2009 Recruits to SANFL Clubs

[Squawk]

Confirmed Ins and Outs - Club by Club

Central – In

Geoff Brown (Reserves Coach)

Central - Out

Nathan Steinberner - retired
Luke McCabe - retired
Brodie Hudson - not required
Ben Woods - returned home to NSW mid season, homesick
Chris Musolino - left the club mid season to go and play at Virginia
Alex Stengle - left the club mid season to go and play at Kilburn with Adrian Wilson
Luke Cowan - retired

Eagles - In

Ken MacGregor
Jay Cheep
Mark Jeffries (Reserves Coach, Ass League Coach)

Eagles – Out

Gavin Colville

Sturt - In

Luke Norman (Coach)
Matt Benson (CEO)

Sturt – Out

Simon Feast
Ian Perrie
Adam Thompson (Richmond)

Port - In

Isaac Weetra
Jordan Barham

Port – Out

Mark CLAYTON - Retired
Tom CARR - Retired
Daniel HARGRAVES – Retired

Norwood – In

Gavin Hughes
Kieran McGuinness

Norwood – Out

Matt Dawes (retired)
Stuart Bown (retired)
Heath Culpitt (retired)
Ed McDonnell (Work commitments Queensland)
Matthew Brunoli (Amateurs?)
Nick Gieschen (Work) Mid season

North – In

Cain Ackland
Damon White
Ben Schwartz
Djaran Whyman

North – Out

Daniel Ward
Rory O'Brien
Brett White
Ryan McGahey
Nathan Lonie (returning to VIC to play with brother Ryan?)

West - In

Ryan Willits

West – Out

P Walsh
M Dragacevic
B Hollands
S McCormick
L Donaldson
M Hamblin
L Gathercole
J Pratt

South - In

Mark Bradley
Ben Hollands (Ass Coach)
Tony Burgess (Reserves Coach/Ass League Coach)
Neill Sharpe (Football Manager)

South – Out

Ian Prendergast
Travis Baird

Glenelg – In

Damien McCormack

Glenelg – Out

Matthew Bode

Unsubstantiated/Possible Ins - Rumours and Guesses

Rhett Biglands – Eagles
Hayden Skipworth – Eagles
Sam Jacobs - Eagles
Mildura FF – Eagles
Sam Jacobs – Eagles

Eddie Sansbury – Centrals
Ryan Williams - Centrals
Daniel Boyle – Centrals
Alex Grima – Centrals
Blake Grima - Centrals
Nathan Street - Centrals
Brennan Savage - Centrals
Ryan Williams - Centrals
Nathan Street - Centrals
Alan Obst – Centrals
Adrian Wilson - Centrals
Alex Stengle - Centrals
Peter Street – Centrals

Adrian Wilson – Sturt
Greg Bentley - Sturt
Jace Bode – Sturt
Luke Button – Sturt

Chad Jones – PAMS
Aaron Fiora – PAMS
Zac Dawson – PAMS

Sam Miles – Norwood
Adam Cockshell – Norwood
Kris Massie – Norwood
Luke Jericho – Norwood
Darren Pfeiffer – Norwood
Tom Roach – Norwood

Clinch (PAMS) – West
Leigh Brown – West
Steve Armstrong – West
Lukas Markovic – West
Ryan Breese – West

Ed Curnow – Glenelg
Danny Meyer – Glenelg
Tom Couch – Glenelg
Josh Carr – Glenelg
? Guitnik, Hills League FF, 100 goals in 07 – Glenelg

NIL - South

Rob Plant – North
“A ruckman” – allegedly already signed by North
Lenny Clarke – North
David Kellett – North
Tim Clarke – North
Luke Barmby – North
Adam Switala - North
Scott Dutschke – North
Josh Cubillo – North
Gavin Grose – North


Multiple Clubs Mentioned for these players

Andrew Lee – Port, Norwood, Centrals
Courtney Johns – North, Port, Centrals
Fabian Deluca – Sturt, North
Bryce Campbell – Norwood plus every other club
Robbie De Jongh – West, South, North
Luke McEntee – Eagles, North
Alex Kennedy – “talking to some SANFL Clubs”
Jake Bowen – Sturt, North
Brennan Savage – West, Centrals
Chris Urie – Centrals, Eagles

Underage Appointments

Centrals - u/18s - Grant Coffee

Glenelg – u/18s - Ian Cox

Sturt - Not sure of any official announcement for u/18s or u/16s yet

Norwood – u/18s - Trevor Potts, Assistants Michael Aish, Nathan Bassett plus possibly Gary Cameron?. U/16s – David Oatey

Port Magpies – u/18s - Tony Bamford

Eagles – u/18s - Terry Hutton

North – u/18s - Greg Edwards, Assistants Craig Brooks and David Tiller. u/16s – David Tiller

South – u/18s - Robbie Neill

West – u/18s - Greg Mellor

[Big Phil]

Well, it's started already and we haven't even had the Prelim yet, nevermind the GF.

I think someone said Koops had signed with Central.

Norwood has signed Gavin Hughes (formerly Nwd, rookie at Western Bulldogs and now back again)and Kieran McGuinness (back from overseas travel) for their returns to the club in 2009!

As I pointed out in my thread, I know it is still the business end of the season with the SANFL finals but after this weekend, the AFL will be over and that is when we will start to see a lot more player movement and therefore rumour and inuendo as to who might be coming over to SA.

I assume you are talking about former North recruit Stephen Koops ???

Did he play footy at all this year and where or from who did you hear Centrals had signed him, it's an interesting one ?

It's been known for a while now about Hughes and McGuinness but they'll be handy pick ups for the Redlegs in 09.

[topsywaldron]

It's been known for a while now about Hughes and McGuinness but they'll be handy pick ups for the Redlegs in 09.

Wish I had your sources about the Redlegs BP. They're obviously a lot closer to the action than mine.

[heater31]

It's been known for a while now about Hughes and McGuinness but they'll be handy pick ups for the Redlegs in 09.

Wish I had your sources about the Redlegs BP. They're obviously a lot closer to the action than mine.

McGuinness was always going to come back wasn't he????? and Hughes walked out on the Bulldogs ages ago and returned home to Adelaide and probably could have played this year if they let him register with Norwood.

[Squawk]

Hughesie needed some time out, simple as that. Nothing to do with registration issues.

[Big Phil]

It's been known for a while now about Hughes and McGuinness but they'll be handy pick ups for the Redlegs in 09.

Wish I had your sources about the Redlegs BP. They're obviously a lot closer to the action than mine.

No sources mate, just observe a lot and listen to lot's of media outlets...

Plus...

When McGuiness left last year to travel, didn't he himself say he'd be back for season 2009 ? I'm sure I heard it back then, that's why I said what I did. I think it was mentioned on this site a few times as well when he originally made the decision.

And Hughsey...

He obviously gave up on the AFL and came back home, and if my memory serves me correct, was actually the league runner for a couple of games. Not sources on this one, just common sense that said if he's back home in SA and involved with the club, fair chance he'll be playing with the Legs in 09.

Cheers,

BP

[Big Phil]

Don't be suprised if a former Centrals recruit, who is well travelled, ends up in the SANFL in season 2009 but not with the Dogs !!??

[Jackal]

I would be staggered if Centrals recruited Koops, he was a dud at North and seemed to lack passion. All the key points including age would count against him and he is exactly the type not to recruit in the SANFL.

[Big Phil]

I would be staggered if Centrals recruited Koops, he was a dud at North and seemed to lack passion. All the key points including age would count against him and he is exactly the type not to recruit in the SANFL.

I do agree with you on your points about Koops Jackal and like I said earlier, I don't know that he played footy this year so it would be a big risk.

It's not like Centrals to recruit this type of player but hey, the people at the inner sanctum of Goodman Road have been getting it right with a fair majority of recruits in the last decade so who knows ?

With all due respect to North, maybe the environment down there didn't suit him and the best was not brought out of him ? Maybe Centrals fits better if it does eventuate ? He was a good footballer in his prime but would have passed that by now, but the Dogs have had issues all year with key position players so maybe they might get 1 or 2 years out of him, who knows ???

[JK]

Where did the Koops to Dogs rumour start? I dont reckon there's any chance that one will happen.

[wycbloods]

It's been known for a while now about Hughes and McGuinness but they'll be handy pick ups for the Redlegs in 09.

Wish I had your sources about the Redlegs BP. They're obviously a lot closer to the action than mine.

No sources mate, just observe a lot and listen to lot's of media outlets...

Plus...

When McGuiness left last year to travel, didn't he himself say he'd be back for season 2009 ? I'm sure I heard it back then, that's why I said what I did. I think it was mentioned on this site a few times as well when he originally made the decision.

And Hughsey...

He obviously gave up on the AFL and came back home, and if my memory serves me correct, was actually the league runner for a couple of games. Not sources on this one, just common sense that said if he's back home in SA and involved with the club, fair chance he'll be playing with the Legs in 09.

Cheers,

BP

I heard the same thing BP, also Mick Weatherald told me that as well when he was working for his meat company and left to travel.

[JK]

I heard the same thing BP, also Mick Weatherald told me that as well when he was working for his meat company and left to travel.

Yep, K-Mac always said he would return ... I guess when you've been a struggling club as we have for a while now, you tend not to count your chickens with these things, so great to see he's re-signed.

[the joker]

Centrals will get Sansbury back next year

[Big Phil]

Where did the Koops to Dogs rumour start? I dont reckon there's any chance that one will happen.

I don't know CP, you'll have to ask Sqwark that one ? I agree it probably wont happen...

I think someone said Koops had signed with Central.

[Big Phil]

Centrals will get Sansbury back next year

You would think so, and I hope he comes back and has a great year, some people just don't rate him but I think he's quality...

[Dutchy]

Centrals will get Sansbury back next year

[Big Phil]

Centrals will get Sansbury back next year

I hope Eddie does come back to the SANFL next year and has a great season for Centrals, just for you Dutchy

[CENTURION]

now this is a delicate subject & I hope that it is taken in the best possible way but it seems for some strange reason that indigenous men don't seem to remain focussed & passionate. Examples are Stengle, Wilson, Faulkner. All extremely talented but not dedicated enough to try & perform at the highest level. Hopefully Sansbury won't fall into the same category & it could be said that Koops is in the same group, unfortunately!

[the joker]

Isnt Wilson going back to the dogs next year as well??

[Dogwatcher]

now this is a delicate subject & I hope that it is taken in the best possible way but it seems for some strange reason that indigenous men don't seem to remain focussed & passionate. Examples are Stengle, Wilson, Faulkner. All extremely talented but not dedicated enough to try & perform at the highest level. Hopefully Sansbury won't fall into the same category & it could be said that Koops is in the same group, unfortunately!

Mick O'Loughlin, Gavin Wanganeen, Michael Long, Derek Kickett, Michael McLean.....