Analysis 2017 List Management Discussion - Part 3

[BringBackSimmo]

Craig Bird and Ben Howlett both got delisted, would we consider either as a DFA. gotta find some midfield experience somewhere, both have 100+ games..

Both seem to have had good VFL seasons.. yeah i know its just VFL
http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/111683/Craig-BIRD
http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/111879/Ben-HOWLETT

 

[reubsblues]

Craig Bird and Ben Howlett both got delisted, would we consider either as a DFA. gotta find some midfield experience somewhere, both have 100+ games..

Both seem to have had good VFL seasons.. yeah i know its just VFL
http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/111683/Craig-BIRD
http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/111879/Ben-HOWLETT

Id rather try and get miles to not sign with tigers and get him

 

[RAPPA]

I miss Eddie.

I also have no interest in dwelling on the decisions that led him to Adelaide.

It's like looking at an old photo of an ex who is now married and pining over him/her.

It's not healthy for anyone involved IMHO.

The ex shouldn't be kicking as many goals as Eddie has

 

[Shambolic]

Craig Bird and Ben Howlett both got delisted, would we consider either as a DFA. gotta find some midfield experience somewhere, both have 100+ games..

Both seem to have had good VFL seasons.. yeah i know its just VFL
http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/111683/Craig-BIRD
http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/111879/Ben-HOWLETT

For what purpose?

 

[Sheephead]

I like Anthony Miles too if he wants a new home. I’m still a big fan of Jack Trengove also, who should be cheap. Trent McKenzie is still young enough and a phenomenal kick. Tom Lamb, enigmatic, just intrigues me and didn’t fit that WCE fwd line.

I’d rookie Dylbucks. Didn’t get a real good go due to injuries. Excellent clubman which is needed when all these new faces come in. He’s extended family too. For a rookie spot you can’t go wrong.

 

[blue healer]

The ex shouldn't be kicking as many goals as Eddie has

Or have a pocket named after them.

 

[RAPPA]

Or have a pocket named after them.

I suspect that when an ex reaches the notoriety of having a 'pocket' named after them, methinks the euphemism suggests s/he has 'played' for quite a few 'clubs' in their time

 

[BIGGUS 64]

The ex shouldn't be kicking as many goals as Eddie has

As they say, success is the best form of revenge.

 

[De Iulio2Wiggins]

Betts saga is done and dusted, should just serve as a reminder as how NOT to manage a list. Worst list decision we've made since recruiting O'Reilly.

 

[Big_Luch]

I wouldn’t be unhappy if we pick Mullett up because outside Simpson, Docherty, Byrne and Williamson there is no one else to play that role.


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Mullett was pretty good this year. Well worth grabbing as a DFA.

 

[PrinceCharles]

I like Anthony Miles too if he wants a new home. I’m still a big fan of Jack Trengove also, who should be cheap. Trent McKenzie is still young enough and a phenomenal kick. Tom Lamb, enigmatic, just intrigues me and didn’t fit that WCE fwd line.

I’d rookie Dylbucks. Didn’t get a real good go due to injuries. Excellent clubman which is needed when all these new faces come in. He’s extended family too. For a rookie spot you can’t go wrong.

What injuries held Buckley back? Just isn't good enough, unfortunately.

Trengove is absolutely cooked, that one is injuries sadly.

 

[Benaly28]

Betts saga is done and dusted, should just serve as a reminder as how NOT to manage a list. Worst list decision we've made since recruiting O'Reilly.

And bootsma.

 

[ScottoP]

Let’s talk about the future for a while rather than griping about the past......
Hypothetical:
What if our host of young talent increases their potential significantly over the off season.(hawks 08, scum ‘93)
We also have a great run with injuries (ala tiggers ‘17)
Can we leap into the top that quickly in ‘18?
I don’t believe it’s that far fetched.
Thoughts?

2nd last for points scored last year and now we can make the finals next year??

Yep I think we will improve to around 14-12th on the ladder even with Gibbs gone but who kicks the goals?

Curnow should have a breakout year 25-30goals maybe more. Can't see Levi and Wright kicking more then last season and the rest look about 10-20goals a year. The forward line is extremely young but with plenty of upside just need a couple more seasons of improvement and 1 or 2 additions.

 

[TBellicious]

Bolton:

on Pickett - “he had no idea how to be a professional footballer, but he is electric”
on our backline - “it is set”
on Williamson - “Simpson’s replacement, is a gun”
on McKay - “he will be a jet”
on Schache - “we have McKay”

 

[HBF]

Mullett was pretty good this year. Well worth grabbing as a DFA.

I'd consider him as well, but i don't want to get in a DFA just for the sake of getting a DFA.

 

[Toddski]

I like Anthony Miles too if he wants a new home. I’m still a big fan of Jack Trengove also, who should be cheap. Trent McKenzie is still young enough and a phenomenal kick. Tom Lamb, enigmatic, just intrigues me and didn’t fit that WCE fwd line.

I’d rookie Dylbucks. Didn’t get a real good go due to injuries. Excellent clubman which is needed when all these new faces come in. He’s extended family too. For a rookie spot you can’t go wrong.

Was the entirety of that post satire?

 

[Mr_Plow]

Bolton:

on Pickett - “he had no idea how to be a professional footballer, but he is electric”
on our backline - “it is set”
on Williamson - “Simpson’s replacement, is a gun”
on McKay - “he will be a jet”
on Schache - “we have McKay”

where dis from

 

[PostPaolo]

Lamb is worth a rookie spot IMO, would give him a year, we were really keen on him if I remember in the 2014 draft, still probably can end up better than our first two picks of that draft anyway.

 

[TBellicious]

where dis from

Lol

My dad had breakfast with him this morning

 

[Navara79]

Every delisted player - 'Hey guys thoughts on taking so and so, Just been delisted by [insert Club here]' FFS

 

[LanceRomance]

Lol

My dad had breakfast with him this morning

Cereal?

I mean serial?

 

[reubsblues]

Lamb is worth a rookie spot IMO, would give him a year, we were really keen on him if I remember in the 2014 draft, still probably can end up better than our first two picks of that draft anyway.

Whats his form in the WAFL like

 

[Jimmae]

Is there an up to date list somewhere of all DFA's?

For now:

http://www.afl.com.au/news/features/retirements-and-delistings

Because teams are still finalising their lists.

 

[Jeremias]

We have zero rebounding defender depth. It's actually one of our shallowest areas.

Not sure that's true.

Docherty is arguably the best in the business at it.
Simpson has been terrific in that role, albeit 2018 shapes as his final season.
Byrne is a real talent but needs to get some continuity to his game.
Williamson...all I'll say is, how did this guy slip to pick 61?

I'd be more comfortable going into games in 2017 with all of the above, than bringing in Mullett to play that role.

Let's also not forget we've then got taller guys including Jones and Marchbank in particular who provide plenty of rebounding ability.

I also think there's a good chance we may look at someone like Coffield in the draft, who despite possibly projecting as a midfielder at AFL level, has spent plenty of time across half back throughout his junior career.

What's the better option for where we're at right now? Bringing in a 26 year old, or getting more games into guys 22 and under which we've done over the past two years in particular?

Don't get me wrong - I actually rate Mullett and am surprised the Roos cut him. I think he has some good AFL footy left in him if he gets another crack at it, and I'd be happy enough to see him wearing navy blue in 2018. He's certainly the best of the lot IMO when it comes to DFA options as they stand, but I'm not convinced we have to go down that path, and I'm certainly not convinced he has the scope to improve us to the same extent Wright has since we picked him up a couple of years back.

At this stage I'm happy enough to take a pick in the 70s into the draft, but if Mullett or any other player available is deemed to be a better option then that's fine also.

 

[Stamos]

I wouldn’t be unhappy if we pick Mullett up because outside Simpson, Docherty, Byrne and Williamson there is no one else to play that role.


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