Lot of players OOC at the end of 2019. Who is likely to go? Who is likely to get an extension? IMO.
2019:
Ryan Bastinac- Can't see him getting out of the NEAFL unless we have an extensive injury list, gone.
Stefan Martin- This is a hard one, he's 32 this month, could retire or get one extra year, safe.
Rhys Mathieson- Lot of pressure on Rhys in 2019 with Neale and Lyons Snr coming in playing similar roles, if he plays most of the season in the NEAFL probably gone.
Lewis Taylor- I'm a fan of Lewy, I think he'll get an extension before the season starts.
Tom Cutler- Extension before the season starts.
Ben Keays- Virtually no chance to be on the list in 2020.
Sam Skinner- Bullish on Sam, he'll get at least another year unless > don't mention the knee.
Daniel McStay- Extension before the season starts.
Nicholas Robertson- Great team man, coaches love him should get an extension.
Corey Lyons- Has to get some time in the seniors in 2019 or he's gone.
Connor Ballenden- Will be persisted with come what may, big men take a while.
Luke Hodge- Will retire and move into a coaching role, hopefully with us.
Tom Fullarton (R)- Will be persisted with.
Allen Christensen- I like Allen at his best, has had a bad run with injury, IMO best 22 if fit and firing.
Matt Eagles (R)- Key position depth, barring a miracle will be gone.
Mitchell Hinge (R)- Similar to Corey Lyons, needs some senior time to show what hes got or gone.
Mitch Robinson- Another hard one to get a feel for, like him for the example he sets but could just as easily be let go.
Josh Walker- Make or break year for Josh's AFL journey, needs to cement a spot somewhere, could be kept as key position depth.
Ryan Lester- Good role player/depth, I'd keep on even if it's just in a player/coach role in the NEAFL.
Sticking my neck out early, me prediction is-
Delisted- Ryan Bastinac, Ben Keays, Corey Lyons, Matt Eagles, Mitchell Hinge.
Under immense pressure- Josh Walker, Mitch Robinson, Ryan Lester, Rhys Matheison.
Will be kept- Lewy Taylor, Tom Cutler, Daniel McStay, Sam Skinner, Nick Robertson, Connor Ballenden, Tom Fullarton, Allen Christensen.
Retire- Luke Hodge. Stefan Martin??
2019:
Ryan Bastinac- Can't see him getting out of the NEAFL unless we have an extensive injury list, gone.
Stefan Martin- This is a hard one, he's 32 this month, could retire or get one extra year, safe.
Rhys Mathieson- Lot of pressure on Rhys in 2019 with Neale and Lyons Snr coming in playing similar roles, if he plays most of the season in the NEAFL probably gone.
Lewis Taylor- I'm a fan of Lewy, I think he'll get an extension before the season starts.
Tom Cutler- Extension before the season starts.
Ben Keays- Virtually no chance to be on the list in 2020.
Sam Skinner- Bullish on Sam, he'll get at least another year unless > don't mention the knee.
Daniel McStay- Extension before the season starts.
Nicholas Robertson- Great team man, coaches love him should get an extension.
Corey Lyons- Has to get some time in the seniors in 2019 or he's gone.
Connor Ballenden- Will be persisted with come what may, big men take a while.
Luke Hodge- Will retire and move into a coaching role, hopefully with us.
Tom Fullarton (R)- Will be persisted with.
Allen Christensen- I like Allen at his best, has had a bad run with injury, IMO best 22 if fit and firing.
Matt Eagles (R)- Key position depth, barring a miracle will be gone.
Mitchell Hinge (R)- Similar to Corey Lyons, needs some senior time to show what hes got or gone.
Mitch Robinson- Another hard one to get a feel for, like him for the example he sets but could just as easily be let go.
Josh Walker- Make or break year for Josh's AFL journey, needs to cement a spot somewhere, could be kept as key position depth.
Ryan Lester- Good role player/depth, I'd keep on even if it's just in a player/coach role in the NEAFL.
Sticking my neck out early, me prediction is-
Delisted- Ryan Bastinac, Ben Keays, Corey Lyons, Matt Eagles, Mitchell Hinge.
Under immense pressure- Josh Walker, Mitch Robinson, Ryan Lester, Rhys Matheison.
Will be kept- Lewy Taylor, Tom Cutler, Daniel McStay, Sam Skinner, Nick Robertson, Connor Ballenden, Tom Fullarton, Allen Christensen.
Retire- Luke Hodge. Stefan Martin??