Strategy 2026 Planning Thread

[Macka1203]

6+ months on the shelf for Bowey. Somebody (please not Salem) will need to be the new primary seagull down back for Melbourne

got eyes on moniz-wakefield

 

[Petrify]

Melbournes midfield might be interesting next year with Oliver and Tracc going out. Rivers most likely to benefit from them leaving?

 

[Saints4ever]

Melbournes midfield might be interesting next year with Oliver and Tracc going out. Rivers most likely to benefit from them leaving?

Jack Steele and Jack Viney will be the 2 main stays with the younger brigade coming through you would imagine.

 

[Obese Arachnid]

All 3 of Viney, Steele & Rivers might be worth a watch.

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

All 3 of Viney, Steele & Rivers might be worth a watch.

A broken fake Rolex maybe and the times incorrect

 

[A Bit Dusty]

6+ months on the shelf for Bowey. Somebody (please not Salem) will need to be the new primary seagull down back for Melbourne

Maybe Lindsay?

 

[Petrify]

Team picker should be out soon I guess?

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

2026 prices. Magic number 5411 -ish

 

[Seymour Skinner]

2026 prices. Magic number 5411 -ish

Where did they release a price to nut out the MN?

 

[Deliverance]

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Where did they release a price to nut out the MN?

Nicked it for FTTV Discord again. Some kentie in there has early access to the picker it seems. Can't be far away from being released so it's probably not worth studying the spreadsheet too close.

My in-laws are visiting this weekend for an early christmas so it would be amazing if I could ignore them all and mess around with the picker instead.

 

[A Bit Dusty]

2026 prices. Magic number 5411 -ish

There are a few cheapies this year that will be tempting to start.

Darcy Parish $334k injury prone but if he can play the first 6 games could easily make $100k plus (Maybe)
Nick Bryan $257k Coming back from a knee but will be No1 ruck (Watch)
Hayden Young $389k injury prone and low TOG are a turnoff but can score well (Maybe)
Charlie Ballard $208k coming back from a knee and not sure what position (Watch)
Tanner Bruhn $277k back from his Finger injury probably a pass
Brent Daniels $300k averaged 90 in 2024 only played 6 games this year (Maybe)
Jai Culley $291k only played 3 games @67 I think he is a lock in the Mids for the Demons (Maybe)
Will Brodie $120k should be a lock in the Port midfield (Lock him in)
Todd Marshall $148k will be a good cash cow and No early bye (Lock him in)
Josh Gibcus $140k training the house down and looks fit again (Lock him in)
Mattaes Phillipou $168k injury prone but is too cheap to pass (Lock him in)

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Viney sore achilles, [PLAYERCARD]Jack Steele[/PLAYERCARD] could be a pick after all.

 

[Seymour Skinner]

Nicked it for FTTV Discord again. Some kentie in there has early access to the picker it seems. Can't be far away from being released so it's probably not worth studying the spreadsheet too close.

My in-laws are visiting this weekend for an early christmas so it would be amazing if I could ignore them all and mess around with the picker instead.

17th from the SC twitta

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

17th from the SC twitta

Gonna be a long weekend then lol

 

[Nelso]

There are a few cheapies this year that will be tempting to start.

Darcy Parish $334k injury prone but if he can play the first 6 games could easily make $100k plus (Maybe)
Nick Bryan $257k Coming back from a knee but will be No1 ruck (Watch)
Hayden Young $389k injury prone and low TOG are a turnoff but can score well (Maybe)
Charlie Ballard $208k coming back from a knee and not sure what position (Watch)
Tanner Bruhn $277k back from his Finger injury probably a pass
Brent Daniels $300k averaged 90 in 2024 only played 6 games this year (Maybe)
Jai Culley $291k only played 3 games @67 I think he is a lock in the Mids for the Demons (Maybe)
Will Brodie $120k should be a lock in the Port midfield (Lock him in)
Todd Marshall $148k will be a good cash cow and No early bye (Lock him in)
Josh Gibcus $140k training the house down and looks fit again (Lock him in)
Mattaes Phillipou $168k injury prone but is too cheap to pass (Lock him in)

I can't see Brodie getting regular midfield time. He will be a depth player if we suffer injuries along the way.

Marshall is a huge risk. One head knock away from never playing footy again. Unknown as to how he is going to go in defence.

Still spewing that Stinkley played Mackinlay and Ramm in that meanlingless last round match against the Suns. Would have been good rookie options for 2026.

 

[A Bit Dusty]

I can't see Brodie getting regular midfield time. He will be a depth player if we suffer injuries along the way.

Marshall is a huge risk. One head knock away from never playing footy again. Unknown as to how he is going to go in defence.

Still spewing that Stinkley played Mackinlay and Ramm in that meanlingless last round match against the Suns. Would have been good rookie options for 2026.

I would have thought that Brodie would have gone to Port for regular games not as depth he was already a depth player at the Dockers. Ramm is still only $121k so not much damage done price wise there.
Marshall at $148k is a Free hit really he only needs to play half a dozen games.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

 

[Saints4ever]

The ultimate Seagull.

Prime Jake Lloyd bows down to you.

 

[St Steady]

There are a few cheapies this year that will be tempting to start.

Darcy Parish $334k injury prone but if he can play the first 6 games could easily make $100k plus (Maybe)
Nick Bryan $257k Coming back from a knee but will be No1 ruck (Watch)
Hayden Young $389k injury prone and low TOG are a turnoff but can score well (Maybe)
Charlie Ballard $208k coming back from a knee and not sure what position (Watch)
Tanner Bruhn $277k back from his Finger injury probably a pass
Brent Daniels $300k averaged 90 in 2024 only played 6 games this year (Maybe)
Jai Culley $291k only played 3 games @67 I think he is a lock in the Mids for the Demons (Maybe)
Will Brodie $120k should be a lock in the Port midfield (Lock him in)
Todd Marshall $148k will be a good cash cow and No early bye (Lock him in)
Josh Gibcus $140k training the house down and looks fit again (Lock him in)
Mattaes Phillipou $168k injury prone but is too cheap to pass (Lock him in)

no love for kiddy to get a pulse?

ill be having gibcus in my team, baring him dying again , same with pou

 

[muelosFG]

I can't see Brodie getting regular midfield time. He will be a depth player if we suffer injuries along the way.

Marshall is a huge risk. One head knock away from never playing footy again. Unknown as to how he is going to go in defence.

Still spewing that Stinkley played Mackinlay and Ramm in that meanlingless last round match against the Suns. Would have been good rookie options for 2026.

I agree I can't see how Brodie gets a game with Wines in the same team.

 

[marcmurphy3]

Not sure why Clarko put him on a HFF to start the year. Silly, particularly considering he also moved Sheezel.

 

[Blackhawk42]

Connor Macdonald training as a full time mid this pre-season. Was originally recruited as one. Should be priced under $400k. Will be an awkward squeeze in though.

Could be a handy flex POD option if he scores strongly and the role looks good in opening round.

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

Ill do it.


Yeo as well.