GWS "SECRET" Signing Window !!

[Eastern]

Just like GC17 last year, GWS has a window from 31 October (this Sunday) until 18 November (National Draft Day) to sign one uncontracted player from each of the other clubs in the AFL. I suspect that they will sign a similar number (EIGHT) to GC 17.

So far there have been three names linked to GWS. They are;

DANE SWAN

SAM MITCHELL

ANDREW SWALLOW

Those in the media who speculated/had inside knowledge on the GC 17 signings got it pretty much spot on. Will it be the same with GWS? Will they target any saints players? Any whispers? Thoughts? !!

[ThePunter]

I think they sign memoranda of understanding. Leaves a bit of wriggle room in case there is a change of heart.

Expect a similar circus to this year.

[Con Gorozidis]

make a list of all the saints players under the age of 28 and whose contract comes to end in 2011. these players will be targeted.

It may not be long list. But anyone on it will be targeted.

[Eastern]

If they follow the lead of Gold Coast they will be targeting Backline players after they secure their 1 or 2 marquee signings !!

[Sobraz]

There has also been discussion that they won't follow the GC lead, and sign one massive high profile, ridiculously paid player, and go for a strong core of 8-10 very good players instead....

The Gary Ablett type signing is likely to come from a player the level and profile of BJ, Swan, Franklin, Selwood and perhaps 1 or 2 others... Im not sure of any of these guys' contract status, but that pool is shallow...

IMO GWS are likely to go for a number of guys the level of Montagna, 1 rung below the top echelon... If they can secure a number of these guys, all on 600-700k each, they'll have a strong, mature core...

Swallow falls into this catagory, as does Thomas, and potentially by seasons end '11, Frawley, Hill, Higgins (big ?) etc...

[saint66au]

Ive got a question..

If its a secret..how come we all know about it???

[Eastern]

Ive got a question..

If its a secret..how come we all know about it???

I think it was manufactured by the AFL so that players could sign with these new clubs whilst still contracted to their current clubs. In short, its the AFL breaking its own rules to give the new clubs a leg up. Now stop asking difficult questions !!

[saintspremiers]

Ive got a question..

If its a secret..how come we all know about it???

I think it was manufactured by the AFL so that players could sign with these new clubs whilst still contracted to their current clubs. In short, its the AFL breaking its own rules to give the new clubs a leg up. Now stop asking difficult questions !!

Are you accusing the AFL of being a two-faced highly corrupted organisation that is desperate for GC17 and GWS18 to win a flag within the next decade by any chance?

[Thinline]

Ive got a question..

If its a secret..how come we all know about it???

I think it was manufactured by the AFL so that players could sign with these new clubs whilst still contracted to their current clubs. In short, its the AFL breaking its own rules to give the new clubs a leg up. Now stop asking difficult questions !!

Or desperate NOT to go the way of the Bears and even now, it seems, Port Adelaide, whose coffers are perilously low.

Expansion needs to be done properly.

And none of this 'oh but what about building a tradition' s***...It's a franchise system. Has been for years. It's the way it is now.

[rogerwa]

the best player in the comp is out of contract at the end of 2011

can dominate forward,back or through the guts & has a touch of good old fashioned mongrel

will double his contract (about 600+ now) & is the ideal capt to build a team around & will only be about 26

say goodbye to our best & most important player...goddard

at the end of 2011 when hayes best is coming to a end & goddard gone we can all bend over & kiss our arse goodbye

without those 2 leading the pack we are farked

[SainterK]

the best player in the comp is out of contract at the end of 2011

can dominate forward,back or through the guts & has a touch of good old fashioned mongrel

will double his contract (about 600+ now) & is the ideal capt to build a team around & will only be about 26

say goodbye to our best & most important player...goddard

at the end of 2011 when hayes best is coming to a end & goddard gone we can all bend over & kiss our arse goodbye

without those 2 leading the pack we are farked

I thought BJ had signed for an additional two years, until the end of 2012?

I hope he isn't out of contract at the end of next year

Edit: I think you'll find BJ and Joey signed three year contracts at the start of, and including this year.

[Sainternist]

the best player in the comp is out of contract at the end of 2011

can dominate forward,back or through the guts & has a touch of good old fashioned mongrel

will double his contract (about 600+ now) & is the ideal capt to build a team around & will only be about 26

say goodbye to our best & most important player...goddard

at the end of 2011 when hayes best is coming to a end & goddard gone we can all bend over & kiss our arse goodbye

without those 2 leading the pack we are farked

THE SKY IS FALLING!

[Eastern]

Ive got a question..

If its a secret..how come we all know about it???

I think it was manufactured by the AFL so that players could sign with these new clubs whilst still contracted to their current clubs. In short, its the AFL breaking its own rules to give the new clubs a leg up. Now stop asking difficult questions !!

Are you accusing the AFL of being a two-faced highly corrupted organisation that is desperate for GC17 and GWS18 to win a flag within the next decade by any chance?

Umm? Umm?

YES !! !!

[matrix]

no one big will go imo
who the hell wants to be in the second team in nsw ffs
no matter what the pay is

[iwantmeseats]

the best player in the comp is out of contract at the end of 2011

can dominate forward,back or through the guts & has a touch of good old fashioned mongrel

will double his contract (about 600+ now) & is the ideal capt to build a team around & will only be about 26

say goodbye to our best & most important player...goddard

at the end of 2011 when hayes best is coming to a end & goddard gone we can all bend over & kiss our arse goodbye

without those 2 leading the pack we are farked

I thought BJ had signed for an additional two years, until the end of 2012?

I hope he isn't out of contract at the end of next year

Edit: I think you'll find BJ and Joey signed three year contracts at the start of, and including this year.

Can anyone confirm this please?

[Moccha]

the best player in the comp is out of contract at the end of 2011

can dominate forward,back or through the guts & has a touch of good old fashioned mongrel

will double his contract (about 600+ now) & is the ideal capt to build a team around & will only be about 26

say goodbye to our best & most important player...goddard

at the end of 2011 when hayes best is coming to a end & goddard gone we can all bend over & kiss our arse goodbye

without those 2 leading the pack we are farked

Get off the turps Roger. I think Goddard is signed until the end of 2012

[saintjake]

Goddard wouldnt leave anyway.
he is HUGE! on loyalty and will probably be captain by then

[Eastern]

They can scratch Andrew Swallow off their list. He re-signed with the Kangas !!

[Dr Spaceman]

no one big will go imo
who the hell wants to be in the second team in nsw ffs
no matter what the pay is

None of our blokes will go.

Not when you consider the travel from Vaucluse



to Western Sydney!

[saintbrat]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/d ... 5944419768

Dane Swan: I'll listen to GWS

[Eastern]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/d ... 5944419768

Dane Swan: I'll listen to GWS

Translation: My manager, Liam Pickering is trying to get me a similar deal to the one he got for Ablett !!

[ChicagoSaint]

Dr Spaceman.
Western Sydney is not that bad, there's a kebab shop on every corner and no line for ladies of the night.

[Dr Spaceman]

Dr Spaceman.
Western Sydney is not that bad, there's a kebab shop on every corner and no line for ladies of the night.

Not to mention tattoo parlours!

Swanny's a monty to sign