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List Changes:

IN: Jacob Wehr (GWS Unrestricted Free Agent), Corey Durdin (Carlton), Will Brodie (Fremantle), Jack Watkins (Port Adelaide SANFL)
Rumoured ins: Jaidyn Stephenson (North Melbourne DFA)

OUT:
Delisted: Ryan Burton, Lachie Charleson, Hugh Jackson, Dylan Williams, Jeremy Finlayson, Jed McEntee
Retired: Travis Boak, Rory Atkins, Willie Rioli

List spots available: 2 (Due to having 3 mid-season draftees)
 
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It will help that Blake's coach at North is now a development coach at Port and holds him in high regard (from link above).

North Adelaide coach Mitch Clisby believes Oudshoorn-Bennier's commitment gave the 2025 Roosters list a benchmark to understand what it takes to strive for the next level.

“His professionalism and drive and dedication put himself in a position to perform well off the back of what looked like a season-ending injury was super impressive,” Clisby said.

“If it was any other kid, they're probably not having the season he had but due to his commitment to the rehab and program, he got it done, but I'm not surprised because that's the kid he is.”
 
You certainly can’t knock his dedication, character & professionalism, which leads to the question of why all 18 clubs over looked him in the draft? Maybe height & leg speed?
He tested well for speed at the combine. Did the 20m sprint in 2.98 seconds. His movement and kicking reminds me of a right dominant Farrell but he's got better evasion skills than Farrell.
 
You certainly can’t knock his dedication, character & professionalism, which leads to the question of why all 18 clubs over looked him in the draft? Maybe height & leg speed?
Maybe that his role at AFL level isnt as clear, ultimately I see him as a mid , but he may have to battle away in that small forward role initially, which doesnt seem to be his natural possie.
 
You certainly can’t knock his dedication, character & professionalism, which leads to the question of why all 18 clubs over looked him in the draft? Maybe height & leg speed?
Plenty of players get overlooked especially players with jack of all trades like skill sets see: Dan Houston - pick 45 in the rookie draft.

Plenty of solid footballers go undrafted/late in rookie/ssp now
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You certainly can’t knock his dedication, character & professionalism, which leads to the question of why all 18 clubs over looked him in the draft? Maybe height & leg speed?
He's got leg speed too, question could be height, 2 way running and contest work but his contest work has improved significantly this year.
 
Maybe that his role at AFL level isnt as clear, ultimately I see him as a mid , but he may have to battle away in that small forward role initially, which doesnt seem to be his natural possie.
I'd start him off HB instead of small forward. His kicking and one touch control are his biggest assets and can use them off HB and perhaps release Rozee up front.
 

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I was thinking Stephenson would get the nod before Xmas break up, but then they would have to dump one of the other train ons (2 per list spot) unless they convince them to stick around for the 2026 MSD.
 
I was thinking Stephenson would get the nod before Xmas break up, but then they would have to dump one of the other train ons (2 per list spot) unless they convince them to stick around for the 2026 MSD.
Stephenson would be an interesting pick ... I would hope we bring on Balyn O'Brien or Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier?

As we have been crying out for lockdown small defender for years
and Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier would be insurance for Butters if he leaves (but I hope he doesn't)
 
Stephenson would be an interesting pick ... I would hope we bring on Balyn O'Brien or Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier?

As we have been crying out for lockdown small defender for years
and Blake Oudshoorn-Bennier would be insurance for Butters if he leaves (but I hope he doesn't)
A guy who was overlooked in a historically weak draft isn’t insurance for a top 5 player in the comp lol
 

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