AFLW list management 2023

**Ruck'n'Roll** · 19th November 2023, 04:34 PM

Losing Ally would be a serious blow on two fronts.
She was probably the best ruck in the AFLW this season, and certainly the best young ruck - averaging almost 30 hitouts and over 5 clearances per game. Leaving aside her play for a moment, which I think justifies a sustainable contract.

But I also think she'd be a pretty useful marketing tool.
I wonder whether being blonde and 6ft2 tall means she sticks out in a manner that is easier for someone new to the game to grasp. A true marquee player, much as Warwick was in 86/7. Perhaps even if the salary cap is an issue, there could be AFL marketing funding, or a local sponsor to assit with an Additional Services Agreement?

**aardvark** · 23rd November 2023, 03:30 PM

Ally Morphett to sign a four year deal with the Swans. Phew!

**Ruck'n'Roll** · 23rd November 2023, 05:18 PM

Great news if true. I could only find it in the Oz, and now the Tele - did you see it anywhere reputable?

**Ruck'n'Roll** · 23rd November 2023, 05:49 PM

And now confirmed Morphett makes it long-term in the red and white
Good move both on and off field. Very very happy.

**Mel_C** · 23rd November 2023, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by aardvark

Ally Morphett to sign a four year deal with the Swans. Phew!

So happy about this 😀. We are building something special!

**liz** · 23rd November 2023, 07:41 PM

OMG. I am so happy to read that. I just did a little jig around the lounge.

**Kafka's Ghost** · 23rd November 2023, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by Mel_C

So happy about this

. We are building something special!

Ditto; this is great news!!

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**Ruck'n'Roll** · 24th November 2023, 05:29 AM

So we have Morph for 4 seasons, and Chloe Molloy, Cynthia Hamilton, Lucy McEvoy, Montana Ham and Sofia Hurley are on "long-term deals."

Hopefully other youngsters like Laura Gardner, Brenna Tarrant and Ella Heads are also safe.

**andreww1** · 26th November 2023, 03:20 PM

Have there been any retirements or delistings announced yet?

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**aardvark** · 29th November 2023, 11:42 AM

Sydney Swans make five list changes

**Ruck'n'Roll** · 30th November 2023, 05:42 AM

Beesley had a terrible run, doing 2 ACL's and an MCL.

No real surprises.

In terms of numbers that's 5 out. Presumably Bullas comes back on to the list if she's recovered from her ACL, and Holly Cooper has beeen added.
So I think that only leaves 2 spots (I believe our new team expanded list drops by 1 from this season to the next) - but I may be wrong and the AFL may simply change their mnd.

Kate Reynolds' delisting means one of those will definitely need to be a second ruck. Morphett is coming back from a busted wrist and neither Lexi Hamilton nor Bella Smith is a viable first ruck option.
All Australian Ally (or AAA for short) casts a considerable shadow, and if she's fit has the ruck posi locked up. So whoever we get, they'll need to be OK with being the second fiddle and playing only rarely.