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Florent and Hayward are an interesting pair to examine in regards to our list management as they’re thick as thieves on and off the field. I don’t know how much the Doozy drinks venture the club exposed them to will play a role in their decision making but I know the two are well liked by some...

We've developed Sam into one of the best crumbers in the team but unfortunately he's applied that skill a little too well off the field as well.

Cavil away Callipygian, that’s the purpose of a forum no? My choice in using rejuvenation as the operative word is in relation to Rampe, Lloyd, Cunningham and Fox all being very close to retirement, forced or otherwise. In years past, we might have had to hang onto some oldies to get us over...

The rejuvenation of the backline starts with Roberts! Imagine how many headlines he'd be generating if he was playing for a big Melbourne club. He's still got a lot to learn but he's bold and courageous and exemplifies the exciting game style that we're eager to play. Well done Kinnear, you...

I'd be inclined to support this decision but only for wet/humid conditions because that linking/marking forward role that Reid and Amartey provide when they push further up the ground is a real asset when they clunk them. As a few have mentioned, we finally have the luxury of selection...

It makes me proud to have the most one eyed supporter in the AFL!

I think any games Reid plays this year will be almost entirely contingent on Amartey's form and fitness. It's his spot to lose. Don't hate the idea of Sheldrick as the super sub.

If anyone has a spare red zone ticket I'd really appreciate your help. My dad spit the dummy with the app this morning and now that section's tickets have been exhausted. Below is the live reaction to his own tech illiteracy.

I think that's a stretch. It's a minor ligament injury which impacts his change in direction more than anything. Cardio won't be problem to maintain with such a short turnaround.

Could be totally unrelated but I had a mate named Hayden in high school and he was called Haydos by many as well. Could be an evolution of that or something else entirely :drunk: Nicknames aside, it's fantastic to hear that McLean is in prime condition, he just seems to get better every year...

I’m messaging through the phone Bedders, we’re all doing our best!

Braeden’s probably a better set shot than Gulden.

He’ll always be the lizard but Blakey has filled out well coming into his sixth preseason. With the rise of athleticism in the game the Hipwood/Blakey beanpole build is becoming more common but I certainly feel more confident with Blakey playing a lockdown role down back when the occasion...

I'm sure Dylan will argue his time at the Swans was very similar! Just to be clear my post isn't a slight against Ziebell but rather a forecast of Dylan's potential which you could argue is a compliment more than anything else. When Dyl was drafted the comparisons to Kelly were made because...

Well Ziebell only averaged 19 disposals across his career and only once did he average over 25 disposals in a season, when North won the wooden spoon... "He was called. He served. He is counted."

I think Dyl will play another 150 odd games of AFL football but his ceiling is probably closer to that of Jack Ziebell's than it is of Josh Kelly's. A serviceable recruit that will put his head down and get the job done if given time and space to develop but ultimately not a match winner by any...

1. Third 2. Swans - just like the players, I think we can do it every year! We probably have the depth to convince outsiders this time around though. 3. Gulden, Adams, Rowbottom 4. Braeden Campbell is my first pick with Logan and Sheldrick losing out due to the higher probability of other...

While it's a beautiful straw man that you've woven there, I don't believe I said that at all so please don't misappropriate what I have said and package it up as something else.

Hopefully it builds good relations for the Swans and Saints when we're facilitating future trades. Our recent dealings with North are a good example of such pragmatism during negotiations. Nothing worse than clubs like Adelaide and Essendon who try to take you to the cleaners every trade period!

I'm reminded by Mark Cuban's understanding and explanation of what he bought into when he acquired the Dallas Mavericks. His view is that he's not in the sporting business but rather the entertainment business and that to capture more fans to the wider match day experience that you have to...

Nice to hear that they're in a big group. I know Amartey hangs with Blakey a fair bit so hopefully he's getting stuck in as well as one of the blokes that needs to have a big preseason this summer.

The sponsors on the players doors can allude to some third party payments/deals/opportunities going on at the club, as is the case with all the savvy football clubs. Swans fans with some deep pockets are invited to their special events and it's up to the players to make a good impression and...

Considering that the club and its partners practically handed Doozy Drinks to him and Hayward I'd say that both players are locked in until we have no further use for them.

I can't tell if you're being serious or not? It's one of the best draft classes in the last 20 years and we are only 5 years into it's maturation. As a bonus, take a look at the rookie draft, we were even able to nab Kurt Tippett on the cheap!

Both parties appeared quite pissed off with one another (without either demonstrably showing it) when Kinnear outright refuted the rumours that we had offered Tom De Koning a long term deal on Gettable.

I wonder if we would've taken Green if the top 20 contracts had remained fixed at two years. I'm certainly more bullish of a return on investment now that we're assured of three years for Green. I don't see a lot of games for him in his first two years but if he starts knocking on the door by...

Just don’t play him against Hawkins 😬

Phones are out! We’re wheeling and dealing. Who’s the real genius Ablett? It’s the gospel according to Kinnear every day of the week and twice on Sunday! Sorry, just excited everyone 😅

Will Bidney be back in business? I hope so!

Just spit my beer all over the table after hearing Dodoro referred to as a genius!!!