List Mgmt. Contracts/Trade/Draft Thread - 2025 Edition Vol 2

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Harley Reid extends to 2028

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List Changes - 2025

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• Oscar Allen advises intention to explore Free Agency
• Jayden Hunt announces retirement
• Jack Petruccelle
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  Jack Petruccelle

  Age

  26

  Ht

  188cm

  Wt

  83kg

  Pos.

  Fwd

  Career

  Season

  Last 5

  D

  9.2

  2star

  K

  6.2

  2star

  HB

  3.0

  3star

  M

  3.0

  3star

  T

  1.8

  4star

  G

  1.0

  4star

  D

  6.7

  1star

  K

  4.0

  1star

  HB

  2.7

  2star

  M

  1.7

  2star

  T

  1.3

  2star

  G

  0.7

  4star

  D

  7.8

  2star

  K

  4.6

  2star

  HB

  3.2

  3star

  M

  2.8

  3star

  T

  1.6

  4star

  G

  0.6

  3star

  , Callum Jamieson and Loch Rawlinson not offered new contracts
• Liam Ryan has requested a trade to St Kilda but is contracted for 2026
• Campbell Chesser (uncontracted) has requested a trade to Carlton
• List would be 37 (31 main, 4 rookie, 2 Cat B)

Players out of Contract 2025 (5)

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• Oscar Allen (19/3/99) - Signed a 3 year extension (2023-25) on an existing contract due to expire 2022 in May 2021
• Campbell Chesser (27/4/03) - Signed a 2 year extension (2024-25) on an existing contract due to expire 2023 in May 2022
• Jamie Cripps (23/4/92) - Signed a 2 year extension (2024-25) in August 2023
• (R-B) Coen Livingstone (25/5/05) - Signed a 1 year extension (2025) in September 2024
• (R-B) Malakai Champion (17/5/06) - Automatic 1 year contract (2025) when added as a Cat B Rookie in November 2024

Provisional 2025 Draft order

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Key Offseason Dates

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Fri Oct 3 - Fri Oct 10: 2025 Free Agency Period
Mon Oct 6 - Wed Oct 15: 2025 AFL Trade Period
Wed Nov 19 - Thu Nov 20: 2025 AFL Draft

 

[RustyShacklefordFalcon]

Sounds like he knows something we don't

 

[Monocle]

While we need an upgrade I just don't think rucks move the needle much and you certainly shouldn't be spending a heap to get one.
The top 8 teams have:
Riley O'Brien (rookie draft)
Rhys Stanley (pick 47)
Darcy Cameron (pick 48)
Sean Darcy (pick 38) - Jackson the outlier hybrid
Oscar McInerney (rookie pick)
Jarrod Witts (pick 67)
Lloyd Meek (pick 69 giggity)
Kieran Briggs (pick 34)

None are first rounders, most are 3rd+
We shouldn't have to spend any more than that on a competent ruck.
The common theme among these guys is they are huge lads who all took a while to get going and are now late 20s to 30yr olds.
We either stick with what we've got or look to poach a mid 20s ruck for cheap.

And most of them had been in the system about 5 or 6 years before they made an impact, and four of them changed Clubs to get the opportunity before they became effective # 1 ruckmen.

Love to know which competent ruckman your have in mind that we get for a third rounder to help us next year ... because if they are competent ... then I'm onboard, so pray tell who is the silver bullet to fix our ruck woes.

Truth is that we either pay up in draft capital, in the next few trade periods to get ourselves a decent ruckman, or we take the long road and take a kid and nurture and develop them for 4-5 years until they become competent.


And a note to the AFL:

Would be handy to know before the trade period, just what changes to the ruck rules are being made for season 2026, so that all Clubs could plan accordingly.

 

[CoastersFlag No.5]

Looks like Oscar is out the door hopefully we get first round compensation.

 

[beagles]

In the gift that keeps on giving scenario, did we skip on Alex Dodson because we had us a little Harry Barnett? Our inability to fold our hand on that one will haunt us for years to come

Rucks take a little longer to develop, so I'm OK with hanging onto Barnett. He is 203cm

 

[jdisc]

Looks like Oscar is out the door hopefully we get first round compensation.

will be fun to watch the vic media melt about how the 'compensation system needs to be overhauled' if it happens

 

[bzparkes]

My turn to post it next.

 

[CoastersFlag No.5]

will be fun to watch the vic media melt about how the 'compensation system needs to be overhauled' if it happens

If it suits them it's working. Should be first round compensation if it's working he is an important player for us and still in his peak years.

 

[southcoast]

And a note to the AFL:

Would be handy to know before the trade period, just what changes to the ruck rules are being made for season 2026, so that all Clubs could plan accordingly.

AFL good at making decisions in a timely manner and your 'Ruck' example is one.

Gov's retirement decision finalised after mid-season draft and Nik Cox (Essendon) who appeared at the same hearing won't know his long term future until after trade period concludes.

Amateur hour at it's best.

 

[ziad]

If it suits them it's working. Should be first round compensation if it's working he is an important player for us and still in his peak years.

it only goes to $'s

 

[WCErevival]

Anyone have an idea of what Tom Morris thoughts are on where Oscar will end up?

 

[Jeremy McLovin]

Jack Williams wouldn't have enjoyed the McQualter press conference today. I can't remember exactly, but he basically said he likes athletic KPPS and doesn't think the JWill type of athlete has much use in modern AFL

Wonder if we're already looking to trade him. Melbourne need KPFs - swap for McVee?

 

[Wedgetailed Westerner]

**** it. Walk Max Knobel to the PSD and bring him back to Perth. He never wanted to leave. More opportunity with us then Freo now.

Started the VLF season ok before a footy injury. Given he's been off his feet he surely has bulked up further.

Forever a delisted free agent mate

 

[southcoast]

McQualter bullish about young core of WCE list.

Most youngsters got a mention.

https://archive.md/Jb1pO

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Rucks take a little longer to develop, so I'm OK with hanging onto Barnett. He is 203cm

Absolutely, Barnett is 21yo.

I would be looking at one of the guys from Gold Coast to boost the depth and drive development. Knobel is the same age as Barnett and Moyle 23.

 

[Donkers]

Are they considering changing the rules next year for the ruck?? jumping and such?? heard rumors ..that could helps us if they do

I agree that there is promise with young A Reid...and he will put on size along with the rest of the lads over the preseason

Yes in the centre and also around the ground. So the ability to get to the ruck contest and jump is much more important. Guys like Flynn will be dead in the water.

 

[EdCurnowRules]

We have enough under 22 players now. We will be drafting another 5 to 7 18 year olds.

We are losing more senior players early in Gov and Sheed.

Likely moving on Petruccelle and Hunt. Cole possibly.

We simply have a massive shortfall in players between 25 and 30. That needs addressing and will be.

If Ryan asks to be traded it's his call not ours. And another senior player lost early.

Would much rather replace a known quantity with a similar level player than taking a punt on another 18 years old.

Cole is going nowhere. Ever. He’ll probably retire from playing in his early 40s and move straight into a senior coach / CEO / Head of Finance combined role. That’s only if his state premier duties allow him the time which he’ll no doubt ensure

 

[oak79]

will be fun to watch the vic media melt about how the 'compensation system needs to be overhauled' if it happens

Pretty sure they were up in arms with the McKay compo.

It's not a conspiracy against us, it's just a stupid system.

There should be no compo (but WC are entitled as other clubs got it).

 

[Bacchus]

Rucks take a little longer to develop, so I'm OK with hanging onto Barnett. He is 203cm

Yes, he is an ok height, not overly tall for a modern ruckman, but he just doesn’t look near the required level.

He doesn’t even look like he will make it to be a WAFL player let alone an AFL player.

Livingstone who is shorter and very raw looks a lot closer than Barnett. At least Livingstone is WAFL level, Barnett is not.
Cut the losses and free up a list space.

 

[Nigellathechook]

Are they considering changing the rules next year for the ruck?? jumping and such?? heard rumors ..that could helps us if they do

I agree that there is promise with young A Reid...and he will put on size along with the rest of the lads over the preseason

A Reid reminds me of a young Dean Cox. Athletic, good footy brain, just needs to put on some strength.

 

[Altum Volantes]

DODSON! WE GOT DODSON HERE!

See?

Nobody cares.

 

[amazingjoshy]

The top 5 rucks in the league - Gawn, Grundy, Xerri, Marshall and English all in teams outside the 8.

While we need an upgrade I just don't think rucks move the needle much and you certainly shouldn't be spending a heap to get one.

The top 8 teams have:
Riley O'Brien (rookie draft)
Rhys Stanley (pick 47)
Darcy Cameron (pick 48)
Sean Darcy (pick 38) - Jackson the outlier hybrid
Oscar McInerney (rookie pick)
Jarrod Witts (pick 67)
Lloyd Meek (pick 69 giggity)
Kieran Briggs (pick 34)

None are first rounders, most are 3rd+
We shouldn't have to spend any more than that on a competent ruck.
The common theme among these guys is they are huge lads who all took a while to get going and are now late 20s to 30yr olds.
We either stick with what we've got or look to poach a mid 20s ruck for cheap.

There's so much evidence thats its just not that important as a position, but nothing will stop some arguing till they are blue in the face thats its our number 1 issue

 

[Altum Volantes]

There's so much evidence thats its just not that important as a position, but nothing will stop some arguing till they are blue in the face thats its our number 1 issue

Do you need THE BEST to be a good team?

No.

Can you have THE WORST and be a good team?

No.

Do you need someone competitive and competent in the role to be a good team?

Yes.

 

[Elite Pete]

There's so much evidence thats its just not that important as a position, but nothing will stop some arguing till they are blue in the face thats its our number 1 issue

Our positional issues imo.

1- Midfielders- clearance and link mid
2- Elite modern half back flankers
(McCarthy hopefully fills one of the above positions long term)
3- Ruck- while it’s not that important if you have an afl level ruck, it’s a huge issue if you don’t.

 

[Wooshaaaa]

will be fun to watch the vic media melt about how the 'compensation system needs to be overhauled' if it happens

No they won't BC 2 big Victorian clubs are going to benefit just as much.

 

[amazingjoshy]

Do you need THE BEST to be a good team?

No.

Can you have THE WORST and be a good team?

No.

Do you need someone competitive and competent in the role to be a good team?

Yes.

Look i don't necessarily disagree with this, but its just so overated on here as an issue

Last years GF the Swans won the hitouts 42-20 and Brodie Grundy had 22 touches and was probably their best player

The premiership ruckman was Darcy Fort