Swans Preseason 2015 thread

[Mailman the 2nd]

Probably, not sure how he's been tracking so far this year though. We'll be in a less favourable trading/drafting position than any other club so if he's wanted elsewhere we'd have to prioritize him.

[Toga]

Yeah fair enough, you'd think a mid-range pick would be enough to get him off the Giants so I could see you guys going after him with a third or fourth rounder. Obviously need someone to start taking over from Pykey who is getting on a bit, and Giles showed in 2013 that he was a pretty handy ruckman who was more than capable up forward, so could see him making a good pairing with Kurt.

Although he's obviously after more opportunity, so if someone like the Dogs/Blues/Bombers were to chase him there's a chance he would prefer to go to Victoria if it means he has a more defined position in the firsts.

[Capper]

Joel Patfull wants to come to Sydney.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/trade-whispers-who-is-your-club-chasing-in-the-afl-free-agency-draft-period/story-fnp04d70-1227074447591

[Ringo]

Think if he goes to Sydney Tabs it will be GWS but who knows

[Capper]

Think if he goes to Sydney Tabs it will be GWS but who knows

I know he is a back but is he KPP or a rebounder??

Dont watch many Lions games

[Ringo]

Pure KPP Tabs - plays way above his height and usually takes the 3rd tall forward. He also plys a lock down role when required.

[Capper]

That would help as Rampe is currently taking the 3rd tall

[Toga]

Would be a great addition to the Swans back six.

[Capper]

Would only need him for a short time whilst AJ, X and Aliir are still coming through

[Toga]

Patfull is a very solid player, think you might be underestimating him haha

[Capper]

I think X gets more game time next year if we dont get Patful. Doubt we will but worth a try

[Capper]

Think if he goes to Sydney Tabs it will be GWS but who knows

It is Sydney and not GWS for Patful

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-30/trade-winds-tuesday

Patfull eyes move south
Brisbane Lions defender Joel Patfull is reportedly keen to move to a Sydney club a year before he comes out of contract.

The Herald Sun reported on Tuesday that Patfull, who is contracted until the end of next season, was seeking a trade to this year's runner-up.

Lions talent acquisition and retention manager Peter Schwab said the club remained hopeful the valuable defender would play out his career in Brisbane before relocating to the harbour city.     

"I think Joel has ideas of moving to Sydney after his playing career, and that's known by us," Schwab told SEN.

"But right at the moment

[SydneyRox]

Yeah he def wanted the Swans. Not sure we can get anything done though. He would be a 1st round pick most likely.

So unless one of our fringe like Membrey want to go to Brisbane dont think we have a lot to deal

[Capper]

Tomy Walsh will be returning to Ireland

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2014-10-01/walsh-heads-home

[Capper]

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2014-10-01/swans-make-three-list-changes

The Sydney Swans can advise the following changes to the senior list for the 2015 season.

Senior listed players Jordan Lockyer and Matthew Dick have been delisted, while Tommy Walsh has advised the Club that he will return home to Ireland.

Walsh was recruited to the Club via a trade with St Kilda at the end of the 2011 season.

He made his AFL debut in round 8, 2012 and played a further two matches that year.

He returned to the team again in 2013 but his season ended when he was struck down with a serious hamstring injury.

Sydney Swans General Manager - Football, Dean Moore said the Club wished to thank all of the players for their contribution.

These changes follow the retirements of Ryan O'Keefe and Lewis Roberts-Thomson.