List Mgmt. 2025 List Management

[serial_thrilla]

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Seems the choice was Boyd, Teakle or Cox and given Cox's experience and the fact hes historically just been a flat out better player than him he got the nod.

At least we know he can compete at AFL level.

 

[theGav56]

This is simply not worth overthinking. We needed an option to cover off the low probability-extreme disaster scenario where Darcy and Jackson are both unavailable for selection. There's no way we'll play Cox as a main ruck if Luke Jackson is available (given how good Jackson has been as a sole ruck), and it seems pretty unlikely we'd play Cox as a ruck-forward either—we are already so tall in our forward line with Amiss, Treacy, Voss.

It's part of the cost of a game plan based around 2 genuine rucks.

 

[greatgatsby]

He's a ruck backup. Inexperienced or unproven rucks (and they're the only other options) are no use to us if required on the MCG in September.

 

[apuchar]

According to Twomey, Cox has skipped nominating for the draft, just so he can sign with Fremantle in the SSP period.

 

[DockerDerek]

Recruiting a 35 year old with a moderate CV is a bit of a headscratcher.

Nothing against Mason but I would prefer someone who at least had the possibility of some upside. Mason’s upside is zero.

 

[Taylor]

Recruiting a 35 year old with a moderate CV is a bit of a headscratcher.

Nothing against Mason but I would prefer someone who at least had the possibility of some upside. Mason’s upside is zero.

I'm not advocating for Mason Cox here but the balance of the choice is between;
A player who already has shown capacity to play at AFL level - playing in a flag win two years ago - but is only available due to age.
OR,
A player who is available due to not showing capacity to play at AFL level, at least not yet.

One of those is far more likely to offer anything for the squad in 2026 than the other but you're buying what you see and know where it's trending - rather than buying what you hope comes out with development that another team couldn't extract.

 

[s_wd6]

One year is whatever. Two is way too much.

 

[Taylor]

So pay him as a part time coach in 2027 if he isn't playing. Clubs do this stuff all the time. Move some of the salary to the AFL department spending, outside the total player payments.

 

[apuchar]

We just need to pick someone that Justin will play when it is required. Unlike Reidy and I suspect the other options we were considering. We are in the now.

 

[bushchook]

Recruiting a 35 year old with a moderate CV is a bit of a headscratcher.

Nothing against Mason but I would prefer someone who at least had the possibility of some upside. Mason’s upside is zero.

We're not rebuilding, we're challenging. Cox can give us what we need if we need it - an AFL proven replacement in case of injury.

 

[nurries]

We're not rebuilding, we're challenging. Cox can give us what we need if we need it - an AFL proven replacement in case of injury.

Exactly. Aiden Riddle is a couple of years off playing AFL

 

[_007_]

Is Riddle even tall enough to be an AFL level ruck?

 

[Taylor]

Is Riddle even tall enough to be an AFL level ruck?

He's taller than Jackson

 

[_007_]

He's taller than Jackson

Yes, who is too short.

 

[Purple Suit]

Freo will also be the first club to have two players 211cms that have been on the list. Maybe we can get Sandi in for a back to back to see who is actually taller.

 

[theprospector]

Recruiting a 35 year old with a moderate CV is a bit of a headscratcher.

Nothing against Mason but I would prefer someone who at least had the possibility of some upside. Mason’s upside is zero.

Do I need remind you of a famous prelim in 2018?

I come in peace here, just want to say you guys are getting an absolute jet. Will watch on with interest, the man can play, especially when his back is against the wall.

 

[s_wd6]

Do I need remind you of a famous prelim in 2018?

I come in peace here, just want to say you guys are getting an absolute jet. Will watch on with interest, the man can play, especially when his back is against the wall.

In 2018 Lachie Neale was still on our list and had zero AAs or Brownlows

 

[Cam Payne]

Do I need remind you of a famous prelim in 2018?

I come in peace here, just want to say you guys are getting an absolute jet. Will watch on with interest, the man can play, especially when his back is against the wall.

He's handy and free, but no jet. More than happy to have him for some depth. Though I do think there's a chance he'll take Amiss' spot if his from doesn't improve.

 

[Midnite65]

Its a cheap roll of the dice, considering he has gone ok with Collingwood on occasions when there were very few fellow talls in the forward line he might go ok if needed and surrounded by Treacy, Voss, Jackson, etc. now.

 

[theGav56]

Recruiting a 35 year old with a moderate CV is a bit of a headscratcher.

Nothing against Mason but I would prefer someone who at least had the possibility of some upside. Mason’s upside is zero.

Meek, Knobel and Reidy all had upside.

So does Riddle.

 

[freo_leo29]

Hearing we have been circling this bloke

 

[swanny1234]

Man, why is he an idiot?

Bloke seems genuine when they interview him and has genuine passion for wanting the game to grow.

(He’s rightfully pointed out, the AFL missed a trick not giving away international rights for free during the international COVID sport shutdown).

Considering he’s got to be made of tough stuff to move to another country and play this sport at the highest level (and win a premiership) - I’d say he’d plenty to offer than a back up in the WAFL we’d never play anyway.

He’s an absolute tosser, have a look at his carry on on the field and on social media.

Absolute sideshow act, and if anyone in our crowd starts the USA USA bullshit I’ll absolutely spew up.

Haven’t liked the guy for years, and hope Darcy and Jackson stay fit and he rots away at Peel.

Rather we picked up a a good WAFL ruck, bring Strnadica back.

 

[swanny1234]

I just hope if Cox comes ,he gets a game for us against Collingwood and we can chant U.S.A!!! U.S.A!!! U.S.A!!!
and kicks a bag. How good ? The pies supporters can get the early train home

Yuck, if anyone that starts that horrible chant they should be removed from the stadium.

 

[swanny1234]

Seems the choice was Boyd, Teakle or Cox and given Cox's experience and the fact hes historically just been a flat out better player than him he got the nod.

At least we know he can compete at AFL level.

Boyd would’ve been a far better pickup with more upside.
Probs a better bloke too.

 

[Hazelsnuts]

If anyone starts a USA chant I’m gonna throw up….
I’ll throw plastic cups of mid strength piss in the general direction of that putrid carry on…
Christ almighty!!!!