2026 List Management

[Roadrunner]

Don’t want him. He’s fallen away. Rather give Snell his shot, or if he keeps improving, Bowman.

Yes, let’s develop our young players- that’s the best way going forward. Of course if an experienced player becomes available and wants to join us, by all means but not at the expense of preventing a promising young talent from getting a spot. It has worked to some extent with Hamling but we have to build for the future. The Lions are the model to follow!

[KSAS]

Don’t want him. He’s fallen away. Rather give Snell his shot, or if he keeps improving, Bowman.

Hoping also Riak Andrews gets to play a full season and puts his hands up for selection. Hope he does a Will Edwards in that regard.

[lwjoyner]

interesting that patrick snell voted best vfl plaer of the year and with bowman's injury concerns shoyld get a game next year perhaps on half back line. they both should have been given an opportunity in 2026 just to see how thet would go in the big league.

[Roadrunner]

interesting that patrick snell voted best vfl plaer of the year and with bowman's injury concerns shoyld get a game next year perhaps on half back line. they both should have been given an opportunity in 2026 just to see how thet would go in the big league.

With Millsey out and Ramps future uncertain- he will be managed even if he can play one more year, I’m sure three youngsters will be given opportunities in the backline. We definitely need at least one tall but preferably two, so I’m thinking Snell and Riak, though we may pick up a trade if a good defender becomes available.

[BRS328]

With Millsey out and Ramps future uncertain- he will be managed even if he can play one more year, I’m sure three youngsters will be given opportunities in the backline. We definitely need at least one tall but preferably two, so I’m thinking Snell and Riak, though we may pick up a trade if a good defender becomes available.

A lot will be answered in the coming weeks. As you say a lot will depend on whether Rampe goes around again and like for like you would think Snell would the replacement. This will be his fourth season so he needs to stand up now.
The other key decisions are the future of Cunningham and Hamling. Both are well regarded within, and despite some negative comments on Hamling on this site, his form in the later part of the season was very good.
The 3 tall’s on the backline, McCartin, Edwards and Blakey, in my opinion are the obvious starters with backup support from Melican, Hamling etc, but realistically Andrew is still at least a year away from being a regular starter.
One last point, statistically the Swans defence was rated in the top three over the season, and just as importantly stood up when it counted in both finals.

[UUaswan]

A lot will be answered in the coming weeks. As you say a lot will depend on whether Rampe goes around again and like for like you would think Snell would the replacement. This will be his fourth season so he needs to stand up now.
The other key decisions are the future of Cunningham and Hamling. Both are well regarded within, and despite some negative comments on Hamling on this site, his form in the later part of the season was very good.
The 3 tall’s on the backline, McCartin, Edwards and Blakey, in my opinion are the obvious starters with backup support from Melican, Hamling etc, but realistically Andrew is still at least a year away from being a regular starter.
One last point, statistically the Swans defence was rated in the top three over the season, and just as importantly stood up when it counted in both finals.

I think our issue is when Blakey and Rampe have been regarded as a tall defenders.

Neither are, we are much better with Tom, Will and Lewis/Hamling with Wicks as the small and others attacking

Blakey is Jordan Dawson V2, a waste down back

[crackedactor 01]

I think our issue is when Blakey and Rampe have been regarded as a tall defenders.

Neither are, we are much better with Tom, Will and Lewis/Hamling with Wicks as the small and others attacking

Blakey is Jordan Dawson V2, a waste down back

Just wondering when the de-listing will start? Adams and Amartey and maybe Rampe gone. Will players like Hamling, Ladhams and Melican hold their positions?

[UUaswan]

Just wondering when the de-listing will start? Adams and Amartey and maybe Rampe gone. Will players like Hamling, Ladhams and Melican hold their positions?

Melican has to, Ladhams will if there is no other interest.

Band 3 for Amartey, be in the 40s by the time we get it

[cubby]

Band 3 (pick 40+) compo for a 27 year old with a 5 year $700k+ contract...That is lousy to say the least.
Had to be a band 2 to any fair minded person, which would still only be a pick in the early 20s.

[lwjoyner]

screwed bt the afl once again. itesting to see wharlions get for neale. note gws gets 26 gor greene a lot older with a bigger salary.

[Dow]

I think our issue is when Blakey and Rampe have been regarded as a tall defenders.

Neither are, we are much better with Tom, Will and Lewis/Hamling with Wicks as the small and others attacking

Blakey is Jordan Dawson V2, a waste down back

Melican maybe classed as a tall defender but he certainly doesn't play like one

[UUaswan]

Melican maybe classed as a tall defender but he certainly doesn't play like one

Was one of 3 tall defenders that held Freos best 3 talls to 2 goals between them, not bad for a bloke playing his 2nd League game in 4 months

[Dow]

Was one of 3 tall defenders that held Freos best 3 talls to 2 goals between them, not bad for a bloke playing his 2nd League game in 4 months

Except his opponent took marks on him and missed the shots thats a big difference (the reason he's the 3rd choice in my opinion struggles to defend one on one when isolated)

[Auntie.Gerald]

Draft Pick	35
Draft Pick	36 (Amartey Compo)
Draft Pick	48
Draft Pick	70

have I got that right as our current hand ?

[Auntie.Gerald]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on little Mal ?

2 more years and a seriously creative player with ball in hand - maybe suited more on the smaller SCG as less metres to push through

would we look to trade and or invest in another pre season and season to find that extra run that is no doubt required in high pressure defence particularly

https://www.sydneyswans.com.au/players/2602/malcolm-rosas

https://www.zerohanger.com/afl/teams/sydney-swans/