Sydney Swans Draft Thread

Danair · Nov 18, 2011

SydneyPhilly said:
As far as I'm aware, we've been linked to the following players:

Tom Curran (combine interview)
Shane Nelson (rumour)
Sam Gordon (rumour)
Josh Tynan (lots of rumours here...some are saying 43)

Would love it if we drafted either Curran, Gordon or Nick Murphy with pick 43 or 61 but if Nelson is available at 43 I hope we don't pass on him, really classy mid and it would mean that we drafted the last 3 winners of the kicking test at the combine.

GotTheGoodes · Nov 18, 2011

Danair said:
Would love it if we drafted either Curran, Gordon or Nick Murphy with pick 43 or 61 but if Nelson is available at 43 I hope we don't pass on him, really classy mid and it would mean that we drafted the last 3 winners of the kicking test at the combine.

Wow... That really helped us in front of the sticks this year didn't it?? Jking.

I would be pretty bloody happy seeing Gordon @ our pick 2bh.

GotTheGoodes · Nov 18, 2011

What is the actual likelihood of us securing Darrou in the first place? I'm always reading overly optimistic posts this time of the year (which is fine, really, honestly) and am, resultantly, overly pessimistic with regards to many posts relating to what I initially see as too optimistic an opinion...

bedford · Nov 19, 2011

There seems to be not much talk about Ben, which could be good. The real good thing about him is that he doesn't need to be built up, as he already has a mans body.

BarneyBent · Nov 19, 2011

bedford said:
There seems to be not much talk about Ben, which could be good. The real good thing about him is that he doesn't need to be built up, as he already has a mans body.

Which also means he has less scope for improvement.

DeadlyAkkuret · Nov 19, 2011

BarneyBent said:
Which also means he has less scope for improvement.

How much do you think Luke Parker can improve?

bedford · Nov 19, 2011

Good reply DA

SYDswan98 · Nov 19, 2011

I would Love Josh Tynan at 43.
Half Back defender A Bit like Josh Drummond from The Lions.

At 61 I was thinking About Ted Richards Brother Xavier
But now I Hope the Swans Look At Either Jackson Merrett, Clay Smith
Or a Ruckman in Tom Downie.

IF they are Still Available.

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strauchanie59 · Nov 19, 2011

Anyone here going to the Draft? Got my tickets and if I'm lucky enough may be able to get behind the scenes.

BarneyBent · Nov 20, 2011

DeadlyAkkuret said:
How much do you think Luke Parker can improve?

Not as much as if he were putting in the same performances while 10 kilos lighter. Why do you think he slid?

DeadlyAkkuret · Nov 20, 2011

BarneyBent said:
Not as much as if he were putting in the same performances while 10 kilos lighter. Why do you think he slid?

He's not flashy or a gamebreaker, him sliding would have more to do with that than his weight. Daniel Rich went top 10, as have a lot of other kids with matured bodies.

I don't think a club has ever picked a skinny kid purely because they hope they'll improve when they gain muscle. They pick the player based on talent and the needs of their list.

Super sub · Nov 20, 2011

BarneyBent said:
Not as much as if he were putting in the same performances while 10 kilos lighter. Why do you think he slid?

Talent, speed, attitude, skills would have more to do with it than weight.

Speed for me would be the only thing that could hold this kid back.

Swansujelly · Nov 20, 2011

Super sub said:
Talent, speed, attitude, skills would have more to do with it than weight.

Speed for me would be the only thing that could hold this kid back.

it didn't hold Jude back.

Super sub · Nov 20, 2011

thetbrett said:
it didn't hold Jude back.

Don't get me wrong I don't think anything is going to stop this kid. A real gem.

I am just saying speed is the only thing that I see as missing.

Swansujelly · Nov 20, 2011

ok. he will be a gun, team him with JK and Mitchell and in our in and under is looking strong

grimlock · Nov 21, 2011

Any fellow reprobates like myself actually heading to the Draft itself on Thursday?

grimlock · Nov 21, 2011

There's a small profile on Tom Mitchell here along with some fellow potential draftees.

http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/ash-thursday-20111120-1npfc.html

baja · Nov 21, 2011

From the Swans site, heres a list of some players pick 40+..

Successful Swans Draft Picks after #40 in National Draft

Andrew Dunkley #56 in 1991 (217 club games)
Michael O’Loughlin #40 in 1994 (303 club games)
Troy Luff #74 in 1994 (155 club games)
Adam Goodes #43 in 1997 (300 club games*)
Ryan O’Keefe #56 in 1999 (233 club games*)
Adam Schneider #60 in 2001 (98 club games)
Nick Malceski #64 in 2002 (104 club games*)
Amon Buchanan #45 in 2003 (116 club games)
Jesse White #79 in 2006 (53 club games*)
Craig Bird #59 in 2007 (62 club games*)
Trent Dennis-Lane #55 in 2009 (11 club games*)
Luke Parker #40 in 2010 (13 club games*)
Alex Johnson #57 in 2010 (20 club games*)
Matt Spangher #73 in 2010 (6 club games*)

* Current Swans players

Danair · Nov 21, 2011

baja said:
From the Swans site, heres a list of some players pick 40+..

Successful Swans Draft Picks after #40 in National Draft

Andrew Dunkley #56 in 1991 (217 club games)
Michael O’Loughlin #40 in 1994 (303 club games)
Troy Luff #74 in 1994 (155 club games)
Adam Goodes #43 in 1997 (300 club games*)
Ryan O’Keefe #56 in 1999 (233 club games*)
Adam Schneider #60 in 2001 (98 club games)
Nick Malceski #64 in 2002 (104 club games*)
Amon Buchanan #45 in 2003 (116 club games)
Jesse White #79 in 2006 (53 club games*)
Craig Bird #59 in 2007 (62 club games*)
Trent Dennis-Lane #55 in 2009 (11 club games*)
Luke Parker #40 in 2010 (13 club games*)
Alex Johnson #57 in 2010 (20 club games*)
Matt Spangher #73 in 2010 (6 club games*)

* Current Swans players

Throw in Sam Reid at pick 38 :thumbsu:

If only we could get our 1st round picks right (Jetta, Johnston, Willoughby, D O'keefe, Veszpremi)

baja · Nov 21, 2011

Danair said:
Throw in Sam Reid at pick 38

If only we could get our 1st round picks right (Jetta, Johnston, Willoughby, D O'keefe, Veszpremi)

I wouldnt write off Jetta yet.

Mick Oxlong · Nov 21, 2011

Danair said:
Throw in Sam Reid at pick 38

If only we could get our 1st round picks right (Jetta, Johnston, Willoughby, D O'keefe, Veszpremi)

Since when did 38 come after 40?

DeadlyAkkuret · Nov 21, 2011

When you count backwards.

Super sub · Nov 21, 2011

baja said:
From the Swans site, heres a list of some players pick 40+..

Successful Swans Draft Picks after #40 in National Draft

Andrew Dunkley #56 in 1991 (217 club games)
Michael OLoughlin #40 in 1994 (303 club games)
Troy Luff #74 in 1994 (155 club games)
Adam Goodes #43 in 1997 (300 club games*)
Ryan OKeefe #56 in 1999 (233 club games*)
Adam Schneider #60 in 2001 (98 club games)
Nick Malceski #64 in 2002 (104 club games*)
Amon Buchanan #45 in 2003 (116 club games)
Jesse White #79 in 2006 (53 club games*)
Craig Bird #59 in 2007 (62 club games*)
Trent Dennis-Lane #55 in 2009 (11 club games*)
Luke Parker #40 in 2010 (13 club games*)
Alex Johnson #57 in 2010 (20 club games*)
Matt Spangher #73 in 2010 (6 club games*)

* Current Swans players

Surly we are not going to count Jesse and TDL as successful.

Super sub · Nov 21, 2011

baja said:
I wouldnt write off Jetta yet.

Will want to have a good year or he will be getting close.

baja · Nov 21, 2011

Super sub said:
Surly we are not going to count Jesse and TDL as successful.

but youre cool with Spang?

and Danair I know what you meant, 38 is close

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