Sydney Swans 2016 discussion thread

[SydneyRox]

not overly concerned since it is before xmas. especially since most of these guys are best 22 players and they can have a light first half of preseason IMO

[Capper]

New numbers

AJ moved to number 2
Mills 14
Sinclair 18
Leonardis 30
Talia 32
Dawson 34
O'Riordan 38
Papley 41
Murry 46
Galloway 47

[Capper]

another day another crack at the best 22 for the Swans

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/sydney-swans-best-22-2016-callum-sinclair-wants-no-1-ruck-spot-callum-mills-to-add-mdifield-depth/story-e6frf3e3-1227687776810

SYDNEY’S BEST 22

B: Nick Smith, Ted Richards, Zak Jones

HB: Dane Rampe, Heath Grundy, Jarrad McVeigh

C: Tom Mitchell, Luke Parker, Gary Rohan

HF: Kieran Jack, Sam Reid, Isaac Heeney

F: Brandon Jack, Lance Franklin, Jake Lloyd

FOLL: Kurt Tippett, Josh Kennedy, Dan Hannebery

I/C: Callum Sinclair, Harry Cunningham, Callum Mills, Dean Towers

EMERGENCY: Jeremy Laidler, Michael Talia, Ben McGlynn

OTHER: Aliir Aliir, Abaina Davis, Jordan Dawson, Tom Derickx, George Hewett, Alex Johnson, Tyrone Leonardis, Sam Naismith, Xavier Richards, Daniel Robinson, James Rose

ROOKIES: Jordan Foote, Harrison Marsh, Lewis Melican, Nicholas Newman, Thomas Papley, Kyle Galloway, Samuel Murray, Colin O’Riordan

Interesting that they left Nankervis and Hiscox out of the list all together

[Capper]

5 year contract extension for JB jnr aka Parker

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-22/key-swan-signs-new-deal-to-end-of-2021

[Capper]

Sydney Swans defender Aliir Aliir has been sworn in as one of eight new ambassadors to the AFL's Multicultural Program.

He joined Dayne Zorko (Brisbane), Tom Hawkins (Geelong), Tendai Mzungu (Fremantle), Adam Saad (Gold Coast), Tom Nicholls (Gold Coast), Jason Johannisen (Western Bulldogs) plus female representatives Sabrina Frederick-Traub (Melbourne/Peel Thunderbirds) and Darcy Vescio (Western Bulldogs/Darebin Falcons) in the 18-strong group.

The new additions join existing ambassadors David Zaharakis (Essendon), Stephen Coniglio (GWS), Paul Puopolo (Hawthorn), Shem Tatupu (Hawthorn), Alipate Carlile (Port Adelaide), Jimmy Toumpas (Port Adelaide), Bachar Houli (Richmond), Lin Jong (Western Bulldogs) and Nic Naitanui (West Coast).

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2016-01-21/aliir-aliir-sworn-in-as-multicultural-ambassador

[Ricochet]

5 year contract extension for JB jnr aka Parker

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-22/key-swan-signs-new-deal-to-end-of-2021

Huge signing, well done boys

[Ringo]

5 year contract extension for JB jnr aka Parker

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-22/key-swan-signs-new-deal-to-end-of-2021

Huge signing, well done boys

Gee the swans Like Long contracts don't they for special players.  If a player is worth it why not. Well done although 5 years is a long time in footy.

[enzedder]

Gotta be happy with that. He's a special player.

[Capper]

Will be interesting to see what happens to Kurt when he comes off contract

[quinny88]

Any news on how McVeigh is travelling?

[Capper]

Any news on how McVeigh is travelling?

last i heard he was only on the bike and did some ball skills (no kicking). Isnt participating in drills at the camps

[quinny88]

Any news on how McVeigh is travelling?

last i heard he was only on the bike and did some ball skills (no kicking). Isnt participating in drills at the camps

Doesn't sound too good! Hopefully he's alright for round 1

[Capper]

Will be underdone in the NAB Cup but should be right for R1

[j959]

5 year contract extension for JB jnr aka Parker

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-22/key-swan-signs-new-deal-to-end-of-2021

Huge signing, well done boys

Gee the swans Like Long contracts don't they for special players.  If a player is worth it why not. Well done although 5 years is a long time in footy.

He’s in his prime …

Gotta be happy with that. He's a special player.

I’ll say, I’m happy with it …  ;)

Will be underdone in the NAB Cup but should be right for R1

still, bit of a concern SC-DT wise ...  :-X   :P   ;)

[Capper]

Any news on how McVeigh is travelling?

last i heard he was only on the bike and did some ball skills (no kicking). Isnt participating in drills at the camps

Doesn't sound too good! Hopefully he's alright for round 1

Just started running this week

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-01-27/veteran-swan-back-on-the-path-to-full-fitness