So its become pretty apparent that Seaby is not in our plans for the future,or the present for that matter. I think the games he has played for us in both 2010 and 2011 have been pretty good, some of them exceptional. Enough to suggest he would be the target of some teams looking for a number 1 ruck in the trade period.
So assuming we do put him up for trade, what do we think we can expect to gain in a trade for him ? Just to get the ball rolling, lets say the Tigers and GWS are interested.
i reckon' he is on our list so we should keep him. mummy gets injured or suspended we have a great backup. Can play forward too so a real keeper.Originally Posted by Melbourne_Blood
Having ruck depth is good ... just delist Currie who's hasn't cracked it.
I agree. With Pyke 27, Seaby 27, and Currie still a maybe, our ruck stocks could become thin very quickly.
I'd keep him as well, but doubt he'd want to play ther rest of his career in the reserves hoping that Mumford goes down. Would slot into a number of teams.
Was bought to the club in good faith, but the sub rule has screwed him.
The eternal connundrum "what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object" was finally solved when David Hasselhoff punched himself in the face.
exactly mate, having ruck depth is good. look at richmond, tiges dont have one good ruckman and trust me their crying out for a seaby! hes been great seaby, especially against richmond possible BOG and still gets dropped. gotta feel for the bloke and his confidence seriously. also if mummy goes down, without seaby who would we have to back us up?
I could understand it if Seaby wanted to leave if a club whispered in his ear that they would play him as first ruck. He is too competent a ruckman to be playing in Canberra each week. From the Swans' point of view, they would be daft to trade him for the sake of trading him because he is a very good back-up to Mumford and our game style requires a decent ruckman. So I imagine that a trade might only happen if a club decides they really want him and are prepared to offer at the trade table something the Swans really want / need to improve the list in other areas.
I think, when fit, Pyke is viewed as the number 2 . Seaby is too good to be playing in the Reserves waiting for an injury, and I'm sure he'd appreciate an oppurtunity. So back to the original question......
He came to the Swans looking to be the No.1 ruckman...that obviously hasn't happened.
I reckon he'll ask to be traded....
...and I would think he's a monty to end up at GWS....guaranteed No.1 ruckman and plenty of cash.
Hopefully for a second round pick
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect... MT
GWS would be a first round pick.
Richmond...the only thing I want from Richmond is Jack Reiwoldt, and would give a bit to get him.
The other one is Melbourne, who would have more to trade than Richmond would be willing to let go of.
The eternal connundrum "what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object" was finally solved when David Hasselhoff punched himself in the face.
Melbourne have Gawn, Martin and Jamar, they wont be trading for Seaby.
I'd be happy for Seaby to move on if we can get a good deal for him. We gave up a decent draft pick for him, his value has surely risen since he has arrived at the Swans. With numerous clubs in serious need for a strong, experienced ruckman, I'd only be giving him up for a good deal. Having Seabs and Pyke to back up Mummy is only a good thing so I'd be happy to hold onto both of them (Currie is surely gone at the end of this year) unless an exceptional deal is put in front of us.
I watched their last couple of games, and their rucks were a main source of their problems.
Haven't seen Jamar for a while - but I think he's back this week? I also heard that Port (who with the retirement of Brogan are short on rucks) were going to make a big play to bring him home to Adelaide via free agency.
The eternal connundrum "what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object" was finally solved when David Hasselhoff punched himself in the face.
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