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Waterman stays until Darling drops off. The three tall forward set up is working well at the moment and Waterman is playing high up the ground like Hansen used to

He’s got a long way to go but I think Waterman has been super impressive. Very rarely does he not take a mark when out on a lead and his decision making around goals is really good.

So many clubs would be dying for a 19 year old like that
Keep Darling
Trade Waterman?
 
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Waterman is a massive reason why Darling is playing well i reckon.. He's doing the leg work up the ground so the King can focus on being inside the 50. Watching Waterman's running patterns from level 5 is a massive eye-opener. You don't see the hard work he does on tv.. His tank is huge for a 19 year old.
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Yes, a tall would need to make way for Brander to play AFL. Don't shoehorn him into the ones just because he's talented and showing good form in the twos. His time will come.
What if Kennedy, Darling and Waterman are best 22 for the next two-and-a-half seasons?

Sometimes there is a case for shoehorning.
 
What if Kennedy, Darling and Waterman are best 22 for the next two-and-a-half seasons?

Sometimes there is a case for shoehorning.
You're right, sometimes there is a case for shoehorning...but not when the team is playing great footy and in contention for a high ladder finish.

Brander will get or be given opportunities in the next couple of years. If he's good enough to displace one of our tall forwards and improve the side then great; if not he might decide to move on. In any case I'm confident our development and list management group can create a good outcome for the club.
 

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You're right, sometimes there is a case for shoehorning...but not when the team is playing great footy and in contention for a high ladder finish.
Alternatively, that might be the best time to do it?

Brander will get or be given opportunities in the next couple of years. If he's good enough to displace one of our tall forwards and improve the side then great; if not he might decide to move on.
That doesn't seem like a very attractive choice.
 
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