Mate salary cap space had nothing to do with it at all.
The kids went to Clarko begging to go home because he understandably misses his family and wanted to play with his brother.
That's the kind of club we are and even though we got unders because that's the kind of club you are, it's good to see him home and happy.
What's with all the passive aggressiveness? I'm not trying to step on anyone's toes and I wasn't complaining
We did get a bargain in B.Hill (with hindsight), he has improved though. He's never averaged these numbers before. Sometimes you think you are getting a bargain (Lewis Jetta / Colin Sylvia), and they regress.
We don't need lockdown defenders. Despite a mini resurgence, we are still light on for talent in the youngsters. We need to keep the vast majority of our good young players. Of the quartet, Stewart fills a need, but it the least accomplished. The most experienced player Stratton (likely most value - debateable) is not in an area of need. Both Tucker and Balic are required, they have played in the 22 together I think and don't fill similar needs. They also have big scope for improvement, as does Stewart, not sure Stratton does.
Playing a GF tomorrow you select Stratton, by next year, and in particular in 3-5 years time, Tucker, Balic and probably Stewart (don't see him play often enough to know) will be adding more value.