2025 List Management Thread

[GVGjr]

It does look like we have cast a wide net.
We have been linked with 2 more names
Zac Walker and Cooper Herbert being added to the list.
Sellwood, McKinlay Raso, Banch and now we've apparently run the ruler over Walker and Herbert.

[GVGjr]

Seems we have a lot of players on our radar. Anyone realistically think we take 2 players, not sure any club has ever done that?

I'm not sure if we will end up taking 2 players as there is a chance Weightman might not have been ruled out for the season.
My guess is we have a narrow list of just 2 players we are interested in.

[Warrnambulldog]

Jackson Voss reminds me of former cat and giant Josh Hunt

[lemmon]

There's a good clip here of Banch - he loves a tackle

[Aidan7557]

Seems we have a lot of players on our radar. Anyone realistically think we take 2 players, not sure any club has ever done that?

[GVGjr]

Jackson Voss (Son of Brett) has been in good form this year. If we were looking for a Duryea replacement he might be worth considering.
Frankston VFL

Age: 23, Height: 183cm, Position: Defender

Dolphins coach Jackson Kornberg describes his left-footer as a “territory-taker’’. The son of former AFL player Brett Voss kicks the ball a l-o-n-g way and is as tough as cheap steak. Last season he finished third in the best and fairest, averaging 20.8 disposals and 4.8 rebound 50s. “Off halfback, his ability to drive his legs and that powerful left-foot kick … I think he’s trending in a really positive direction,’’ Kornberg said of the former Sandringham Dragon, who has played an important role in Frankston’s rise from the lower rungs of the VFL ladder.

https://www.afl.com.au/video/1306709/vfl-showreel-r5-jackson-voss-highlights

[Axe Man]

Massimo Raso and Zac Banch are small forwards who have also been linked to us.

Massimo Raso

Richmond VFL

Age: 19, Height: 171cm, Position: Forward

The Western Jets graduate burst on to the VFL scene at his first chance, having 19 disposals and kicking two goals in Round 1 against Coburg. His second outing was even better – nine clearances, 24 disposals and three tackles. Raso is only 171cm but he’s had a big impact for the Tigers, showing speed, smarts and skill and a nose for the goals (he had 12 after six games). “The front and centre specialist, he’s going really well at the moment,’’ Tigers coach Jake Batchelor said after Round 6. “He’s taking on feedback around his defence as well as crumbing patterns and he’s putting them into action straight away.” Massimo played his first game for the Jets as a 16-year-old and finished second in their 2023 best and fairest. Last year he played more as a small forward.

Link

Sorry no write-up for Banch

[Warrnambulldog]

Surely Jamarra is done for the year, so we could get a spot for him. Would really like a speedy goalkicker added to the list, as we’re very reliant on West now. A Darcy Fort like backup would be handy too, though I’m not sure if there are any. Sellwood does sound good. I hope we nail this selection or 2 and I’ve got faith we will after our last draft

[GVGjr]

I guess only if there are two guys who we want and are available.

Massimo Raso and Zac Banch are small forwards who have also been linked to us.

[Grantysghost]

Mackinlay appears to have some traits that we might be tempted by. As for Sellwood, perhaps he could compete more with Bramble.

Does anyone think we might move Weightman to the long term injury list and consider two selections at the MSD?

I guess only if there are two guys who we want and are available.

[Bornadog]

Mid Season draft coming up on Wednesday 26th.


How is the draft order decided? - from AFL.com.au

Like the National Draft, the Mid-Season Draft order is determined by reverse ladder position. The team at the bottom of the ladder after round 11 (assuming it has a list vacancy) gets the No.1 pick, with the second-last team to have the No.2 pick, and so on.

The complication this season is the fact Essendon and Gold Coast have played one game less than the rest of the competition due to their Opening Round game being postponed. A winning percentage ladder will therefore determine the draft order, with clubs on the same winning percentage to be separated by their regular for and against percentage.

The final draft order will be determined on Tuesday.

From FoxFooty

West Coast has also been linked to 21-year-old defender Michael Sellwood, who’s performed well for Peel Thunder this season averaging 23.7 disposals and 7.5 marks from six WAFL games while racking up 19 disposals and eight marks in the WA-SA state game last weekend. Sellwood confirmed to SEN WA this week he’d had a medical with the Western Bulldogs, who rival clubs believe could be eyeing a running defender at next week’s draft with their natural open spot after opting against filling their list during the pre-season supplemental selection period (SSP).

However the Bulldogs have also been linked to two small forwards: Werribee star Zac Banch (175cm) — who’s kicked 8.8 and averaged 16.2 disposals from his past five VFL games — and 182cm North Adelaide goalkicker Ewan Mackinlay — who’s impressed clubs with his speed and power, as well as his kicking skills in the front half. Mackinlay, who’s kicked 5.7 and averaged 16.2 disposals from six SANFL games, also has interest from Port Adelaide, who rival clubs believe are on the hunt for a player speed in the forward half next week.

Anyone know much about Zac?

[mjp]

Talked to a mate in WA who gets to a couple of WAFL games each week. He loves watching footy live.
He rates Sellwood and compared him to a back line version of Jai Newcombe. His only doubt on him was if he was quick enough.
His marking in 1 v 1 contests was well above average and he is a neat kick albeit not overly attacking with his foot skills.

It will be interesting to see how serious we might be with him.

Sellwood is Tom Stewart, not Jai Newcombe.

[Mitcha]

Mackinlay appears to have some traits that we might be tempted by. As for Sellwood, perhaps he could compete more with Bramble.

Does anyone think we might move Weightman to the long term injury list and consider two selections at the MSD?

Bevo stated in one of his pressers during the week that he may have gone early on writing off Weightman for the year. Gives some hope for late in the season return.

[GVGjr]

Mackinlay sounds interesting I like a bit of speed and could take McNeil's spot (sorry Grantysghost) in the forward half. Sellwood sounds like a slightly better Cleary.

Mackinlay appears to have some traits that we might be tempted by. As for Sellwood, perhaps he could compete more with Bramble.

Does anyone think we might move Weightman to the long term injury list and consider two selections at the MSD?

[Hotdog60]

Mackinlay sounds interesting I like a bit of speed and could take McNeil's spot (sorry Grantysghost) in the forward half. Sellwood sounds like a slightly better Cleary.