List Mgmt. 2025 Draft/Trade/FA Thread – everything must go!

[Scythe]

Just pinning this, as per previous years. Thanks as always to Lore.

Final trade/FA period results
Out:

• Charlie Spargo
• Judd McVee
• Christian Petracca
• Clayton Oliver
• Picks 28, 42 and 61
• Melbourne Second-Rounder (2026)
• Melbourne Third-Rounder (2026)
• Melbourne Fourth-Rounder (2026)
• Melbourne Fourth-Rounder (2027)

In:

• Jack Steele
• Changkuoth Jiath
• Brody Mihocek
• Max Heath
• Oscar Berry (Rookie)
• Picks 7, 8, 37 and 71 (2025)
• GC First-Rounder (2026)
• GWS Third-Rounder (2026)
• GC Third-Rounder (2027)

 

[SugarHealey]

They also went after Allen and Reid and looked at Humphrey, Petracca and Butters.

They were pretty arrogant in their approaches all year, so pretty funny they wound up with nothing.

And there in lies there problem. that has brought them to where they find themselves now.

Arrogance leads to infighting... and that leads to all sorts of falling outs. With clubs pulling in all different directions.

 

[SugarHealey]

100%.

Desperately need young talent, needed to actually rebuild rather than fooling themselves, offered overs for a 30 year old that doesn't want to be there.

Dons fans: wE DrEw A LiNe iN ThE SaNd

Dons didn't need more picks this year.

But they will next year, if they want to win some top-line free agents.

 

[new to this]

So all up 11 players out only 4 in so far is this correct?

 

[The Dr]

Hirdy really sounded way out of touch last night, Re the modern game.

If he ever wants to coach again, I would say he should follow Buckley and look for an assistants job at one of the recent stronger clubs.

Therein lies the issue with jHird. He speaks with authority and is quite articulate and people think he knows his stuff.

But so much of what he says is out of whack or just plain dumb. I very much doubt he even watches that much footy.

 

[Lord Nev]

So all up 11 players out only 4 in so far is this correct?

Min 3, Max 5 senior spots available.
2 Cat A rookie spots available.
0 Cat B spots.

 

[Bluelegs]

Therein lies the issue with jHird. He speaks with authority and is quite articulate and people think he knows his stuff.

But so much of what he says is out of whack or just plain dumb. I very much doubt he even watches that much footy.

Everytime I hear him talk it still feels like he's got a massive chip on his shoulder.

 

[MarcMaverick]

Therein lies the issue with jHird. He speaks with authority and is quite articulate and people think he knows his stuff.

But so much of what he says is out of whack or just plain dumb. I very much doubt he even watches that much footy.

That and unfortunately the whole WADA/ASADA stink will never go away.

 

[MarcMaverick]

Everytime I hear him talk it still feels like he's got a massive chip on his shoulder.

He does.

 

[PerfectFooty]

Therein lies the issue with jHird. He speaks with authority and is quite articulate and people think he knows his stuff.

But so much of what he says is out of whack or just plain dumb. I very much doubt he even watches that much footy.

You're right Essendon should have hired him again

 

[MarcMaverick]

Just testing

Max Heath
Brody Mihocek

28

Brody Mihocek

Age

33

Ht

192cm

Wt

99kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.9

3star

K

8.2

3star

HB

3.7

3star

M

5.3

5star

T

2.0

4star

G

1.6

5star

D

8.4

2star

K

6.3

3star

HB

2.1

2star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.9

3star

G

1.7

5star

D

10.2

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

3.8

3star

M

4.6

5star

T

1.8

4star

G

1.6

5star

Changkuoth Jiath

14

Changkuoth Jiath

Age

26

Ht

185cm

Wt

78kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.5

4star

K

5.0

2star

HB

9.5

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.5

4star

MG

91.0

1star

No current season stats available

D

14.5

4star

K

5.0

2star

HB

9.5

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.5

4star

MG

91.0

2star

Jack Steele

9

Jack Steele

Age

30

Ht

187cm

Wt

90kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.9

5star

K

8.7

3star

HB

12.2

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

6.8

5star

CL

3.6

5star

D

21.3

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

11.3

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

5.8

5star

CL

4.6

5star

D

16.8

4star

K

5.0

2star

HB

11.8

5star

M

2.6

3star

T

6.4

5star

CL

3.6

5star

.

 

[McQueen]

Everytime I hear him talk it still feels like he's got a massive chip on his shoulder.

 

[Crusty Demon]

So are we assuming we will use 7, 8 and 37 at the draft and the next 2 picks on White and Sinnema? Is that right?

 

[Lord Nev]

So are we assuming we will use 7, 8 and 37 at the draft and the next 2 picks on White and Sinnema? Is that right?

Lots of variables.

We only need 3 more senior players, including rookie upgrades, to make the minimum 36. We can add as many as 5 more senior players. Will all depend on what we like and then who we decide to upgrade etc (if anyone). White will be at least a late pick, Sinnema could be a rookie pick. Then we have Berry as a cat B as well.

Wouldn't be shocked to see us have a lower total list number given we're paying Oliver as well.

 

[danster168]

Lots of variables.

We only need 3 more senior players, including rookie upgrades, to make the minimum 36. We can add as many as 5 more senior players. Will all depend on what we like and then who we decide to upgrade etc (if anyone). White will be at least a late pick, Sinnema could be a rookie pick. Then we have Berry as a cat B as well.

Wouldn't be shocked to see us have a lower total list number given we're paying Oliver as well.

whose this Berry kid?

 

[Deemanding]

whose this Berry kid?

Demons set to boost defensive stocks with college basketballer

Melbourne is set to add a college basketballer to its ranks for the 2026 season

www.afl.com.au

 

[Crusty Demon]

Demons set to boost defensive stocks with college basketballer

Melbourne is set to add a college basketballer to its ranks for the 2026 season

www.afl.com.au

Other clubs searching for Irish guns while we're hellbent on looking for basketballers lol. Will this be the 4th basketball dud we've wasted our time looking for?

 

[Proper Gander]

Other clubs searching for Irish guns while we're hellbent on looking for basketballers lol. Will this be the 4th basketball dud we've wasted our time looking for?

I actually reckon Joel Smith could have been really good if it weren’t for the constant injury.

 

[Dory_77]

I actually reckon Joel Smith could have been really good if it weren’t for the constant injury.

Or the .

Don't mind having a ping at a basketballer; did you know PENDLES HAS A BASKETBALL BACKGROUND?! The next games record holder is just waiting to be discovered!
Gaelic guys probably have better chance of making it, and more versatility than being KPPs, but even so there's what half a dozen across the league getting regular games?

Probably much cheaper to get a rookie bballer from Aus than recruit from Ireland, especially with our soft cap situation

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Only watched this game and need to see more but impressive imo. Plays fast, love the attack and run, hard at it, good instincts under pressure, good hands, kicking seems acceptable.

 

[mrmonkey]

Or the .

Don't mind having a ping at a basketballer; did you know PENDLES HAS A BASKETBALL BACKGROUND?! The next games record holder is just waiting to be discovered!
Gaelic guys probably have better chance of making it, and more versatility than being KPPs, but even so there's what half a dozen across the league getting regular games?

Probably much cheaper to get a rookie bballer from Aus than recruit from Ireland, especially with our soft cap situation

Don't think it's the same in this case. This kid played footy until under 16 before moving to the USA. It's not like he's purely a basketball convert. He's already developed skill sets.

 

[Proper Gander]

Or the .

Don't mind having a ping at a basketballer; did you know PENDLES HAS A BASKETBALL BACKGROUND?! The next games record holder is just waiting to be discovered!
Gaelic guys probably have better chance of making it, and more versatility than being KPPs, but even so there's what half a dozen across the league getting regular games?

Probably much cheaper to get a rookie bballer from Aus than recruit from Ireland, especially with our soft cap situation

Yeah I decided to skate past the other issue Smith presented.

I don’t know if this is interesting or not. On the Gus and Gawny podcast when Petracca was a guest (I didn’t really warm to Trac on this one as it happened) they were talking to Trac about his basketball background because and all of the guys he had played with / against for real or just for fun. He was asked which AFL player he thought was the best basketball player and he reckoned Jack Watts. Said he was freakishly gifted.

Watts apparently good at all sports - one of those people who can give something a go for laughs and get the hang of it right away.

 

[The Dr]

Yeah I decided to skate past the other issue Smith presented.

I don’t know if this is interesting or not. On the Gus and Gawny podcast when Petracca was a guest (I didn’t really warm to Trac on this one as it happened) they were talking to Trac about his basketball background because and all of the guys he had played with / against for real or just for fun. He was asked which AFL player he thought was the best basketball player and he reckoned Jack Watts. Said he was freakishly gifted.

Watts apparently good at all sports - one of those people who can give something a go for laughs and get the hang of it right away.

Watts was also particularly fond of swimming if I recall.

 

[Proper Gander]

Watts was also particularly fond of swimming if I recall.

Rings a vague bell.

He’s only 34. Could we get him in?

 

[The Dr]

Only watched this game and need to see more but impressive imo. Plays fast, love the attack and run, hard at it, good instincts under pressure, good hands, kicking seems acceptable.

Yeah looks good with his run and attacking mindset. Kicking as you say looks ok but not a huge weapon from that video.

Was just wondering something - who we pick at 7/8 might depend on where we see Langford/Lindsay/Windsor/Tholstrop and even Culley playing long-term. If we feel they are all mids, then we should target a half-back distributor for sure.

But if say Lindsay is seen as a half-back (or Windsor, shudder) or Tholstrop is only viewed as a half-forward then we probably should look at genuine mids.

 

[The Dr]

Rings a vague bell.

He’s only 34. Could we get him in?

I’d honestly love him back at the club in some token role. Just seems a great person.

One of the most unfairly maligned players I can remember - and a lot of the fault is our own club of course.