2016 Cash Converters - Recycling Pre-Loved Players

[bulldogtragic]

If the DFA selection is a KPP, and we are not known for selecting ruckmen in the ND, and Prudden getting rookie listed, then we have only pick 18 in the rookie draft to get a back up ruckman. Not much wiggle room to find a back up ruckman.

[GVGjr]

A few players to consider:

Xavier Richards: Tall, mobile and versatile. Could be used as a tall defender as we wait for more continue the development of Cordy and Collins as key defenders and a potential loss of Marcus Adams at the end of 2017.

Angus Litherland: Long kick plus quick and mobile defender. At 192cm and given his light frame he is just a bit short to be used as a key defender.

Michael Barlow: Quality player. He was used poorly by Fremantle this year and I think he could offer some coverage for the players we lost in Stevens, Hrovat and having Mitch Wallis on the LTIL.

Alex Silvagni: Steady defender who performed well late in the season against some quality opposition.

A few others to consider as well:

[GVGjr]

I'd have no problems if we look at adding one of Barlow, Richards or Silvagni. They could play a role with us next year or two.

[chef]

O'Shea from Port delisted. Would be a handy pick up and could play the Hamling role.

[GVGjr]

A few players to consider:

Xavier Richards: Tall, mobile and versatile. Could be used as a tall defender as we wait for more continue the development of Cordy and Collins as key defenders and a potential loss of Marcus Adams at the end of 2017.

Angus Litherland: Long kick plus quick and mobile defender. At 192cm and given his light frame he is just a bit short to be used as a key defender.

Michael Barlow: Quality player. He was used poorly by Fremantle this year and I think he could offer some coverage for the players we lost in Stevens, Hrovat and having Mitch Wallis on the LTIL.

Alex Silvagni: Steady defender who performed well late in the season against some quality opposition.

A few others to consider as well:

Does any of the players above appeal as a delisted FA? I could easily find a spot for one of Barlow, Silvagni or Richards. Litherland would be harder to squeeze in.

[chef]

Does any of the players above appeal as a delisted FA? I could easily find a spot for one of Barlow, Silvagni or Richards. Litherland would be harder to squeeze in.

Silvagni or O'shea have some real appeal for me. They play roles where we need strengthening.

Hope we stay clear of Richards, dont see the appeal of him.

[GVGjr]

Silvagni or O'shea have some real appeal for me. They play roles where we need strengthening.

Hope we stay clear of Richards, dont see the appeal of him.

What about Barlow?

[comrade]

What about Barlow?

He'd struggle to crack our midfield but perhaps he'd be able to play the Matty Boyd role in defence?

[bulldogtragic]

O'Shea officially delisted, ergo, a he's status is delisted free agent now.

So tall defenders available for free now are Xavier Richards, Cameron, Everitt, Lee, Schade, Litherland, O'Shea, J. Tippett, Spangher, Silvagni (not the GWS lite version) & Mitch Brown.

[bulldogtragic]

Rucks: Fitzpatrick, McBean, Brooksby

[The Doctor]

Why would we clear out Stevens only to bring in Barlow? I'd rather get another young gun.

I don't see any great appeal in any of these delisted players. In a way we are already committed to a delisted player in Prudden so that only leaves us with 5 picks (4 in the ND + 1 rookie).

[Rocco Jones]

Why would we clear out Stevens only to bring in Barlow? I'd rather get another young gun.

The difference is Stevens wanted to leave.

[GVGjr]

Why would we clear out Stevens only to bring in Barlow? I'd rather get another young gun.

As Rocco said, we eased Stevens out who wanted better opportunities than we could offer. Barlow is looking to extend his run in the AFL. Age shouldn't really be a consideration as we can still draft the players we would as the best available with our first 3 selections.

Given that we won't have Stevens, Hrovat and Wallis until at least mid season our midfield depth isn't the same as last year and I believe that Barlow is still an very good player. If we are looking to back up our success last year then Barlow adds to that effort.

I don't see any great appeal in any of these delisted players. In a way we are already committed to a delisted player in Prudden so that only leaves us with 5 picks (4 in the ND + 1 rookie).

The problem is that we don't have the same flexibility as last year given we also have Wallis and Redpath as long term injuries.
Our last pick in this years is unlikely to add too much in the short term and if we take a player via the DFA, they can start training with us straight away.

I get where you are coming from but I see it differently.

[boydogs]

I reckon if Prudden hadn't done his knee he would be out, we're just looking after him. Would've rookied Barlow into the Lower/Goodes/Adcock role if not for that

[Rocco Jones]

We are well and truly in premiership contention. If we can improve our chances, even if ever so slightly, at a small cost (late pick, DFA or rookie draft), we would be mad not to.

Our list is young and not only haven't we traded our our draft picks, we have upgraded them.