List Mgmt. 2025 List Management Discussion - Part IV

[Hubnester]

2025 List Management Discussion - Part 4

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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[Sully111]

But, but, but I thought Essendon was "leading the charge".........

Didn't they offer him more money too?

"but players only choose St Kilda because of money"

 

[Dr Spaceman]

And straight into it

 

[Dard Ball Get]

 

[Geezington]

I hope someone reports on how much he turned down from the bongers lmao, 1.3 over 8 years

 

[NAS THE GOAT]

 

[Sully111]

This club right now.... seriously

 

[CaptainRisky]

2026 Ruckman

Number one rucks: TDK, Dodson
Ruck/FWD: Keeler
Capable if we get significant injuries: Caminitti, Aleer

Fallback plan:
Mid season draft

We don’t need a list full of back-up options for a role that only one person fills in the best 23.

Stop suggesting washed up hacks and state league footballers. It’s the waste of a list spot.

Capable , your surely taking the p155

 

[dudeintheswamp]

Cool didn't really expect any big news today, who says I waste my time on bigfooty

 

[True Believer]

"will all the players that have nommed the Saints and that are still waiting to be traded in officially all just take a seat on this side of the room please! The trainee receptionist will be around shortly to give you all a number.

Yes, we know it's a big group, but we have it under control and we have plenty of time. We will then call your number when we are ready for you and process your trade. Don't worry, everyone will get looked after. What? Yes, yes you can all get your new Saints kit and get your photos done for your socials while you wait"

 

[stavro#4]

 

[NAS THE GOAT]

 

[pebblesofsand]

There’s obviously a pretty clear and direct correlation between TDK coming and Roma going, it’d be folly to suggest otherwise.

Having said that, it would equally be pretty silly to keep to clear and obvious first choice ruckmen in the same team in relatively big coin.

People pissing the bed about it need to look at which afl sides have two rucks in their best 22/23 and don’t tell me about 5 on the bench makes no sense to use a spot for a guy tucking for 5 minutes a quarter.

There’s nothing disrespectful about it, there’s nothing wrong with it, it makes sense and romas value is likely around Geelongs first pick anyway.

The fact that at no stage last year did we try Marshall as a genuine forward option when King was injured absolutely convinced me that once it became obvious that TDK was joining the Saints Marshall would be leaving.

No space for both.

 

[Broski]

I always thought you were a smart fella, Nedward. Welcome x

 

[Diehard Saint]

Smart boy, Sam. ️️

 

[SainterinSydney]

Neddy!!!! Begin the memes!

 

[mighty_sainters]

Welcome Ned.

Always really liked him as a player, excited to see what he can do as a full time mid.

TDK, NWM, Windy, Flanders.

How’s that for high quality youth starting out of the middle.

 

[Sir Owens]

Flanders and NWM bursting out of stoppages will be a thing of beauty.

 

[Armitage2Riewoldt]

 

[SainterinSydney]

I'm trying to ring my dad to tell him the good news by screaming Fllllllaaaaannnnndddddeeeerrrrssss

 

[dudeintheswamp]

Probably a good thing they didn't go to a pirate themed restaurant

 

[StPiper]

Geez it feels nice to be a Saints supporter at the moment. I’ve had so many oppo supporting mates text to say how much we’re killing it. Keep em coming.

 

[Jade Buddha]

Midfield taking shape.

 

[Joffaboy]

For those upset that we front loaded Ro’s contract… who cares? It saved us overpaying GOPs and helped give us the flexibility to have the recruiting spree we are having now. Cant get upset for things we can control

Not upset, actually gives us more leverage with the trade. That and the remaining two years of a contract.

 

[SainterinSydney]

Petracca going to GC works well now because they will need our pick to pull it off.

 

[St Neil]

Cal Twomey suggesting:

1. Liam Ryan

31

Liam Ryan

Age

29

Ht

181cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

8.6

3star

HB

2.7

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.0

4star

G

1.3

5star

D

9.9

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

1.9

1star

M

3.3

3star

T

1.6

3star

G

1.3

5star

D

11.4

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

2.4

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

1.6

5star

trade will involve pick swaps.

2. Leek Aleer trade will involve future second and future third round picks.