08-31-2018, 11:27 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-13-2018, 07:48 AM by crashlander.)
There may not be a rookie list for much longer, but I'm not sure if it is 2019 or 2020 when it disappears. Also I wasn't sure about how the 'rookie draft' will work, so I kept a format I used last year:
Update #1 30/08/2018
Senior List:
We are not expected to make as many changes this year as we have in recent years, but I would be surprised if we didn’t make a few surprises in our list management. The first delistings occurred today, and I thank ‘Townsendcalling’ for bringing them to our attention:
2018 List: 40 players Present AFL Maximum
Confirmed Delistings:
[1] Aaron Mullett – contract not renewed after one season.
[2] Cam O’Shea – disappointing to delist him after one season, but he struggled in the seniors this year. He may be asked back to the Northern Blues, depending on what he decides he wants to do.
Confirmed Additions:
Nobody yet. But as the season hasn’t even finished yet, there is plenty of time for SOS and company to weave their magic. We are trying to recruit some players with experience between 22 and 27, preferably for the midfield, as we need to help Cripps.
Potential Delistings, Retirements or Out-trades:
[1] Matthew Kreuzer – I wouldn’t want to lose this guy, but whether he plays on or not is going to depend on how his heart responds. A potential retirement.
[2] Sam Kerridge – I expect Kerridge to remain, but others don’t feel the way I do. How the club feels about his ordinary disposal will determine his future. A potential trade or delisting, but not a high probability of either.
[3] Sam Rowe – I expect Rowe to go on, but he had a poor finish to the year and his body is not getting any younger. A potential retirement, but not a high probability.
[4] Jarrod Garlett – I expect that Garlett has a 2 year contract, but recent rumours about being disciplined and his incredible downturn in form leave him open. I hope he gets another go and can rediscover the form from early in the season, but the club knows more about his headspace than I do.
[5] Matthew Lobbe – even with some decent games to finish the season, Lobbe really displayed his limitations as a modern ruckman. I can’t see him getting any better. If Kreuzer were 100%, I’d say he was in a lot of trouble, but we may keep him on. A potential retirement or delisting.
[6] Nick Graham – I would be very surprised if Puss were still with us in 2019. He may be so good in the VFL, but he hasn’t been able to do it in the seniors. A potential trade or delisting.
[7] Andrew Phillips – Phillips showed some pretty good signs at times this year, but he remains very fragile and can’t get any continuity into his football. The club needs the next great ruckman, not a patient in rehab. A potential delisting, although not a high probability.
[8] Levi Casboult – Levi had a shocking year with injury and form and has been passed by Harry McKay, who looks to be getting better with each game. We may keep him for depth, especially as a back-up ruckman, but he will be trade bait. And other clubs could well be interested. A potential trade.
This could get us 10 changes in the senior list, although I doubt that will happen. Another 3 changes, on the other hand, would not be unexpected or reckless.
I did not include Thomas, Simpson or Wright either.
Potential Additions:
[1] Ben Silvagni – doesn’t look like a superstar at this point, but he was good enough to get into the Vic Metro line-up. He has more height and natural athleticism than Jack has. He is a very high probability to be our last active pick as a F/S.
Nobody else is certain at this point, but we are very likely to be an active trader.
Rookie List:
Rookie players are able to play senior footy pretty much straight away, but I am not yet certain when the rookie list will be absorbed into the main list. So:
Confirmed Departures:
[1] Matt Shaw – one not very impressive season lead to no further contract.
[2] Jesse Glass-McCasker – too little too late, but he may be invited to play in the VFL if the club thinks he can make it as a forward. We’ve definitely given up on him as a future key defender.
[3] Alex Silvagni – Retired after his body betrayed him once too often. He may be around the club in an off-field capacity or with the VFL, as he was highly regarded for what he could do off the field with our youngsters.
Confirmed Additions:
Nobody at this point.
Possible further Departures:
[1] Kym LeBois – he has talent, but he is just so fragile. He has started to look better on the field, but is always injured and not producing enough. Possible delisting.
Cat B Rookies:
[1] Cillian McDaid
Definitely remaining for 2019.
But we can recruit more Cat B rookies, just not from Ireland.
Potential Additions:
[1] Liam Hickmott – very high probability that we will recruit this lad as his form at junior levels in WA has been outstanding. Not that prolific for WA at the Carnival, but I think he will be a certainty for a rookie spot. And his brother may well be included as well.
There are other rumours going around, but as delistings have just started, there is plenty to come in this area. Of those rumours, Ethan Penrith and Sam Fisher would have the highest probability of being selected by us for 2019. Both started slowly but really picked up as the season went on.
Conclusion:
I expect 5 changes in the senior list at the moment, although that is very early expectations. I expect Ben Silvagni to be drafted as a F/S. That leaves 4 other spots for draftees or trades. That is not a lot, so I do expect to see more action take place in the near future.
As for the rookie list, there appears to be 4 departures, but maybe 3 inclusions. That also doesn’t leave a lot of room to play. But with a senior list of 40 in 2018 we were at our maximum size under those set of rules.
Update #1 30/08/2018
Senior List:
We are not expected to make as many changes this year as we have in recent years, but I would be surprised if we didn’t make a few surprises in our list management. The first delistings occurred today, and I thank ‘Townsendcalling’ for bringing them to our attention:
2018 List: 40 players Present AFL Maximum
Confirmed Delistings:
[1] Aaron Mullett – contract not renewed after one season.
[2] Cam O’Shea – disappointing to delist him after one season, but he struggled in the seniors this year. He may be asked back to the Northern Blues, depending on what he decides he wants to do.
Confirmed Additions:
Nobody yet. But as the season hasn’t even finished yet, there is plenty of time for SOS and company to weave their magic. We are trying to recruit some players with experience between 22 and 27, preferably for the midfield, as we need to help Cripps.
Potential Delistings, Retirements or Out-trades:
[1] Matthew Kreuzer – I wouldn’t want to lose this guy, but whether he plays on or not is going to depend on how his heart responds. A potential retirement.
[2] Sam Kerridge – I expect Kerridge to remain, but others don’t feel the way I do. How the club feels about his ordinary disposal will determine his future. A potential trade or delisting, but not a high probability of either.
[3] Sam Rowe – I expect Rowe to go on, but he had a poor finish to the year and his body is not getting any younger. A potential retirement, but not a high probability.
[4] Jarrod Garlett – I expect that Garlett has a 2 year contract, but recent rumours about being disciplined and his incredible downturn in form leave him open. I hope he gets another go and can rediscover the form from early in the season, but the club knows more about his headspace than I do.
[5] Matthew Lobbe – even with some decent games to finish the season, Lobbe really displayed his limitations as a modern ruckman. I can’t see him getting any better. If Kreuzer were 100%, I’d say he was in a lot of trouble, but we may keep him on. A potential retirement or delisting.
[6] Nick Graham – I would be very surprised if Puss were still with us in 2019. He may be so good in the VFL, but he hasn’t been able to do it in the seniors. A potential trade or delisting.
[7] Andrew Phillips – Phillips showed some pretty good signs at times this year, but he remains very fragile and can’t get any continuity into his football. The club needs the next great ruckman, not a patient in rehab. A potential delisting, although not a high probability.
[8] Levi Casboult – Levi had a shocking year with injury and form and has been passed by Harry McKay, who looks to be getting better with each game. We may keep him for depth, especially as a back-up ruckman, but he will be trade bait. And other clubs could well be interested. A potential trade.
This could get us 10 changes in the senior list, although I doubt that will happen. Another 3 changes, on the other hand, would not be unexpected or reckless.
I did not include Thomas, Simpson or Wright either.
Potential Additions:
[1] Ben Silvagni – doesn’t look like a superstar at this point, but he was good enough to get into the Vic Metro line-up. He has more height and natural athleticism than Jack has. He is a very high probability to be our last active pick as a F/S.
Nobody else is certain at this point, but we are very likely to be an active trader.
Rookie List:
Rookie players are able to play senior footy pretty much straight away, but I am not yet certain when the rookie list will be absorbed into the main list. So:
Confirmed Departures:
[1] Matt Shaw – one not very impressive season lead to no further contract.
[2] Jesse Glass-McCasker – too little too late, but he may be invited to play in the VFL if the club thinks he can make it as a forward. We’ve definitely given up on him as a future key defender.
[3] Alex Silvagni – Retired after his body betrayed him once too often. He may be around the club in an off-field capacity or with the VFL, as he was highly regarded for what he could do off the field with our youngsters.
Confirmed Additions:
Nobody at this point.
Possible further Departures:
[1] Kym LeBois – he has talent, but he is just so fragile. He has started to look better on the field, but is always injured and not producing enough. Possible delisting.
Cat B Rookies:
[1] Cillian McDaid
Definitely remaining for 2019.
But we can recruit more Cat B rookies, just not from Ireland.
Potential Additions:
[1] Liam Hickmott – very high probability that we will recruit this lad as his form at junior levels in WA has been outstanding. Not that prolific for WA at the Carnival, but I think he will be a certainty for a rookie spot. And his brother may well be included as well.
There are other rumours going around, but as delistings have just started, there is plenty to come in this area. Of those rumours, Ethan Penrith and Sam Fisher would have the highest probability of being selected by us for 2019. Both started slowly but really picked up as the season went on.
Conclusion:
I expect 5 changes in the senior list at the moment, although that is very early expectations. I expect Ben Silvagni to be drafted as a F/S. That leaves 4 other spots for draftees or trades. That is not a lot, so I do expect to see more action take place in the near future.
As for the rookie list, there appears to be 4 departures, but maybe 3 inclusions. That also doesn’t leave a lot of room to play. But with a senior list of 40 in 2018 we were at our maximum size under those set of rules.
Live Long and Prosper!