2025 List Management Thread

[Bornadog]

Hmm I think he's better than that and I think having a group of committed soldiers for us is a good thing.

He's been starved of chances, so I'm willing to give him a crack.

We probably thought the same re Harmes and he's been pretty good.

Harmes had runs on the board in his career except the last year he was with Melbourne where he was injury effected and not picked. Roberston to date has played very few games, although he played 16 from memory in 23 and was pretty average. Maybe he is better than I think, but what role does he play?

[Willow18]

Hmm I think he's better than that and I think having a group of committed soldiers for us is a good thing.

He's been starved of chances, so I'm willing to give him a crack.

We probably thought the same re Harmes and he's been pretty good.

Do we think Harmes is best 23 next year still?

[Willow18]

Budarick makes great sense, whether he is instant best 23, or puts pressure on JJ, Bramble, CLeary ect, and they all drive each other to be better, it will be a win.
But let's not convince ourselves he is Worrell in waiting.

From what I’ve seen he’s Duryea’s replacement, better defensively than Bramble, quicker than Cleary. He might be the one JJ is waiting on

[Grantysghost]

Robertson is the definition of shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic. Why are we bothering with him?
We don't need an extremely limited "Defensive Midfielder"; we need everyone to do their defensive bit and improve positioning when needed.
List Clodder.

Hmm I think he's better than that and I think having a group of committed soldiers for us is a good thing.

He's been starved of chances, so I'm willing to give him a crack.

We probably thought the same re Harmes and he's been pretty good.

[Rusty12]

Budarick makes great sense, whether he is instant best 23, or puts pressure on JJ, Bramble, CLeary ect, and they all drive each other to be better, it will be a win.
But let's not convince ourselves he is Worrell in waiting.

[Rusty12]

Robertson is the definition of shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic. Why are we bothering with him?
We don't need an extremely limited "Defensive Midfielder"; we need everyone to do their defensive bit and improve positioning when needed.
List Clodder.

[GVGjr]

Still only 22 as well.

While it's a bit of a bonus we are looking at an upgrade and depth in the back line so to be honest the age part isn't a huge consideration for me at the moment.
He's been in the system for 4 years and has racked up a heap of games at the VFL so he's got 'some' experience behind him.
Serong is stuck behind a few others at the Hawks so he might look at Bramble and see he could have a good opportunity with us.
I hope we have reached out to him.

[Grantysghost]

Budarick chooses Norf and Robertson chooses Eagles it will be knives out in here ha.

What about that huge midfielder for Box Hill/Hawks. Guys about 6 ft 5.

Husthwaite.

[FrediKanoute]

Wilkie re-signing is a blow for us. WOuld ahve been a good fit.

[Bornadog]

Surely we need to cast the net over getting Jai Serong from the Hawks?
He made the VFL team of the year and is out of contract. Good skills as well

Still only 22 as well.

[Uninformed]

Surely we need to cast the net over getting Jai Serong from the Hawks?
He made the VFL team of the year and is out of contract. Good skills as well

Worth a look. Also are there any quality key backs in the WAFL or SANFL, the likes of Comben, that we could look at?

[GVGjr]

Another update

Who we were linked with but have singed elsewhere or resigned by their club
Rowell* Re-signed with Gold Coast
Bergman* Re-signed with Port
Butters* Port have denied he will be traded
Silvagni* Signed with the Saints
Erasmus* 3 Year deal with Freo
Wehr* Signs with Port
Wilkie* Re-signed with the Saints
Ridley* The player confirms he's staying at Essendon
Mitch Knevitt * Confirms he's staying at Geelong
T.Young - Has requested a trade to West Coast.

Names we and been linked with who haven't yet signed on
M.McGovern - Voss wants him to stay
Budarick - If not GC it's believed he has a decision between North or us
Butts - Seems to have cooled down
Robertson - Weighing up a decision between us and the Eagles.

We have 4 players still out of contract.
Baker, Coffield, and Poulter. Johannisen is a wait and see

Duryea has retired. Liam Jones and Scott have been advised they will not be offered a deal.
Doubts on Marra being at the club in 2026
Khamis has requested a trade.

[GVGjr]

He’s another 3rd key type isn’t he?

Yes, can play KP but more of a 3rd tall defender

[Willow18]

Surely we need to cast the net over getting Jai Serong from the Hawks?
He made the VFL team of the year and is out of contract. Good skills as well

He’s another 3rd key type isn’t he?

[GVGjr]

Surely we need to cast the net over getting Jai Serong from the Hawks?
He made the VFL team of the year and is out of contract. Good skills as well