What's interesting about this story is just why it appeared. It could be a beatup, or it may have been planted by the Swans to shake the tree a bit. If there's a disgruntled tall forward somewhere, his manager knows who to call.
Risky, but when your best forward is about to hang up the boots and the best prospect is stuck in the seconds, it maybe time for desperate measures.
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The draft idea has merit - however I like many others continue to hope that Jesse can make it - as a forward and left well alone from rucking duties.
If we go out and buy a 'gun' player I would rather see us picking up a silky smooth and fast midfielder as I think we're still a bit lacking in that area as well.
I'd also add that I don't think the 'go home' pull has really affected us in recent years so I wouldnt let that influence draft picks. I do, however, love to see NSW born and bred players, and even better still if they're Riverina boys!Leave a comment:
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Just draft the 3 best "Big" forwards in the Under 18 draft - hopefully 1 will make it !!
If they are local NSW kid's - all the better - save the ""go Home" pull of Victorian, WA or SA 18 year olds.Leave a comment:
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Mitch Clark is actually quite disappointing as a key forward. His best games have been when he's played in the ruck, such as in 2009 when the Lions lost Leuenberger and Charman for most of the year, or when he's given a licence to roam around the ground like he did last week against the Crows.Leave a comment:
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So a potential key forward Mitch Clark is out of contract this year, and his manager is currently negotiating a new one. So of course the Swans are suddenly interested and willing to throw silly money at him
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I'd be happy if we went after a #2 key forward who wanted to be #1 -- which I suppose Clark is. My pick in this category would be Roughhead from Hawthorn.Leave a comment:
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