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Spoiler: Contracted to 2029 (4)

• Liam Baker

3

Liam Baker

Age

28

Ht

173cm

Wt

72kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.7

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

7.9

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.7

3star

D

14.6

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

7.9

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.8

3star

CL

0.5

3star

D

14.4

4star

K

6.2

3star

HB

8.2

5star

M

1.6

2star

T

1.8

4star

CL

1.2

4star

(27/1/98)
• Jake Waterman

2

Jake Waterman

Age

28

Ht

192cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

7.9

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

5.2

5star

T

1.2

3star

G

1.0

4star

D

9.8

2star

K

7.8

3star

HB

2.0

1star

M

5.8

5star

T

0.3

1star

G

1.5

5star

D

12.2

3star

K

7.6

3star

HB

4.6

4star

M

4.6

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

0.8

4star

(6/5/98)
• Brandon Starcevich

4

Brandon Starcevich

Age

26

Ht

188cm

Wt

90kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.2

2star

K

6.5

3star

HB

2.6

2star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.0

4star

MG

185.3

3star

D

9.5

2star

K

7.3

3star

HB

2.3

2star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.1

3star

MG

187.9

3star

D

8.6

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

3.2

3star

M

1.4

2star

T

1.8

4star

MG

181.2

3star

(24/7/99)
• Jack Hutchinson (10/11/01)

Spoiler: Contracted to 2028 (12)

• Liam Duggan

14

Liam Duggan

Age

29

Ht

186cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.4

4star

K

10.1

4star

HB

5.3

4star

M

4.4

4star

T

2.1

4star

MG

283.7

4star

D

16.0

4star

K

12.0

5star

HB

4.0

3star

M

5.7

5star

T

1.1

2star

MG

283.7

4star

D

13.2

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

4.0

4star

T

1.2

3star

(11/12/96)
• Jack Graham

17

Jack Graham

Age

28

Ht

181cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.7

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

6.8

4star

M

2.1

2star

T

6.3

5star

CL

1.8

4star

D

11.8

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

4.2

5star

CL

1.2

4star

D

14.0

4star

K

6.0

3star

HB

8.0

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

7.0

5star

CL

3.2

5star

(25/2/98)
• Tylar Young (5/9/98)
• Tom McCarthy (12/7/00)
• Brady Hough (5/3/03)
• Tyrell Dewar (27/3/04)
• Harley Reid (17/4/05)
• Bo Allan (16/02/06)
• Jobe Shanahan (2/8/06)
• Josh Lindsay (7/4/07)
• Willem Duursma (21/6/07)
• Cooper Duff-Tytler (22/8/07)

Spoiler: Contracted to 2027 (14)

• Elliot Yeo

6

Elliot Yeo

Age

32

Ht

191cm

Wt

91kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.5

5star

K

11.7

4star

HB

7.8

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

4.5

5star

CL

3.0

4star

D

18.9

4star

K

10.9

4star

HB

8.0

4star

M

2.1

2star

T

5.8

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

16.6

4star

K

9.4

4star

HB

7.2

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

0.6

3star

CL

1.4

4star

(1/10/93)
• Tim Kelly

11

Tim Kelly

Age

31

Ht

184cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

23.6

5star

K

13.5

5star

HB

10.1

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

4.0

5star

CL

4.9

5star

D

19.9

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

7.6

4star

M

3.1

3star

T

4.7

5star

CL

3.6

4star

D

21.6

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

11.2

5star

M

2.8

3star

T

3.8

5star

CL

3.8

5star

(26/7/94)
• Matt Owies (19/3/97)
• Harry Edwards (1/10/00)
• Deven Robertson

40

Deven Robertson

Age

24

Ht

185cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.0

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

4.0

3star

M

0.0

1star

T

3.0

5star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

4.0

3star

M

0.0

1star

T

3.0

4star

CL

0.0

1star

D

7.0

2star

K

3.0

1star

HB

4.0

3star

M

0.0

1star

T

3.0

5star

CL

0.0

1star

(30/6/01)
• Finn Macrae (13/3/02)
• Sandy Brock (14/12/02)
• Reuben Ginbey (10/9/04)
• Archer Reid (19/9/05)
• Hamish Davis (2/5/06)
• Tom Gross (15/9/06)
• Lucca Grego (15/9/06)
• Sam Allen (13/1/07)
• Tylah Williams (22/2/07)

Spoiler: Contracted to 2026 (19)

• Jamie Cripps

15

Jamie Cripps

Age

34

Ht

184cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.7

3star

K

7.9

3star

HB

4.8

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

3.9

5star

G

1.3

5star

D

10.3

3star

K

6.3

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.4

3star

G

0.4

3star

D

6.4

2star

K

4.2

2star

HB

2.2

2star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.4

4star

G

1.4

5star

(23/4/92)
• Tom Cole

28

Tom Cole

Age

28

Ht

188cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.9

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

5.0

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

2.7

4star

MG

110.3

2star

D

10.5

3star

K

6.3

3star

HB

4.3

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.5

3star

MG

110.3

2star

D

9.8

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

4.2

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.8

4star

(28/5/97)
• Matt Flynn (13/9/97)
• Bailey Williams (17/4/00)
• Milan Murdock (30/6/00)
• Harry Schoenberg (21/2/01)
• Tyler Brockman (22/11/02)
• Rhett Bazzo (17/10/03)
• Jack Williams (1/12/03)
• Harry Barnett (22/1/04)
• Elijah Hewett (27/5/04)
• Noah Long (23/8/04)
• Ryan Maric (6/9/04)
• Clay Hall (12/5/05)
• Harvey Johnston (18/8/05)
• Jake Miles-Wrency (11/1/06)
• Jacob Newton (20/3/06)
• Malakai Champion (17/5/06)
• Fred Rodriguez (10/7/07)

 

[Barrybran]

Actually would not surprise me at all if Cripps retires before the MSD

If that happened and we could snag NHH alongside a couple of 21-25 year olds who can tackle, that would be a pretty solid midseason draft.

 

[Elite Pete]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1513234

VICTORIAN clubs are circling West Coast midfielder Elijah Hewett as the young Eagle weighs his future.

Hewett is out of contract at the Eagles, who have put forward a new deal to take him through to free agency.

But the 21-year-old hasn't been in a rush to sign as a number of clubs in Victoria closely track the former first-round pick with interest.

This isn’t going to end well if he leaves.

Can’t even keep the young local lad.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

The cajones on the kid negotiating a lengthy contract extension, insinuating he's in demand, all while racking up single digit possession counts after being gifted a spot in the seniors he didn't deserve based on WAFL form?

 

[txbyhull]

The cajones on the kid negotiating a lengthy contract extension, insinuating he's in demand, all while racking up single digit possession counts after being gifted a spot in the seniors he didn't deserve based on WAFL form?

we musn't forget he is incredibly handsome

 

[wirra44]

This isn’t going to end well if he leaves.

Can’t even keep the young local lad.

The young local lad that is made of tissue paper, I wouldn’t be fazed if he left , tbh it would probably be good for both parties. Good riddance.

 

[wirra44]

The cajones on the kid negotiating a lengthy contract extension, insinuating he's in demand, all while racking up single digit possession counts after being gifted a spot in the seniors he didn't deserve based on WAFL form?

Literally the reason why where in this position, players thinking highly of the selves and demanding expensive long term deals and the club being stupid enough to fall for it.

 

[Deplorable trumpster]

Why would he walk away from half a years pay?

I am sure he would get paid out by the club if things went down that road.

Why would he want to do it? Maybe if the club told him he was going to be delisted at the end of the year anyway and that they wanted to give younger players a chance for the rest of the year so if he played out the season it would be in the WAFL unless we had a spate of injuries.

Not saying i expect that to happen. But it is possible.

 

[Keys]

HBFer with concussion issues?
Mid ×2 or mid and KPD please

Our second pick is going to be in the low teens - at that point you’re just searching for the best talent and NHH would be worthy of consideration

 

[Monocle]

The cajones on the kid negotiating a lengthy contract extension, insinuating he's in demand, all while racking up single digit possession counts after being gifted a spot in the seniors he didn't deserve based on WAFL form?

Let me guess he is in the Colin Young Stable.

Would be on brand negotiating through the media.

 

[Mop]

Why would he walk away from half a years pay?

I’m happy to be corrected here. I was of the belief the players still got their yearly salary if they retire mid year, it was discussed elsewhere about players hanging on until just before the season starts to do this. I can find countless examples.

Happy to be proven wrong. I’ve never looked into it too deeply

 

[Jeremy McLovin]

Probably a stupid thought but should we be trying to lure Zane Duursma? Actually been doing well this year.

 

[Deplorable trumpster]

I’m happy to be corrected here. I was of the belief the players still got their yearly salary if they retire mid year, it was discussed elsewhere about players hanging on until just before the season starts to do this. I can find countless examples.

Happy to be proven wrong. I’ve never looked into it too deeply

I would have thought that if the decision has been made that he is not considered best 23 for the remainder of the season and is likely to see lots of WAFL action they would feel they owe it to him to tell him that and give him the option of playing a last game or two now in the seniors as a farewell and retiring mid season if he wants to. Let him decide what he wants to do and how he wants to go out.

 

[Mop]

I would have thought that if the decision has been made that he is not considered best 23 for the remainder of the season and is likely to see lots of WAFL action they would feel they owe it to him to tell him that and give him the option of playing a last game or two now in the seniors as a farewell and retiring mid season if he wants to. Let him decide what he wants to do and how he wants to go out.

I’d be okay with that. He’s been a tremendous servant of the club and it isn’t like we’re in a position to be ruthless for the sake of pushing for finals.

 

[txbyhull]

The obvious KPD acquisition is Butts, but we can also go towards Caleb Graham

46

Caleb Graham

Age

25

Ht

194cm

Wt

97kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.0

3star

K

5.5

2star

HB

4.5

3star

M

3.5

4star

T

1.0

3star

MG

63.0

1star

D

5.0

1star

K

4.0

1star

HB

1.0

1star

M

3.0

3star

T

0.0

1star

MG

63.0

1star

D

10.0

3star

K

5.5

3star

HB

4.5

4star

M

3.5

4star

T

1.0

3star

MG

63.0

1star

and Charlie Ballard

10

Charlie Ballard

Age

26

Ht

196cm

Wt

95kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.9

3star

K

8.8

3star

HB

3.1

3star

M

4.7

4star

T

1.2

3star

MG

185.6

3star

D

11.3

3star

K

7.7

3star

HB

3.6

2star

M

4.9

5star

T

1.3

2star

MG

158.9

3star

D

9.4

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

2.4

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.4

4star

MG

156.0

3star

off the Gold Coast easily, and one I forgot to mention in my long post is Hugh Davies being out of contract at Freo. Claremont boy and arguably one of the better KPD at WAFL level. Hard to see them parting with him but we should be first in line for him given he is a WA boy and only 21.

 

[Tugga27]

I’m happy to be corrected here. I was of the belief the players still got their yearly salary if they retire mid year, it was discussed elsewhere about players hanging on until just before the season starts to do this. I can find countless examples.

Happy to be proven wrong. I’ve never looked into it too deeply

I was of the opinion, that if you're pushed, nudged out, you get your full payment.
Like Steven May.

If on the other hand you just decide you've had enough, you don't.

Will stand to be corrected though.

Edit# I'm pretty sure Cripps has said previously he's ok playing WAFL and helping the kids.
I can't see him pulling the pin TBH.

 

[Bacchus]

Nothing to worry about the club will get a good return if he decides to leave like they did with Ryan and Chesser.

The club is big into buy high, sell low.

 

[Bacchus]

This isn’t going to end well if he leaves.

Can’t even keep the young local lad.

He doesn’t look happy playing. Something going on there.

 

[FKASC]

Swinging Dick Based on what Fox had to say about him bs the BEagles anyway

 

[TerryFilk]

Probably a stupid thought but should we be trying to lure Zane Duursma? Actually been doing well this year.

Probably not really a need and would cost a decent pick.

 

[Bender_]

The young local lad that is made of tissue paper, I wouldn’t be fazed if he left , tbh it would probably be good for both parties. Good riddance.

Perhaps a teeny, tiny bit much there.

 

[Happy Mastenator]

Probably a stupid thought but should we be trying to lure Zane Duursma? Actually been doing well this year.

He’s rubbish.

 

[bzparkes]

He doesn’t look happy playing. Something going on there.

He can always chase a career in finance.

 

[WCEswift]

He can always chase a career in finance.

probably do his groin chasing that

 

[WCErevival]

Actually would not surprise me at all if Cripps retires before the MSD

Didn't he want to play next year? Doubt he goes now unless disgruntled.

 

[Notmuchofanexpert]

VFL watchers. I am looking at new rucks to refresh our stocks. What are your thoughts on these two options?

1. Taylor Goad is back from injury now and has played 4 games. He wont get a game ahead of Xerri for the next few years, so you'd think he could be tempted away from North. Do we table a god father offer to him? SA lad, huge at 207cm and quick for a ruck I recall, not a bad mullet as well. He has played 40 vfl games up to this point, no AFL behind Xerri. He would be in his fourth year should he come to us which would mean he better suits our timeline than say a HVH in the draft this year.

I am of the opinion that rucks, unless you have a Gawn, aren't that crucial to success, but you need to have a guy who can at least tap it to our players advantage unlike B.Will. Goad's VFL stats here. One game on managed minutes back from injury I'd assume and then 2 good games out of 3. What is he like in the VFL? Worth throwing some cash on potential?

2. Kayle Gerreyn at the dons for depth. From WA out of contract and 200cm. Could be a good development player / back up option for the ruck, but also now appears to be playing some time as a KPD, so some further depth and versatility there for a late token pick you'd think. How is his development tracking?

Ruck roster in 2027:

Outs
B.Will to go, or traded if we match
Barnett to go
J.Williams if he seeks a trade

Ins
Goad #1 option 207cm - 22 yrs old
A.Reid # 2 option 203cm - 22 yrs old
Duff-Tytler #3 option 200cm - 20yrs old
Flynn #4 option 202cm - 28yrs old (WAFL)
Kayle Gerreyn #5 option 200cm - 21yrs old (WAFL)

2027 may be tough for Goad, Reid, and CDT but after that season you would have three young players who physically should be able to handle the rigors of a season and on a similar trajectory to Ginbey, H.Reid, Duurs, etc.