I like that we have become ruthless in chasing ultimate glory. I love that we are competitive year in, year out, but we have the genuine chance, should things fall right, to win 2 or 3 flags over the next say 5 years. it could be a golden time for our club, and I'm for one glad the board is taking some risks to try and achieve such a goal.

It could all go pear shaped, but it'll be fun whatever may happen along the way!

I'm disappointed that Lamb is going, I do think he can make it - but if he has got a better offer from GWS and we weren't willing to match it for whatever reason, then good on him. We just have to trust our recruitment team to get things right - which overwhemingly they have done over the past decade.