2025 List Management Thread

[Axe Man]

I get that, but if he fails against a good side again I would like to think he would be traded.

That seems highly unlikely. Regardless of what supporters think the match committee seem to rate him having only missed 2 games for the year (I think 1 was through injury) and both times he returned the following week.

Hopefully he either improves or is pushed out of the side by others next season but I can't see him going anywhere and he's not the worst depth.

[Mantis]

One of these is not like the others.

I get that, but if he fails against a good side again I would like to think he would be traded.

[Axe Man]

Would suggest the likes of Baker, Poulter, JJ & McNeil might be playing for a spot on the list for 2026 tonight.

All have had a good crack at it, and they need to step up to the plate.

One of these is not like the others.

[Mantis]

Would suggest the likes of Baker, Poulter, JJ & McNeil might be playing for a spot on the list for 2026 tonight.

All have had a good crack at it, and they need to step up to the plate.

[azabob]

Sellwood could not debut this year but still has earned a 12 month extension based on his VFL form.

I'd like to see him after a full pre-season with us.

Look at Max Hall at the Saints mid-season draftee last year, didn't play a game in 2024, but now absolutely killing it.

[Mofra]

Sellwood could not debut this year but still has earned a 12 month extension based on his VFL form.

I'd like to see him after a full pre-season with us.

[Axe Man]

It was a smart move by Sellwood to nominate 6 months meaning he gets the chance to train full time with an AFL club end he still has the option of heading back to WA

Most MSD candidates will just be happy to get on a list. Usually only the ones that are in demand and certain they will be drafted can afford to demand a longer contract.

[Axe Man]

As I recall Walker nominated 18 month contract and Sellwood 6 months.

I haven't seen that reported anywhere and doesn't really agree with my info but either way he will be on the list next season.

[GVGjr]

It was a smart move by Sellwood to nominate 6 months meaning he gets the chance to train full time with an AFL club end he still has the option of heading back to WA

[HOSE B ROMERO]

I don't know for sure if he has an official contract for next year yet, but I have it on good authority that when we drafted him he was told that he was viewed as a long term prospect and had at least until the end of 2026 to make an impression.

As I recall Walker nominated 18 month contract and Sellwood 6 months.

[Axe Man]

Wow bit of a crap article. Put together without really looking into the list.

* "a side that has underdelivered in 2025" - last time I checked there are 4 rounds and finals to go.
* Busslinger interviewed by HUN saying he is going nowhere - no acknowledgement.
* Marra off to Sydney
* Walker contracted till 2026 (Thanks Aza )

They covered every team and uncontracted player in the league. It's too much to do accurately so they just have to take some stabs in the dark I suppose.

[Axe Man]

Clearly the herald sun did not check in with Axeman. Zac Walker is contracted for 2026.

I don't know for sure if he has an official contract for next year yet, but I have it on good authority that when we drafted him he was told that he was viewed as a long term prospect and had at least until the end of 2026 to make an impression.

[Bornadog]

Wow bit of a crap article. Put together without really looking into the list.

* "a side that has underdelivered in 2025" - last time I checked there are 4 rounds and finals to go.
* Busslinger interviewed by HUN saying he is going nowhere - no acknowledgement.
* Marra off to Sydney
* Walker contracted till 2026 (Thanks Aza )

[azabob]

Clearly the herald sun did not check in with Axeman. Zac Walker is contracted for 2026.

[Axe Man]

Verdict on every club’s off-contract players and names that could shake up the trade period

Every club is facing tough decisions on what to do with players coming out of contract. We’ve gone through every list to see who should stay and who should go. See the verdicts on 234 players.

Time is ticking for 234 players about to enter the final month of the home-and-away season without a contract for next year.

Collingwood has the most named on the out-of-contract list with 19 and GWS Giants the least, on seven.

A number of players are pondering retirement, some have offers from rival teams and other players will be desperately hoping to avoid the axe.

This is the verdict on all 234 players plus 54 other names across all 18 clubs that could shake up the trade period.

WESTERN BULLDOGS

OFF-CONTRACT DOGS

Adam Treloar, Anthony Scott, Arthur Jones, Caleb Poulter, Jason Johannisen, Liam Jones, Michael Sellwood, Nick Coffield, Oskar Baker, Taylor Duryea, Tom Liberatore, Zac Walker

TOTAL PLAYERS: 12

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The Bulldogs will have a less eventful, and stressful, off-season now Marcus Bontempelli is signed up. But that won’t stop Luke Beveridge and Sam Power from revamping a side that has underdelivered in 2025.

KEEP

Tom Liberatore has been signing one-year extensions for a while now, and that won’t change heading into 2026. Adam Treloar has struggled to get his body right this year but a one-year extension seems likely. Jason Johannisen says he doesn’t want to play anywhere else, but he would be touch and go for a new deal. Michael Sellwood and Zac Walker have shown plenty in the VFL and should hang around for 2026. Caleb Poulter has played the past four games in the senior side but hasn’t set the world on fire. Despite only playing 12 games in the past two seasons, his VFL form warrants another go round – he’s booted 22 goals in 10 games while averaging 17.6 touches as an outside midfielder.

AXE

He’s just broken back into the senior side, but questions will be asked whether Liam Jones is signed on for 2026. He’d be great depth if kept. Anthony Scott, Arthur Jones and Oskar Baker haven’t been regular senior players this year, so questions will be asked. Taylor Duryea is 34 and could hang them up after just five senior games. Nick Coffield has endured a wretched run with injury.

TRADE

Marcus Bontempelli was never going anywhere, but he’s signed a four-year deal in recent weeks. Jedd Busslinger made his debut this season but has played just two games and is coming out of contract in 2026, so teams will inquire. Jamarra Ugle-Hagan seems destined to be at another club next season – Sydney has been heavily linked to the former No.1 pick.