2027 List Management

[imuninformedtwo]

Hammling is definitely back up and maybe requires early on especially if Edwards has any setbacks, Melican should not play seniors again unless absolutely necessary he's not cut out for it,

The good news is Edwards should be back reasonably early in the season. It’s a bit hard to put a precise timing on it this far out given the risk of complications and how complex it was, but my understanding is he’s likely to be back to full training late in the preseason. He might then need a strong block before he plays, but some of the early projections that he’d miss half or all of the season are off the mark at this stage.

[Dow]

The good news is Edwards should be back reasonably early in the season. It’s a bit hard to put a precise timing on it this far out given the risk of complications and how complex it was, but my understanding is he’s likely to be back to full training late in the preseason. He might then need a strong block before he plays, but some of the early projections that he’d miss half or all of the season are off the mark at this stage.

I had heard the same it's more the setbacks which can happen that worry me -

[Auntie.Gerald]

Have we heard anymore re Mason McGroder making a decision re to elect for the Draft ?

[Dow]

would love us to make a play for Dekoning the flexibility he'd provide especially as Defender who can pinch hit in the ruck

[lwjoyner]

agree on deconing from cats. maybe our first from 2028 could help

[Auntie.Gerald]

If Sam De Koning is the guessed $600k pa he does offer good value if he can find his mojo……. Would a pick 33 only get it done ? I don’t think so. maybe two second round picks? Maybe ? if they need the $ for other players in the cap.

given Will Green has just turned 21yrs old in Sept

given Grundy turns 33yrs in April 2027

Sam De Koning would help our backline for 2027 especially given the loss of Blakey 195cm, Rampe maybe moving on, Cunningham gone and Mills out till the last rounds of the season 2027 at best.

to have an experienced KPD for 2027 (that is turning 26yrs old) in 2027 could provide some strong competition for spots and most likely a starting defender in 2027

but Sam could help be that transition for a super lean young tall Will Green post Grundy retiring and equally if Grundy misses a lot of football due to age / injury

[cubby]

Did everyone notice our club were professional and thankful for blakeys time at the swans

Blakey did not recognise his time at the Swans in his press release

only a sorry

Yes noticed big time.
Nick made absolutely no mention of the umteenth years he spent being nurtured,coached and developed into the player he now is.
Shows him as such an undeveloped poor character....Good riddance!

[lwjoyner]

re dekoning Need to startsoon if on the cards at allcats 1st this yr is 36. they have sold first rnd for 20227 and second round for 2028 and picked up 2 picks for 2028 a 3rd and 4th rnd
so our 28 ist from nth might do and we can add 38 or 39 from this yr. Go to it Chris

[stellation]

Yes noticed big time.
Nick made absolutely no mention of the umteenth years he spent being nurtured,coached and developed into the player he now is.
Shows him as such an undeveloped poor character....Good riddance!

At face value, if the Blakey's do feel aggrieved by the club's actions (rightly or wrongly) it's probably not surprising.

[Auntie.Gerald]

So I suppose the question now that we have $1m extra is upgrading Gulden long term and starting more serious negotiations for Chad ?

among others we may want to retain asap and extend their contracts

[Nico]

Yes noticed big time.
Nick made absolutely no mention of the umteenth years he spent being nurtured,coached and developed into the player he now is.
Shows him as such an undeveloped poor character....Good riddance!

Lacks emotional intelligence.

[Auntie.Gerald]

Has Cootee and or Hanily maybe overtaken the role that Jordon plays for the Swans?

ie they both can tag quite well and they both have more strike power re goals and attacking nous

I wonder if we will upgrade them as value contract extensions now that we have wriggle $

this $1m won back provides great opportunities to maintain our list and not loose players we may have wanted to keep

Kyle, McInerney and Serong rotating off the HBF and wing have upside in their flexibility through a game and season. Serong has shown more than expected and maybe that floating cut off quick counter HBF going into 2027?

Campbell on the HBF, Wing or his preferred forward wing spot can play in multiple wing possies

Roberts and Bice both can play wing and HBF as value signings who can execute on the kick and handball

im feeling quite happy we have win back $ to settle our squad retainment ahead of time…….powder is dry and in a stronger position to negotiate earlier

[UUaswan]

Has Cootee and or Hanily maybe overtaken the role that Jordon plays for the Swans?

ie they both can tag quite well and they both have more strike power re goals and attacking nous

Not even close, JJ is miles ahead

We need to have JJ tagging a HBF where he can hit the scoreboard

Tagging in the middle of the ground is overrated.

[BRS328]

Not true at all, Carmichael was the Allies player of the Carnival U18 Carnival and named in the All australian team that year, All draft watchers had above Kyke in their rankings - GWS forced our hand and they chose Kyle i am not saying he won't be a good player and he has shown he may become a good player he showed a bit, wether that translates to becoming a really good player we can only hope - i hope Carmichael becomes home sick lol

I beg to differ with you on this one.
Talking to the recruiters prior to the draft, they were well aware of the interest from GWS and Hawthorn on Kyle and had decided under no circumstances would they let him slip through the draft.
All along they knew that if this occurred they would have to make difficult decisions, and when Carmichael came up not long after they chose to pass.
I am not saying that Carmichael is not a good player, but in this instance they got it right

It is worth noting that the anticipated bid on Max King did not come till very late, and this enabled the club to snare both Phillopou and Cootee

[imuninformedtwo]

So I suppose the question now that we have $1m extra is upgrading Gulden long term and starting more serious negotiations for Chad ?

among others we may want to retain asap and extend their contracts

The other big one next year at least is Tom McCartin. He’s happy in Sydney but don’t assume someone won’t come and throw big money at him and unlike Chad, we don’t have the option of matching to force a trade. He’s elite these days, as his obliteration of Morris and Tracey in the two finals proved, so his price will be high.