The off topic thread

[Shoei]

Not denying that and not getting defensive, just a pretty baseless rumour. Team's don't like upsetting a winning formula. When Parker and Kennedy are the two inside bodies that Mitchell would be upsetting, it's not hard to see why he's finding it hard to get back in.

Eagles will trade for Tom Mitchell.

What would Sydney be looking for?

 

[SM]

The rumour itself isn't baseless. I actually know and trust the source. Mitchell isn't happy with the way things are going at the moment. I would rate Mitchell ahead of Parker as an inside mid but clearly that's not the view that Horse shares.

And clearly not the view of any Swans fan, who all think Parker is one of the stars of our side at the moment.

I have ears to the ground near the Swans too and have heard zilch. Mitchell is fine, he knows he was out of form at the start of the season and actually has to earn a spot in the side. If the 22 are outplaying him, he won't grab a spot. We have a tough run coming up, there's plenty of chances for Horse to rotate the side.

 

[SM]

Eagles will trade for Tom Mitchell.

What would Sydney be looking for?

A ruckman.. I hear you just signed one to a shiny new deal.

 

[Jatz]

And clearly not the view of any Swans fan, who all think Parker is one of the stars of our side at the moment.

I have ears to the ground near the Swans too and have heard zilch. Mitchell is fine, he knows he was out of form at the start of the season and actually has to earn a spot in the side. If the 22 are outplaying him, he won't grab a spot. We have a tough run coming up, there's plenty of chances for Horse to rotate the side.

Fair enough. I've always though Parker played better as a small forward. Far more damaging when he's hitting the scoreboard.

He is earning a spot. What exactly do you want him to do in the twos? He can't do anything more. I'll be interested to see how it plays out.

 

[jod23]

I set myself a goal of winning a European title.

I've done that so i'll probably look for a new challenge.

What you thinking? A move to the big leagues or a challenge in say Portugal or Netherlands?

 

[SM]

Fair enough. I've always though Parker played better as a small forward. Far more damaging when he's hitting the scoreboard.

He is earning a spot. What exactly do you want him to do in the twos? He can't do anything more. I'll be interested to see how it plays out.

Did you see the game against the Bombers out of interest?

He hasn't played as well as Parker and Kennedy in the seniors, and there's really no other inside mid to drop for him. You saw how shit we were at the start of the year, our balance was completely off. Why would we revert to an out-of-balance midfield now that we're gelling? Mitchell is a big boy.

 

[Shoei]

A ruckman.. I hear you just signed one to a shiny new deal.

We have four.

Lycett, NicNat, Cox and Sinclair

Either one of Lycett or Sinclair will be gone after this season. Both are very good ruck prospects.

 

[SM]

We have four.

Lycett, NicNat, Cox and Sinclair

Either one of Lycett or Sinclair will be gone after this season. Both are very good ruck prospects.

Well that's the only position we need reinforcing, except maybe KPD.

 

[Jatz]

Did you see the game against the Bombers out of interest?

He hasn't played as well as Parker and Kennedy in the seniors, and there's really no other inside mid to drop for him. You saw how shit we were at the start of the year, our balance was completely off. Why would we revert to an out-of-balance midfield now that we're gelling? Mitchell is a big boy.

Yes I did. You played well for a quarter and then broke even for the next three when there was no heat in the game.

Your balance being off had a lot more issues than having one inside mid to many. I have no doubt Mitchell is a big boy, I just wouldn't be surprised to see him elsewhere come the start of next season.

 

[SM]

Yes I did. You played well for a quarter and then broke even for the next three when there was no heat in the game.

Your balance being off had a lot more issues than having one inside mid to many. I have no doubt Mitchell is a big boy, I just wouldn't be surprised to see him elsewhere come the start of next season.

Was more referring to Parker's game.

I would be incredibly surprised. He loves the club.

 

[Shoei]

What you thinking? A move to the big leagues or a challenge in say Portugal or Netherlands?

I tend to avoid the big leagues.

I might try and become the first manager to win the Champions League, South American Copa Libertadores and the Asian Champions league.

That would be a long challenge.

 

[jod23]

I tend to avoid the big leagues.

I might try and become the first manager to win the Champions League, South American Copa Libertadores and the Asian Champions league.

That would be a long challenge.

I like to take on challenges but Liverpool is a challenge. No title in 25 years so getting them back on top is always what I want to do. Still havent managed it in the three years in charge.

 

[Shoei]

I like to take on challenges but Liverpool is a challenge. No title in 25 years so getting them back on top is always what I want to do. Still havent managed it in the three years in charge.

Don't feel too bad.

31 years and they still haven't won it in my save either

Doesn't help that David Moyes is so vastly overrated by the game that Man United are still dominating England.

 

[Dirty Bird]

In one of my longest saves, it went long enough to see Everton fighting for survival year in year out.
Think they had 3 consecutive 17th place finishes when I moved to Germany and stopped paying attention to the top flight of England.

 

[jod23]

Don't feel too bad.

31 years and they still haven't won it in my save either

Doesn't help that David Moyes is so vastly overrated by the game that Man United are still dominating England.

Yeah he won the title in one of the three years so far I have completed. It's gone City, United, City.

Chelsea have also won back to back european cups.

 

[strauchanie59]

Thing is, who does Mitchell replace?? Lloyd has been super impressive and Cunningham as well. Unless one of our midfielders gets an injury, I can't see him coming in. And he isn't someone who you would use as the sub.

 

[SM]

Thing is, who does Mitchell replace?? Lloyd has been super impressive and Cunningham as well. Unless one of our midfielders gets an injury, I can't see him coming in. And he isn't someone who you would use as the sub.

It's good having another Swans fan on here.

 

[strauchanie59]

It's good having another Swans fan on here.

More Swans talk, the better. Absolutely keen for tonights game. Lonergan and Enright out helps a bit.

 

[SM]

More Swans talk, the better. Absolutely keen for tonights game. Lonergan and Enright out helps a bit.

You going? Should be a cracking game. Even if it's at a shit ground.

 

[strauchanie59]

You going? Should be a cracking game. Even if it's at a shit ground.

Yeah I'll be there. I'll be up in the new Bradman stand. You? Actually really like the Thursday Night timeslot. Will be even better if we win.

 

[SM]

Yeah I'll be there. I'll be up in the new Bradman stand. You? Actually really like the Thursday Night timeslot. Will be even better if we win.

Yeah will be there with the whole BF crew down the front of the new stand.

 

[Jatz]

Couple of rumours floating around.

Jeremy Cameron will likely end up at Hawthorn. Possibly Essendon, Geelong or Collingwood depending on who can offer the Giants the best trade.

Tom Mitchell is definitely coming back to Melbourne - hasn't decided which club.

Both rumours come from two completely different sources and both said the same thing. One of the sources is a key Port Adelaide personnel employee. The other is from AFL recruitment.

And no I don't care if you don't like the rumours, I'm just reporting what I've heard.

 

[Redalert]

I reckon every club out there will be after Mitchell and Cameron, both have looked like elite footballers at times. You put them in the right environment and give them games and they'll develop into stars. Also why aren't Carlton after Cameron, he'd easily be their best tall forward.

 

[Jatz]

I reckon every club out there will be after Mitchell and Cameron, both have looked like elite footballers at times. You put them in the right environment and give them games and they'll develop into stars. Also why aren't Carlton after Cameron, he'd easily be their best tall forward.

Don't have the trade bait nor the salary space to go for him. Hawthorn still have the Buddy money apparently and who wouldn't want to go to Hawthorn. Providing you have something to trade, it makes sense.

 

[SM]

'Back to Melbourne'? He grew up in Western Australia..