I can't understand the need for another tall backman either. Polak, Warren and Johnson can play on the really Big Ugly Ones. They are still developing, but they seem to have the right shape about them. Also with Murphy, he should be fitting into the team next year, and if MacPharlin is going to hold down a forward line spot then Murphy can be looked at for down back.
Up forward we have a potentiallly lethal forward line. Sandilands stepping up in the ruck allowa Longmuir to play up there as a third tall, Murphy isdue to emerge, and there is still Campbell (who was resigned so must have some of the skill set).Lots of talls alongside the Pav and MacPharlin.
Hopefully this settles where Polak is going to play, and hopefully this means we'll get more out of him.
It's the midfield that has the question marks. Speed. Not sure who's available if trading is the option. If we are trading then Polak and Medhurst seem to be the currency. Happy for them to stay on the list. They do seem to be coverable though; Polak by the talls mentioned, and Medhurst potentially by Peake or Crowley or Browne or perhaps Hayden.
The off-season question for me is "What quick midfielder(s) is available?" Needs to be quality or develop them through the draft. And if there is soemone who wants to be part of our future, and what is the price tag in trade terms; Polak for Joel Corey? I also like the look of Kane Tenace from the Cats. Bulldogs also need KPP so they may have someone to do the job.