Prediction Who won't be on the Saints list in 2026?

[bergholt]

Which players will be gone, one way or another, before next season starts?

Could be retirement, trade, delisting, etc.

There's usually 5-10 list changes. Current uncontracted are: Harry Boyd, Ryan Byrnes

13

Ryan Byrnes

Age

24

Ht

181cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

D/M

Career

Season

Last 5

D

5.0

1star

K

2.0

1star

HB

3.0

3star

M

0.0

1star

T

2.0

4star

MG

1.0

1star

D

5.0

1star

K

2.0

1star

HB

3.0

2star

M

0.0

1star

T

2.0

3star

MG

1.0

1star

D

5.0

1star

K

2.0

1star

HB

3.0

3star

M

0.0

1star

T

2.0

4star

MG

1.0

1star

, Jack Carroll, Zaine Cordy

21

Zaine Cordy

Age

29

Ht

195cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.6

3star

K

6.6

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.1

4star

MG

180.4

3star

D

8.1

2star

K

6.4

3star

HB

1.7

1star

M

2.9

3star

T

1.9

3star

MG

180.4

3star

D

6.8

2star

K

3.8

2star

HB

3.0

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.8

4star

, Max Heath, Dougal Howard

20

Dougal Howard

Age

29

Ht

199cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.9

3star

K

7.8

3star

HB

3.1

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.4

3star

MG

176.2

3star

D

9.9

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

1.4

1star

M

4.7

4star

T

0.6

1star

MG

171.9

3star

D

9.0

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.8

5star

MG

133.8

3star

, Zak Jones

3

Zak Jones

Age

30

Ht

182cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.8

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

7.8

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

3.0

5star

CL

1.7

4star

D

19.1

4star

K

10.6

4star

HB

8.6

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

3.1

4star

CL

4.9

5star

D

7.0

2star

K

2.8

1star

HB

4.2

4star

M

1.0

1star

T

1.6

4star

CL

1.0

3star

, Isaac Keeler, Angus McLennan, Liam O’Connell, Arie Schoenmaker, Liam Stocker

14

Liam Stocker

Age

25

Ht

184cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.6

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

5.2

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.8

4star

MG

180.0

3star

No current season stats available

D

13.6

4star

K

8.4

4star

HB

5.2

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

1.8

4star

MG

180.0

3star

, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Jimmy Webster

29

Jimmy Webster

Age

32

Ht

188cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.7

4star

K

10.0

4star

HB

6.8

4star

M

3.7

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

288.1

4star

No current season stats available

D

9.2

3star

K

5.6

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

1.8

4star

, Marcus Windhager.

 

[The Punter]

As far as the club is concerned (desire to re-sign, most desire to least desire - IMO):

Nas
Windy
Stocker
Keeler
O'Connell
Carroll
Howard
Heath
Byrnes
Schoenmaker
Webster
Jones
McLennan
Cordy
Boyd

 

[Bill Crouse]

Gone: Boyd, McLennan, Cordy
Probably gone: Nas, Jones, Webster
50/50: Steele, Marshall, Byrnes, Schoenmaker, Collard
Probably stays: The rest

 

[bergholt]

I wouldn't be completely surprised if Byrnes got a Bonner-style delisting after playing most of the games. I like him but they've given him a lot of chances and he hasn't really cemented a spot.

 

[bergholt]

Weird that neither Cordy nor Boyd have got 100% of the votes

 

[mad-saint-guy]

I wouldn't be completely surprised if Byrnes got a Bonner-style delisting after playing most of the games. I like him but they've given him a lot of chances and he hasn't really cemented a spot.

I've suspected (maybe hoped) that this could be the case as well. Unsigned fringe player late in the season could always get the Rob Eddy treatment. He just isn't good enough and seemingly has no upside as he hasn't shown any signs of improvement.

 

[The Punter]

I've suspected (maybe hoped) that this could be the case as well. Unsigned fringe player late in the season could always get the Rob Eddy treatment. He just isn't good enough and seemingly has no upside as he hasn't shown any signs of improvement.

We found out on the weekend he can take an overhead mark now.

He's clearly a better player than he was 2 years ago, but I still had him as one of my final outs. The squeeze has arrived.

 

[stfan]

If the new Ruck Rules favouring leaping ruckman come in as speculated, then Boyd is even more likely to go. But either way I think he is gone with Dodson looking very good, and Heath having improved enough to be a back up ruck (Though I still have doubts about him long term).

Keeler I would believe that would keep anyway, but such a change would make his retention more likely. As if Nas resigns, then as a relative of Nas's, that he also gets on very well with, it would make him a lock.

 

[Mr Clunk]

Hope we keep J Webb

Bloke has been rock solid through shocking years

 

[stfan]

I wouldn't be completely surprised if Byrnes got a Bonner-style delisting after playing most of the games. I like him but they've given him a lot of chances and he hasn't really cemented a spot.

One would guess that the Club would be playing Trav instead of Byrnes next season.

Not sure how many active picks we will have this year, and if not a lot Byrnes ma be kept for depth.

If Nas goes there might be more. Aleer needs to be traded in.
Roma is meant to be staying (New ruck rule would decrease his value) and who knows on Steele?

 

[KingDiamondHead]

We found out on the weekend he can take an overhead mark now.

He's clearly a better player than he was 2 years ago, but I still had him as one of my final outs. The squeeze has arrived.

One mark over a midget is hardly proof. He should've been gone two years ago, probably even earlier

 

[bergholt]

Current leaderboard

50+: Boyd, Cordy
45+: Jones
40+: McLennan
35+:
30+:
25+: Carroll
20+: Webster, Wanganeen-Milera
15+:
10+: Byrnes, Collard, Marshall, Schoenmaker
5+: Howard, Steele, Windhager
1+: Butler, Dow, Heath, Said, Barrat, Henry, Hill, Keeler, O'Connell, Stocker
0: Armstrong, Boxshall, Caminiti, Hastie, Phillipou, Wood

 

[hangdog]

This is the hardest year to pick players. I could make a case for persisting with McLennan, Byrnes, Howard and Webster, but I suspect they'll all be gone, along with Jones, Cordy and Boyd

 

[SG34]

This is the hardest year to pick players. I could make a case for persisting with McLennan, Byrnes, Howard and Webster, but I suspect they'll all be gone, along with Jones, Cordy and Boyd

Dougal Howard

He is my 'Riddler' in Marvel Comics parlance.
For who knows?
How can you judge him?

 

[SG34]

My hunch is that Webster will hang on like Spiderman - to his web, and keep a place. Still useful as a defender at Sandy at 34 years of age. Has he lost speed?

And it looks like Hastie hasn't come on as hoped too. ...and..and. how is Stocker tracking? (Since latest collision?)

 

[g_TRAIN]

My hunch is that Webster will hang on like Spiderman - to his web, and keep a place. Still useful as a defender at Sandy at 34 years of age. Has he lost speed?

And it looks like Hastie hasn't come on as hoped too. ...and..and. how is Stocker tracking? (Since latest collision?)

Hastie looks good for mine. He's shown a bit.

Its only his second season and he's already getting games semi frequently.

 

[bergholt]

Current leaderboard

75+: Cordy
70+: Boyd
65+:
60+: Jones
55+: McLennan
50+:
45+:
40+:
35+: Carroll, Webster
30+: Wanganeen-Milera
25+:
20+:
15+: Byrnes, Marshall, Collard
10+: Schoenmaker, Howard, Steele
5+: Windhager, Dow, Butler, Heath
1+: Said, Henry, O'Connell, Armstrong, Barrat, Stocker, Hill, Keeler
0: Boxshall, Caminiti, Hastie, Phillipou, Wood

 

[Dr Spaceman]

Current leaderboard

50+: Boyd, Cordy
45+: Jones
40+: McLennan
35+:
30+:
25+: Carroll
20+: Webster, Wanganeen-Milera
15+:
10+: Byrnes, Collard, Marshall, Schoenmaker
5+: Howard, Steele, Windhager
1+: Butler, Dow, Heath, Said, Barrat, Henry, Hill, Keeler, O'Connell, Stocker
0: Armstrong, Boxshall, Caminiti, Hastie, Phillipou, Wood

Let’s raise our glasses

 

[Saintscomemarchingin]

1. Boyd- back to Norwood SA, where he plays his best footy

2. Byrnes- might be an RTB favourite? but lacks impact.

3. Cordy- no more mad mondays for him.

4. Jones- has got his body right, but has lost his pace & too inconsistant

5. McLennan- hasn't got a position & not up to the standard

6. Stocker- joining the rugby league? Too slow for a back- pocket player

7. Webster- turns 33 y.o in the middle of next year. Thanks for the memories.

# Collard may request to return home, l'd expect we would grant his wish

# Howard only stays for KPD depth.

# Heath may be delisted if they feel DeKoning, Dodson & Marshall? on the list is enough. There is Keeler too.

# Schoenmaker may be delisted, has a big boot, but nothing much else. Reminds of Aaron Siposs. Maybe he should move to the good ol USA.

# Carroll & Dow probably get to go around again next year, but l dont expect them to be on the list in 2027.

# if we can obtain decent compensation? for Marshall & Steele, then do it.

# lf Nas leaves? we need to be given high end draft picks, only decent player swap available may be Miles Bergman, that's if he wants to come home & to us?
Sam Cumming is a draftee l would like us to get a hold of, another SA lad though.

 

[bergholt]

OK all of us who voted for Nas have to change our votes now

 

[hangdog]

OK all of us who voted for Nas have to change our votes now

And give yourselves an upper cut

 

[ronnysnodgrass]

As far as the club is concerned (desire to re-sign, most desire to least desire - IMO):

Nas
Windy
Stocker
Keeler
O'Connell
Carroll
Howard
Heath
Byrnes
Schoenmaker
Webster
Jones
McLennan
Cordy
Boyd

This looks pretty bang on so far based on todays announcements

 

[The Punter]

This looks pretty bang on so far based on todays announcements

Keeler's re-signing ain't great news for Heath, but I'm confident Heath will be on an AFL list next year. Someone will pick him up.

Windy now the outstanding contract to get done.

 

[Remboy]

Weird that neither Cordy nor Boyd have got 100% of the votes

I think it would be weird if any of the first year players were cut.

 

[Klaatu]

Keeler's re-signing ain't great news for Heath, but I'm confident Heath will be on an AFL list next year. Someone will pick him up.

Windy now the outstanding contract to get done.

Dodson's progress has hurt Heath more then Keeler.