Sam Darley

[Bulldog Revolution]

Looks like GWS mid Sam Darley will be joining us for a late pick before the deadline today

Thoughts?

[Eastdog]

Re: Sam Darley

Looks like GWS mid Sam Darley will be joining us for a late pick before the deadline today

Thoughts?

Dont know too much about him BR. Is he rated highly?

[whythelongface]

Re: Sam Darley

Dont know too much about him BR. Is he rated highly?

Don't know much about him either but from a few reports sounds like there is some potential. If we get him for a late pick I would happy with that or even a direct swap with Addison.

[Eastdog]

Re: Sam Darley

Don't know much about him either but from a few reports sounds like there is some potential. If we get him for a late pick I would happy with that or even a direct swap with Addison.

You don't rate Addison?

[whythelongface]

Re: Sam Darley

You don't rate Addison?

Nothing to do with not rating him (he has been serviceable) he is surplus to our requirements especially now we have Crameri and re-signed Grant. I Just don't see where he fits into our structure. Darley plays off the HBF and is the type of player that we need.

To me it just makes sense to trade Addison.

[divvydan]

Re: Sam Darley

GWS aren't looking for any players. If it's a trade it will be a late one we're not using or otherwise most likely pick him up as a delisted FA next month.

[1eyedog]

Re: Sam Darley

You don't rate Addison?

I think he's always on the cusp of the best 22 so when you bring in players like Crameri and want to get more game time into Stringer, MaCrae and Hrovat it makes sense to on trade him. Trading Addison shows me that we are finally ready to rid ourselves of depth players which highlights the growing quality we are developing across all lines.

[Bornadog]

Re: Sam Darley

Looking at his Bio he played 8 games in 2012 and only 4 in 2013.

Age: 20yr 8mth
Games: 13
Born: February 15, 1993
Height: 183cm
Weight: 80kg
Position: Defender

From GWS website:

Originally an outside player, Sam Darley has progressed into an impressive tough midfielder who won Tasmania's most valuable player award at the 2009 NAB AFL Under”16 Championships, averaging 28 disposals, 10 handball receives, six marks and 17 uncontested possessions per match ” all ranked number one at the carnival. In 2010 he played 11 matches at League level for North Hobart and was named in the best players six times. At the 2010 NAB AFL Under”18 Championships he played all five matches with his performances all elite. He averaged 25 disposals, 12 handball”receives, 18 uncontested possessions, four rebound and four inside 50s per match. He was subsequently awarded the Hunter Harrison Medal for the best player in division two and was also named in the 2010 NAB AFL U18 All Australian team.

Looks like he has been playing in defence, so may fill that small backpocket, HBF role that we need.

[GVGjr]

Re: Sam Darley

He has been likened to Lindsay Gilbee. High praise.

[Bornadog]

Re: Sam Darley

Young Giant set to join Bulldogs

YOUNG Greater Western Sydney midfielder Sam Darley is set to become a Western Bulldog, in a deal which could be sorted on the final day of the Gillette AFL Trade Period.

AFL.com.au understands Darley, who played only four games for the Giants this year, will either join the Bulldogs through a swap of a late draft picks (most likely the Dogs' pick 78), or in next month's NAB AFL Pre-Season Draft.

He can also join the club through the delisted free agency window, which will open on November 1.

Darley joined the Giants three years ago as one of the 17-year-olds the club had access to when building its list, but has struggled to find a consistent spot in the fledgling side over the past two seasons.

The 20-year-old, who is out of contract at the Giants, played nine games in 2012, including a career-best 20-possession effort against Adelaide.

The former Tasmanian follows Shaun Edwards and Kurt Aylett as young Giants to depart the club, with defender Josh Bruce also likely to leave.

Darley's likely acquisition will cap a strong period for the Dogs, who on Thursday finally signed forward Stewart Crameri after drawn-out negotiations with Essendon were sealed.

[G-Mo77]

Re: Sam Darley

GWS aren't looking for any players. If it's a trade it will be a late one we're not using or otherwise most likely pick him up as a delisted FA next month.

They've been so active I've lost track.

*They originally delisted 5 players.

*3 players traded out for picks. (Tyson, Aylett, Edwards)

*Brought in Mumford and Hunt

*Shaw swapped for Adams

Is that it?

If that's all they've done there is 6 spots available and possibly a place for Dylan.

[Bornadog]

Re: Sam Darley

They've been so active I've lost track.

*They originally delisted 5 players.

*3 players traded out for picks. (Tyson, Aylett, Edwards)

*Brought in Mumford and Hunt

*Shaw swapped for Adams

Is that it?

If that's all they've done there is 6 spots available and possibly a place for Dylan.

Josh Bruce likely to go as well.

[Axe Man]

Re: Sam Darley

They have also pre-listed a zone selection (Jake Barrett - whoever he is) and will get Lamb from the Swans as well.

Perhaps they will not necessarily go with a full compliment as they need to reduce the list size next year?

[azabob]

Re: Sam Darley

I have seen a few tweets around the traps saying if the Darley deal goes through at 78 we have done very very well on it.

Outside player and ball magent.

[lemmon]

Re: Sam Darley

Haven't seen the kid play but it looks another pickup along the lines of Tommy Young. A lot of faith in the recruiting staff after last year so more than happy