List Mgmt. 2025 List Management Discussion - Part V

[Hubnester]

2025 List Management Discussion - Part 5

Now that our season is over, and news is starting to break - it's time for a fresh thread.

This thread is to discuss all things list management - trades, draft, free agency, delistings and more.
As we are now officially in our off-season, we'll be wanting to keep this thread more strictly on-topic than the previous iterations.
Be respectful. You are allowed to disagree with someone - but play the ball, not the man. Repeat offenders will have their posting rights revoked.

Thanks to Lore once again for this incredibly useful spreadsheet.

2025 KEY DATES
Free Agency Period: Friday, October 3rd - Friday, October 10th
Trade Period: Monday, October 6th - Wednesday, October 15th
AFL Draft: Wednesday, November 19th - Thursday, November 20th

See Also:
2025 Year in Review Rumours & Confirmed Movements 2025 Draft Discussion
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[nikkig98]

Wouldn't north just do the psd

doubt it, GWS want to keep him for cheap or get something for him

 

[Diehard Saint]

What does he mean “might” end up asking for a F1.
We’ve already rejected this years first rounder.

 

[Saintos The ITK]

sounds like Jake from Saints TV source was onto something

Saints get Cmac and feelings first
Geelong get Ro
Hawks get Merret
Essendon get Hawks two firsts
Hahahaha it’s harder than it looks

 

[Half Back Pocket]

Cam Mackenzie is represented by TGI sport. So would probably be the player that gets this deal moving.

Up to us I guess if we want him.

Interesting.

Friday, it was mentioned there was a 50% chance of a player moving...I thought it was Rowbottom so didn't push. Maybe it is McKenzie

 

[Winmar2Lockett]

We’re not going to jump.
By all accounts we are happy to keep him.
Great position to be in.

This is funny AF... I've got Geelong supporting mates messaging accusing StK of holding Ro against his will.

The entitled inbreds are in panic mode.

 

[nikkig98]

the grandma mentioned by saintscomemarchingin in our last discussion thread did say this

 

[Dr Spaceman]

Geelong and Hawthorn.

Both have crappy draft picks.

Both want other clubs elite/great/very good players but refuse to give up any players of their own.

What a pack of …..

 

[SainterinSydney]

Is the consensus that if we turn Ro into Cmac, we are happy? My personal feeling is yes.

 

[stavro#4]

Is the consensus that if we turn Ro into Cmac, we are happy? My personal feeling is yes.

Dependent on the change that comes back in this deal.

 

[SaintsofSteel]

I was just reading Saintsational and there is a poster over there Dieterixh who is inferring he has heard that Steele may be off to Essendon some how involved in the Merrett trade. Also we have offerred Cam McKenzie a decent 4 year deal, plus Im guessing an early pick to Hawthorn to assist in getting Merrett.

He also suggested Hunter Clark

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Hunter Clark

Age

26

Ht

186cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.5

4star

K

9.5

4star

HB

8.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.3

3star

D

16.0

4star

K

9.6

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

3.1

3star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.9

4star

D

13.2

4star

K

6.6

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

2.2

3star

T

2.0

4star

CL

0.0

1star

may get to North Melbourne.

 

[SainterinSydney]

I was just reading Saintsational and there is a poster over there Dieterixh who is inferring he has heard that Steele may be off to Essendon some how involved in the Merrett trade. Also we have offerred Cam McKenzie a decent 4 year deal, plus Im guessing an early pick to Hawthorn to assist in getting Merrett.

He also suggested Hunter Clark may get to North Melbourne.

"If it does proceed, SaintWiki, I'm afraid it will involve Captain Jack somehow. I doubt they want to trade out too many future picks, but that is still an option.

As mentioned elsewhere, Jack to Essington as part of the Merrett deal. Our pick for Jack, 23 before the gazillion Academy and f/s picks. We trade that to the Hoks and whatever steak knives will get McKenzie to us.

A little birdie told me Hunter Clark might be traded to Norf, after all. RTB being a fan and having plans for Hunter off half back may be the fly in the ointment."

That's the quote. Steele part doesn't necessarily read as he knows something, but he is clear on Clark.

 

[Diehard Saint]

You want your ruckmen to be big, strong and aggressive..Soldo's no world beater but has those traits.
Question is, how’s his body.

If he failed the fitness test last year, it’s unlikely he had a huge improvement now when he's a year older.

 

[Hayes4PM]

**** me this is real bottom of the barrel stuff on trade radio now. Also, can someone ban this Liam Pickering bloke from talking about Geelong scenarios?

 

[Spider Eater]

I'd rather dig something up from Easter Island and put that in the ruck over Soldo.

 

[SG34]

Their midfield was Butters/Rozee/Wines/Boak/Drew

Might have finished top 4 with me in the ruck

What a midfield - that’s what we talk about when we talk midfields.

If only…
But, …

Speaking of rucks, I still think they’ll look for a Shaun McKernan, Tom Campbell seasoned old campaigner type as a back up.

Meantime, we still talk as if Mitchito Owens hasn’t been used as a magic-mini ruck these past three years. He’s the guy Ross asks to relieve Holla! 190cm of gristle and grunt.

Will be interesting what happens to Mitchito, Coops and Hammer going forward. Pun intended.

If Marshall doesn’t go this year, he’ll probably go next, so…

 

[Diehard Saint]

I don't understand what's the difference between a FRDP this year and a FF next year? Geelong will likely still be top 6 at least. It's not going to be that much different a pick. Why are the Saints demanding a FF and why are Geelong not giving it up?

A FF is more valuable in a less compromised draft than this year.
Appears we are not after anyone particularly in this draft which will blow ut quite substantially.

 

[SaintersUnite]

Diabolical content on trade radio today

So the usual programming?

 

[St Neil]

That's because Aleer is now effectively under contract. He has a 3 year contract at GWS in front of him that if no trade is made, he will sign.

There's no risk GWS end up with nothing now.

North could walk him to the PSD if they offer him better terms and GWS are unreasonable.

 

[TheJackal]

Is the consensus that if we turn Ro into Cmac, we are happy? My personal feeling is yes.

I'd be reserving my judgement to be honest. To be honest, its sort of like our selection of Travaglia. There's question marks and not a sure thing yet but I won't be concerned for now with the selection.

 

[SainterinSydney]

If you want a good laugh whilst we play the waiting game

 

[stavro#4]

This is funny AF... I've got Geelong supporting mates messaging accusing StK of holding Ro against his will.

The entitled inbreds are in panic mode.

Not exactly wrong. It is against his will as he wants to leave.

I just don’t think Ross gives a feck

 

[nikkig98]

"If it does proceed, SaintWiki, I'm afraid it will involve Captain Jack somehow. I doubt they want to trade out too many future picks, but that is still an option.

As mentioned elsewhere, Jack to Essington as part of the Merrett deal. Our pick for Jack, 23 before the gazillion Academy and f/s picks. We trade that to the Hoks and whatever steak knives will get McKenzie to us.

A little birdie told me Hunter Clark might be traded to Norf, after all. RTB being a fan and having plans for Hunter off half back may be the fly in the ointment."

That's the quote. Steele part doesn't necessarily read as he knows something, but he is clear on Clark.

Hunter Clark to norf seems so random aha

 

[The Punter]

Geelong and Hawthorn.

Both have crappy draft picks.

Both want other clubs elite/great/very good players but refuse to give up any players of their own.

What a pack of …..

Competitors?

 

[Linton Street Saint]

If you want a good laugh whilst we play the waiting game

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From the first time I saw that ad I thought it was a bit f**ked

 

[Captain Paddy]

I really hope we keep Steele, even if he isn't good enough for the 1's and spends some time in the VFL.

The fact that he is aware of this and still prefers to stay and fight just gives me some movement down south.

The man is an animal and I love the determination