I feel the questions that need to be asked are
Are we a better side with a nominated Ruck? Yes, so therefore with 2 or 3 options available we should be better. Naismith to play 18 games+ and Sinclair to cover / play forward and the others options as needed to suit the relevant match ups against certain sides.
Did Jack or McVeigh add enough value to be missed? 50-50 on this one and consider that we have players that need to grow and by them getting out of the way we will improve.
Is Buddy fit or not? He is heading towards the back end of his contract and I consider will bring value for the next 3-4 years. (even at 80 % fit) Generation next forwards, need to become our main way to score!
Have we recruited well? As always we have recruited upwards. WE will have better players in 2 years
Do the Swans have depth? I feel that the recruits and depth is good this year. A few players that have played a game or 2 need to step up. Ling, O'Riordan, Stoddard and Mcinerney will be pushed by Brand, Clark, Thurlow, Maibaim, Taylor and Bell etc.
Who else did we loose that matters? Jones, and his hardness at the ball. however won't miss the turnovers.
Papley move or not question? He will play at his best either way and should not be carrying any baggage for the failed attempt to turn blue.
Will the Swans go up or down the ladder? UP and challenge the 8!
And a thousand other questions that won't matter in 6 months. I predict the Swans to be 5 positions higher at least by end of season. 13 - 16 wins with healthy list for finals!!
Rod_
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