It’s interesting, and I guess part of it comes down to how the team is performing next year.
If we are down near the bottom again, a few will undoubtedly wind up. If we are pushing for finals we will probably keep all of them for 2023 assuming they are performing.
Part of it probably comes down to who they are keeping out of the side. And to be honest at this point, none have anyone breaking the door down for replacement. Which probably needs to be addressed.
Goldy - Xerri is nowhere near good enough to retire Goldy. He may very well improve enough in the next two years but at this stage that’s unlikely. Edwards is the wildcard, he might be able to take over full time from Goldy come round 1 2024. Or maybe even rotate he and Goldy for that year and Goldy retires at the end of 2024.
Hall - we certainly didn’t have anyone that looks like they can provide what Hall is providing at the moment. We haven’t for a long time to be honest. That may change post draft but it would be awhile before they replace Hall.
Walker/Tarrant - we really need a young developing key back and probably also a more ready made depth replacement. That WAFL bloke for depth and maybe our second round pick for a kid would be ideal.
Ziebell - looks like the club values Bonar highly. Interesting how they handle the transition.
If we are down near the bottom again, a few will undoubtedly wind up. If we are pushing for finals we will probably keep all of them for 2023 assuming they are performing.
Part of it probably comes down to who they are keeping out of the side. And to be honest at this point, none have anyone breaking the door down for replacement. Which probably needs to be addressed.
Goldy - Xerri is nowhere near good enough to retire Goldy. He may very well improve enough in the next two years but at this stage that’s unlikely. Edwards is the wildcard, he might be able to take over full time from Goldy come round 1 2024. Or maybe even rotate he and Goldy for that year and Goldy retires at the end of 2024.
Hall - we certainly didn’t have anyone that looks like they can provide what Hall is providing at the moment. We haven’t for a long time to be honest. That may change post draft but it would be awhile before they replace Hall.
Walker/Tarrant - we really need a young developing key back and probably also a more ready made depth replacement. That WAFL bloke for depth and maybe our second round pick for a kid would be ideal.
Ziebell - looks like the club values Bonar highly. Interesting how they handle the transition.