2026 List Management

[Dow]

Like you I have been a fan of Armartey as I believe he has far more upside to McLean. Having said that McLean was very good against the Bulldogs and was the best game I’ve seen him play.
I prefer to wait and see how he goes over the next few weeks in the absence of Armartey where he is assured of games. In the past McLean has struggled against good opposition and now has the opportunity to prove he can perform consistently. I hope he proves me wrong

Happy to trade Amartey we have few young fwds like King/Hethereton who will need chances in coming years

[BRS328]

7Footywire has Amartey as a RGA this year and McLean contracted through 2027. I have been a gan of Amartey, but I would prefer to trade him or let go for compo pick and keep McLean. I am tiring of Amartey's inconsistency and his frequent injuries. All up, I think McLean is better option.

Like you I have been a fan of Armartey as I believe he has far more upside to McLean. Having said that McLean was very good against the Bulldogs and was the best game I’ve seen him play.
I prefer to wait and see how he goes over the next few weeks in the absence of Armartey where he is assured of games. In the past McLean has struggled against good opposition and now has the opportunity to prove he can perform consistently. I hope he proves me wrong

[Ludwig]

7Footywire has Amartey as a RGA this year and McLean contracted through 2027. I have been a gan of Amartey, but I would prefer to trade him or let go for compo pick and keep McLean. I am tiring of Amartey's inconsistency and his frequent injuries. All up, I think McLean is better option.

[imuninformedtwo]

He is as good as Amartey, more durable and wants to stay

Why wait til next year and get in a bidding war for him

That's the choice. You need players like Hayden on your list as they help with depth and salary cap management. He's on sweet FA, compared to most. If you can extend him at a relatively cheap rate, you do it. It also politely says to Joel, over to you, but we have options.

Here's the article by the way.

https://www.zerohanger.com/sydney-forward-addresses-future-amid-growing-rival-interest-179224/

[UUaswan]

He is already signed for 2027, so he is only leaving if we choose to let him go (for next year anyway). We don't need to put anything in front of him at all.

He is as good as Amartey, more durable and wants to stay

Why wait til next year and get in a bidding war for him

[mcs]

Good article on Mclean wanting to stay in Sydney

Swans should put something in front of him and see if he sits on it all year like Amartey has

He is already signed for 2027, so he is only leaving if we choose to let him go (for next year anyway). We don't need to put anything in front of him at all.

[UUaswan]

Good article on Mclean wanting to stay in Sydney

Swans should put something in front of him and see if he sits on it all year like Amartey has

[UUaswan]

John Ralph speculated last night pre game v Brisbane on Fox Footy, that we had only tabled $600k for Armatey. He is keen on stsying and hasn't entertained other offers as yet according to Ralph.

He added that Chris Keane is scheduled to meet up with Armatey's management soon and expects a deal to be finalised, upwards of the original $600k offer. Armatey's performance last night would have not helped his cause!

So there have been 2 seperate media speculations on Armatey's contract negotations in the space of 24hrs. One suggesting $800k will cut it, the other maybe not that high. Common ground is Armatey wants to stay.

Its at the point where id take Mclean over him as a pure fwd and Mclean probably doesn't need that kind of money.

Looking fwd we have Max King and Green we can try at that end of the ground too

[KSAS]

John Ralph speculated last night pre game v Brisbane on Fox Footy, that we had only tabled $600k for Armatey. He is keen on stsying and hasn't entertained other offers as yet according to Ralph.

He added that Chris Keane is scheduled to meet up with Armatey's management soon and expects a deal to be finalised, upwards of the original $600k offer. Armatey's performance last night would have not helped his cause!

So there have been 2 seperate media speculations on Armatey's contract negotations in the space of 24hrs. One suggesting $800k will cut it, the other maybe not that high. Common ground is Armatey wants to stay.

[UUaswan]

On Agenda Setters last night, Mitch Cleary speculated with Armatey possibly receiving $1m offers that he would accept $800k to remain a Swan.

I would've said $800k is too much for Armatey but with the rapidy rising player salaries, not sure what is reasonable $$$$ for mid tier players now?

Have to manage our cap carefully over next couple of years, with big stars coming out of contract and Tassie looming.

Couldn't imagine a more sheepish phone call than the one between Amartey and his Agent atm

There is no way any of those figures could be justified and I couldnt imagine any team that would be relying on him to become their number one option

[KSAS]

Coming out of our bye and still no update on Armartey's contract talks. Last i heard we had a 4 and a 5 year deal put out in front of him.

On Agenda Setters last night, Mitch Cleary speculated with Armatey possibly receiving $1m offers that he would accept $800k to remain a Swan.

I would've said $800k is too much for Armatey but with the rapidy rising player salaries, not sure what is reasonable $$$$ for mid tier players now?

Have to manage our cap carefully over next couple of years, with big stars coming out of contract and Tassie looming.

[Velour&Ruffles]

Parker and Adams were on the list together in 2024. I don't think Adams was recruited to replace Parker, but to bolster our midfield depth.We signed him onto a 3 year contract to lure him across.

As it turned out, Parker had a horrible 24 season with his late preseason injury and then followed by (IIRC) a 6 week suspension in the VFL upon his return.

This delayed Parker's senior return, as he was also battling breaking into a team that was fllying. I think he eventuslly replaced Adams in the team who started the season well and began to lose confidence as the finals neared. with the GF demons of 23 at Collingwood getting the better of him. Parker played in the 24 GF (sadly his last as a Swan) and Adams missed out....again.

I don't recall Parker and Adams playing together?

Parker had another year on his contract, which the club wasn't willing to extend at the point seeing him as a yearly proposition. Parker understandably wanted a longer term security which a struggling North provided.

In a recent podcast. Parker admitted feeling the pressure of an emerging Sheldrick & co and understood the club's position with him.

With the benefit of hindsight, Parker most likely would've had his contract extended for another yeat based on our horrendus injury list in 25 and his 8form since at North. Adams has struggled to get onto the park the past 2 seasons.

Sad, dearly would've loved to see Parker as a one club player and joining our 300 game club.

Thanks KSAS - great explanation

[KSAS]

No surprise.
While I feel sorry for him at a personal level, I still can't understand the club's rationale around trading Parker out and him in. Similar in the midfield, Parker probably more of a threat forward/in the air. Was Parker asking for an absurdly bigger/longer deal? Otherwise, WTF?

Parker and Adams were on the list together in 2024. I don't think Adams was recruited to replace Parker, but to bolster our midfield depth.We signed him onto a 3 year contract to lure him across.

As it turned out, Parker had a horrible 24 season with his late preseason injury and then followed by (IIRC) a 6 week suspension in the VFL upon his return.

This delayed Parker's senior return, as he was also battling breaking into a team that was fllying. I think he eventuslly replaced Adams in the team who started the season well and began to lose confidence as the finals neared. with the GF demons of 23 at Collingwood getting the better of him. Parker played in the 24 GF (sadly his last as a Swan) and Adams missed out....again.

I don't recall Parker and Adams playing together?

Parker had another year on his contract, which the club wasn't willing to extend at the point seeing him as a yearly proposition. Parker understandably wanted a longer term security which a struggling North provided.

In a recent podcast. Parker admitted feeling the pressure of an emerging Sheldrick & co and understood the club's position with him.

With the benefit of hindsight, Parker most likely would've had his contract extended for another yeat based on our horrendus injury list in 25 and his 8form since at North. Adams has struggled to get onto the park the past 2 seasons.

Sad, dearly would've loved to see Parker as a one club player and joining our 300 game club.

[KSAS]

Coming out of our bye and still no update on Armartey's contract talks. Last i heard we had a 4 and a 5 year deal put out in front of him.

[Velour&Ruffles]

Adams has announced his retirement, effective immediately.

Three-club midfielder calls time on career (sen.com.au)
Taylor Adams Calls Time (sydneyswans.com.au)

No surprise.
While I feel sorry for him at a personal level, I still can't understand the club's rationale around trading Parker out and him in. Similar in the midfield, Parker probably more of a threat forward/in the air. Was Parker asking for an absurdly bigger/longer deal? Otherwise, WTF?