Last time we were successful with great depth, 2016, we lost Hamling, Stevens & Hrovat to trades. I get the sense this might happen again. We also have just one pick inside the end of the fourth round. We need to get back in.
So right now I’m thinking:
Jong (retired/delisted)
Hayes (delisted - one of Hayes or Scott is enough)
Cavarra (delisted - McNeil looks to have moved passed him already)
Wallis (I’d hold off and allow his manager to shop him around. Then come to us with years/dollars and if it’s better to let him go, bank the compo)
JJ (I’d offer him a one year extension on top of his last contracted year next year on very little money. He may seek a trade, which is fine, or his salary drops significantly over the then 2 years to just above the average AFL wage. Good depth player on that money, but not big money. I can see him getting some interest)
Dunkley stays unless we get an offer too good to refuse. But I want him.
I’d expect clubs to go hard after Lipinski, Richards, Schache & Young. These are possibly going to be the Hamling, Stevens & Hrovat of our strong list depth. If we could offload the circa $900,000 of Walis & JJ combined maybe we keep the younger guys.
So I think we need 5 spots, which I think we will have. Realigning the list back to 38 Primary, 4 Rookie (Gardner, Smith, McNeil and one new rookie). Jong & two re-opened Primary spots gives us 3 vacancies. So two more outgoing players to get to 4-5 spots. 1 used for a trade (ie McAsey), 4 for the draft - elevating Sweet & Buku, and maybe a priority access or two (possibly later on - to - rookie) from our two live ND Picks and one RD Pick.
Early call:
Out: Jong, Hayes, Cavarra, two others being maybe Wallis & JJ
In: 1st (if it’s around 18-20, then involved with McAsey or similar), circa end of 2nd (JJ), 3rd Rounder (Wallis), 4th & 5th Rounder on Sweet & Buku upgraded, 2 live ND picks (2nd & 3rd) & 1 RD pick (with Priority Access Potential)
There’s far too many variables for this to be even close, but there’s a few interesting things to consider like depth, or letting veterans go to keep younger talent. Are some players going to be at peak value and consider trading out if they’re happy and will Bevos favourites like Smith & Cordy get extended throughout the year or wait and see (I don’t see them being cut). What is the number one priority, KPD or small pressure forward?
Discuss.
(P.S. I love this thread because sometimes you’re right, and sometimes players make you look stupid with a great middle and end to the season)
So right now I’m thinking:
Jong (retired/delisted)
Hayes (delisted - one of Hayes or Scott is enough)
Cavarra (delisted - McNeil looks to have moved passed him already)
Wallis (I’d hold off and allow his manager to shop him around. Then come to us with years/dollars and if it’s better to let him go, bank the compo)
JJ (I’d offer him a one year extension on top of his last contracted year next year on very little money. He may seek a trade, which is fine, or his salary drops significantly over the then 2 years to just above the average AFL wage. Good depth player on that money, but not big money. I can see him getting some interest)
Dunkley stays unless we get an offer too good to refuse. But I want him.
I’d expect clubs to go hard after Lipinski, Richards, Schache & Young. These are possibly going to be the Hamling, Stevens & Hrovat of our strong list depth. If we could offload the circa $900,000 of Walis & JJ combined maybe we keep the younger guys.
So I think we need 5 spots, which I think we will have. Realigning the list back to 38 Primary, 4 Rookie (Gardner, Smith, McNeil and one new rookie). Jong & two re-opened Primary spots gives us 3 vacancies. So two more outgoing players to get to 4-5 spots. 1 used for a trade (ie McAsey), 4 for the draft - elevating Sweet & Buku, and maybe a priority access or two (possibly later on - to - rookie) from our two live ND Picks and one RD Pick.
Early call:
Out: Jong, Hayes, Cavarra, two others being maybe Wallis & JJ
In: 1st (if it’s around 18-20, then involved with McAsey or similar), circa end of 2nd (JJ), 3rd Rounder (Wallis), 4th & 5th Rounder on Sweet & Buku upgraded, 2 live ND picks (2nd & 3rd) & 1 RD pick (with Priority Access Potential)
There’s far too many variables for this to be even close, but there’s a few interesting things to consider like depth, or letting veterans go to keep younger talent. Are some players going to be at peak value and consider trading out if they’re happy and will Bevos favourites like Smith & Cordy get extended throughout the year or wait and see (I don’t see them being cut). What is the number one priority, KPD or small pressure forward?
Discuss.
(P.S. I love this thread because sometimes you’re right, and sometimes players make you look stupid with a great middle and end to the season)
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