Recommitted Dylan Stephens [re-signed for two years]

[BigFatNorthFan]

How is "come home to Adelaide" working out for Jackson Hately so far...? Family in Mildura so really even if he's homesick going to Melbourne or Adelaide not going to do him much good. I reckon he will stay with the Swans.

 

[Mego Red]

How is "come home to Adelaide" working out for Jackson Hately so far...? Family in Mildura so really even if he's homesick going to Melbourne or Adelaide not going to do him much good. I reckon he will stay with the Swans.

True, every player is the same so it really does make sense to compare him to Hately.

 

[BigFatNorthFan]

True, every player is the same so it really does make sense to compare him to Hately.

Glad you agree

 

[Mego Red]

Glad you agree

Typically, that's spelt gLaD yOu AgReE, so it's really clear that you're a dribbling mess

 

[BigFatNorthFan]

Typically, that's spelt gLaD yOu AgReE, so it's really clear that you're a dribbling mess

Me not spelling it that way maybe some indication to the contrary then

 

[The Nostradamus]

Dropped again

 

[Mego Red]

Yeah, the Crows late 2nd would be the absolute best they could expect.

 

[Punts]

Yeah, the Crows late 2nd would be the absolute best they could expect.

Hopefully

 

[Membling]

Yeah, the Crows late 2nd would be the absolute best they could expect.

Better to attempt to re-sign and hold. Has plenty of development left.

 

[Tippett2Goal]

Better to attempt to re-sign and hold. Has plenty of development left.

Reality if trading is that if he wants to leave we will end up taking unders. So best case scenario is he wants to stay and we get some more development out of him.

 

[Dangerousfield]

Another Hateley "coming home" type.

We need to go after proven performers like Maynard, not fringe players, we've got half a squad of those now without adding more

 

[PsychoG]

Another Hateley "coming home" type.

We need to go after proven performers like Maynard, not fringe players, we've got half a squad of those now without adding more

It's hardly unusual for a 20 year old to struggle to break into a very strong, top 8 midfield. By all accounts Stephens is a far better prospect than Hately (Who for the record I haven't totally written off yet). He has pace, he has skill, can kick goals.

Was taken pick 4 for a reason and would be a better prospect than whoever we'd get around pick 35 odd in a supposedly weaker draft. If we only end up making 3 list changes, I'd take a top 5 pick, a pick in the early 20s and Stephens over an extra 2nd rounder any day.

 

[Masked Magician]

There is some talk about Dylan Stephens

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Dylan Stephens

Age

24

Ht

184cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

3star

CL

0.0

1star

D

10.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.7

4star

CL

0.0

1star

from the Swans.

Meanwhile, former No. 5 draft pick Dylan Stephens wants to stay at the club but is desperate for senior opportunities and will move if it becomes apparent there are openings elsewhere.

Rival clubs believe he is genuinely gettable and will offer more than the two year-contract, which is currently on the table from Sydney.

Several clubs have privately expressed concern regarding a warped landscape for high draft picks entering their third season.

GWS was frustrated to lose Jye Caldwell

6

Jye Caldwell

Age

25

Ht

183cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.3

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

6.5

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

3.7

5star

CL

1.8

4star

D

14.3

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

7.3

4star

M

3.3

3star

T

3.3

4star

CL

1.8

4star

D

13.6

4star

K

7.0

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

3.8

5star

CL

1.6

4star

after just 11 games and the Swans are unlikely to be able to match offers for Stephens.

Interesting to speculate on his trade value.

 

[Polo342]

Its actually a tough one to measure!! Id say maybe a mid first rounder being so young

 

[WWSD]

Is he currently Sydney’s 6th best midfielder?

 

[Caj]

Is he currently Sydney’s 6th best midfielder?

How's Tom going?

You've had lots of onfield success with him Will he even be there next year or chase $$$'s elsewhere?

 

[The Nostradamus]

Another Hateley "coming home" type.

We need to go after proven performers like Maynard, not fringe players, we've got half a squad of those now without adding more

I reckon if he went through PSD we’d be more than happy to pounce on him

 

[Crow till I die]

I reckon if he went through PSD we’d be more than happy to pounce on him

I doubt it gets to that. If the crows are really after him and he really wants to get there, I think in the end the Melbourne 2nd is what Sydney would take as they know either us or you guys would grab him if he went PSD

 

[Golumless]

I reckon if he went through PSD we’d be more than happy to pounce on him

Ah the old "if he goes to PSD, we'll jump" threat. One of bigfooty most endearing fantasies.

Should Stephens decide to leave Sydney for Adelaide and trade negotiations break down, he'll either be a Crow through PSD or a Swan.

 

[Rusty Beam]

Ah the old "if he goes to PSD, we'll jump" threat. One of bigfooty most endearing fantasies.

Should Stephens decide to leave Sydney for Adelaide and trade negotiations break down, he'll either be a Crow through PSD or a Swan.

People do realise the kid is not South Australian right?

He’s from the Mildura area (Red Cliffs) and just did most of his high schooling at boarding school in SA.

 

[Bearded Clam]

Ah the old "if he goes to PSD, we'll jump" threat. One of bigfooty most endearing fantasies.

Should Stephens decide to leave Sydney for Adelaide and trade negotiations break down, he'll either be a Crow through PSD or a Swan.

Yeah, same happened with Martin to the blues from the suns..

Melbourne had the chance to “jump”.. they had a pick before carlton..

They even rang up Martin’s manager and asked if he would be keen to come over to the dees and they were kindly told no..

Once a player commits to another team.. they nearly always get there..

 

[Mego Red]

People do realise the kid is not South Australian right?

He’s from the Mildura area (Red Cliffs) and just did most of his high schooling at boarding school in SA.

Stephens also revealed he has been in regular contact with Adelaide.

“I’ve spoken to them (Adelaide) a fair bit throughout the year,” he said.

“Pick No.4 is pretty early and there’s a lot of good players in the pointy end of the draft. I’d love to go to the Crows and I’d love to stay here (in Adelaide), but I guess we’ll have to wait and see.”

 

[Mego Red]

Stephens spent his final two years of high school in SA, which are pretty formative years. He'd have a bunch of mates there.

 

[Punts]

Will struggle at most clubs

Isn’t much at all

 

[Bloody Hell]

Why isn't he getting a game?

Can't tackle. Will dominate at SANFL, but he just falls off every tackle. I was watching him closely vs Saints... and he had some shocking attempts. He hasn't physically developed yet, but has alot of work to do on that side of his game, even as a winger.