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Which type of player would you choose to address one of our needs and get us closer to a flag?
Only stipulations is that the player hasn't made an AA side or AA squad, but could be on track for such honours if they play every game and continue to improve. Doubt that we'll be able to afford another marquee player as a free agent.
My ranking would be
A Mackenzie or Lonergan would allow us to release Henderson forward. Still believe we could see this if Watson comes on quickly. Would also go for the KPD because I expect Rowe to become a best 22 player.
Waite's fitness and inability to play every match might be the biggest reason to go for a Hawkins, Jones or Dawes. Sad fact is this also applies to Jamison.
Last spot is covered, but running Yarran on the wing would make this signing worth the price of admission. Would also be great cover for Scotland if he doesn't play on after this year.
Only stipulations is that the player hasn't made an AA side or AA squad, but could be on track for such honours if they play every game and continue to improve. Doubt that we'll be able to afford another marquee player as a free agent.
- KPF, eg. Chris Dawes, Tom Hawkins, Liam Jones.
- KPD, eg. Tom Lonergan, Scott Thompson, Nathan Grima or Eric Mackenzie
- Inside midfielder or high half forward/defensive mid such as Josh Kennedy, Heath Hocking, Jordan Lewis, Dayne Beams, Mitch Robinson, Shuey, Zaharakis, etc.
- Utility such as Jordan Russell, Chris Newman, Heath Shaw, Shannon Hurn, etc. who can kick and create
My ranking would be
- Inside midfielder
- KPD
- KPF
- Utility
A Mackenzie or Lonergan would allow us to release Henderson forward. Still believe we could see this if Watson comes on quickly. Would also go for the KPD because I expect Rowe to become a best 22 player.
Waite's fitness and inability to play every match might be the biggest reason to go for a Hawkins, Jones or Dawes. Sad fact is this also applies to Jamison.
Last spot is covered, but running Yarran on the wing would make this signing worth the price of admission. Would also be great cover for Scotland if he doesn't play on after this year.

