Retirements, Trades, Delistings and the Rookie list

[Mofra]

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In the comparison to Mulligan, at least Barlow had actually put together some good games at AFL level and was very consistent at VFL level. I'm still scratching my head on how or why Mulligan was elevated.

Given a choice between the two, I'd much rather Barlow - he runs hard and at least gets to the contest. Mulligan getting pantsed in the air, consistently, but a guy one foot shorter than him on the weekend was embarrassing.

As to whether he goes on the main list, it will depend on how hard we think the draft will run - if pick 94 is likely to be a long-shot speculative chance at best, I'd rather promote Barlow and have the speccie pick as a rookie we can cut after one year.
Having said that, Dalrymple seems to have done well with his late round & rookie picks.

[LostDoggy]

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Ben Hart to Collingwood to replace Neeld.

Good appointment - he's a dud coach.

[Sedat]

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Given a choice between the two, I'd much rather Barlow - he runs hard and at least gets to the contest. Mulligan getting pantsed in the air, consistently, but a guy one foot shorter than him on the weekend was embarrassing.

This. Barlow is not a key defender's backside but he is a follower that can offer ruck relief and provide an outlet option whenever we are stagnant. He offers so much more than Mulligan it is not funny (which is not saying much - Mulligan cannot play the game, simple as that).

Whether he retains his rookie status or gets promoted to the main list and is offered a 1 year contract, I'm comfortable either way.

[Maddog37]

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Mulligan looks terrible but I always wonder about guys that get lost chasing opponents and never play the ball. It is too late now but it would be nice to see him play ruck or even forward and be told to just get the footy.

[Desipura]

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Mulligan looks terrible but I always wonder about guys that get lost chasing opponents and never play the ball. It is too late now but it would be nice to see him play ruck or even forward and be told to just get the footy.

He does not know how to get the footy. Almost every time he went near the footy, rather than getting the footy, he shepherded his opponent so his teammate would get it. This was even though he was nearest to the ball.

[LostDoggy]

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This is all true Maddog. Mulligan has lived all our dreams for three + years. Time for it to end. He's an imposter.

[EasternWest]

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Anyone know when we'll announce who's got the chop?

[LostDoggy]

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They're not called West Coke for nothing

I should have known Sedat!!

[Missing Dog]

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Anyone know when we'll announce who's got the chop?

I heard that NO delisting will be announced before Trade Week

[LostDoggy]

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I heard that NO delisting will be announced before Trade Week

That is sensible.

[Rocco Jones]

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We have activated our 2 compo picks meaning we have 5 selections in the first 3 rounds.

Campbell and Austin are both looking like they will be elevated at season's end meaning that we will need to delist/retire 7 not including trading.

Hooper, Mulligan and Gilbee are pretty much gone.

Who else is in trouble? I think Moles and Panos aren't too far off the trio. Skinner?

It will be interesting to see how we balance the rather large number of picks and couple of rookies.

[LostDoggy]

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Matty Panos is not going anywhere , he is in the middle of a program at the moment , he got sent to defense at Willi to work on the defensive side of his game and now he's back at HF showing what he did or did not learn , General Mac wants Matty to lift his game to a level where he can push for selection , I,m looking forward to seeing him wearing the Hoops

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[Bulldog Joe]

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We have activated our 2 compo picks meaning we have 5 selections in the first 3 rounds.

Campbell and Austin are both looking like they will be elevated at season's end meaning that we will need to delist/retire 7 not including trading.

Hooper, Mulligan and Gilbee are pretty much gone.

Who else is in trouble? I think Moles and Panos aren't too far off the trio. Skinner?

It will be interesting to see how we balance the rather large number of picks and couple of rookies.

Might also come down to how some of the older players finish off the season. Who knows how players like Murphy and Hargraves will be feeling by years end. Even Morris could be in trouble to come back from his injury. Hopefully they will be ok but we do need to phase out the older guys in an orderly manner and that probably means at least one more than Gilbee may need to be retired or traded.

While face value says we will need to find 7 spots, perhaps we will look to trade out someone to improve the picks, which means that a regular senior player could be packaged with a pick for an upgrade of the pick.

Interesting times when you consider that Smorgon has claimed we can be active with Free Agency, which would require more space on the list.

[hujsh]

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I imagine the obvious choices are Hooper and Mulligan with Gilbee and Moles just behind them. Then the next three in line are probably Skinner, Panos and Djerkurra, though I'd hesitate to delist DJ. Should West-Dog be correct that Panos is safe then it comes down to Vezpremi, Markovic and our more recent draft picks.

This is assuming we upgrade Campbell though. How many forward/ruckmen does a team need?

[Bornadog]

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Hooper, Mulligan, Gilbee, Moles, Hargrave, Skinner,

we may trade a big man, like Hill for a pick?