Seriously, Ellard and Joseph are off the rookie list and both 23 years old and whilst they have both played some good games in the past I don't think there would be too many here that would have even hoped, let alone expected, that they'd explode this year.
Personally I'd rather negotiate to hold an improved player than be stuck with him for the next year.
A big part of it is backing your judgment, and backing the player. It's not going to give a 22 year old much confidence if you offering him a 1 year deal.
Look at Gumbleton at Essendon.
How many clubs give young guys 1 year deals?
Both Ellard and Joseph have played some decent footy this year. AJ just seems to be the whipping boy.
Davies, had played 13 games in his first 2 seasons, including two finals series. The club backed him, as you would. It's unfortunate that he was injured for most of the year.
Obviously the club expected Brock to be delisted, so that's one extra spot.
Given the players who have moved so far through trades and FA, I can't understand why people are so worried about our lack of movement.