We Are Pretty Involved With Trades!!

[573v30]

Also, it's been reported that Roos is looking at Miller more as a forward option than a defensive one.

Oh dear...

[liz]

Because the defenders you mentioned such as Kennelly,Malceski and Barlow can all play midfield and probably supply what we are lacking some ball carrying ability and good distribution of it.

That leaves both Leo and C Bolton to play as smaller running defenders, which they both can do and will give them a rest from the big fellas. I fear we are going to ruin C Bolton by having to keep give him these types of players.

That is where Miller comes into the equation.

DST

Two and a half weeks ago I watched a 196cm, solidly built and highly enthusiastic youngster play a consummate spoiling defender's role against some seasoned, tall and moderately talented tall forwards. Sure, it was "only" in the ACTAFL but the bloke has the advantage of already being on our list. Would love to see him get the chance at senior level next season if he puts in a solid pre-season.

Also, it's been reported that Roos is looking at Miller more as a forward option than a defensive one.

[DST]

fantastic. so we have the 5 defenders i previously mentioned plus the midfielders! there must be up to a dozen great defenders so, once again, why would you need to get a key defender?? midfield has to be the priority

Because the defenders you mentioned such as Kennelly,Malceski and Barlow can all play midfield and probably supply what we are lacking some ball carrying ability and good distribution of it.

That leaves both Leo and C Bolton to play as smaller running defenders, which they both can do and will give them a rest from the big fellas. I fear we are going to ruin C Bolton by having to keep give him these types of players.

That is where Miller comes into the equation.

DST

[swantastic]

I'd like to see Barlow tried as a KP defender.

Now with Mattner and Melcho on the wings maybe we could try some thing like this.....

Schneider,Cheese,Demptser
Leo,LRT,Tiger
Mattner,Kirk,Melcho
ROK,Hall,Monty
Fossie,Mol,Davo

Rucks=Jolly,Spida,Goodes
INT=Schmidt,Laidlaw,?,?

[NMWBloods]

I'd like to see Barlow tried as a KP defender.

[Schneiderman]

apart from glass and harley (both of which would not be on the market in the near future!) what full back would you get?

Fletcher, Scarlett and Rutten seem to do quite well.

Simply put, we have the most under-sized key defenders in the league. Poor old Leapa needs a break. And we need to get a big bodied FB.

Heck, I'd settle for a skinny Silvani.... Just.

[Sasha]

apart from glass and harley (both of which would not be on the market in the near future!) what full back would you get?
the backline we have is very very good. next year, hopefully without any injuries it will stand up again like it has done for the past 3 or 4 years. the midfielders however in the games we lost got absolutely smashed, by collingwood (in 3 games), adelaide, geelong just to name a few games we lost.

[dazza]

we need a decent fullback

we are missing that in our team

[Sasha]

Because our midfileders are defenders too.

fantastic. so we have the 5 defenders i previously mentioned plus the midfielders! there must be up to a dozen great defenders so, once again, why would you need to get a key defender?? midfield has to be the priority

[DST]

What the hell are the Swans doing this trade year ?

They are looking at taking stock of their old and tired midfield and replacing them with youngsters

About bloody time that Roosy has woken up and seen what his list can do

I still think they need a key defender

Did Jolly resign with the Swans ?

They are working on the key defender with Brad Miller from the Demons in mind.

DST

[ROK Lobster]

Key defender??? they had the 2nd best "against" record in the leauge!

Because our midfileders are defenders too.

[Sasha]

What the hell are the Swans doing this trade year ?

They are looking at taking stock of their old and tired midfield and replacing them with youngsters

About bloody time that Roosy has woken up and seen what his list can do

I still think they need a key defender

Did Jolly resign with the Swans ?

Key defender??? they had the 2nd best "against" record in the leauge!
Kenelly, Barry, Malceski, LRT, and C Bolton if remain injury free will do just as good, if not better, than this year!
Must get midfielders. crouch, mathews, fosdike, mcveigh, and/or bevan must go.

[cruiser]

Did Jolly resign with the Swans ?

Yes, four year contract. http://www.redandwhiteonline.com/for...ad.php?t=22620

About bloody time that Roosy has woken up and seen what his list can do.

So you think he had no idea when he coached the team to back to back grand finals and a premiership?

[dazza]

What the hell are the Swans doing this trade year ?

They are looking at taking stock of their old and tired midfield and replacing them with youngsters

About bloody time that Roosy has woken up and seen what his list can do

I still think they need a key defender

Did Jolly resign with the Swans ?

[Bloody Hell]

...for a change.