Now that the season is over I am comfortable with the fact that we have to trade players with currency that will land us young talent due to the fact we sold the farm on the Treloar deal. Treloar's trade still does not sit comfortably with me even though he has had a wonderful season. We still need to inject quality young players into the club if we are going to compete against the GWSs of the competition.
Players I think that will attract interest from other clubs that we can afford to let go because of depth in position.
Witts - Needs opportunity has real currency
Williams - remains a very poor kick but hopefully other clubs will be attracted to his form last year, has real currency.
Blair - Doesn't do enough, would not get a game if Elliot, Fasolo, Broomhead are all fit. Has currency with clubs lacking quality small forwards.
Oxley - Needs opportunity but with Langdon and Schaz back on board will sit it out in the VFL, has real currency.
Broomhead* - highly talented but is behind Elliot and Faz if they are fit, will attract interest from other clubs, only trade if it means landing the big fish.
I think Brown/Cloke are at the back end of their careers and deserve the right to be one club players and unless they are severely under performing they should not be trade bait for the club. Let's reserve some dignity, I have no problem with them seeking further opportunities if the club tells them that opportunities at AFL level will be scarce.
Some of the players mentioned are club favourites but we need a clean out because what we are currently serving up is unacceptable.
Brown and Dacs look the goods at draft time.
*I would prefer to keep Broomhead, I think he will be a wonderful player but if his trade lands us a young KPP or high quality mid then pull the trigger.