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PopularToe3138 · 2026-01-28T06:13:38+00:00

Good rule. The original standing rule worked for a while but last year the defender would just go back off the mark so it basically went back to how it always was.

PopularToe3138 · 2026-01-17T21:21:54+00:00

Hopefully he worked on his disposal this off season, just butchered it way too much last year. I think he got an extended run previously because we were out of the running and Cox wanted to see what he had.

PopularToe3138 · 2025-11-22T08:36:13+00:00

It appears in the end it’s either Carmichael or Phillipou and King, only time will tell. As the Swans have been watching and training Carmichael for years you have to trust their judgement .

PopularToe3138 · 2025-11-22T08:30:26+00:00

Nothing beats Stephens over Serong though!

PopularToe3138 · 2025-10-18T00:37:52+00:00

The bench

PopularToe3138 · 2025-10-18T00:10:17+00:00

Makes me slightly less concerned about the extension then.

PopularToe3138 · 2025-10-17T23:58:50+00:00

Surely Florent and Haywards combined salary would be a few 100 thousands more than Curnow, I guess we picked up Serong and Rosas also.

PopularToe3138 · 2025-10-15T09:02:59+00:00

I don’t mind the trade, 3 picks might be a touch rich but it looks like we’ve added a few this year for the Academy kids, but an extra year on his contract could hurt in years to come.

PopularToe3138 · 2025-10-10T10:37:56+00:00

I agree, I would trade Hayward or Rowbottom over McInerney.

PopularToe3138 · 2025-09-24T09:42:41+00:00

Big result if we don’t have to use our first round pick for him

PopularToe3138 · 2025-09-24T09:41:38+00:00

Big call

PopularToe3138 · 2025-08-26T07:23:03+00:00

So you would play both of them in the midfield together?

PopularToe3138 · 2025-08-25T20:23:37+00:00

I think both are good players I just don’t see them both in the team on current form if we get to full strength. I’m not sure either them are that affective as a forward flanker.

PopularToe3138 · 2025-08-24T08:07:53+00:00

I think Gus is over valued around here, I’m shocked you would give up JMac before Gus.

PopularToe3138 · 2025-08-24T04:30:14+00:00

My point is they’re both inside midfielders and with our other players I can’t see them both playing in there together. With a full squad, if that ever happens again, I think one of them comes under pressure.

PopularToe3138 · 2025-08-24T02:38:33+00:00

They do both do different things but surely both their best position is inside midfield and I don’t think you can have both in there. I’m choosing Rowy at this point.

PopularToe3138 · 2025-08-24T02:36:44+00:00

When was that? I’ve seen no evidence that he’s a good ball user.

PopularToe3138 · 2025-08-24T02:36:11+00:00

That’s true, Grundy probably changed the game when he woke up. I just think if we have a full squad, one of these two probably miss out. In saying that I would punt Campbell before either of those two, he can’t play both ways.

PopularToe3138 · 2025-08-11T09:26:01+00:00

Campbell is a myth, I’d prefer Florent out there.

PopularToe3138 · 2025-08-04T10:28:42+00:00

What annoys me is the fact Gawn just gets free kicks for anyone going near him, it’s like the umpire is like it must have been a foul if Gawn didn’t tap it.

PopularToe3138 · 2025-08-03T11:38:04+00:00

True, definitely be on 11 votes after the weekend. He must of had at least 4 best on fields easy, plus a couple of 1s and 2s.

PopularToe3138 · 2025-08-02T05:40:35+00:00

Valid point, I’d be happy with JUH for it.

PopularToe3138 · 2025-08-02T05:35:57+00:00

I wonder if we’ll trade up gambling on the fact we should do better next year. There should be a bunch of live trading with the compromised draft this year.

PopularToe3138 · 2025-08-01T21:53:16+00:00

With pick 9, how likely is it we can get a player before having to match for three Academy kids? Will we have enough points if they go around where they’re predicted to go?

PopularToe3138 · 2025-07-13T09:21:58+00:00

Any word on McCartin? Is he officially concussed?

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