List Mgmt. 2026 Trade/FA/Draft thread

[TheBoss]

Is he NGA eligible? The older brother could train with us but we never had dibs

 

[wingersclub]

Who did he barrack for as a kid?

I think the pies? Unsure though.

 

[I Love Lamb]

With Prasad coming in this year was taking Latrelle a mistake?

Will be hard to fit Sharp, Latrelle, Matthew’s, Prasad, Chandler and Cross all in the same forward line.

 

[I Love Lamb]

As a bit of fun I asked AI to do a phantom draft. Gave me the below which is a good idea on how picks/players may land early in the year. Has us finishing 12th.


1. Richmond
Dougie Cochrane (Utility, SA)

• 196cm hybrid (key back / forward / midfield rotations)
• Elite IQ + composure for size
• Summary: Franchise spine player — safest No.1 in the pool

2. Essendon
Harry Van Hattum (Ruck/Fwd, Vic Metro)

• Athletic 200cm ruck-forward
• Covers ground + strong marking
• Summary: Long-term No.1 ruck with scoreboard impact

3. West Coast Eagles
Arki Butler (Fwd/Mid, Vic Metro)

• Explosive, creative, high-IQ forward-mid
• Game breaker in traffic
• Summary: X-factor talent — exactly what WC lacks

4. North Melbourne
Lewis Houndsome (KPF/Ruck, Vic Metro)

• Strong contested mark + physical presence
• Can chop out in ruck
• Summary: Structural key forward to complement Larkey

5. Port Adelaide
Gabriel Patterson (Forward, SA)

• Natural goal sense + sharp leading patterns
• Dangerous inside 50
• Summary: Immediate scoring threat, future focal point

6. Carlton
Cody Walker (Mid – Father/Son)

• Strong inside/outside mid
• Hits scoreboard, clean ball user
• Summary: Top-tier midfielder locked in via father-son

7. Melbourne Football Club
Archie Van Dyk (Mid, SA)

• Burst + stoppage craft
• Good decision maker under pressure
• Summary: Replaces lost midfield star power (Oliver/Petracca profile)

8. St Kilda
Kale Matthews-Hampton (Defender, SA)

• Intercepting defender with clean skills
• Reads play well
• Summary: High-end rebounding defender to stabilise backline

9. Collingwood Football Club

Benji van Rooyen (Key Position, WA)
• Athletic tall, versatile (fwd/back)
• Big upside but developing
• Summary: Succession piece for ageing spine

10. Greater Western Sydney Giants

Koby LeCras (Forward, WA)

• Smart small forward, elite finishing
• High footy IQ
• Summary: Classic GWS weapon — adds scoring polish

11. Adelaide Football Club
Noah Williams (Defender, Vic Country)

• Intercept + rebound combo
• Composed ball user
• Summary: Long-term distributor off half-back

12. Geelong Football Club
Tate Hodgson (Key Defender, Vic Metro)

• Strong 1v1 + aerial presence
• Developing but high ceiling
• Summary: Cats-style succession key defender

13. Hawthorn Football Club
Jack Pickett (Mid/Utility, Vic Country)

• Smooth mover, versatile role player
• Strong work rate
• Summary: Fits Hawks system — link player with upside

14. Western Bulldogs
Khaled El Souki (Forward – NGA)

• Powerful, explosive forward
• Natural goal kicker
• Summary: Replaces lost forward talent (JUH-type role)

15. Melbourne Football Club (via Gold Coast)
Darcy Szerszyn (Defender, Vic Country)

• Intercepting + athletic defender
• Can play medium or tall
• Summary: More flexible than a pure key back → complements Taylor

Now this makes sense structurally:

• Pick 7 = midfield
• Pick 15 = flexible defender

✔ Balanced list build

16. Fremantle Football Club
Lucas Robinson (Mid – NGA)

• Strong inside mid with leadership traits
• Consistent performer
• Summary: Adds depth to already elite midfield

17. Carlton (via Sydney)
Garrison Kenh (Half-back, WA)

• Speed + rebound off half-back
• Good decision making
• Summary: Outside run + transition player (need for Blues)

18. Brisbane Lions

Caylen Murray (Mid/Def – Academy)
• Elite kick + composure
• Can play half-back or mid
• Summary: Perfect fit for Brisbane system

 

[dazzledavey36]

With Prasad coming in this year was taking Latrelle a mistake?

Will be hard to fit Sharp, Latrelle, Matthew’s, Prasad, Chandler and Cross all in the same forward line.

Prasad is not tied to us apparently

 

[Dory_77]

With Prasad coming in this year was taking Latrelle a mistake?

Will be hard to fit Sharp, Latrelle, Matthew’s, Prasad, Chandler and Cross all in the same forward line.

Sharp, Latrelle and Chandler could play on the wings for a bit; Chin or Matthews could go in the guts briefly; bench is always available. Injuries/shit form may just keep a couple out.

Probably right they don't all fit in the same side but could make it work by spinning the magnets.

 

[Lord Nev]

Meanwhile, Stingrays teammate Marcus Prasad has also had moments in the early rounds as a lively forward.

Contrary to some reports, the Vic Country U16s representative is not tied to Melbourne through the club's Next Generation Academy.

Draft watch: Statement-makers to start talent pathway season

A Richmond Next Generation Academy member and plenty of AFL Academy players feature this week.

www.zerohanger.com

 

[Jordie_tackles]

Who did he barrack for as a kid?

Moe

 

[Bluelegs]

Meanwhile, Stingrays teammate Marcus Prasad has also had moments in the early rounds as a lively forward.

Contrary to some reports, the Vic Country U16s representative is not tied to Melbourne through the club's Next Generation Academy.

Draft watch: Statement-makers to start talent pathway season

A Richmond Next Generation Academy member and plenty of AFL Academy players feature this week.

www.zerohanger.com

AFL stiffed us again!

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I dunno who he is but this makes me VERY angry.

 

[I Love Lamb]

Is Corey Ah-Mu tied to us? Bit of a shit show if we miss him to but wouldn’t surprise me

 

[yulong]

Would love to see Jet Flower in red and blue. Robbie signed the number 2 on three of my jumpers as a lad. He was sublime.
Gotta get a grandfather - grandson rule in for club legends.