SANFL 2011 Player Movement - Rumours and Discussions

[Big Phil]

With Myles Sewell not being drafted from the VFL, will be interesting to see if a couple of SANFL courting his services earlier, will continue the push for the brother of Brad?

[lachlan]

Big Phil

Who were the SANFL Clubs courting Sewell was Centrals one of them.

Who are Centrals close to signing besides Obst & O' Brien. A key forward or a Ruckman maybe

[Big Phil]

Big Phil

Who were the SANFL Clubs courting Sewell was Centrals one of them.

Who are Centrals close to signing besides Obst & O' Brien. A key forward or a Ruckman maybe

Yes, I beleive North were chasing him, but what club wouldn't ?

Central, as far as I know, haven't made any official signings as yet, but I believe Obst and O'Brien are committed for 2011 while they are looking at a young forward from NSW I think?

[CoverKing]

I am quietly confident that if Myles Sewell decides to play SANFL footy, it will be at the Bloods. I'm not positive it will be with us but I think we are a very very good chance

[bloods08]

I am quietly confident that if Myles Sewell decides to play SANFL footy, it will be at the Bloods. I'm not positive it will be with us but I think we are a very very good chance

So in other words he's off to Norwood.

[JK]

I am quietly confident that if Myles Sewell decides to play SANFL footy, it will be at the Bloods. I'm not positive it will be with us but I think we are a very very good chance

So in other words he's off to Norwood.

Lol geez u blokes get the sooks up over losing one 30+ year old, no concerns at not being able to lure Tiller back home then I guess?

[bloods08]

I am quietly confident that if Myles Sewell decides to play SANFL footy, it will be at the Bloods. I'm not positive it will be with us but I think we are a very very good chance

So in other words he's off to Norwood.

Lol geez u blokes get the sooks up over losing one 30+ year old, no concerns at not being able to lure Tiller back home then I guess?

No sooking here. If Eagleton didn't want to play for us than sobeit. Would rather get a 22 year old than a 32 year old.

Am concerned about not getting Tiller but not going to sook about it.

[westcoastpanther]

I am quietly confident that if Myles Sewell decides to play SANFL footy, it will be at the Bloods. I'm not positive it will be with us but I think we are a very very good chance

So in other words he's off to Norwood.

Lol geez u blokes get the sooks up over losing one 30+ year old, no concerns at not being able to lure Tiller back home then I guess?

No sooking here. If Eagleton didn't want to play for us than sobeit. Would rather get a 22 year old than a 32 year old.

Am concerned about not getting Tiller but not going to sook about it.

Tiller was hardly a Blood before he left and I'm sure he doesn't feel that the Bloods are his 'home' SANFL side, nor would he feel he owes them anything. I would be very interested to see how many games he actually played there and in what grades. I'd guess 9-10 19's games and maybe a couple reserves.

[CENTURION]

bummer! Mitch Frail off to play for Eastlakes in Canberra.

[DOC]

bummer! Mitch Frail off to play for Eastlakes in Canberra.

How many games did Frail Mitch play?

[CoverKing]

I am quietly confident that if Myles Sewell decides to play SANFL footy, it will be at the Bloods. I'm not positive it will be with us but I think we are a very very good chance

So in other words he's off to Norwood.

Lol geez u blokes get the sooks up over losing one 30+ year old, no concerns at not being able to lure Tiller back home then I guess?

I thought it was a bit of a sook aswell but anywho play on ...

[Big Phil]

bummer! Mitch Frail off to play for Eastlakes in Canberra.

How many games did Frail Mitch play?

A couple of league trial games in this pre-season but never actually made his league debut (but IMO was close at times this year)...

Progressed nicely (despite having a few injury issues at times) and was looking in great form during the reserves finals this season...

Dissapointing if Mitch is heading home, thought he would have made his league debut in 2011 for sure...

[JK]

I am quietly confident that if Myles Sewell decides to play SANFL footy, it will be at the Bloods. I'm not positive it will be with us but I think we are a very very good chance

So in other words he's off to Norwood.

Lol geez u blokes get the sooks up over losing one 30+ year old, no concerns at not being able to lure Tiller back home then I guess?

I thought it was a bit of a sook aswell but anywho play on ...

Yep fair call .. Had a chat about this with a Norwood supporter today, would be a similar situation with us and the Eagles over Aaron Kite - The Eagles did nothing wrong, they obviously better negotiated for Kitey and good luck to them - No doubt Kitey will receive a frosty reception when back at the Parade, but thats not the Eagles fault.

Would have thought the Eagleton situation would be along the same lines.

[CK]

I know this will raise the ire of some fans, but so be it.

I'm not sure there should be a moral obligation for a player to automatically return to his original club when he returns from interstate. Recognising entirely the philosophy - often correct - that, without the assistance, time and development of his original club, he may not have had an AFL/interstate career - there is also the right of a player to negotiate the best deal for himself, post AFL/interstate.

If his original club is not offering him a deal that is as good financially as that of another club, then how far does the "moral obligation" stretch, if football is his primary source of income for him and his family? Does he have a duty to himself and his family to make the best deal for himself also?

This is not directed at any club, player or person in particular, but just an observation from the last few seasons.

[Go Legs]

Excellent points CK, well said.

My view is that the player has moral ground to go back to his original club to finish his carreer and help develope the youngsters even for a year.

If money is the be all and end all then they are not men of the original club and good ridance

Cheers.

[Sojourner]

I know this will raise the ire of some fans, but so be it.

I'm not sure there should be a moral obligation for a player to automatically return to his original club when he returns from interstate. Recognising entirely the philosophy - often correct - that, without the assistance, time and development of his original club, he may not have had an AFL/interstate career - there is also the right of a player to negotiate the best deal for himself, post AFL/interstate.

If his original club is not offering him a deal that is as good financially as that of another club, then how far does the "moral obligation" stretch, if football is his primary source of income for him and his family? Does he have a duty to himself and his family to make the best deal for himself also?

This is not directed at any club, player or person in particular, but just an observation from the last few seasons.

Ultimately that is the case CK in the modern game of footy be it at SANFL level or otherwise. Loyalty to your club pretty much ended on the day that Gary McIntosh retired from Norwood.

[nickname]

I know this will raise the ire of some fans, but so be it.

I'm not sure there should be a moral obligation for a player to automatically return to his original club when he returns from interstate. Recognising entirely the philosophy - often correct - that, without the assistance, time and development of his original club, he may not have had an AFL/interstate career - there is also the right of a player to negotiate the best deal for himself, post AFL/interstate.

If his original club is not offering him a deal that is as good financially as that of another club, then how far does the "moral obligation" stretch, if football is his primary source of income for him and his family? Does he have a duty to himself and his family to make the best deal for himself also?

This is not directed at any club, player or person in particular, but just an observation from the last few seasons.

Neither Eagleton nor Tiller have mentioned that money was a factor in their decision at all. It's been about the opportunity to play in a premiership or play at a club that consistently plays finals or has a good list or any number of other reasons. Money apparently isn't a factor for these guys. So why would you think it's a money v. morality decision?

[sjt]

I can't recall the last player that came out and said, "I chose a club for the money". Not even T.G.

[Aerie]

I can't recall the last player that came out and said, "I chose a club for the money". Not even T.G.

Nathan Bock?

[sjt]

I can't recall the last player that came out and said, "I chose a club for the money". Not even T.G.

Nathan Bock?

I thought he said it was the surf.