Will have to pull the stops out if he wants a future with the Swans. Probably on equal footing with the Swans draftee defender. Ironic with his foot injury.
Past Michael Talia - delisted 2017, thanks for the memories
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I'm putting my faith in Maibaum to break into the squad by then. Hopefully he carries on with his AA form!
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The fact that the impressive Maibaum was recruited might indicate that a decision has been made on Talia already. Line in the sand thing
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I can see Maibaum, Talia, Rampe, Aliir all in the same backline in 5 years time. Maibaum as a direct Grundy replacement
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Yes I can see that but maybe Reid will be a defender in the longer term rather than a forward. He seems to play much better in defence
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Hmmmm think I'd be disappointed if that eventuated.
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This X 100. Reid off wing delivering to the forwards or CHF and giving the mids another target/slotting them on the run from 55.
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Unfortunately I think it might be more of a reflection on Mellican and his progress. Shame, as I think he has a fair bit of potential. Or of course Maibaum was just best available?
Talia was brought in as cheap ready made back up last year - even though he's been overtaken by Aliir, we still need cheap ready made back up this year. IMO he's in a 3 horse race with Mellican and Maibaum. He has the AFL ready body but costs more and is older which could either be a positive or a negative depending on how you look at it.
I might have the numbers wrong but for Talia we gave up a pick in the mid 70's (2016 draft) and received a pick in the late 60's (2015 draft) so he's a free hit as far as I'm concerned. He serves a purpose and we lose nothing if he fails his chance. Win-win for us.
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Probably more a case of best available...Jack and Michael are fairly different types of defenders.
I met him a few weeks back at an opening for a social enterprise cafe being started by Whitelion, who Michael is an ambassador for. I've been working in partnership with Whitelion on other work that they do, so went out to support the opening and had a good chat with him. He didn't shy away from the fact that he had a bad 2016 and was pretty keen to prove to everyone that he was worth the faith the Swans showed him. Interestingly, he found the Grand Final a conflicting experience due to his connections with the Bulldogs, but was bitterly disappointed that we didn't nab the flag and was certainly miffed with the umpiring performance.
Anyways, I realised when I met him that he's actually quite a mature guy for his age (despite what his late-night escapades might suggest) and I've got nothing but positive hopes for him and his time with the club. Also, he's a big unit and would be great in the backline!
Anyways, I realised when I met him that he's actually quite a mature guy for his age (despite what his late-night escapades might suggest) and I've got nothing but positive hopes for him and his time with the club. Also, he's a big unit and would be great in the backline!
Sort of hard to see where he fits in, playing just 1 game in the pre-season, while Newman, Pelican and Maibaum essentially played more and had better performances.
Definitely depth and would be struggling up hill to get into the team round 1. The only way he gets in, is if Aliir doesn't make it.
Definitely depth and would be struggling up hill to get into the team round 1. The only way he gets in, is if Aliir doesn't make it.
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Got a 4 year contract doubt he will be going anywhere
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Probably got the quietest applause when getting his guernsey last night. Even Toby Pink who 98% of the audience would have no idea of who he is got a better reception (probably due to his height and red hair but I digress)
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Did Gazza get a massive roar like last year?
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Yeah Gazza definitely a crowd favourite along with Buddy, Parker, Hanners, JPK and Aliir.
Shaw and Kirk amongst the coaches got extra loud cheers as well.
Shaw and Kirk amongst the coaches got extra loud cheers as well.
What's the story with Talia, seems like he is just making up the list numbers. Did the club lose faith after the drugs saga?
Who knows, but also likely he is just a victim of our newfound KPD depth. And a very settled back 6. Aliir can't even get a game.
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Yer not sure what's happening there. Even with all the early season injuries he didn't get a run so I'm thinking his papers are marked.
I haven't minded what I've seen of him in the reserves, but I seem to be in the minority here with that opinion.
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I think it was more that he didn't fit into the culture of the club either. The Swans seemed more disappointed that he was out drinking and getting high when he should have been recovering rather than that he was caught doing something dodgy. Probably extended to his general attitude around the club as well
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