Retirements: Farewell Milne, Blake and Kosi. Done in style. Really hope Lenny's got that one more year left in him the club thinks he has.
Trading out: Brutal. Big Ben's a loss but while he's outstanding around the ground, he's in his prime yet still vulnerable with the ruck. Honestly not that happy about losing Dal, I can completely understand why the club did it but still can't say I approve. He deserved to be a career Saint.
Trading in: Very, very happy. Finally key defenders, not one but two and brought in at bargain prices. May not be elite but it's brilliant to finally have options. Not sold on Savage but he seems decent addition to the McEvoy deal and deserving of a chance. Longer was a bargain, we fleeced Brisbane and that helped ease losing Dal.
Draft position: Superb. 3, 18, 19 and Curren.
Coach out: The more I hear, the more I agree. Club was faced with putting up with another 12 months of Watters or ripping off the band-aid. We chose the lesser of the evils.
Coach in: Didn't jump into bed with the first option which is reassuring. Got our man, annoyed we're compensating Port only because Koch had a whinge, if he kept his trap shut I'd be okay with it.
Now we've just got to find a midfield coach and let Trout work his magic next week.