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Quite interesting to see just how they are going to work it. Will be even more interesting to see how it plays out.

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    I wouldn't mind giving a young guy a shot:

    Maverick Weller
    Age: 21 Career games: 32
    After showing promise in his first two years on the Gold Coast, the nuggety midfielder had an ordinary season in 2013, managing only four senior games. His best performance came in round 23, when he racked up 27 disposals, but that wasn't enough to save him from the axe. Said on radio this week he had spoken to several Melbourne-based clubs, with St Kilda his preferred destination.
    Tom Ledger
    Age: 21 Career games: 8
    The West Australian midfielder delisted himself from St Kilda after being told by coach Scott Watters in the lead-up to the Gillette Trade Period that he was only a 50-50 chance to hold his place for next year. Has shown signs in his brief career to date, and will be hoping to convince a club that he can thrive with a change of scenery.
    Alex Forster
    Age: 20 Career games: 1
    An All Australian at under-18 level, Forster's early career with Fremantle was hindered by hip surgery. A versatile mid-sized defender, he managed one senior game in 2013, but could not establish himself in Ross Lyon's team. After being delisted, the South Australian cancelled a planned holiday to Bali in order to focus on his fitness in the hope of winning a second chance.
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    Jeremy Laidler
    Age: 24 Career games: 26
    Played some good football in defence for Carlton after transferring from Geelong at the end of 2010, but found himself on the outer with new coach Mick Malthouse this season. Asked by Malthouse to play as a forward in the VFL in a bid to win his senior spot back, Laidler struggled to find peak form. Removed himself from the Blues' list at the end of the season, and will look to find a new club and return to his more familiar defensive role.
    I like the sound of Maverick Weller and Alex Forster.
    Jeremy Laidler - could be the tall depth defender that a lot of people are asking for.

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