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    Quote Originally Posted by BRISWAN View Post
    Wonder what the thought processes were when we recruited Taylor and Grey.
    I recall Horse spinning their recruitment in terms of us needing some mature bodies on the ground to have a good mix of youth and experience. I can't see us retaining them (unless they have a hell of a year) beyond their contracts as that young pack should be mature enough to largely hold their own now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 707 View Post
    Paddy Mc, we'll make the correct decision following medical advice from specialists and the AFL, the latter needs to clear him to play I believe.

    Having pick 3 in the Mid Season Draft is a bonus, sure to be some real talent available.
    I wonder, do they have to clear him to play in the East Coast VFL as well? Any level of footy carries risk for him.

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    Quote Originally Posted by O'Reilly Boy View Post
    I thought Taylor showed a bit, on occasion, last year.
    Ditto, he's got exquisite skills and is quick, but he just doesn't seem to get a lot of the ball. If it's fitness that's the issue, then he's a fool - for he and Grey, this year could be their last chance in the AFL saloon.
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    Quote Originally Posted by O'Reilly Boy View Post
    beggars, choosers. There wasn't much on offer for the salary cap space we had. I thought Taylor showed a bit, on occasion, last year. But yes, Papley's 'return' to the fold, the potential shift of Heeney to a forward role, and the emergence of alternatives (including, I am hoping, Hayward's resurgence on the evidence of what we've seen of match sims, as well as Wicks) all don't augur well for either Grey or Taylor's chances of grabbing and holding onto a place in the team.
    I'm not sure I agree with the beggar analogy in these circumstances - more like the indulgent side of chips.

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    listening to Longmires post game and also the first match vs GWS with Tom Harley...........plus seeing Gulden, Campbo, Chad with serious game time, it appears these guys will get more game time than say Taylor, Gray, Oriordan, Brand etc. Longmire and Harley sounded more bullish post pre season that these young guys will get a fair amount of game time in Snrs in 2021.

    Macca also looked more than capable if he can get his tank up to where it needs to be in 2021.

    Im wondering if this strategy than creates a further plateau of total wins in 2021 ? ie if no Buddy will we win only a few more games due to these young guys thrown in and investing in them now for better outcomes in 2022 and beyond?

    Would this strategy if adopted than also open a window for us to attract experienced talent via trades for 2022/23 because a player looking at the Swans can see us about to move towards the top8 around 2022/23 ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ruck'n'Roll View Post
    Ditto, he's got exquisite skills and is quick, but he just doesn't seem to get a lot of the ball. If it's fitness that's the issue, then he's a fool - for he and Grey, this year could be their last chance in the AFL saloon.
    Really hope Taylor gets another crack at it. Is a talented player who showed a few things last year despite being down on form. Pretty sure he kicked 3 goals in one game and the game after he was injured and he wasn't the same for the rest of the season.

    Actually - any word of where he is at this preseason? Havent seen him in either practice game or heard reports about him in reserves games and the like.

    Gray on the other hand - good as gone

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    Quote Originally Posted by longmile View Post
    Really hope Taylor gets another crack at it. Is a talented player who showed a few things last year despite being down on form. Pretty sure he kicked 3 goals in one game and the game after he was injured and he wasn't the same for the rest of the season.

    Actually - any word of where he is at this preseason? Havent seen him in either practice game or heard reports about him in reserves games and the like.

    Gray on the other hand - good as gone
    Not a bad earn for doing bugger all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by longmile View Post
    Really hope Taylor gets another crack at it. Is a talented player who showed a few things last year despite being down on form. Pretty sure he kicked 3 goals in one game and the game after he was injured and he wasn't the same for the rest of the season.

    Actually - any word of where he is at this preseason? Havent seen him in either practice game or heard reports about him in reserves games and the like.

    Gray on the other hand - good as gone
    Taylor was in team training see photo #28 of 30 at the "Swans prepare for Giants scratch match" Gallery at
    Swans prepare for Giants scratch match

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    Interview on SEN with Paddy McCartin. Seems to be in good spirits and apparently in great shape. I get the feeling we have a steal.


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    Cut off date for the Pre-Season Supplemental Selection Period is today. Looks like the Swans might save our one spot for the mid season draft.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rb4x View Post
    Cut off date for the Pre-Season Supplemental Selection Period is today. Looks like the Swans might save our one spot for the mid season draft.
    Doesn't that risk another club picking up Paddy McCartin? As in we (potentially) invest in him to demonstrate he's AFL ready, and someone gets all the benefit. Does it benefit us at all that he's in our VFL side, come mid season draft time?

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