News Swans Talk in the Media 2023

[rustycrate]

There's a paywalled article on HS about the swans verdict of Mills captaincy. I can't read it though.

Probably another pile of HS Sh*t

 

[bedford]

There's a paywalled article on HS about the swans verdict of Mills captaincy. I can't read it though.

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING different to what we know

 

[bedford]

Probably another pile of HS Sh*t

Lachlan McKirdy more content Rusty

 

[Ticky009]

Have you noticed its the Swans who the media all turn to for opinions regarding the Northern States?

Why the Swans believe Opening Round is a “fantastic idea”

Sydney will kick off the 2024 season.

www.sen.com.au

‘‘Showground for livestock?’ Pie’s cheeky Vegas quip as AFL world divided over Opening Round plan

‘Showground for livestock?’ Pie’s cheeky Vegas quip as AFL world divided over Opening Round plan

www.foxsports.com.au

Bonanza or tipping point? AFL’s opening round tests fans’ stamina and patience

The idea is great for promoting the AFL in northern markets, but there is a downside, and it needs to be pointed out to balance the marketing blitz that accompanies the fixture release.

www.theage.com.au

 

[Ehswan]

Don't know how to share it but there was a great read on Tim Gossage talking about vic fixture bias . If anyone wants to add or put it up in here

 

[Ehswan]

On SEN site

 

[Wolfgang West]

Didn't Cameron get the pop us into 5 finals series . Some people are better in a support role . Looking more like BIG COXS to take over

Cameron will be a bonus.

Good Football Person.
Very Good AFL Footballer 256 Games.
Over 50% Percent Winning Strike Rate As A Coach Including Finals 5Years Out Of 9 Including Grand Final.

No Slight on Gardiner and his 60 odd journeyman games as an AFL Footballer who done an adequate job but this is an upgrade.
Gardiner was another jobs for the boys appointment under Harley and the Geelong connection.

Cameron has well and truly earned his stripes and people who say this is not a good appointment have NFI.

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Cameron will be a bonus.

Good Football Person.
Very Good AFL Footballer 256 Games.
Over 50% Percent Winning Strike Rate As A Coach Including Finals 5Years Out Of 9 Including Grand Final.

No Slight on Gardiner and his 60 odd journeyman games as an AFL Footballer who done an adequate job but this is an upgrade.
Gardiner was another jobs for the boys appointment under Harley and the Geelong connection.

Cameron has well and truly earned his stripes and people who say this is not a good appointment have NFI.

Agree completely with this.

I reckon Harley saw Charley Corporate as his replacement if he got the AFL gig.

If Longmire is to move on after this contract, having an experienced footy person in the DoF role will be important.

 

[Shaq_01]

Looks like KB and the Swans rate Will Green highly - he is in the mix

Caddy and Sullivan also in the mix if there available

We are going for best Available

We might even trade 12 for 17 and 18 from NM - not offical

 

[RilesMacca]

any clips of the full KB chat from today?

 

[SydneyPhilly]

Looks like KB and the Swans rate Will Green highly - he is in the mix

Caddy and Sullivan also in the mix if there available

We are going for best Available

We might even trade 12 for 17 and 18 from NM - not offical

Don't mind the idea of Green. No to Caddy, and I expect him to be gone anyway so this smells like smoke.

Trade down might not be bad, but it will depend how the board shakes out.

I still think its Leake if he's there and I grow more and more confident.

 

[bedford]

I can't win Ticks lol

 

[Kiama Chris]

One from the Mongrel. Someone new for us to take.

2023 Mongrel Punt Mock Draft - The Mongrel Punt

 

[the hypnotoad]

The AFL's 50 best players

Not valuable. Not skilled. Not must-watch. But who are the 50 best AFL players heading into season 2023?

www.espn.com

this was published in june, so it might've appeared somewhere on here but i don't recall seeing it
it's worth a look to see how much has surely changed
for a start, gulden isn't on the list!

 

[Ticky009]

On SEN site

Thanks mate for the heads up, you can find the article in the General Thread

No Oppo Supporters - 2023 General AFL Discussion - incl. AFL Grand Final

long range with 1 in SA and another in WA , Good name for a thread BOARD SEX or Bored sex

www.bigfooty.com

 

[bedford]

Great bit on Swans media with Horse going around to Greens house last night and Kirky is there as well

 

[Ticky009]

Here come compulsory draft assessments - which are almost always incorrect.

Fox with a shocking assessment all round - biased towards the high end without taking into account what picks the clubs had and how they used them to fit needs, or didn't.

Every AFL club’s 2023 draft haul analysed, and how their new recruits fit in: Report Card

Bold trade pays off as Eagles rue close calls; powerhouse curiously quiet: AFL Draft Report Card

www.foxsports.com.au

HS (paywalled)
By far a better analysis, less hyperbole and an actual assessment of needs based drafting.

MCKIRDYS VERDICT: The Swans are understandably excited about Will Green, a standout ruck prospect. Also added was Academy prospect Caiden Cleary a talented midfielder as well as promising rebounding defender Patrick Snell. Some shrewd picks that should serve them in 2024 and beyond.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-draft-every-club-analysed-after-64-picks-taken-across-two-nights/news-story/bbb1ff8a98aadf14b84e4c65034eafb9

ESPN:

Every AFL club's draft haul rated: Who passed? Who failed?

The 2023 AFL Draft has seen 64 players have their football dreams realised, with bolters, sliders and plenty of live trades headlining a frantic two nights. These are the winners and losers from the biggest two nights of the year for AFL recruiters.

www.espn.com.au

 

[Callipygian]

Here come compulsory draft assessments - which are almost always incorrect.

Fox with a shocking assessment all round - biased towards the high end without taking into account what picks the clubs had and how they used them to fit needs, or didn't.

Every AFL club’s 2023 draft haul analysed, and how their new recruits fit in: Report Card

Bold trade pays off as Eagles rue close calls; powerhouse curiously quiet: AFL Draft Report Card

www.foxsports.com.au

HS (paywalled)
By far a better analysis, less hyperbole and an actual assessment of needs based drafting.

MCKIRDYS VERDICT: The Swans are understandably excited about Will Green, a standout ruck prospect. Also added was Academy prospect Caiden Cleary a talented midfielder as well as promising rebounding defender Patrick Snell. Some shrewd picks that should serve them in 2024 and beyond.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-draft-every-club-analysed-after-64-picks-taken-across-two-nights/news-story/bbb1ff8a98aadf14b84e4c65034eafb9

ESPN:

Every AFL club's draft haul rated: Who passed? Who failed?

The 2023 AFL Draft has seen 64 players have their football dreams realised, with bolters, sliders and plenty of live trades headlining a frantic two nights. These are the winners and losers from the biggest two nights of the year for AFL recruiters.

www.espn.com.au

Thanks for those, Ticky. I like the ESPN analysis/gradings. Although, of course, only time will really tell.

 

[Big Blood]

MCKIRDYS VERDICT: The Swans are understandably excited about Will Green, a standout ruck prospect. Also added was Academy prospect Caiden Cleary a talented midfielder as well as promising rebounding defender Patrick Snell. Some shrewd picks that should serve them in 2024 and beyond.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-draft-every-club-analysed-after-64-picks-taken-across-two-nights/news-story/bbb1ff8a98aadf14b84e4c65034eafb9

ESPN:

Every AFL club's draft haul rated: Who passed? Who failed?

The 2023 AFL Draft has seen 64 players have their football dreams realised, with bolters, sliders and plenty of live trades headlining a frantic two nights. These are the winners and losers from the biggest two nights of the year for AFL recruiters.

www.espn.com.au

Seriously that's as much as you can reasonably say about any team's drafting and recruiting 36 hours after the event.

Instead of filling up their pages with meaningless hot takes, the Melbourne footy media should revisit their post-draft reviews from five years ago and grade themselves.

 

[sataris]

Seriously that's as much as you can reasonably say about any team's drafting and recruiting 36 hours after the event.

Instead of filling up their pages with meaningless hot takes, the Melbourne footy media should revisit their post-draft reviews from five years ago and grade themselves.

That would require a vague interest in what you're writing (None of them give a shit what they write or put their names on) and a level of willingness to self-reflect.

 

[Callipygian]

 

[Cadsky]

LOL AFL media these days

'Bidney' at it again in 2023: Your club's bidding history

Riley Beveridge takes a look at every club's draft bidding history

www.afl.com.au

 

[Kiama Chris]

LOL AFL media these days

'Bidney' at it again in 2023: Your club's bidding history

Riley Beveridge takes a look at every club's draft bidding history

www.afl.com.au

No love lost between the little rat and Beatson. IMO it's personal.

 

[caesar88]

No love lost between the little rat and Beatson. IMO it's personal.

Why, because he recognised our tendency to bid and called us 'Bidney'?

Not sure Swans fans on here can get upset about that...

Will Bidney be back in business? I hope so!

Bidney

Happily take Croft

Bidney's back on the menu boys!

were not done yet, McCabe welcome to Bidney

 

[Kiama Chris]

Guess I should keep my opinions to myself lest I draw the ire of the mighty Caesar.