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    Craig Bird and Laidler re-sign

    According to the AFL site

    "PREMIERSHIP midfielder Craig Bird has ended speculation about his future by agreeing to terms with the Sydney Swans that will tie him to the club until the end of 2016."
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    Bird signs

    Swans sign big improver Craig Bird to new two-year deal - AFL.com.au.


    Great news. Great player, quiet achiever !

    Along with fellow quiet achiever, Laidler, who it seems is also inking a 2 year extension.
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    Might put paid to the minority here who occasionally agitate for Bird to not be included in the best 22.

    Swans have made it clear where he stands in their planning.

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    Very pleased to hear that, and not in the least surprised.
    He reminds him of the guys, close-set, slow, and never rattled, who were play-makers on the team. (John Updike, seeing Josh Kennedy in a crystal ball)

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    Super news. He is so important to us, notwithstanding that not everyone on RWO gets that

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    Always had a soft spot for Birdie. Can't understand all the people on here looking for him to be dropped. I feel he has had a very good season. He had his moments early last year and was carrying an injury early this year. But other than that he has been and still is a sensational player.

    I think we will lose Mal at the end of the year, especially if we win the big one.

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    Very happy to hear this news ????.

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    I agree. I thought that his inside work was really strong on Friday, and that his hands were really clean.

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    A very important signature. I look forward to at least two more years from this fine player. Definitely in my Top 22 from the list. Probably top 12 on importance to the team structure IMHO because of consistency and the multiple roles he can play.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ernie koala View Post
    Swans sign big improver Craig Bird to new two-year deal - AFL.com.au.


    Great news. Great player, quiet achiever !

    Along with fellow quiet achiever, Laidler, who it seems is also inking a 2 year extension.
    Great news about both players. Can never understand the negativity on this board toward Birdy, quiet achiever is the perfect description.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jewels View Post
    Great news about both players. Can never understand the negativity on this board toward Birdy, quiet achiever is the perfect description.
    Agree. Great to see them both on board for another stint.

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