Strategy Trade and List Management Thread Part 8 (opposition supporters - READ posting rules before posting)

[_Mike_]

Opposition supporters coming to troll , you have been warned

 

[weltschmerz]

Zaine should well and truly be forgiven for drowning his sorrows that day, given the way the club treated him.

Was a key player in the 2016 premiership, and under appreciated solid club servant for an extended time afterwards.

It's been a while since he has played at AFL level but if reasonably fit, I'd still select him ahead of all our currently listed KPD's apart from Lobb.

IIRC he was generally dead last in time trials at the Saints

 

[Proffessor]

IIRC he was generally dead last in time trials at the Saints

Which does suggest he has had some chronic injury build up which is not surprising for someone who has been in the game that long.

Never that physically gifted (by modern AFL standards) but was blessed with excellent game sense and anticipation.

Buss, JOD, Walker and Co. should do themselves a favour and watch a bunch of old Zaine game tapes, they could learn a lot.

 

[SPower]

Also best on ground in the Mad Monday celebrations!

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Oh, great to see real mates in Libba and Gardy supporting him

 

[threenewpadlocks]

May Vs Lobb 2025 per game averages

Disposals: 17.7 Vs 12.2

Marks: 7.1 Vs 5.4

Effective Disposals 15.2 Vs 9.3

Disposal Efficiency 85.9 Vs 76.2

There's a bit of margin there.

Now I'm not saying that Lobb had a bad season or that May had an awesome season. I really Like Rory Lobb as a player and I wouldn't swap him for May.

I'm just pointing out that May's 2025 stats do not support the argument that he was terrible, or that his performance has fallen off a proverbial cliff.

Almost all of these differences are due to taking 4.9 kick-ins a game, where it's far easier to have an effective kick.

 

[BEaston]

Zaine should well and truly be forgiven for drowning his sorrows that day, given the way the club treated him.

Was a key player in the 2016 premiership, and under appreciated solid club servant for an extended time afterwards.

It's been a while since he has played at AFL level but if reasonably fit, I'd still select him ahead of all our currently listed KPD's apart from Lobb.

Now I'm convinced this is a bit

 

[Foxman98]

Almost all of these differences are due to taking 4.9 kick-ins a game, where it's far easier to have an effective kick.

Also left out:

Tackles Lobb 1.6 May 0.8, Pressure Acts Lobb 7.4 May 4.6, Spoils Lobb 6.2 May 5.3, Contested Marks Lobb 1.3 May 1.1

Again shows how poor May performed this year on the actual defensive side of the game because his body has failed him

 

[Effes]

https://x.com/cleary_mitch
Mitch Cleary

@cleary_mitch


Jason Johannisen

39

Jason Johannisen

Age

33

Ht

181cm

Wt

82kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.2

5star

K

12.9

5star

HB

7.3

5star

M

4.3

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

418.9

5star

D

16.3

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

6.3

4star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.9

3star

MG

283.1

4star

D

15.6

4star

K

9.2

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

1.6

4star

has been delisted by the Western Bulldogs.The only Norm Smith medallist in club history.Writing was on the wall when the Dogs signed Connor Budarick

35

Connor Budarick

Age

24

Ht

175cm

Wt

75kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

3.9

3star

M

2.9

3star

T

1.5

3star

MG

171.3

3star

D

10.6

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

3.9

3star

M

2.9

3star

T

1.5

2star

MG

171.3

3star

D

10.6

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

3.8

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

2.0

4star

MG

153.0

3star

. Still played 16 games this year. Open to playing on elsewhere
@7NewsMelbourne

@7AFL

 

[cecil]

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Mitch Cleary
@cleary_mitch


Jason Johannisen has been delisted by the Western Bulldogs.The only Norm Smith medallist in club history.Writing was on the wall when the Dogs signed Connor Budarick. Still played 16 games this year. Open to playing on elsewhere
@7NewsMelbourne

@7AFL

Not surprised, but considering he played 16 games this year id have kept him on instead of cutting him in a weak draft. Deserves to stay on ahead of Coffield and Poulter who are both also uncontracted.

 

[MaxiBont]

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Mitch Cleary
@cleary_mitch


Jason Johannisen has been delisted by the Western Bulldogs.The only Norm Smith medallist in club history.Writing was on the wall when the Dogs signed Connor Budarick. Still played 16 games this year. Open to playing on elsewhere
@7NewsMelbourne

@7AFL

Only Bulldog player with a Norm Smith medal.

Thanks for everything JJ

 

[Testekill]

He'd lost his pace and penetration so it was sadly his time.

 

[dergert]

Day 23 of hoping we sign Seamus Mitchell

 

[Scottish Bob]

For what it’s worth I’ve heard Poulter is expected to be delisted too.

Coffield and Baker expected to stay. But I’m just a punter with a wafer thin contact

 

[Pencil case]

For what it’s worth I’ve heard Poulter is expected to be delisted too.

Coffield and Baker expected to stay. But I’m just a punter with a wafer thin contact

Could safely delist both Poulter and Coffield imo

 

[Scottish Bob]

Could safely delist both Poulter and Coffield imo

Yeah agree, I’d keep Bakes 100% , maybe Coffield is only brake glass incase of Armageddon

 

[Lindsay_Gilbee]

Think it’s pretty crazy to keep Coffield and give JJ the flick.

 

[Bulldogs85]

For what it’s worth I’ve heard Poulter is expected to be delisted too.

Coffield and Baker expected to stay. But I’m just a punter with a wafer thin contact

The way Baker performed towards the end of season probably deserves a one year extension.

 

[Foxman98]

Think it’s pretty crazy to keep Coffield and give JJ the flick.

Why they play completely different roles

 

[Foxman98]

Not that I think Coffield is any good and think he also should be on the scrap heap but 191cm medium is different to 180cm running defender

 

[Distinctive_]

Including JJ's delisting and post trade period, we currently have:

33 seniors (36-38)
6 Cat A rookies (max of 6)
1 Cat B rookie (0-2)

Totalling: 40 players out of a maximum 44 players

Action items: Coffield, Baker(A), Poulter(A) are out of contract
JOD, Baker and Poulter have hit the 3 year maximum of being on the rookie list and also need to be upgraded/delisted/rerookied

 

[X_box_X]

JJ to be reunited with his old mate from GWS.

 

[Distinctive_]

Including JJ's delisting and post trade period, we currently have:

33 seniors (36-38)
6 Cat A rookies (max of 6)
1 Cat B rookie (0-2)

Totalling: 40 players out of a maximum 44 players

Action items: Coffield, Baker(A), Poulter(A) are out of contract
JOD, Baker and Poulter have hit the 3 year maximum of being on the rookie list and also need to be upgraded/delisted/rerookied

Given this I would:

• Delist Poulter, give Coffield a 1 year deal
• Upgrade Baker and JOD and draft 3 in the National draft leaving us with 38 seniors
• Leaves us with 2 remaining Cat (A) rookie spots for DFA/Rookie draft/MSD flexibility

 

[Sentinel]

Including JJ's delisting and post trade period, we currently have:

33 seniors (36-38)
5 Cat A rookies (max of 6)
1 Cat B rookie (0-2)

Totalling: 39 players out of a maximum 44 players

Action items: Coffield, Baker(A), Poulter(A) are out of contract
JOD, Baker and Poulter have hit the 3 year maximum of being on the rookie list and also need to be upgraded/delisted/rerookied

By my count we currently have 6 Cat A rookies (Baker, Bramble, Poulter, McNeil, Sellwood, Walker), along with 33 main list + 1 Cat B as you say.

 

[Distinctive_]

By my count we currently have 6 Cat A rookies (Baker, Bramble, Poulter, McNeil, Sellwood, Walker), along with 33 main list + 1 Cat B as you say.

Thanks, Amended

 

[Golden_6]

Coffield should be the first one delisted. His body isn't up to it and when he does play, looks slow and terrible.

We're much better off handing that list spot to a Derksen or Frost type on a short term deal. They might not pan out but Coffield sure as hell hasn't.

It might sound harsh but he's not a positive asset to have on the list in any form.

 

[JohnnySteel]

Poor form not to get a send off game for JJ. Should’ve been kept on as a rookie at the very least.

Coff / Poulter should be delisted ahead of him. (Perhaps they have also been cut)