2025 List Management Thread

[doggies ftw]

Outside of Essendon losing a batch of players and needing to find a couple a couple of quick fixes most clubs appear to use the MSD as a way trying to get a bit of a jump start on that years National Draft.
I suspect that is exactly what we have done. Sellwood might get a game or two because he's a bit more advanced but a more realistic view is that we just get a good look at him at Footscray.
Walker is probably not in contention for a senior game this year but we get him in early and help set-up him up for next year.

Currently we don't have a 3rd or 4th round pick at this years National Draft so bringing in Sellwood and Walker effectively helps fill those spots for us.

I don't believe we have drafted to fill any short term objectives or needs so it's going to be worth watching Footscray over the next few weeks to see hos the boys settle in.
I wonder if Walker is used as a forward at Footscray despite being labelled as a defender.

I agree with the sentiment in how most teams use the MSD but I disagree on Sellwood, I reckon he’s absolutely been picked up with an eye on filling a role this year. Bevo is not content with our small-med defenders, nor should he be, Doc, Bramble and to a lesser extent Cleary are our biggest weaknesses as a side by a mile right now

[kickit2Koly]

Sellwood is ready NOW. If he was putting up those wafl numbers in the vfl we would be screaming for his inclusion.

Love the look of his highlights but what are the knocks on him? Why has he been past over until now?

[Countrydog5]

Sellwood is ready NOW. If he was putting up those wafl numbers in the vfl we would be screaming for his inclusion.

You mentioned you'd seen a bit of him mate? Do you think he has the attributes to impact at AFL level, and is there room for growth?

[mjp]

I see Bevo has already fallen in love with his shiny new toy in Sellwood. You would have to expect a debut game sooner than latet

Sellwood is ready NOW. If he was putting up those wafl numbers in the vfl we would be screaming for his inclusion.

[hujsh]

I see Bevo has already fallen in love with his shiny new toy in Sellwood. You would have to expect a debut game sooner than latet

Oh? What's this based on?

[GVGjr]

I see Bevo has already fallen in love with his shiny new toy in Sellwood. You would have to expect a debut game sooner than latet

[Bornadog]

Outside of Essendon losing a batch of players and needing to find a couple a couple of quick fixes most clubs appear to use the MSD as a way trying to get a bit of a jump start on that years National Draft.
I suspect that is exactly what we have done. Sellwood might get a game or two because he's a bit more advanced but a more realistic view is that we just get a good look at him at Footscray.
Walker is probably not in contention for a senior game this year but we get him in early and help set-up him up for next year.

Currently we don't have a 3rd or 4th round pick at this years National Draft so bringing in Sellwood and Walker effectively helps fill those spots for us.

I don't believe we have drafted to fill any short term objectives or needs so it's going to be worth watching Footscray over the next few weeks to see hos the boys settle in.
I wonder if Walker is used as a forward at Footscray despite being labelled as a defender.

I think you are right, both boys feel like they have been recruited for the longer term. Lots of clubs have recruited teenagers in the mid season draft.
Hopefully Sellwood turns out to be similar to Davidson as a slightly more mature player and gets a go later in the year.

[Mofra]

Still reckon it's a big ask for immediate impact.

For sure. But given Walker at our second pick 'immediate impact' isn't really an issue for us (North & West Coast on the other hand....)

[GVGjr]

Selwood's body looks pretty well ready so it'll just be a matter of running capacity I guess. Should be up to speed in a month or so. From the short vision he seems to find a way to either get himself into the contest and then stay involved. Bit to work with.

Reckon it's a big ask to pick up a small forward mid-season with any expectation of them having an immediate impact. The position's too complicated and team specific, while the running is off the charts at senior AFL level. Feel we're better off putting time into developing quality in that area over a full preseason and more.

Outside of Essendon losing a batch of players and needing to find a couple a couple of quick fixes most clubs appear to use the MSD as a way trying to get a bit of a jump start on that years National Draft.
I suspect that is exactly what we have done. Sellwood might get a game or two because he's a bit more advanced but a more realistic view is that we just get a good look at him at Footscray.
Walker is probably not in contention for a senior game this year but we get him in early and help set-up him up for next year.

Currently we don't have a 3rd or 4th round pick at this years National Draft so bringing in Sellwood and Walker effectively helps fill those spots for us.

I don't believe we have drafted to fill any short term objectives or needs so it's going to be worth watching Footscray over the next few weeks to see hos the boys settle in.
I wonder if Walker is used as a forward at Footscray despite being labelled as a defender.

[jeemak]

I read that Peel are aligned with Freo so he did pre season with the dockers and trains with them once a week. You might still be right, but I think we'll be hoping he's ready even earlier than that.

Thanks for that, it'd be nice if he was ready for consideration after a couple/ a few weeks and shown he's any good.

[jazzadogs]

Delete: Moved comment to the Welcome Sellwood thread

[jazzadogs]

Selwood's body looks pretty well ready so it'll just be a matter of running capacity I guess. Should be up to speed in a month or so. From the short vision he seems to find a way to either get himself into the contest and then stay involved. Bit to work with.

Reckon it's a big ask to pick up a small forward mid-season with any expectation of them having an immediate impact. The position's too complicated and team specific, while the running is off the charts at senior AFL level. Feel we're better off putting time into developing quality in that area over a full preseason and more.

I read that Peel are aligned with Freo so he did pre season with the dockers and trains with them once a week. You might still be right, but I think we'll be hoping he's ready even earlier than that.

[doggies ftw]

Also FWIW our best 3 NGA/FS picks this year are Hicks, an explosive small forward, Williams a classy HBF and Darcy a key defender. All will get drafted IMO, but unfortunately Williams is also linked to Hawks as FS - I’m hopeful he may choose us though, usually the academy prospects do. Perfect mix for what we still need on the list.

Bring in Butters and those 3…. Damn that’d be a hell of an offseason.

Sellwood reminds me of Bergman, hopefully he fills the role adequately and we don’t need to throw around the crazy dollars being spoken about and can save ourselves for the real big midfield piece

[doggies ftw]

Selwood's body looks pretty well ready so it'll just be a matter of running capacity I guess. Should be up to speed in a month or so. From the short vision he seems to find a way to either get himself into the contest and then stay involved. Bit to work with.

Reckon it's a big ask to pick up a small forward mid-season with any expectation of them having an immediate impact. The position's too complicated and team specific, while the running is off the charts at senior AFL level. Feel we're better off putting time into developing quality in that area over a full preseason and more.

He looks very keen to throw himself into contests defensively, I wonder how he is at locking down on a forward

Also good call on the small forward part - you’re right, haven’t really thought of that before but it would be an absolute whirlwind trying to learn the running patterns of the team midseason. Think HBF is one of the very few positions you could realistically pick up team specifics pretty quickly

[jeemak]

I suspect if one of our first two options as small forwards were still available, we would have pulled the trigger.

Still reckon it's a big ask for immediate impact.