This follows on from last season's 2015 Draft, Trades and Retirements Thread.
Mods, please don't merge this in with the everything-trade discussion forum. We had this thread in 2015 go pretty well, let's keep it that way.
Updates
Op - 20 Sep 2016: Added in contract expiries and updated the likelihood of trades and delistings accordingly
Op - 30 Sep 2016: Added link to article speculating Ben McGlynn possible retirement, changed probability to High
Op - 4 Oct 2016: Added link to article for Alex Johnson contract re-resign
Op - 6 Oct 2016: Updated for Ben McGlynn, Tom Derickx and Kyle Galloway
Op - 10 Oct 2016: Updated for Tom Mitchell
Op - 17 Oct 2016: Updated for Xavier Richards, Sam Reid
Op - 19 Oct 2016: Updated for Toby Nankervis
Op - 20 Oct 2016: Updated for draft pick swap with GWS & Port
Op - 29 Oct 2016: Updated for Resigning of Towers & Johnson
2015 in review:
2015 saw the end of our unjustified trade ban for sticking it to the man and landing the biggest name in the game. We were able to bring in Michael Talia for draft picks and Callum Sinclair in a direct swap for Jetta. While we didn't invest much to bring them to the club, they've both been quite poor in review. Talia hasn't even played a full game for the club and has already been sentenced for drug possession, while Sinclair has been pretty poor as 2nd ruck.
Prelude:
It's quite late in the season to start this thread, however there's already another thread for general trade discussion, including wish lists & fantasy. This thread continues on from last years successful trade discussion thread, based primarily around the players that we already have at the club.
AFL Links:
The AFL is providing users with their own trade rumours list of articles, as well as FA status trackers. They can be found here:
Rumours: http://www.afl.com.au/trade
Retirements/Delistings: http://www.afl.com.au/news/features/retirements-and-delistings
More rumours: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-...at-moves-will-your-club-make-in-the-offseason
Draft
1st Round: 9
2nd Round: 19
3rd Round: 46, 49
5th Round: 93 (likely pass)
6th Round: 111 (likely pass)
Traded
Swans have swapped picks 14, 17 (R1) and 31 (R2) to the Power for picks 9 (R1), 19 (R2) and 49 (R3)
Swans have swapped picks 39 (R2) and 52 (R3) to the Giants for pick 31 (R2)
Tom Mitchell - 63 games, 23 years old
Position: Midfielder
Received: Picks 14, 52 from Hawthorn
Lost: Pick 57 to Hawthorn
A proven ball winner and close to elite inside midfielder has added valuable outside run to his game in 2016. Over the years it was almost impossible for him to get a game through injuries and form, but 2016 he cemented his spot in the team. The contract offer has been on the table all year, but with Carlton & Hawthorn chirping in his ear, we may lose him this season. Hawthorn are the most likely destination, but Carlton are also a possibility. In order to keep him, the Swans will need to offer 500k/season for at least 4.
He signed a 1 year extension in 2015: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...ly-fortune-in-afl-finals-20150916-gjnzkc.html
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...ntract-swan-tom-mitchell-20160405-gnyxuc.html
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...r/news-story/050ff8da7b338872a4bbf99d889f4c80
http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/tom...s/news-story/19b627d91be833d6bf76f75fa6835121
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...h/news-story/330bce6fe618f2ebfdd691c1e526d19e
10 Oct 16: Requests trade https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/10/tom-mitchell-to-fly-the-coop-wants-to-be-a-hawk/
Toby Nankervis - 12 games, 22 years old
Position: Ruck/Forward
Received: 3rd round draft pick 2016 (46)
Establishing himself as a basher and crasher, the often clumsy but brutal "trier" big man has found his opportunities limited in his career at the Swans. He's played only when Tippet or other ruckman have been injured, although he's acquitted himself very well more recently. He's not very graceful, but often shows moments of deft touches and exquisite skills (that pass to Franklin). There's a lot of upside to him and while he'll never be a great tap ruckman, he offers a lot around the ground with his 1%rs.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-15/rival-clubs-circling-big-swan-toby-nankervis
19 Oct 16: Trade confirmation https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/19/toby-nankervis-moves-to-tigerland/
Available for Trade
Harry Cunningham - 70 games, 22 years old
Position: Midfielder
Value: Low 2nd round/high 3rd round pick
Probability: Very Low
Contract Expiry: 2019, RFA 2019
An indifferent 2016 and no finals action lands him on the list. He's been trialled in a number of positions with varying degrees of success, most recently in defence. He's played as forward, winger, centre, tagger and small defender, but has neither looked particularly comfortable or competent in any of those roles. A quick confidence player with very good foot skills, he lacks from consistency and struggles to stay in the side.
Signed a 3 year contract extension in 2016: http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2016-04-19/cunningham
Sam Reid - 98 games, 24 years old
Position: Forward
Value: Low 1st round/2nd round draft pick
Probability: None
Contract Expiry: 2017, RFA 2017
The maligned forward spent the entire 2016 season out injured after completely banjaxing his hamstring in the final against Fremantle. Having failed throughout the 2015 season to truly cement a position in the team, he would have been considered tradable if it wasn't for his leg injury. He was trialled in the ruck, as CHF and CHB laughably for 20 minutes against Melbourne in which we conceded 4 goals.
Signed a 5 year contract in 2011: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/swans-lock-in-reid-for-five-20111216-1oys3.html
Dean Towers - 30 games, 26 years old
Position: Forward
Value: Low 2nd round/3rd round draft pick
Probability: None
Contract Expiry: 2018
Out of contract and hasn't signed an extension, the enigmatic and powerful forward, a star of the Sydn... He either signs or he's gone with his contract running out this season.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-06-29/swans-utility-towers-above-as-trade-target
Oct 28: Resigned with the club http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2016-10-28/done-deal-for-deano
Zak Jones - 29 games, 21 years old
Position: Defender
Value: Low 1st round/2nd round draft pick
Probability: Low
Contract Expiry: 2017
He was potentially on the trade table last year because he couldn't get in the side ahead of Rhys Shaw. Having cemented his spot, his aggression was a welcome bonus as well as his attack on the ball. Occasional mistake aside, he's been a good player in defence. He's on this list with the suggestion that the Swans could be after Touhy.
Signed a 2 year extension in 2015: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-05-...t-melbourne-after-signing-new-deal-with-swans
Nic Newman - 0 games, 23 years old
Position: Defender
Value: 2nd round draft pick/3rd round draft pick
Probability: Very Low
Contract Expiry: 2018
Late bloomer Nic Newman was rookie listed in 2014 at the ripe age of 21. He capped off a good NEAFL season winning best on ground in the reserves grand final loss to GWS. Touted as a half-back Malceski type, he's sure to get his chance next season if he's still in the red & white.
Signed a 2 year contract in 2016: http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2016-09-13/new-deal-for-newy
Daniel Robinson - 11 games, 22 years old
Position: Midfielder
Value: 2nd round draft pick/3rd round draft pick
Probability: Very Low
Contract Expiry: 2018
He established himself in the midfielder earlier this season with reliable performances, showing good skills and good decision making, but put himself out for the season with a shoulder injury.
Signed a 2 year extension in 2016: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-22/unlucky-swan-dan-robinson-signs-new-deal-eyes-finals-return
James Rose - 7 games, 20 years old
Position: Forward
Value: 3rd round draft pick
Probability: Very Low
Contract Expiry: 2018
Makes the list purely as potential trade bait. He's played a couple of games over the last couple of seasons, showing glimpses of his potential with a few bags, but when he had a run of games earlier this season, just couldn't establish himself. Ultimately Xavier Richards took his spot and hasn't let it slip since. He might end up being a Membrey type at another club that can give him a red-hot go.
Signed a 2 year contract extension in 2016: http://www.5se.com.au/sport/afl/news/2016/1/sydney-swan-forward-james-rose-signs-new-deal/
Jeremy Laidler - 82 games, 27 years old
Position: Defender
Value: 2nd round draft pick
Probability: Very Low
Contract Expiry: 2018
Perennial journeyman Jeremy could again be thrust onto the trade table. He's already playing at his 3rd club, but with the emergence of Harrison Marsh and Aliir Aliir and Michael Talia returning next season, his chances of playing are very low. There's still value for him and a battling club can certainly do with his skills.
Signed a 2 year extension in 2016: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-04-28/laidler-signs-new-deal
Brandon Jack - 27 games, 22 years old
Position: Forward
Value: 3rd round draft pick/4th round draft pick
Probability: Moderate
Contract Expiry: 2017
Hasn't had great success at the Swans but has shown quite a bit of ability when he's had a run on. A new home may be exactly what he needs, but maybe an AFL career isn't exactly what he wants. If we want to get anything for him before delisting him next year, it's now or never.
Signed a 2 year contract extension in 2015: http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne...-jack-signs-new-two-year-contract-with-swans/
Delistings
Harrison Marsh - 6 games, 22 years old
Position: Defender
Value: None
Probability: Very High
Contract Expiry: 2016
Out of contract 2016. Has played well in his debut season and has done enough to keep Laidler out of the team. Adds more aggression, dash, skills as well as offensive output. Played mostly in the reserves in his time with the Swans, more recently as the captain.
Delisted in 2015, redrafted as rookie in 2016, signed 1 year contract
http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/player-profile/harrison-marsh
Jordan Foote (Rookie) - 1 game, 20 years old
Position: Midfielder
Value: None
Probability: Very High
Contract Expiry: 2016
Played just 1 game this season and with his contract running out this season is unlikely to get an extension or rookie drafted due to age. Best of luck Jordan.
Jack Hiscox - 1 game, 21 years old
Position: Midfielder
Contract Expiry: 2016
Played just 1 game this season and with his contract running out this season is unlikely to get an extension or rookie drafted due to age. Best of luck Jack.
Oct 27: https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/xavier-richards-among-3-to-get-the-chop/
Alex Johnson - 45 games, 24 years old
Position: Defender
Contract Expiry: 2017
Undergone his 4th knee reco this year, at least he's back running and the signs are good. Will be delisted and re-drafted as a rookie unless he signs an extension in the next month.
http://www.smh.com.au/afl/sydney-sw...urth-knee-reconstruction-20151030-gkmwvw.html
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-04/johnsons-last-stand-luckless-swan-set-to-resign
Oct 29: Resigned with the club https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/29/clubman-of-the-year-goes-around-another-year/
Kyle Galloway (Cat B Rookie) - 0 games, 20 years old
Position: Ruckman
Contract Expiry: 2016
Wasn't promoted and didn't make the cut. Could still be picked back up in the national draft.
Oct 6: https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/swans-announce-list-changes/
Abaina Davis - 0 games, 20 years old
Position: KPP
Contract Expiry: 2016
Wasn't promoted and didn't make the cut. Could still be picked back up in the national draft.
Oct 27: https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/xavier-richards-among-3-to-get-the-chop/
Xavier Richards - 10 games, 23 years old
Position: Forward/Defender
Contract Expiry: 2016
This player embodies hard work and determination. Written off by all and sundry (yours included) just 2 months ago, he's entrenched himself into the Swans forward line next to Tippet and Franklin as our 3rd tall. When his older brother was played in the same position but admirably failed, it was Rhys Shaws move that saved his career. While he doesn't kick big bags, his pace and athleticism adds the missing unpredictability to the Swans forward line that it sorely lacked for much of the season. He's out of contract for 2016, but will have done enough to earn himself a new contract.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...t/news-story/d0faadd97e807b38d41a37b62c92a8ca
17-Oct-2016, requests trade: https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/17/richards-requests-trade/
Oct 27: https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/xavier-richards-among-3-to-get-the-chop/
Retirements
Ted Richards - 261 games, 33 years old
Probability: Retired
Contract Expiry: 2016
Club champion and stalwart Ted Richards has already announced his retirement.
http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2016-08-05/ted-calls-time
Ben McGlynn - 169 games, 31 years old
Probability: Retired
Contract Expiry: 2016
Often discussed on the forums, occasionally heatedly, Ben McGlynn's indifferent form has led to many discussions about his potential and impending retirement. Unlikely to crack 200 games, a premiership win may be all he needs to seal his retirement. Unlikely to happen this year, it's still possible.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...s/news-story/5e27ae7f69790549dab92c34c1c42405
Oct 6: https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/veteran-swan-calls-grand-final-last-game/
Tom Derickx - 15 games, 29 years old
Position: Ruck
Probability: Retired
Contract Expiry: 2016
DRex the TRex, as he's colloquially known on these boards, is out of contract at the end of this season and most likely won't be offered a new contract. He's popular at the club, well respected and very well liked and from all feedback, has performed admirably in the reserves while guiding the younger players. A potential coaching role awaits, or maybe he'll become a carpenter, who knows. But one thing is for sure, unless there's a mysterious plague, we'll never see him drop the undroppable in Red & White again.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...team-is-cemented/story-fni5fan7-1226959035779
Oct 6: https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/swans-announce-list-changes/
Jarrad McVeigh - 286 games, 31 years old
Probability: None
Contract Expiry: 2017, UFA 2017
Slowly succumbing to old mans injury, the calf curse, is the doorway into the graveyard for many a footballer. A brave stalwart of the club, often maligned in his earlier years to playing at elite levels for at least half of his career. With his pace all but gone, he's honed his pointing skills to within an nanometer of perfection. While none can point, shout and blame others as well as he can, there's plenty on the reserves team that can run faster, tackle and kick a ball equally as well if not better *cough*brandon jack*cough*
Out of contract
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/contract-status-when-is-player-x-out-of-contract.1141970/
Some of the notables:
Tom Derickx
Jordan Foote
Jack Hiscox
Alex Johnson
Harrison Marsh
Tom Mitchell
Ben McGlynn
Toby Nankervis
Ted Richards
Xavier Richards
Dean Towers
Mods, please don't merge this in with the everything-trade discussion forum. We had this thread in 2015 go pretty well, let's keep it that way.
Updates
Op - 20 Sep 2016: Added in contract expiries and updated the likelihood of trades and delistings accordingly
Op - 30 Sep 2016: Added link to article speculating Ben McGlynn possible retirement, changed probability to High
Op - 4 Oct 2016: Added link to article for Alex Johnson contract re-resign
Op - 6 Oct 2016: Updated for Ben McGlynn, Tom Derickx and Kyle Galloway
Op - 10 Oct 2016: Updated for Tom Mitchell
Op - 17 Oct 2016: Updated for Xavier Richards, Sam Reid
Op - 19 Oct 2016: Updated for Toby Nankervis
Op - 20 Oct 2016: Updated for draft pick swap with GWS & Port
Op - 29 Oct 2016: Updated for Resigning of Towers & Johnson
2015 in review:
2015 saw the end of our unjustified trade ban for sticking it to the man and landing the biggest name in the game. We were able to bring in Michael Talia for draft picks and Callum Sinclair in a direct swap for Jetta. While we didn't invest much to bring them to the club, they've both been quite poor in review. Talia hasn't even played a full game for the club and has already been sentenced for drug possession, while Sinclair has been pretty poor as 2nd ruck.
Prelude:
It's quite late in the season to start this thread, however there's already another thread for general trade discussion, including wish lists & fantasy. This thread continues on from last years successful trade discussion thread, based primarily around the players that we already have at the club.
AFL Links:
The AFL is providing users with their own trade rumours list of articles, as well as FA status trackers. They can be found here:
Rumours: http://www.afl.com.au/trade
Retirements/Delistings: http://www.afl.com.au/news/features/retirements-and-delistings
More rumours: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-09-...at-moves-will-your-club-make-in-the-offseason
Draft
1st Round: 9
2nd Round: 19
3rd Round: 46, 49
5th Round: 93 (likely pass)
6th Round: 111 (likely pass)
Traded
Swans have swapped picks 14, 17 (R1) and 31 (R2) to the Power for picks 9 (R1), 19 (R2) and 49 (R3)
Swans have swapped picks 39 (R2) and 52 (R3) to the Giants for pick 31 (R2)
Tom Mitchell - 63 games, 23 years old
Position: Midfielder
Received: Picks 14, 52 from Hawthorn
Lost: Pick 57 to Hawthorn
A proven ball winner and close to elite inside midfielder has added valuable outside run to his game in 2016. Over the years it was almost impossible for him to get a game through injuries and form, but 2016 he cemented his spot in the team. The contract offer has been on the table all year, but with Carlton & Hawthorn chirping in his ear, we may lose him this season. Hawthorn are the most likely destination, but Carlton are also a possibility. In order to keep him, the Swans will need to offer 500k/season for at least 4.
He signed a 1 year extension in 2015: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...ly-fortune-in-afl-finals-20150916-gjnzkc.html
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-ne...ntract-swan-tom-mitchell-20160405-gnyxuc.html
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...r/news-story/050ff8da7b338872a4bbf99d889f4c80
http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/tom...s/news-story/19b627d91be833d6bf76f75fa6835121
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...h/news-story/330bce6fe618f2ebfdd691c1e526d19e
10 Oct 16: Requests trade https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/10/tom-mitchell-to-fly-the-coop-wants-to-be-a-hawk/
Toby Nankervis - 12 games, 22 years old
Position: Ruck/Forward
Received: 3rd round draft pick 2016 (46)
Establishing himself as a basher and crasher, the often clumsy but brutal "trier" big man has found his opportunities limited in his career at the Swans. He's played only when Tippet or other ruckman have been injured, although he's acquitted himself very well more recently. He's not very graceful, but often shows moments of deft touches and exquisite skills (that pass to Franklin). There's a lot of upside to him and while he'll never be a great tap ruckman, he offers a lot around the ground with his 1%rs.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-15/rival-clubs-circling-big-swan-toby-nankervis
19 Oct 16: Trade confirmation https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/19/toby-nankervis-moves-to-tigerland/
Available for Trade
Harry Cunningham - 70 games, 22 years old
Position: Midfielder
Value: Low 2nd round/high 3rd round pick
Probability: Very Low
Contract Expiry: 2019, RFA 2019
An indifferent 2016 and no finals action lands him on the list. He's been trialled in a number of positions with varying degrees of success, most recently in defence. He's played as forward, winger, centre, tagger and small defender, but has neither looked particularly comfortable or competent in any of those roles. A quick confidence player with very good foot skills, he lacks from consistency and struggles to stay in the side.
Signed a 3 year contract extension in 2016: http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2016-04-19/cunningham
Sam Reid - 98 games, 24 years old
Position: Forward
Value: Low 1st round/2nd round draft pick
Probability: None
Contract Expiry: 2017, RFA 2017
The maligned forward spent the entire 2016 season out injured after completely banjaxing his hamstring in the final against Fremantle. Having failed throughout the 2015 season to truly cement a position in the team, he would have been considered tradable if it wasn't for his leg injury. He was trialled in the ruck, as CHF and CHB laughably for 20 minutes against Melbourne in which we conceded 4 goals.
Signed a 5 year contract in 2011: http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/swans-lock-in-reid-for-five-20111216-1oys3.html
Dean Towers - 30 games, 26 years old
Position: Forward
Value: Low 2nd round/3rd round draft pick
Probability: None
Contract Expiry: 2018
Out of contract and hasn't signed an extension, the enigmatic and powerful forward, a star of the Sydn... He either signs or he's gone with his contract running out this season.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-06-29/swans-utility-towers-above-as-trade-target
Oct 28: Resigned with the club http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2016-10-28/done-deal-for-deano
Zak Jones - 29 games, 21 years old
Position: Defender
Value: Low 1st round/2nd round draft pick
Probability: Low
Contract Expiry: 2017
He was potentially on the trade table last year because he couldn't get in the side ahead of Rhys Shaw. Having cemented his spot, his aggression was a welcome bonus as well as his attack on the ball. Occasional mistake aside, he's been a good player in defence. He's on this list with the suggestion that the Swans could be after Touhy.
Signed a 2 year extension in 2015: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-05-...t-melbourne-after-signing-new-deal-with-swans
Nic Newman - 0 games, 23 years old
Position: Defender
Value: 2nd round draft pick/3rd round draft pick
Probability: Very Low
Contract Expiry: 2018
Late bloomer Nic Newman was rookie listed in 2014 at the ripe age of 21. He capped off a good NEAFL season winning best on ground in the reserves grand final loss to GWS. Touted as a half-back Malceski type, he's sure to get his chance next season if he's still in the red & white.
Signed a 2 year contract in 2016: http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2016-09-13/new-deal-for-newy
Daniel Robinson - 11 games, 22 years old
Position: Midfielder
Value: 2nd round draft pick/3rd round draft pick
Probability: Very Low
Contract Expiry: 2018
He established himself in the midfielder earlier this season with reliable performances, showing good skills and good decision making, but put himself out for the season with a shoulder injury.
Signed a 2 year extension in 2016: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-22/unlucky-swan-dan-robinson-signs-new-deal-eyes-finals-return
James Rose - 7 games, 20 years old
Position: Forward
Value: 3rd round draft pick
Probability: Very Low
Contract Expiry: 2018
Makes the list purely as potential trade bait. He's played a couple of games over the last couple of seasons, showing glimpses of his potential with a few bags, but when he had a run of games earlier this season, just couldn't establish himself. Ultimately Xavier Richards took his spot and hasn't let it slip since. He might end up being a Membrey type at another club that can give him a red-hot go.
Signed a 2 year contract extension in 2016: http://www.5se.com.au/sport/afl/news/2016/1/sydney-swan-forward-james-rose-signs-new-deal/
Jeremy Laidler - 82 games, 27 years old
Position: Defender
Value: 2nd round draft pick
Probability: Very Low
Contract Expiry: 2018
Perennial journeyman Jeremy could again be thrust onto the trade table. He's already playing at his 3rd club, but with the emergence of Harrison Marsh and Aliir Aliir and Michael Talia returning next season, his chances of playing are very low. There's still value for him and a battling club can certainly do with his skills.
Signed a 2 year extension in 2016: http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-04-28/laidler-signs-new-deal
Brandon Jack - 27 games, 22 years old
Position: Forward
Value: 3rd round draft pick/4th round draft pick
Probability: Moderate
Contract Expiry: 2017
Hasn't had great success at the Swans but has shown quite a bit of ability when he's had a run on. A new home may be exactly what he needs, but maybe an AFL career isn't exactly what he wants. If we want to get anything for him before delisting him next year, it's now or never.
Signed a 2 year contract extension in 2015: http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne...-jack-signs-new-two-year-contract-with-swans/
Delistings
Harrison Marsh - 6 games, 22 years old
Position: Defender
Value: None
Probability: Very High
Contract Expiry: 2016
Out of contract 2016. Has played well in his debut season and has done enough to keep Laidler out of the team. Adds more aggression, dash, skills as well as offensive output. Played mostly in the reserves in his time with the Swans, more recently as the captain.
Delisted in 2015, redrafted as rookie in 2016, signed 1 year contract
http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/player-profile/harrison-marsh
Jordan Foote (Rookie) - 1 game, 20 years old
Position: Midfielder
Value: None
Probability: Very High
Contract Expiry: 2016
Played just 1 game this season and with his contract running out this season is unlikely to get an extension or rookie drafted due to age. Best of luck Jordan.
Jack Hiscox - 1 game, 21 years old
Position: Midfielder
Contract Expiry: 2016
Played just 1 game this season and with his contract running out this season is unlikely to get an extension or rookie drafted due to age. Best of luck Jack.
Oct 27: https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/xavier-richards-among-3-to-get-the-chop/
Alex Johnson - 45 games, 24 years old
Position: Defender
Contract Expiry: 2017
Undergone his 4th knee reco this year, at least he's back running and the signs are good. Will be delisted and re-drafted as a rookie unless he signs an extension in the next month.
http://www.smh.com.au/afl/sydney-sw...urth-knee-reconstruction-20151030-gkmwvw.html
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-10-04/johnsons-last-stand-luckless-swan-set-to-resign
Oct 29: Resigned with the club https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/29/clubman-of-the-year-goes-around-another-year/
Kyle Galloway (Cat B Rookie) - 0 games, 20 years old
Position: Ruckman
Contract Expiry: 2016
Wasn't promoted and didn't make the cut. Could still be picked back up in the national draft.
Oct 6: https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/swans-announce-list-changes/
Abaina Davis - 0 games, 20 years old
Position: KPP
Contract Expiry: 2016
Wasn't promoted and didn't make the cut. Could still be picked back up in the national draft.
Oct 27: https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/xavier-richards-among-3-to-get-the-chop/
Xavier Richards - 10 games, 23 years old
Position: Forward/Defender
Contract Expiry: 2016
This player embodies hard work and determination. Written off by all and sundry (yours included) just 2 months ago, he's entrenched himself into the Swans forward line next to Tippet and Franklin as our 3rd tall. When his older brother was played in the same position but admirably failed, it was Rhys Shaws move that saved his career. While he doesn't kick big bags, his pace and athleticism adds the missing unpredictability to the Swans forward line that it sorely lacked for much of the season. He's out of contract for 2016, but will have done enough to earn himself a new contract.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...t/news-story/d0faadd97e807b38d41a37b62c92a8ca
17-Oct-2016, requests trade: https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/17/richards-requests-trade/
Oct 27: https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/27/xavier-richards-among-3-to-get-the-chop/
Retirements
Ted Richards - 261 games, 33 years old
Probability: Retired
Contract Expiry: 2016
Club champion and stalwart Ted Richards has already announced his retirement.
http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2016-08-05/ted-calls-time
Ben McGlynn - 169 games, 31 years old
Probability: Retired
Contract Expiry: 2016
Often discussed on the forums, occasionally heatedly, Ben McGlynn's indifferent form has led to many discussions about his potential and impending retirement. Unlikely to crack 200 games, a premiership win may be all he needs to seal his retirement. Unlikely to happen this year, it's still possible.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...s/news-story/5e27ae7f69790549dab92c34c1c42405
Oct 6: https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/veteran-swan-calls-grand-final-last-game/
Tom Derickx - 15 games, 29 years old
Position: Ruck
Probability: Retired
Contract Expiry: 2016
DRex the TRex, as he's colloquially known on these boards, is out of contract at the end of this season and most likely won't be offered a new contract. He's popular at the club, well respected and very well liked and from all feedback, has performed admirably in the reserves while guiding the younger players. A potential coaching role awaits, or maybe he'll become a carpenter, who knows. But one thing is for sure, unless there's a mysterious plague, we'll never see him drop the undroppable in Red & White again.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...team-is-cemented/story-fni5fan7-1226959035779
Oct 6: https://sydneyswansblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/swans-announce-list-changes/
Jarrad McVeigh - 286 games, 31 years old
Probability: None
Contract Expiry: 2017, UFA 2017
Slowly succumbing to old mans injury, the calf curse, is the doorway into the graveyard for many a footballer. A brave stalwart of the club, often maligned in his earlier years to playing at elite levels for at least half of his career. With his pace all but gone, he's honed his pointing skills to within an nanometer of perfection. While none can point, shout and blame others as well as he can, there's plenty on the reserves team that can run faster, tackle and kick a ball equally as well if not better *cough*brandon jack*cough*
Out of contract
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/contract-status-when-is-player-x-out-of-contract.1141970/
Some of the notables:
Jordan Foote
Alex Johnson
Harrison Marsh
Ben McGlynn
Toby Nankervis
Ted Richards
Xavier Richards
Dean Towers
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