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[GVGjr]

Some very good players potentially could be looking for homes

Michael Barlow
The out-of-contract midfielder's time at Fremantle appears up. Rival interest in the 28-year-old was limited during the trade period, but as a delisted free agent he could appeal to teams looking to add midfield depth.

Ricky Henderson
The Crows defender has attracted interest in his native Victoria after Adelaide informed him it was not in a position to offer him a new contract. A strong chance to find a new home.

Zac Clarke
The Fremantle free agent is getting closer to re-signing with the Dockers having fielded rival interest as an unrestricted free agent this year.

Mitch Brown
The key defender wants to return home to Victoria after 94 games in 10 seasons with West Coast. After being overlooked in the free agency period, his best hope of being picked up will be as a delisted free agent.

Xavier Richards
The versatile Swans tall requested a last-minute trade home to Victoria but attracted no genuine offers. Swans football chief Tom Harley said on Thursday the club would look to reopen talks with Richards, but he remains set on a move if he can find an interested club.

Dean Towers
The 189cm Swans utility attracted interest from the Brisbane Lions and Victorian clubs late in the year. Harley said on Thursday the club would continue talks with Towers, but his chances of finding a new home appear good if he decides on a move.

Jarryd Blair
The small forward should re-sign with Collingwood, with the parties in a good position to negotiate a new deal now the trade period is over.

Tom Lonergan
Geelong is keen for the veteran defender to play on in 2017 but the 32-year-old has yet to announce his plans. Remains a key part of the Cats' backline so we expect him to continue.

Drew Petrie
The former Roo spearhead is hoping to extend his career at West Coast. The Eagles took Geelong forward/ruckman Nathan Vardy on the last day of the trade period, but are likely to add another experienced tall to help cover Nic Naitanui's absence in 2017, so Petrie's hopes remain alive.

Dylan Buckley
One of a host of out-of-contract Carlton players kept in limbo during the trade period, the running defender's future at Ikon Park will be decided soon. Played just 11 games in 2016 but, at 23, seems well placed to earn another contract.

Andrejs Everitt
Spent time in the VFL this season and could be forced out of Carlton as the club looks to get game time into younger players. Almost made his way to Gold Coast in last year's trade period and, at 27, will have some appeal if he becomes a delisted free agent.

Josh Green
The Tasmanian small forward was hoping for a trade away from the Gabba and appears a long shot to return. Has been linked to Essendon and could find his way there in the pre-season draft.

Mitch Clark
The Cats face a tough decision on the key forward given injury has denied him an extended run to cement a senior position. However, Aaron Black's arrival via a trade with North Melbourne suggests he could be on the way out.

Angus Litherland
The 192cm defender fell out of favour this year after playing 2016's opening four rounds but, at 24, could be retained by the Hawks with Josh Gibson nearing the end of his career. Likely to get an opportunity at a rival club if the Hawks opt not to re-sign him.

Cam O'Shea
In a market where demand for key defenders is strong, the 24-year-old Victorian would likely attract interest if Port can't find room for him on its list next year.

[comrade]

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Of those, Litherland, Richards and O'Shea interest me.

I'm shocked Richards didn't get a bite. Clubs treated draft picks like gold this year (except Hawks!).

Would require Prudden to be delisted.

[bulldogtragic]

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I'm of the view that Prudden should go, all together. But appreciate the view is most want him rookie listed.

I'd like to look at Richards or another defender with a fifth spot on the primary list. With Wallis unlikely to play next year, I'd love a solid ruck/defender to fall to the rookie draft and get an upgrade for the year. Might only be a 1-3 year option.

Weird, I thought I'd probably never thought I'd say this, could Everitt actually be a decent defender in a zone/system of defence. I know paying attention isn't his thing. His last year at Sydney was actually pretty good.

[LostDoggy]

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That little Turd Dipshit Buckley no way after what he did to Toby last year.

[bulldogtragic]

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That little Turd Dipshit Buckley no way after what he did to Toby last year.

If an uncontracted Tutt is ahead Buckley, then that probably says everything.

[G-Mo77]

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True story. Ricky Henderson played (hidden) down in the MCDFL for Trentham. A guy playing bush leagues against 'top' opponents like myself, drafted top 10. He he he, crime doesn't pay.

[Twodogs]

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So Henderson isn't worth looking at? I don't seem to see him play often but he seems to do OK when I do see him.

I can't believe I'm saying this but I wouldn't mind Everitt back. I could see him playing good footy in a disciplined set up where he didn't have to make too many decisions and the object of the game is just to get the ball to the nearest jumper until someone can run or use the it. He kicks the the ball well so he brings a point of difference and is a good size.

[GVGjr]

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I'm of the view that Prudden should go, all together. But appreciate the view is most want him rookie listed.

I'd like to look at Richards or another defender with a fifth spot on the primary list. With Wallis unlikely to play next year, I'd love a solid ruck/defender to fall to the rookie draft and get an upgrade for the year. Might only be a 1-3 year option.

Weird, I thought I'd probably never thought I'd say this, could Everitt actually be a decent defender in a zone/system of defence. I know paying attention isn't his thing. His last year at Sydney was actually pretty good.

Everitt would be a decent footballer in our environment if he is prepared to work hard. Richards might be worth a spot.

[bulldogtragic]

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Everitt would be a decent footballer in our environment if he is prepared to work hard. Richards might be worth a spot.

If his answer was yes, just looking at his final year at Sydney as a defender (as a comparison to where we'd play him), he played every game from Round 8 to the Prelim (ex. 2 games). Averaged 16 disposals & 4 marks which is serviceable as a third tall. The knock is only averaging 2 tackles, 2 rebounds & 3 one Percenters.

What would be interesting is I'd he got cut. But then agreed to train with us with a view to our rookie list and the upgrade happens when he demonstrates ultimate work rate and impact. If he delivers, he provides a similar size to Adams when presumably Adams requests a trade next year (very different players I know). But if he delivers for the season, then promotion is held out. Keep holding out something to keep him motivated to maintain the work rate.

[bulldogtragic]

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Everitt would be a decent footballer in our environment if he is prepared to work hard. Richards might be worth a spot.

I find it interesting that a Grand Final player can't get a club interested in a trade period when players like him are being traded for picks 50-100. Or was it all a COLA media stunt?

[comrade]

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I find it interesting that a Grand Final player can't get a club interested in a trade period when players like him are being traded for picks 50-100. Or was it all a COLA media stunt?

Now you're talking.

[Bulldog Revolution]

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Richards might be worth a spot.

Richards makes a lot of sense for our list size wise - as a replacement for Hamling

[GVGjr]

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I find it interesting that a Grand Final player can't get a club interested in a trade period when players like him are being traded for picks 50-100. Or was it all a COLA media stunt?

It was a crazy trade period, the strangest I've seen. The true value of players has been wrecked by some clubs using their abacus to calculate the points they need for various deals. A lot of the players are getting moved though and to me the competition isn't better for it.

Why couldn't a player like Richard find a home? I'm not sure but once you had players like Mitchell, Lewis, Cloke and even Palmer being moved for basically nothing it just wrecks the whole process.

[comrade]

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First time ever cap space became such a priority for teams. Hawks and Geelong both lost required players and Port were hamstrung by their cap issues.

Feels like there will be some huge dollars thrown at free agents and out of contract players next year.

[bulldogtragic]

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It was a crazy trade period, the strangest I've seen. The true value of players has been wrecked by some clubs using their abacus to calculate the points they need for various deals. A lot of the players are getting moved though and to me the competition isn't better for it.

Why couldn't a player like Richard find a home? I'm not sure but once you had players like Mitchell, Lewis, Cloke and even Palmer being moved for basically nothing it just wrecks the whole process.

With pick 75, surely we could've got the job done if it was 75 or nothing. We simply delist Prudden by the next list lodgement. Don't get me wrong I'd like him for nothing. I remember being in a tiny minority that advocated grabbing his brother from Essendon when even Sheedy was shit panning him. If he's anything like he's brother, he might have some development in the tank and at a second home.