Quick recap. Draftees excluded.
Mids discussed:
Toumpas, Aish, McKensie, Bennell, Kavanagh, Motlop, Stokes, Hewett, Tape
I believe all of the above are unsigned.
Trengove has resigned.
KPPs:
Carlisle, Dixon, Gorringe, Tomlinson, Henderson
Hawkins, Stewart, Day and Lycett have been mentioned but are signed.
Toumpas - probably a no. Seems to lack leg speed. At most only for a swap of a fringe 22 player like Moore young Oshea and even then Ild rather not.
Aish - yes , talent is there , although I think he lacks standout skill to be a top mid , and hasn't oshown what I would say is some steady rate of improvement , he can be a very solid mid and would be a good pick up. I have some questions about how he has handled himself at Brisbane. Would not part with our first pick for him.
Mckenzie - meh. Huge kick , don't know. If he came cheap . Haven't seen enough of him. Know we are pretty good for back flankers but I really rate good kicks. Although Trent may be one of those guys who is a long kick rather than being a very good kick like similar to hartlett. Shouldn't be a huge target.
Bennell - super talent. Suits the way we play. Can win games off his own boot. Stupid decision making , needs to be sounded out on that. If he seems to be ok and shows signs of that being a one off mistake then bring him in.
Kavanagh - so so. liked pre draft footage. Offers something different to our young 2nd tier of mids in Moore young and amon. Would not part with Moore or young for him. 3-4th round pick or psd to be honest. Wouldn't mind adding him.to our list.
Motlop - haven't sen him this year how is his form? Would again suit the way we like to play. Get outside and use his speed. He would suit us. Not sure if I would part with our first and Geelong would want a mid teens pick. To get one of Bennell or Motlop would be a good addition to our side. Rate Bennells kicking a lot more though. Also Euston about motlops durability. Would part with our second and Oshea but not sure that gets it done .
Stokes - no way. Not even with a rookie spot lol
Tape - dunno. Has he even been playing in a team that can't even win a game? Not a mid , he is a flanker. Again , if he came cheap enough.
Hewett - dunno never seen him play..