GWS - inability to land players

[Colonial]

Whatever takes your fancy, my serious issues are I like nice hot weather with miles and miles of beautiful white ocean beaches, oh and no drive by shootings

I'm originally from Melbourne and love it there as well but as you get older the dry Perth climate is great.

As for your growth falling like a rock comment, not sure where you get that from, did you do a personal head count because according to the Bureau of Statistics
The population of Australia's capital cities grew by 10.2% from 2007 to 2012, faster than the rest of Australia (6.8%). Greater Perth had the fastest growth of all capital cities at 17%, ahead of Greater Darwin (13%) and Greater Brisbane (12%). The slowest growth was in Greater Hobart (5.0%).

All states and territories recorded positive population growth in the year ended 31 March 2013. Western Australia continued to record the fastest growth rate of all states and territories at 3.4%. Tasmania recorded the slowest growth rate at 0.1%.

http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Latestproducts/3218.0Main Features32012?opendocument&tabname=Summary&prodno=3218.0&issue=2012&num=&view=#PARALINK10

Isnt the mining boom starting to fade?

Hey we have beaches, well one, Jellybean pools.

 

[The GOAT]

Too early to call it yet. They will probably land the next target they throw $1.5m at as Sydney won't be able to trump it (maybe Fyfe).

 

[Colonial]

Too early to call it yet. They will probably land the next target they throw $1.5m at as Sydney won't be able to trump it (maybe Fyfe).

No one left/available worth that type of money or even close, and we only threw 1.2 and then took it off the table.

 

[The GOAT]

No one left/available worth that type of money or even close, and we only threw 1.2 and then took it off the table.

Yes, I know. I'm merely pointing out that Franklin not signing with GWS is not an indication they won't be able to land a big name in the future. They don't have to be left/available anyway, you can offer money and trade for contracted players.

 

[Colonial]

Yes, I know. I'm merely pointing out that Franklin not signing with GWS is not an indication they won't be able to land a big name in the future. They don't have to be left/available anyway, you can offer money and trade for contracted players.

True, sorry for misunderstanding

 

[Cap]

I personally believe no one wants to go there purely due to on-field results.

I mean really, which Essendon players live in Essendon? or Collingwood players in Collingwood?

the GWS stuffed up by not attracting enough players early on to be competitive and are paying the consequences.

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

Shane Mumford says "Hi".

/end thread.

 

[Balance]

Perhaps Sheedy is part reason why players don't want to go there?

 

[Deefolt]

They didn't seem to have an issue with Scully, Ward, Brogan, Cornes, Giles, Palmer, Davis, McDonald, ect, ect

look at the scully deal and get back to me, he is paid WAY too much if you include his dads clearly liniked pay

 

[Nathanmmx]

GWS may not be the most popular place to be right now, but when the young players who stick around start finding some success in years to come that will change and hopefully in return for the loyalty those young players have shown in sticking strong GWS will reward them instead of going out and buying a marquee player or two.

 

[Scully2Folau]

$650k for an injury prone moron, don't you feel like the bridesmaids? Enjoy Giants.

Mumford played 79 of 98 possible games at the Swans, 39 of 50 games in the last two seasons, 37 of the last 41 games. I'll take those odds.

 

[The_Reaper]

I think you will find buddy and Tippett are a significant step up in class to Mumford.

On a significant step up in wages as well.

 

[BM123]

I think you will find buddy and Tippett are a significant step up in class to Mumford.

Tippett is one concussion away from been in dangerous territory.

 

[Swanhotels]

Mumford played 79 of 98 possible games at the Swans, 39 of 50 games in the last two seasons, 37 of the last 41 games. I'll take those odds.

He's a good ruck man but $650k is over the top.

 

[Swanhotels]

On a significant step up in wages as well.

Umm yes that's how it works mate, the better the player the more money they command, crazy isn't it?

 

[Nathanmmx]

How many times was he concussed this year? Oh that's right none. Good call champion.

You say GWS are signing an injury prone ruckman in Mumford but neglect to note that Sydney were taking their own risk signing a concussion plagued forward from Adelaide. So the injury risk is smart when the Swans take it but dumb when the Giants do it? Whattttt?

 

[BM123]

Oh so your a doctor now? Mate you and I have stuff all idea about Tippetts medical situation. Laughable when people come out with this sort of "inside medical knowledge"

So Tippett can just keep getting concussed and nothing will come of it

 

[Swanhotels]

You say GWS are signing an injury prone ruckman in Mumford but neglect to note that Sydney were taking their own risk signing a concussion plagued forward from Adelaide. So the injury risk is smart when the Swans take it but dumb when the Giants do it? Whattttt?

Again how many games did Tippett miss via concussion this year?

 

[Nathanmmx]

Again how many games did Tippett miss via concussion this year?

No idea, but you seem to suggest that Mumford is an accident waiting to happen for GWS.

 

[Swanhotels]

No idea, but you seem to suggest that Mumford is an accident waiting to happen for GWS.

We will wait and see I guess.

 

[BM123]

I'd like to know more about Tippetts medical records, according to you he is one knock from being finished.

Did I say finished? I said dangerous territory which means he will have to seriously start worrying about his long term health.

 

[Nathanmmx]

KURT Tippett has revealed it was the bout of concussions which sidelined him for four games towards the end of last season which prompted him to evaluate his life and led to his decision to join Sydney.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...-adelaide-crows/story-fni5f4l8-1226663451931#

Hence he knew himself that a few more concussions could leave him out of the sport for good and wanted to cash in on a big pay day while he could maybe?

 

[BM123]

Again do you really think the swans medical staff wouldn't have done their due diligence?

Well I hope they did. Still there is a huge amount of research into concussion then has been in the past and people are constantly finding out new things.

http://www.knowconcussion.org/about-concussion/how-many-is-too-many/

"The American Academy of Neurology recommends termination of the season after the third concussion within that same season"

"Some other research suggests that an athlete who has sustained three previous concussions in a career should no longer be allowed to participate in contact sport"

A lot of differing opinions by experts on what is considered acceptable when it comes to concussion and the longevity of a athlete.

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

Once we signed Mumford this thread's title and need to be kept open ended. But instead it becomes some p#ssing competition about who know more about Kurt Tippet and his various concussions.

Why is this thread still open? Can a Mod explain that please.

 

[Big Kahuna Boot]

Who?

..am sure other posters can name good players from their own clubs that gws chased hard but failed to land.. ..in the year preceding your entry when you had the poaching rule benefit towards players coming out of contract, you chased Gibbs and Krooz very hard, especially Krooz..

..chased a few from the pies as well, even drafted pendles' brother to try and get him across [only works with abletts]..

..yes you've landed Mummy, but lets look at that objectively.. ..mummy wants to live in sydney, and has been pushed out by the swans.. ..you're his default, his safety net, his back up..

..in time things will change, but generally at the moment yes, your club is struggling to attract genuine talent without the 'sweetener' of huge dollars [scully], or superfunds [other clubs old 'stars']..