...Of course there is a risk bringing in inexperienced players over seasoned stalwarts like these guys but isn't the first year of a rebuild the ideal time to take those risks?...
Good point but perhaps the definition of "rebuild" is changing with each game we win. We become more focused on team performance and ladder\finals whereas when we were owen - 2 wins were not the primary issue it was work out who can play of the youngsters and developing them.
Also, RTB & Freo obviously want to avoid too many seasons like last year, especially new stadium etc where you wont have to be a member to get pretty good seats.