Rumour Switta

[s_wd6]

Sad to see another player wishing to leave

We must let him go as keeping someone ağainst their wishes will not lead to best performance

Also sadly Freo are not reknown for good trades so let’s hope the trade department ensure we get a suitable replacement

Keeping Lobb who wanted out lead him to a career best performance and us to our first finals win in years. Hill also wanted out the year before we traded him and had an AA level year after we said no the first time

 

[Madas]

Heard from a source who has been 100% correct in the past that Sam wants to return to Victoria despite being contracted through to 2026. Don't know the reasons why, but despite the great debuts from Voss and Simpson, Switta is not someone we can afford to let go lightly.

Reckon this might have merit
The Baker trade sounds promising and I’m a massive fan
Love Switta as well though but Baker is a finisher and great leader

Have been wondering how we fit Baker in the team so this rumour perhaps adds weight to the Baker noise .
To me it would be a great swap and Switta would have some currency at the moment.
Let him go if it’s genuine and get more games into Simpson till Baker arrives .

Switta may even see Simpson as a threat so tapping out early

Nuffy trade analysis complete
Signing out

 

[Cobbler]

Switta for Baker

Keep our 3 x firsts

Throw in JOM.

Richmond replace leadership. So do we.

Clear a best 22 spot for someone young.

 

[BettercallSaul]

Well it wouldn’t be a Freo season without someone wanting to leave.

 

[sumavich]

He gets injured a lot, heart and soul player, but he just doesn't hit the scoreboard

 

[Cobbler]

Heard from a source who has been 100% correct in the past that Sam wants to return to Victoria despite being contracted through to 2026. Don't know the reasons why, but despite the great debuts from Voss and Simpson, Switta is not someone we can afford to let go lightly.

What’s your source got right in the past?
What clearance level does he have!?

 

[BettercallSaul]

If true at least the club will be aware and have time to consider their options rather than having it dropped on them half way through trade week.

 

[MadMac]

Would be a shame if true especially with all the departures in recent years but he’s not irreplaceable and if everything falls into place could potentially struggle to get a game next year. I’d still hold him to his contract though, just tough t***ies

 

[ilikepotatoes]

I reckon we'd be looking at a later second rounder at absolute best for him, likely a 3rd.

Just not worthwhile trading him unless he's on serious coin or it will cause significant off field issues.

 

[Lach72]

That's some good Bailey Smith currency if true.

Gross

 

[Madas]

I reckon we'd be looking at a later second rounder at absolute best for him, likey a 3rd.

Just not worthwhile trading him unless he's on serious coin or it will cause significant off field issues.

It’s a shame he doesn’t still have that MVP aura attached to him a couple of years ago by the VFL media

We should start reminding everyone.

 

[wakojako]

Heard from a source who has been 100% correct in the past that Sam wants to return to Victoria despite being contracted through to 2026. Don't know the reasons why, but despite the great debuts from Voss and Simpson, Switta is not someone we can afford to let go lightly.

What has your source been correct on in the past? If you don't want to share your can DM me if you are comfortable to do so.

 

[Fat Nyfe]

He’s contracted, so no need to budge and it’s time we get serious about this for contracted players.

Lmao at anyone trying to downplay his value already. He’s best 22 without argument and this is a rumour for now.

 

[freo84]

If he wants to leave after recently signing an extension then whomever wants him will be paying overs or we hold him.

 

[pK75]

Switta for Baker

Keep our 3 x firsts

Throw in JOM.

Richmond replace leadership. So do we.

Clear a best 22 spot for someone young.

Pretty sure it would be Switta and something for Baker, Saints second or 4th?

 

[Taylor]

Switta has all the weapons a list manager who doesn't watch his whole year would love.

A club that plays on a small field would enjoy his speed and burst.

I like him at his best, but if someone is willing to be fleeced for him then let's look at it

 

[Dump Truck]

Switta has all the weapons a list manager who doesn't watch his whole year would love.

A club that plays on a small field would enjoy his speed and burst.

I like him at his best, but if someone is willing to be fleeced for him then let's look at it

Are you implying the worst of our 3 firsts and Switta for the Chad? Because I'd be on board with that.

 

[Silencer83]

I hope this is true. I have said before he is a mid/fwd that neither collects lots of possessions or kicks goals. He provides pressure and supposedly speed, although it feels like he gets run down holding the ball more than he should so maybe that speed doesn't come with evasion/agility. It feels like the club would be better moving on from him and upgrading the spot with Baker or developing Simpson/Emmett in the spot.

 

[RazzleDazzler]

I hope this is true. I have said before he is a mid/fwd that neither collects lots of possessions or kicks goals. He provides pressure and supposedly speed, although it feels like he gets run down holding the ball more than he should so maybe that speed doesn't come with evasion/agility. It feels like the club would be better moving on from him and upgrading the spot with Baker or developing Simpson/Emmett in the spot.

Yep, let him go. Reguarly injured and doesnt have a lot of impact on games. Pack your bags!

 

[Paracleet]

Any regular ITK confirmation of this?

 

[Dockeroo]

I saw a good one on the tigers board the other day - they took a liking to Treacy.

Liam baker

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Liam Baker

Age

26

Ht

173cm

Wt

72kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.7

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

7.9

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

2.6

4star

MG

222.2

3star

D

14.6

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

7.9

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.8

3star

MG

191.9

3star

D

14.4

4star

K

6.2

3star

HB

8.2

5star

M

1.6

2star

T

1.8

4star

MG

224.2

4star

for Josh Treacy and pick 23.

 

[stax on the mull]

Straight trade. Switzkowski for Switkowski.

 

[mightymouse75]

I saw a good one on the tigers board the other day - they took a liking to Treacy.

Liam baker for Josh Treacy and pick 23.

Guck off and go to hell

 

[purplerunsdeep2]

Guck off and go to hell

Agree. But a lot of clubs will start noticing him and throwing the $$


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[ubiquitous226]

The knocks on Switta are around being prone to injury and lack of ability to hit the scorecard.
His strengths are his ability to create scoring opportunities for others and burst speed and agility, he is often a high impact player.

There's just no way short of genuinely pressing personal reasons we should entertain releasing him given our gaps and list profile.