List Mgmt. 2026 Trade and List Management Thread

[Lomas]

Damn your right, contracted until 2027!

That’s why I’m not a list manager

You are still awesome in my book.

 

[Luke72]

Damn your right, contracted until 2027!

That’s why I’m not a list manager

Contracts aren’t what they used to be. No harm in asking.

 

[spicerFanClub]

Ironically, also being the clubs most likely to lose players

They don't care, what they want is for it to look like less high draft picks are compromised so they can keep their two speed draft system without as much push back.

 

[McKuursma]

He's a restricted free agent. Surely you wait to see how he looks this year before you give him the mega deal. Crazy.

Walsh has had lunch meetings with another club president at their personal residence, and one who has overseen several big money acquisitions over the last trade period then bragged about having space to go again; to me Carlton look like they're being forced to go big because of that pressure

 

[Sphynx]

The major free agency change being considered

The AFL is considering a significant change to free agency compensation picks

www.afl.com.au

The problem isn’t just free agency compo picks….

Now they need to block bid matching of any FS or Academy player in the same top 8

 

[King Corey]

Walsh has had lunch meetings with another club president at their personal residence, and one who has overseen several big money acquisitions over the last trade period then bragged about having space to go again; to me Carlton look like they're being forced to go big because of that pressure

I'm no saint, no idea who you mean.

 

[The Filth Wizard]

St Kilda nicking three starting Blues over two years and then spending the real motza on the most injury prone of the lot would be peak trade period for me.

 

[King Corey]

St Kilda nicking three starting Blues over two years and then spending the real motza on the most injury prone of the lot would be peak trade period for me.

They obviously felt inspired by our ram raid on Poorta in 2018 when we wrenched out Pittard and Polec, spat on the floor and threw pick #11 at them in a defiant boss "we'll take what we want and there's nothing you can do" move.

 

[Passmore]

St Kilda nicking three starting Blues over two years and then spending the real motza on the most injury prone of the lot would be peak trade period for me.

Getting into the 80's retro spirit.

Jones, McConville, Kourkoumelis, Sheldon....

 

[Harris 10]

The problem isn’t just free agency compo picks….

Now they need to block bid matching of any FS or Academy player in the same top 8

Been saying it for years, scrap the lot. FS, academies and compensation picks only contribute to an uneven competition.

 

[shintemaster]

The major free agency change being considered

The AFL is considering a significant change to free agency compensation picks

www.afl.com.au

Whilst I think this is good, ultimately FA compensation shouldn't really exist in a proper cough equitable competition I can't help seeing this create more problems for the AFL. It actually doesn't want a situation where players are being kept at clubs instead of traded to club of choice when RFA's, this makes that more likely.

So lower clubs lose the advantage here, as there compensation will be less beneficial.

Have heard rumblings with the bargaining agreement around more cap flexibility. If they're doing that with these changes in mind a smart organisation would be making it so shit clubs have much, much more ability to compete for the best talent by underspending on their lesser lists.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Another player like Harry Oliver who should be on the radar is Charlie Edwards from Adelaide. Hasn't got a gig over there yet, but has had some really strong games in the SANFL. Avg'd 20 disposals, 5 rebounds and 6 marks a game for the two's last year.

191cm defender who can also run through the midfield, penetrating kick, tough. One of those types who could come in and play a role at a club with less depth. Has already played 35 odd SANFL games.

 

[ferball]

Another player like Harry Oliver who should be on the radar is Charlie Edwards from Adelaide. Hasn't got a gig over there yet, but has had some really strong games in the SANFL. Avg'd 20 disposals, 5 rebounds and 6 marks a game for the two's last year.

191cm defender who can also run through the midfield, penetrating kick, tough. One of those types who could come in and play a role at a club with less depth. Has already played 35 odd SANFL games.

Charlie Edwards = The Jacob Ham.

 

[Luke72]

Another player like Harry Oliver who should be on the radar is Charlie Edwards from Adelaide. Hasn't got a gig over there yet, but has had some really strong games in the SANFL. Avg'd 20 disposals, 5 rebounds and 6 marks a game for the two's last year.

191cm defender who can also run through the midfield, penetrating kick, tough. One of those types who could come in and play a role at a club with less depth. Has already played 35 odd SANFL games.

I hope we go after Zac Taylor. It’s not necessarily a list need but he hasn’t cemented a spot in their 23 yet.

I am biased as he played for my local club and was/is a Roos supporter, and I reckon he goes about the right way.

 

[zoomba23]

Charlie Edwards = The Jacob Ham.

Charlie Edwards is the Blake Drury of Taylor Hines

 

[chubbspeterson]

I hope the club is keeping an eye on Harry Oliver from GWS, only got the standard draftee 2 year contract when he was drafted at pick 19 in 2024. Had a really solid year in the VFL last year but very unlikely to push Ash/Whitfield/Idun out of the starting side at half back.

Beautiful left foot kick, tough and courageous. Very similar to Hardeman with his ability to lock down but also provide drive!

He’d be one who I’d put a decent offer in front of despite not having played an AFl game yet.

Agree. He's a beauty. Tough and nice left foot ball user. Loved him in his draft year.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Whilst I think this is good, ultimately FA compensation shouldn't really exist in a proper cough equitable competition I can't help seeing this create more problems for the AFL. It actually doesn't want a situation where players are being kept at clubs instead of traded to club of choice when RFA's, this makes that more likely.



Have heard rumblings with the bargaining agreement around more cap flexibility. If they're doing that with these changes in mind a smart organisation would be making it so shit clubs have much, much more ability to compete for the best talent by underspending on their lesser lists.

The most ridiculous part of the cap is the minimum spend clause.

The wooden spoon side shouldn’t be paying their shit trucks anywhere near what a Top 4 side pay their players.

If a club wants to pay 80%, then they should be able to pay it.

 

[shintemaster]

The most ridiculous part of the cap is the minimum spend clause.

The wooden spoon side shouldn’t be paying their shit trucks anywhere near what a Top 4 side pay their players.

If a club wants to pay 80%, then they should be able to pay it.

There should just be minimum per player requirements and teams should be able to have more players on the list if they choose and spend less per player.

 

[Makeshift Park]

Blue sky thinking time before the cold reality of the H&A takes hold.

Which of the OOC players and free agents this year would improve our backline in 2027?

For me, any of the following would start for us round one.

Butts - RFA
Gibcus if he has a clear run at it

Weddle (tho Bombres have offered crazy money already)
Michalanney

Impey - RFA

Lachie Jones
Bodhi Uwland

 

[Chip Scab1]

Blue sky thinking time before the cold reality of the H&A takes hold.

Which of the OOC players and free agents this year would improve our backline in 2027?

For me, any of the following would start for us round one.

Butts - RFA
Gibcus if he has a clear run at it

Weddle (tho Bombres have offered crazy money already)
Michalanney

Impey - RFA

Lachie Jones
Bodhi Uwland

I'm a fan of Michaelannie.

I'd take him for 6x $769k

 

[Makeshift Park]

I'm a fan of Michaelannie.

I'd take him for 6x $769k

We definitely need more options for defending against your Stengles and Kozzies than Lmac and Archer.

To that end, I’d happily trade our second rounder for him or Uwland.

Target Butts to upgrade whoever’s travelling worse out of Logue and Pink come years end.

That’d improve our backline a fair bit I reckon.

Mannagh and Jed Walter the other two that could be high quality value targets.

 

[Chip Scab1]

We definitely need more options for defending against your Stengles and Kozzies than Lmac and Archer.

To that end, I’d happily trade our second rounder for him or Uwland.

Target Butts to upgrade whoever’s travelling worse out of Logue and Pink come years end.

That’d improve our backline a fair bit I reckon.

Mannagh and Jed Walter the other two that could be high quality value targets.

We should be all-in on Michael Annie and (Kevvy) Walter(s). One time. We're ****ing good people, we look after our kids and occasionally pay 1/4 of our taxes. Give us a go ya mugs.

2026;

1. Sign Wardlaw
2. Sign Michaelannys
3. Sign Walter's
4. Sign FBGZs

I don't give a **** if it's against their will, we know people - I really ****ing don't, I assume you do. My wife is Colombian though, that occasionally is enough for better service.

 

[King Corey]

Theory - Jordan Butts is the new Lachlan Gollant.

Not quite there but will get pumped up as a trade silver bullet until he drops down to state level.

 

[GoRoos2023]

Walsh has had lunch meetings with another club president at their personal residence, and one who has overseen several big money acquisitions over the last trade period then bragged about having space to go again; to me Carlton look like they're being forced to go big because of that pressure

Who? Let us know the Pres. Hurts no-one.

 

[Passmore]

Who? Let us know the Pres. Hurts no-one.

One would assume St Kilda.