2014 Retirements & 2015 Player Movement Discussions

[JK]

How did he go in the VFL?

Doesn't really matter. If he's healthy, he's proven at this level. Think that's where a large chunk of Sturt's improvement came from this year, recruiting proven SANFL players rather than quality players from other leagues that might need time to adjust to SANFL footy.

If Suckers body holds up alright, he knows the comp and our system, and would be a great asset.

[Ye Olde Place Kick]

How did he go in the VFL?

Doesn't really matter. If he's healthy, he's proven at this level. Think that's where a large chunk of Sturt's improvement came from this year, recruiting proven SANFL players rather than quality players from other leagues that might need time to adjust to SANFL footy.

If Suckers body holds up alright, he knows the comp and our system, and would be a great asset.

Never did a pre season last year and only played a hand full of games for Collingwood VFL. Had hamstring problems I believe dating back to his time with the Legs but given a full pre season with Norwood look out.
Also if he is coming Cachia a strong tip also, believe they are good friends.
Legs could get 2 key defenders as well depending on the de listings.

[blood bath]

Ben Macredie from Westies has retired. Announced at tonight's B&F.

[DOC]

Retired? Thought he was about 24. Injuries?

[Big Phil]

Ryan Anderson, Ben MacReadie and Michael Still announced at the Bloods B&F last night that they are leaving West Adelaide in 2015...

[Big Phil]

Mitch Thorp confirmed as an OUT for the Bays...

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenger ... public_rss

[UK Fan]

Mitch Thorp confirmed as an OUT for the Bays...

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenger ... public_rss

Massive loss for SANFL!!! Ben Nason to take over as forward line coach is the rumour

[Dogwatcher]

Cam Milne another departing the Doggies.

[dedja]

Mitch Thorp confirmed as an OUT for the Bays...

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenger ... public_rss

Massive loss for SANFL!!! Ben Nason to take over as forward line coach is the rumour

Dutchy on hearing this rumour ...

[Squawk]

Full list of Norwood player movements to date:

IN
Mat Suckling

RETIRED
Kieran McGuinness
Gavin Hughes

END OF SEASON RESERVES OMISSIONS
Blake Helyar
Sam Williams
Josh Buttery
Seb Edwards
Zac Hausler
Alex Mckay

MID SEASON RESERVES DEPARTURES
Jesse Aish
Andrew Wright
Jack O’leary
Ben Vidic

TO BE CONFIRMED
Luke Partington (Port u/18s, via country zone transfer to Norwood)

[Dutchy]

Lewis Johnston to Glenelg is the word, hopefully pushing out Nason from the discussion

[dedja]

I wish that was true but I highly doubt it.

[SimonH]

Lewis Johnston to Glenelg is the word, hopefully pushing out Nason from the discussion

It's a busy market out there, although I don't want Glenelg's recruiting team to be misled by the list of names in the article I've linked to: John Butcher is strictly off-limits until 2016, okay?

I also hope that it hasn't escaped Shaun McKernan's agent's attention that every SANFL premiership squad* for the last decade plus has had a Mac/Mc in it. Astute judges don't miss that kind of 'coincidence'. Hence it being a disastrous mistake for Norwood to let Andrew McKay go for 2015.

* KMac didn't actually play in 2012. Too busy counting cash, or something.

[jumbo20]

Sturt recruiting 2 ruckmen apparently and 2 key defenders?

[robranisgod]

Lewis Johnston to Glenelg is the word, hopefully pushing out Nason from the discussion

According to North's official website Johnston has committed to North if he isn't redrafted.

He certainly loves the club and it is hard to imagine him playing for someone else, but given North's recent efforts with other players who loved the club and attempted to return, who knows?

[johntheclaret]

Lewis Johnston to Glenelg is the word, hopefully pushing out Nason from the discussion

It's a busy market out there, although I don't want Glenelg's recruiting team to be misled by the list of names in the article I've linked to: John Butcher is strictly off-limits until 2016, okay?

I also hope that it hasn't escaped Shaun McKernan's agent's attention that every SANFL premiership squad* for the last decade plus has had a Mac/Mc in it. Astute judges don't miss that kind of 'coincidence'. Hence it being a disastrous mistake for Norwood to let Andrew McKay go for 2015.

* KMac didn't actually play in 2012. Too busy counting cash, or something.

Imagine what you could achieve if your coach had a Mac or Mc ...... Oh hang on

[blueandwhite]

Sturt recruiting 2 ruckmen apparently and 2 key defenders?

One of them a disenchanted Port Adelaide ruckman...

[RB]

Why would he be disenchanted I wonder? Can't imagine what it could have been...

[Rising Power]

I'm a bit disappointed with Porplyzia saying he'd "ideally" prefer to play for the crows reserves next year. Doesn't say much for his West Adelaide roots.

[maccad]

I'm a bit disappointed with Porplyzia saying he'd "ideally" prefer to play for the crows reserves next year. Doesn't say much for his West Adelaide roots.

I heard that question it's pretty sad that they only asked him if he would play for the crows reserves and not wether he would wan't to play for west considering he was ineligible due to callinan being with the crows reserves. It's just as sad that porps did not suggest he would like to return to West.