List Mgmt. Contracts/Trade Thread - 2025 Edition Vol 3

[Keys]

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List Changes - 2025

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In:

• Brandon Starcevich arrives at West Coast in a three team deal
• Tylar Young (Richmond) arrived at West Coast in exchange for Pick 38.
• Deven Robertson (Brisbane) has agreed to join West Coast and will be signed on to the rookie list after being delisted by Brisbane

Out:

• Oscar Allen joins Brisbane as a FA - West Coast receive Pick 2 as compensation
• Liam Ryan and a 2027 R3 pick has been traded to St Kilda for a 2026 R2 pick
• Campbell Chesser has been traded to Carlton for Pick 41
• Jayden Hunt announces retirement
• Jack Petruccelle, Callum Jamieson and Loch Rawlinson not offered new contracts
• Coen Livingstone joins the list of players not offered a new contract

Players Out of Contract - 2025 (0)

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• Jamie Cripps and Malakai Champion seem to have been offered new contracts despite there being no official announcement. Means that all players out of contract for 2025 have been given new contracts despite or removed from the playing list

2025 Draft Order

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Current Draft Picks:
Round 1: 1, 2, 13
Round 2: 34, 41
Round 3: 53, 58 (These picks are in excess of available list spots so will be forfeited if we don’t consolidate our 2025 picks up the order or trade some for future picks)

List Spots Available (39 of 48):
• Main list (33 of 38) - 5* (in: Starcevich, Young out: Allen, Ryan, Chesser, Hunt, Petruccelle, Jamieson)
• Cat A rookie list (5 of 8) - 3* (in: Robertson (pending), out: Rawlinson)
• Cat B rookie list (1 of 2) - 2 (out: Livingstone)

* Based on Dewar being upgraded after the maximum 3 years on the rookie list. Hutchinson may also have been upgraded but this isn’t confirmed - if it is we will have 4 main and 4 rookie list spots open

* Matthew Clarke has stated we have 5 main list spots

Matt Clarke wraps up the trade period - 6PR

 

[beagles]

Just read that CDT is 204cm

‘Athletic freak’ a ‘clear-cut’ favourite... but don’t sleep on duo: Prospects’ Pick 1 verdicts revealed

‘That’s not arrogance’: Five-man race for AFL No.1 pick as one kid picks himself... like his brother did

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[eaglevision]

Just read that CDT is 204cm

‘Athletic freak’ a ‘clear-cut’ favourite... but don’t sleep on duo: Prospects’ Pick 1 verdicts revealed

‘That’s not arrogance’: Five-man race for AFL No.1 pick as one kid picks himself... like his brother did

www.foxsports.com.au

Did I miss something or is that based on Essendon NGA Adam Sweid reporting CDT as 6 foot 8?

 

[Farmer Lister]

Just read that CDT is 204cm

‘Athletic freak’ a ‘clear-cut’ favourite... but don’t sleep on duo: Prospects’ Pick 1 verdicts revealed

‘That’s not arrogance’: Five-man race for AFL No.1 pick as one kid picks himself... like his brother did

www.foxsports.com.au

That was a very interesting read thanks. Certainly makes me think seriously about the benefits of taking Sharp with pick 2.

 

[beagles]

Did I miss something or is that based on Essendon NGA reporting him as 6 foot 8?

It's the first report on any of the player measurements I've seen.
Did see a earlier reference to Duursma being 193cm so it's out there somewhere.

CDT at 200cm as a speedy midfielder, ruck and forward is appealing, at 204cm he is someone we should absolutely draft.

Does anyone have a reference or link to the combine player measurements?

 

[Keys]

Just read that CDT is 204cm

‘Athletic freak’ a ‘clear-cut’ favourite... but don’t sleep on duo: Prospects’ Pick 1 verdicts revealed

‘That’s not arrogance’: Five-man race for AFL No.1 pick as one kid picks himself... like his brother did

www.foxsports.com.au

From that article, Duursma commenting on Sharp and CDT

“Two unreal players, so they’ve certainly put their claim out to that with big years,” Duursma said.

“Dyson’s competitiveness definitely stands out. Yeah you could make the argument that you’ll find players like Dyson in pretty much any draft, but you can’t find anyone as competitive as him, I don’t think.

“‘Duff’, I think his ceiling is really high. If you’re going to draft him on his potential, he could be something really special.”

Sharp = competitiveness
CDT = potential

It’s the opinion of an 18 year old but for me it boils down the difference between the two players and why we should take Sharp over Duff-Tytler

What we need is competitors as it’s something I don’t think we’ve prioritised enough in the past

Potential is nice and CDT may well turn out to be a very good footballer but can we wait for it to be realised and take the risk that it doesn’t

Duursma and Sharp would be a very good 1-2 pairing and would both complement Harley as our top end talent

 

[Spooky17]

If CDT is 204 cm, he’s much more appealing as a selection, given he would be way more competitive in the ruck. 200 cm is undersized in the modern game and is compounded by his lack off a huge leap.

That said, I’d still go Sharp. Safest bet in our area of greatest need.

 

[beagles]

From that article, Duursma commenting on Sharp and CDT



Sharp = competitiveness
CDT = potential

It’s the opinion of an 18 year old but for me it boils down the difference between the two players and why we should take Sharp over Duff-Tytler

What we need is competitors as it’s something I don’t think we’ve prioritised enough in the past

Potential is nice and CDT may well turn out to be a very good footballer but can we wait for it to be realised and take the risk that it doesn’t

Duursma and Sharp would be a very good 1-2 pairing and would both complement Harley as our top end talent

ESPN has Duursma at 193cm.

I hope we keep picks 1 & 2 and take two of these three players, who are all exceptional

AFL Draft 2025: Bolters, sliders in post-combine power rankings

With the AFL Draft combine wrapped up and more intel for clubs to go by, ESPN releases its October power rankings featuring the top 40 junior prospects from around the country in 2025.

www.espn.com.au

 

[WCErevival]

From that article, Duursma commenting on Sharp and CDT



Sharp = competitiveness
CDT = potential

It’s the opinion of an 18 year old but for me it boils down the difference between the two players and why we should take Sharp over Duff-Tytler

What we need is competitors as it’s something I don’t think we’ve prioritised enough in the past

Potential is nice and CDT may well turn out to be a very good footballer but can we wait for it to be realised and take the risk that it doesn’t

Duursma and Sharp would be a very good 1-2 pairing and would both complement Harley as our top end talent

His comment saying "you could find players like Dyson in any draft" is not great though. Suggests he's a run of the mill midfielder that shouldn't be picked as high as 2.

 

[Knifey Spoony]

One of the draft watchers on the Draft Board( Can't recall who) reckons CDT was just outside the top 10 in the jumping tests. If he is also 204cm I am warming to the idea of him at pick 2.

 

[Yeahnahmate]

His comment saying "you could find players like Dyson in any draft" is not great though. Suggests he's a run of the mill midfielder that shouldn't be picked as high as 2.

Nah I think just commenting on how he’s a meat and three veg, workmanlike, get the job done type of hard nut - who is just a winner.

I like those types - Murphy Reid was one pre last draft that was all ‘just finds the footy / great vision & hands’. It’s certainly not run of the mill to consistently dominate as a junior with seemingly not too much flash or tricks to pull out. Really like what Sharp would bring to us

 

[daddy_4_eyes]

Whilst this might be the case now I suspect Brisbane and GC will trade their picks (15, 17, 18, 23, 24, 28, 29) before our 34 to later picks which will mean our selection at 34 won't be brought forward as much as that.

It'll be interesting to see how many trades they can make to push back before the bids come.

How many list spots do GC have? Only that many picks they can carry into the draft.

 

[DanWCE]

His comment saying "you could find players like Dyson in any draft" is not great though. Suggests he's a run of the mill midfielder that shouldn't be picked as high as 2.

I think people would've said pretty similar about the likes of Andy Brayshaw. You need these types of consistent mids that rock up and get their job done every week to build around. He doesn't need bells and whistles.

He needs to have an unparalleled hunger to beat his opponent, win the ball, and use it wisely to get it to his teammates. That he's an outstanding character oozing leadership only furthers his credentials to be a top draft selection this year.

 

[eaglevision]

His comment saying "you could find players like Dyson in any draft" is not great though. Suggests he's a run of the mill midfielder that shouldn't be picked as high as 2.

Yep I thought that was a bit of a snipe. Look at my versatility and athleticism you can’t find that every year.

 

[Wooshaaaa]

Yep I thought that was a bit of a snipe. Look at my versatility and athleticism you can’t find that every year.

And yes they're in every draft and usually go top 5 for exactly the attributes he has. Didn't mention anything about leadership though did he. Haven't heard one peep the entire year about what kind of leadership qualities duusma has.

 

[Dark Sharks]

Isn't CDT's apparent new height of 204cm just a random quote from another draftee?


Duff-Tytler had support from fellow Victorian key forward Archie Ludowyke, who’s played with and against Duff-Tytler at various levels since Under 16s.

“The versatility, he’s got a nice kick, good grab, he can run really well with great endurance, he’s just clean below his knees. Every aspect, you don’t really find many 204cm players as good as him,” Ludowyke told foxfooty.com.au.


I'm certiainly not going to be taking Archie Ludowyke's words as gospel.

 

[Monocle]

I'm certiainly not going to be taking Archie Ludowyke's words as gospel.

Agree and I find it hard to believe that he has grown 4 cm and that there was no mention of his new height after the combine.

Both Roar and EPSN updated Duursma's new height, now 193 cm, so you would think that they have access to the most recent data, yet no mention of CDT's growth spurt.

 

[random260]

Woweee. A richmond bigfooty member who is just as credible as Ludowyke said dyson sharp is 192cm.

 

[Farmer Lister]

From that article, Duursma commenting on Sharp and CDT



Sharp = competitiveness
CDT = potential

It’s the opinion of an 18 year old but for me it boils down the difference between the two players and why we should take Sharp over Duff-Tytler

What we need is competitors as it’s something I don’t think we’ve prioritised enough in the past

Potential is nice and CDT may well turn out to be a very good footballer but can we wait for it to be realised and take the risk that it doesn’t

Duursma and Sharp would be a very good 1-2 pairing and would both complement Harley as our top end talent

I'm coming around to this position, and I reckon your previous post about sliding down one pick for a future 2nd is the right move. We dangle the CDT carrot at pick 2 and turn it into a future pick and grab Sharp with pick 3. That would be a good bit of business if we could pull it off. Picking Sharp outright at pick 2 seems like a wasted opportunity.

 

[ArdentEagle]

Duursma looks even taller than 193cm...Must be those long arms.
Looks really rangy.

I like the young Fyfe comparison, except, Duursma can actually kick.
No pressure kid

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

Duursma looks even taller than 193cm...Must be those long arms.
Looks really rangy.

I like the young Fyfe comparison, except, Duursma can actually kick.
No pressure kid

Will he have any issue putting on bulk?

 

[Farmer Lister]

Will he have any issue putting on bulk?

Not with the power of weight gain 4000!

 

[ArdentEagle]

Will he have any issue putting on bulk?

He looks to be pretty square across the shoulders and have a wiry, not skinny frame.
I think he'll be fine personally

 

[Jeremy McLovin]

He looks to be pretty square across the shoulders and have a wiry, not skinny frame.
I think he'll be fine personally
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Calves already decently thick too which is a good sign.

 

[Patron]

If CDT really has grown to 204cm that changes things. Makes him a legitimate pick no.2 on potential. Not sure I believe it though. It’s almost impossible for a guy to be that tall and run the way he does, both over 20m and 2km.

 

[Jeremy McLovin]

If CDT really is 204 now (and possibly still growing) that really does change things.

We also have to remember that the clubs have all the combine info, whereas we just have the top tens. If, as someone said higher up, his jumps were just outside the top ten he's definitely more appealing, which is a good thing no matter what way we go. Either we draft a more appealing prospect, or there's more drive for say essendon to get silly and offer 5+6. Can't lose.