2014 Retirements & 2015 Player Movement Discussions

Norwood Premiership player Gavin Hughes has announced his retirement...

http://www.norwoodfc.com.au/News/LATESTNEWS/GAVIN_HUGHES_RETIREMENT.aspx

Matt Sucking is back to Norwood for 2015.

Lee wrote:Matt Sucking is back to Norwood for 2015.

Not a bad pickup for the Legs .. They'll lose a couple again (as most clubs will for various reasons these days)

I think there are about 20 Norwood players I'd like to see drafted.

Lee wrote:I think there are about 20 Norwood players I'd like to see drafted.

Ha. Actually I think it goes a bit further than that. Whilst there can be no denying the value of quality personnel I think this years result confirms the system that Norwood has in place is the real key. Another thing that shouldn't be over looked is that all clubs took a hit to depth with AFL listed players being removed, and Norwood were quite fortunate with their injury toll which saw key senior players like Webber, McGuiness, Bode, Panos, Baulderstone, Newton, Phillips, Dawe miss no more than 1 match. Other clubs (as West fans would well know) didn't quite enjoy the same luxury with player health.

Yes.

I think Norwood have two advantages. One is a good system of bringing home-grown players into the senior side. They've had several 18 year olds playing good league footy in recent years, which is a credit to them.

Secondly, they are fortunate to have some wealthy backers, which means they're often in a position to outbid other clubs for key recruits.

As well as that, the other clubs haven't yet worked out how to overcome their game plan.

I picked them as premiers earlier than most in my weekly 'Ratings'. I see them as the team we have to beat to stop another Centrals type dynasty.

Separately, probably 5 clubs have financial problems and 3 don't and this has the potential to widen the gap in the competition. The challenge for the 5 stressed clubs is to overcome that. I'm confident West can do that.

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

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

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenger/sport/forward-mitch-thorp-leaves-glenelg-to-return-to-tasmania/story-fni9llzu-1227078781737?from=public_rss

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)

Could this player return from Brisbane to the Eagles, if he isn't picked up again by another AFL club?
http://www.lions.com.au/player-profile/nicholas-hayes

Yes, I'd say that's quite possible.

Squawk wrote:Could this player return from Brisbane to the Eagles, if he isn't picked up again by another AFL club?
http://www.lions.com.au/player-profile/nicholas-hayes

was mentioned somewhere

West Adelaide are in talks with delisted Adelaide Crow - Jason Porplyzia

http://www.sanfl.com.au/news/sanfl_news/2720/

Norwood lose a Kiwi for 2015...

http://www.norwoodfc.com.au/News/LATESTNEWS/KIRWAN_TO_TAKE_A_YEAR.aspx

One for the official page...

Ben Nason an OUT for Central and an IN for Glenelg

Mitch Thorp and Andrew Hooper an OUT for Glenelg

Also

Eagles Outs - Powell (Retired), Grocke (Retired)

Lewis Johnston (North Adelaide) and Jared Petrenko (Eagles) are 'almost certain' to head back to their original SANFL club, should they not be given another chance with a new AFL club...

http://www.sanfl.com.au/news/sanfl_news/2721/

Thanks BP and Phil H.

If Johnston and Petrenko are signed by North and the Eagles, we'll almost certainly add them.

Ben Kane and Luke Panozzo have officially retired from SANFL footy, after very both had good careers with Glenelg and Sturt...

http://www.sanfl.com.au/news/sanfl_news/2724/

Former Port Magpie talented junior Luke Partington now officially a Norwood player...

http://www.norwoodfc.com.au/News/LATESTNEWS/NORWOOD_EMBRAC.aspx

They'll have him for one year, I suppose.

nice lad Luke, goes to Immanuel College & has a good looking mum

Big Phil wrote:Ben Kane and Luke Panozzo have officially retired from SANFL footy, after very both had good careers with Glenelg and Sturt...

http://www.sanfl.com.au/news/sanfl_news/2724/

Ben and Luke have been valuable contributors to the Sturt F.C. over the past 3 years. We certainly thank them for that and wish them well in the future. Along with James McLeay, they were the ones we expected to retire. A couple of others may be considering their futures, but that's the way it goes. Opportunities for some of the younger, 50+ gamers to step up into leadership roles.

Rumour on the Central forum that Ian Callinan may be back at the Dogs next year...

Jason Porplyzia to become Adelaide's SANFL Senior player?

Interesting.

Jason's away on holiday for 2 weeks.