Player MOVEMENTS and DISCUSSION for 2013

[RustyCage]

Magpies re-sign but wait on coach

PORT Adelaide is yet to confirm its coach for next season but has re-signed 80 per cent of its playing list according to general manager Brian Leys.

A decision on whether Tony Bamford continues as coach next season was expected yesterday as the Power unveiled its new-look coaching panel.

But Port Adelaide chief executive Keith Thomas refused to guarantee Bamford would still be in charge in 2013.

``Tony Bamford is our coach,'' Thomas said.

``And we're in the process of reviewing the year. That will be resolved in the coming weeks.''

As the Power yesterday unveiled its coaching group to be headed by Ken Hinkley and Alan Richardson, Magpies manager Leys was out visiting sponsors and meeting with players.

He was due to meet with gun forward Callum Wilson about his contract last night but said 80 per cent of players' contracts were either ``done or close to done''.

Leys said Sam Gray, Aseri Raikiwasa, James Meiklejohn, Kory Beard, Matthew Rose, Luke Harder, Daniel Kulikowski, Steven Summerton and Ryan McKenzie were all contracted for next year.

Leys said the club had taken its time with re-signing players because he wanted to make sure they were determined to help the club improve.

``We've played two finals in 13 years and we certainly need to make sure the players understand that's not acceptable,'' Leys said.

``We must set high expectations.''

Asked whether it was difficult to get players to commit to the club which is yet to confirm its coach for 2013, Leys said: ``not at all''.

Jeremy Clayton is the only confirmed retirement from the team this season.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/magpies-re-sign-but-wait-on-coach/story-e6freckc-1226490814645

[Jim05]

Sounds like Port have done well.
Callum Wilson "Gun Forward" makes me laugh though, up there with one of the worst recruits of the year

[SANFLnut]

Norwood draft possiblilites :

Kirwin : a certanty
Smart
Chippendale
Batanis
Catchia
Plus the usual younger kids we don't know a lot about and some I would prefer not to name.

Not sure that you become a draft certainty by playing reserves for 75% of the year and then being a solid role player in a premiership team like Smart and Chippendale.

[Bunton]

Ainger could be a eagle next year

I hope so - Don't think I've ever seen a more scared player in my life - would not be suprised if he was pushed - don't think Fuller is a big wrap for the boys that sleep with the light on.

[valleys07]

Reckon there's a chance some of Gavin Roberts, Cameron Shenton, Ben Speight, Matty Panos could be delisted and possibilities to return to Norwood.

Speight has re-signed with North.

Not sure about the others yet.

[CENTURION]

Reckon there's a chance some of Gavin Roberts, Cameron Shenton, Ben Speight, Matty Panos could be delisted and possibilities to return to Norwood.

that'll make your reserves side more competitive!

[Bunton]

Magpies re-sign but wait on coach

PORT Adelaide is yet to confirm its coach for next season but has re-signed 80 per cent of its playing list according to general manager Brian Leys.

A decision on whether Tony Bamford continues as coach next season was expected yesterday as the Power unveiled its new-look coaching panel.

But Port Adelaide chief executive Keith Thomas refused to guarantee Bamford would still be in charge in 2013.

``Tony Bamford is our coach,'' Thomas said.

``And we're in the process of reviewing the year. That will be resolved in the coming weeks.''

As the Power yesterday unveiled its coaching group to be headed by Ken Hinkley and Alan Richardson, Magpies manager Leys was out visiting sponsors and meeting with players.

He was due to meet with gun forward Callum Wilson about his contract last night but said 80 per cent of players' contracts were either ``done or close to done''.

Leys said Sam Gray, Aseri Raikiwasa, James Meiklejohn, Kory Beard, Matthew Rose, Luke Harder, Daniel Kulikowski, Steven Summerton and Ryan McKenzie were all contracted for next year.

Leys said the club had taken its time with re-signing players because he wanted to make sure they were determined to help the club improve.

``We've played two finals in 13 years and we certainly need to make sure the players understand that's not acceptable,'' Leys said.

``We must set high expectations.''

Asked whether it was difficult to get players to commit to the club which is yet to confirm its coach for 2013, Leys said: ``not at all''.

Jeremy Clayton is the only confirmed retirement from the team this season.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/magpies-re-sign-but-wait-on-coach/story-e6freckc-1226490814645

I think you may find that Brian might be telling a few Porky Pies here .....

[Slots It Through]

Magpies re-sign but wait on coach

PORT Adelaide is yet to confirm its coach for next season but has re-signed 80 per cent of its playing list according to general manager Brian Leys.

A decision on whether Tony Bamford continues as coach next season was expected yesterday as the Power unveiled its new-look coaching panel.

But Port Adelaide chief executive Keith Thomas refused to guarantee Bamford would still be in charge in 2013.

``Tony Bamford is our coach,'' Thomas said.

``And we're in the process of reviewing the year. That will be resolved in the coming weeks.''

As the Power yesterday unveiled its coaching group to be headed by Ken Hinkley and Alan Richardson, Magpies manager Leys was out visiting sponsors and meeting with players.

He was due to meet with gun forward Callum Wilson about his contract last night but said 80 per cent of players' contracts were either ``done or close to done''.

Leys said Sam Gray, Aseri Raikiwasa, James Meiklejohn, Kory Beard, Matthew Rose, Luke Harder, Daniel Kulikowski, Steven Summerton and Ryan McKenzie were all contracted for next year.

Leys said the club had taken its time with re-signing players because he wanted to make sure they were determined to help the club improve.

``We've played two finals in 13 years and we certainly need to make sure the players understand that's not acceptable,'' Leys said.

``We must set high expectations.''

Asked whether it was difficult to get players to commit to the club which is yet to confirm its coach for 2013, Leys said: ``not at all''.

Jeremy Clayton is the only confirmed retirement from the team this season.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/magpies-re-sign-but-wait-on-coach/story-e6freckc-1226490814645

I think you may find that Brian might be telling a few Porky Pies here .....

Are you guys still talking to Beardy?

[SDK]

Probably spot on there Centurion.
Legs have their sights on a couple of signings from Melbourne and further north but I guess we need to wait on the draft outcome before we will know more.

[mal]

Geez Im hearing some gos from the South Adelaide Football Club

Cannot confirm
BUT :

Carey and Ainger to North
Joel Cross possibly wants out to ....
Toby Shultz back at the Parade ?
Chad Osullivan Centrals to North

[sub - way]

Kirwan played every game this year, 12 reserves and ten league, plus went overseas for 4 weeks and missed all of February pre season training.

[Squawk]

Hopefully Cleve Hughes and Ed Lower head back to the Parade

Unlikely.

Will Young is heading overseas and having at least a season off from footy. We'll see if he comes back to Adelaide to play for Norwood in 2014.

Bassett has publicly stated that Jericho will spend some time overseas next year.

Bryce Campbell and Kieran McGuinness will be like 'recruits' to the side for next year. Fuller missed a large part of the season with injury too and will be another bonus in 2013.

David Rodan and Matt Thomas have been mentioned in the media as possible trades away from Port Power.

[holden78]

Ainger could be a eagle next year

I hope so - Don't think I've ever seen a more scared player in my life - would not be suprised if he was pushed - don't think Fuller is a big wrap for the boys that sleep with the light on.

That's an interesting call, you are really saying that your pissed that you keep losing players every year ala Crows because your culture isn't strong enough.
Plus Fuller never really changes coaches or his methods so each year becomes a grind.
And don't come back with "you wouldn't know" either, because at the Eagles most of the time it was the club keeping the group together before the coach!

We missed out on plenty of recruits coz Fuller just couldn't get them over the line ie. Jeremy Clayton
Sure Ron has made you better, but do you think your going to win a Flag in his next two years?

[mal]

?????
Both Carusos, Ferguson back to Melbourne ???
James Bennett gone

Please note , treat as rumours

[on the rails]

?????
Both Carusos, Ferguson back to Melbourne ???
James Bennett gone

Please note , treat as rumours

Bennett is officially an out so no rumour there (as posted in the official In's and Out's topic)

[centrecirclelegend]

Ainger could be a eagle next year

I hope so - Don't think I've ever seen a more scared player in my life - would not be suprised if he was pushed - don't think Fuller is a big wrap for the boys that sleep with the light on.

That's an interesting call, you are really saying that your pissed that you keep losing players every year ala Crows because your culture isn't strong enough.
Plus Fuller never really changes coaches or his methods so each year becomes a grind.
And don't come back with "you wouldn't know" either, because at the Eagles most of the time it was the club keeping the group together before the coach!

We missed out on plenty of recruits coz Fuller just couldn't get them over the line ie. Jeremy Clayton
Sure Ron has made you better, but do you think your going to win a Flag in his next two years?

Once again Holden you mouth off about knowing it all but you know nothing! Each year Ron has been at South new coaches have been introduced inlcuding next year. Better check your facts about Clayton too! White Ant moron!

[Slots It Through]

I have heard Paul Lindsay is going to help out Ron next season

[tigermad]

well it`s another mass exodus at the bay kirk snook and big wazza all gone and more to go wtf is going on down there !!

[heater31]

I have heard Paul Lindsay is going to help out Ron next season

Reserves Coach?

I heard the current one is not going to continue in that role.

[FlyingHigh]

well it`s another mass exodus at the bay kirk snook and big wazza all gone and more to go wtf is going on down there !!

Seeing we are so keen on Bay players at Oval Avenue, I'd rather us have a crack at McGinty and Snook before Kirk.
Seriously, what is going on, thought I read in ht ebudget recently how much McGinty loved playing at the Bays but needed last year off to get his body right again? Not seeing him that often, but I thought he had a reasonable year?