Over the next few days some decisions will be made around which players will still be on the playing list heading into the 2012 season.
Retirements
Hall and Hudson are confirmed and even though he has a season to go on his contract I think Gilbee is weighing up if he can command enough senior games to make it worthwhile.
On a side note, Gilbee's spot could also allow for another player to be moved to the veterans list allowing some additional room in the salary cap.
So that is 2 confirmed and one possibility with a question on Hargrave as well. It's a hard one on Hargrave because he believes he can still play but must have some concerns about life after football if he gets another leg injury.
De-listings
To me the following players will need a bit of luck to still be on the list next season:
Mulligan (despite a lack of talls) Hooper, Reid (could be traded to GWS for something) and a big question mark on Stack. (Ive chopped and changed myself if he should be maintained on the list)
Trades
Hill still has some currency and we will be compensated for losing Ward but I don't think there will be a lot of interest in other players except a few questions around Lakes intentions.
We have to expect that we will lose both of these guys and hopefully we get something decent for Hill.
Rookie list
Hahn has retired. Prato won't be given another year. Panos could very well be promoted. Dahlhaus is a lock. Barlow has probably done enough to be promoted. Johanssien should be offered another year as a rookie.
So in summary something like this might occur:
Gone
Hall, Hudson, Gilbee, Mulligan, Hooper, Reid, Stack, Ward, Hill, Hahn and Prato
Upgraded
Dahlhaus, Panos and Barlow
Unlucky? Probably Stack
Lucky? There is probably 3 guys who's contracts might save them