List Mgmt. Delisted players 2013 Do we want any?

[BOND 007]

We've drafted plenty of mature players over the past 8 years, they've just largely been rubbish.

Plenty were/are ex-AFL but that adheres to the justification as discussed above. The players highlighted in blue below were drafted from the WAFL. 8 players drafted in 5 of the last 8 drafts.

2012
Hutchings 21y6m
Sinclair 23y2m
Bennell 22y5m

2011
Dick 23y4m

2010
Brennan 20y10m

2009
Strijk 22y1m
Hams 23y2m
Oakley-Nicholls 21y9m

2008
Bedford 20y4m

2007
nil

2006
Maister (Wilkes) 20y8m
Jones 22y5m
Spaanderman 20y9m

2005
Armstrong 21y10m
Priddis 20y8m
Embley 20y

I was referring to mature solid established footballers from which your list would number 4- Strijk, Hams, Priddis & Jones. Note - I exclude Wilkes as he was hardly established at the time. All the rest were kids with little to no senior football experience. Note - I exclude the 2011 & 2012 drafts because I acknowledged in a later post that WC had 'fallen into line' by then, but by then had missed getting a march on the rest of the comp.

The players whose names were raised at the time had probably played 100+ games & several had represented their state. As to young Embley - the decision to draft him still bewilders me.

 

[mulehoops]

Tom Ledger delisted today! Rookie list spot definitely!

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Tom Ledger delisted today! Rookie list spot definitely!

178cm. Ineligible.

 

[lyall]

Michael Embley will forever be a wtf moment

 

[Natho]

I'd be interested in Ledger.

 

[TOA.]

I have liked what I have seen from Ledger in limited viewing. Quick and clean. Unlike most of our smalls. Saints fans have been crying out for him to get more games this year. I would definitely consider him as a rookie.

 

[Double the Fist]

I'd be interested in Ledger.

I have liked what I have seen from Ledger in limited viewing. Quick and clean. Unlike most of our smalls. Saints fans have been crying out for him to get more games this year. I would definitely consider him as a rookie.

I was shocked when he got the chop actually. Haven't seen huge amounts of him, but he certainly had a crack. Agree with TOA, would love to Rookie him.

edit. Some on the saints board don't rate his skills at all.

 

[Falco]

I was shocked when he got the chop actually. Haven't seen huge amounts of him, but he certainly had a crack. Agree with TOA, would love to Rookie him.

edit. Some on the saints board don't rate his skills at all.

Maybe he pissed off Watters?

 

[Goldfish]

I was shocked when he got the chop actually. Haven't seen huge amounts of him, but he certainly had a crack. Agree with TOA, would love to Rookie him.

edit. Some on the saints board don't rate his skills at all.

Apparently requested to be delisted so he could explore opportunities elsewhere.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-09-30/tom-hopes-for-clean-ledger

Also means he can be a delisted free agent and go wherever he wants, not relying on a trade.

 

[worsfold]

Xavier Ellis - not offered another contract - free agent

some interest from WA thinking its us???

 

[twce13]

Ledger's selling point is his speed, no?

Pretty sure his skills weren't rated much as a kid.

 

[Underdog]

Xavier Ellis - not offered another contract - free agent

some interest from WA thinking its us???

I hope not!

 

[dajesmac]

Interesting that Ledger was delisted at his own request.

Both WA clubs & 3 other clubs are interested.

 

[Double the Fist]

Apparently requested to be delisted so he could explore opportunities elsewhere.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-09-30/tom-hopes-for-clean-ledger

Also means he can be a delisted free agent and go wherever he wants, not relying on a trade.

Why the hell wouldn't the dwarf burners want to at least get something for him???????? Bizzaire!

 

[Goldfish]

Why the hell wouldn't the dwarf burners want to at least get something for him???????? Bizzaire!

Certainly one of the stranger ones I've seen. Maybe it's a spin his manager has put on the delisting? Either way, hope we have a look at him. Could do a lot worse and will provide reasonable depth if nothing else.

A bit of desktop research:

2013 Season

1 PM One of the Zebras best in midfield against Essendon. -
2 VFL Couldn’t take a trick. Mark it down as “one of those days”. -
3 VFL Solid game with 21 touches in midfield. -
4 VFL Improved game with 22 touches and two goals. -
5 VFL Competed well in the midfield. 23 possessions and a goal. -
6 VFL Big day with 31 possessions. Blues couldn’t stop him. -
7 VFL Bye. -
8 VFL Played his role in the midfield. Pushed forward for two goals. -
9 VFL Bye. -
10 VFL Had 19 possessions but was somewhat subdued by his standards. -
11 VFL Slightly down with 18 disposals, but worked hard. -
12 VFL 18 possessions, but was extremely influential in the last quarter. -
13 VFL Battled on gamely but had few teammates with him. -
14 Senior emergency.
15 VFL Bye. -
16 VFL Big outing with 27 possessions, two goals to help Sandy over the line. -
17 VFL In good touch again with 29 disposals and two goals. -
18 VFL Battled hard against a weight of Cats numbers around ball. -
19 VFL Huge again with 38 possessions. Deserves a call up based on form. -
20 VFL Tried hard in midfield against the tide with 22 touches. -
21 VFL Battled hard with 26 possessions in midfield. Valiant effort. -
22 GCS Sub came on in third quarter and was busy in first game for the year. 3
23 Frem Again showed positive signs and won a good share of the ball. 6

http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/116553/Tom-LEDGER

An elusive and strong-bodied midfielder, Ledger was drafted with pick number 59 in the 2010 AFL National Draft.

While he played just four games in 2012, Ledger’s VFL form was excellent throughout the year, his work-rate improving steadily as the season wore on.

Ledger’s strengths rest with his foot skills and pace around the contest and as he approaches his third year on the Saints list, will be intent on cementing a spot in the seniors as early as possible.
http://www.saints.com.au/player-profile/tom-ledger

 

[Double the Fist]

Certainly one of the stranger ones I've seen. Maybe it's a spin his manager has put on the delisting? Either way, hope we have a look at him. Could do a lot worse and will provide reasonable depth if nothing else.

A bit of desktop research:

That just raises more questions than gives answers. Still very odd.

 

[Dark Sharks]

Pass on ledger.

The best thing he's done on the footy field was get screamered by Naitanui in that Nab cup game last year.

 

[Double the Fist]

Pass on ledger.

The best thing he's done on the footy field was get screamered by Naitanui in that Nab cup game last year.

Can I ask why you pass on him. Not even worth a rookie? (If we are lucky enough to be able to rookie him!

 

[Dark Sharks]

Can I ask why you pass on him. Not even worth a rookie? (If we are lucky enough to be able to rookie him!

Too small, not hard enough, and i really haven't seen him use his so called 'pace' at all.

A rookie spot perhaps, but that's all. Just my opinion.

 

[Double the Fist]

Too small, not hard enough, and i really haven't seen him use his so called 'pace' at all.

A rookie spot perhaps, but that's all. Just my opinion.

Thats cool, I got what I asked for DS.

 

[swannies]

Xavier Ellis - not offered another contract - free agent

some interest from WA thinking its us???

Nah, he's Freo's next CHF.

 

[dajesmac]

Ellis has Freo written all over it.

Ledger I'd expect to come to WC.

 

[Sw3Et]

Rookie list. East Perth could do with a speedy mid.

 

[Chris_6678]

Yep Rookie Ledgar and see how he goes...has not shown enough to warrant a senior spot.

 

[mulehoops]

If Ledger has 4 clubs after him surely he wont last till the rookie draft? Can saints make a trade for him or is he already gone (delisted)?