Wouldn't mind getting zac smith from gc if possible. Would fit the bill for us in targeting another ruck, which was mentioned a while back but can't remember by who. He's got great pace and is, or atleast was when he was drafted, their fastest player over 20m. Greatly athletic. Missed some footy over the past year, so he won't be at his best yet, so now would be the time to try for him as we could possibly get him for less.

Wouldn't mind getting zac smith from gc if possible. Would fit the bill for us in targeting another ruck, which was mentioned a while back but can't remember by who. He's got great pace and is, or atleast was when he was drafted, their fastest player over 20m. Greatly athletic. Missed some footy over the past year, so he won't be at his best yet, so now would be the time to try for him as we could possibly get him for less.

...and I would like to get Gary Ablett, out of contract, thought to be the best ever but getting a bit older so maybe we could get him for a mill or there abouts.

In all seriousness Zac Smith is part of the GC future, he is not going anywhere. A Qld kid who is part of the foundation of the club and will be a great player given an injury free run.

I would put Ben Kennedy on the shortlist. Was compared to Boomer as a junior and has a tough midfield to crack into at the Pies.

Well, if someone compared him to Boomer...

But wait, I saw someone compare him to Gysberts, so... Woah, headspin.

Well, if someone compared him to Boomer...

But wait, I saw someone compare him to Gysberts, so... Woah, headspin.

The sheer irrelevancy of your posts these days is astounding. I havn't checkef DL in a a while and yet I am not surprised to still be seeing attention seeking posts by you.

Anyway that said, I can see some potential in Lin Jong and he has shown he works hard. I think Roosy could really turn him into a good tall flanker.

Ha! You're a crack up, olisik.

Keep up your vague musings and I'll keep taking the [censored] out of their banality.

If you think my postings are irrelevant, you should probably read more, or work on your comprehension skills.

Zaharakis. Watching the replay with a cooler head he was even better than I remembered. He just won't accept defeat. He's young, tough, talented, and in a team that is up the creek in a sinking canoe. Essendon are going to need picks, he needs a club to play for, and we have deep pockets.

Time membrey? Kicked 41 goals in the Neafl so far this year and can't get a game in the swans fwd line. Worth a go at getting him?

Zaharakis. Watching the replay with a cooler head he was even better than I remembered. He just won't accept defeat. He's young, tough, talented, and in a team that is up the creek in a sinking canoe. Essendon are going to need picks, he needs a club to play for, and we have deep pockets.

I'd love to get him, but didn't he just sign until 2017?

Agree that Craig Bird might be worth an offer. 3 year deal at $333,000 per year gets it done. Very good clearance player and goalkicker.

Does it?

How would you know - wages are not released and the cap increases about half a million a year.

Time membrey? Kicked 41 goals in the Neafl so far this year and can't get a game in the swans fwd line. Worth a go at getting him?

Really can't take NEAFL form into account when players are getting high 40's to 60's possessions. Mitch Morton was kicking bags in the same comp.

Besides this the trouble with Membrey is where does he sit, he's too small for a KPP and I don't know if he has what it takes to play high half forward and have a run through the middle. What tricks does he have?

He's strong, he's aggressive and he's a beautiful kick.

He's also 10cm short of what he needs to be a key forward.

Really can't take NEAFL form into account when players are getting high 40's to 60's possessions. Mitch Morton was kicking bags in the same comp.

Besides this the trouble with Membrey is where does he sit, he's too small for a KPP and I don't know if he has what it takes to play high half forward and have a run through the middle. What tricks does he have?

Fair points. But he is pretty much the same size as crameri just doesn't quite have the muscle on him yet. While crameri doesn't set the world on fire, he still does his role and kicks about 2 a game. If membrey could do that then he'd be doing his job, and he wouldn't be getting the first defender in our fwd line. Probably 3rd or 4th best behind Dawes, hogan and possibly Pedersen depending on which position he is played.

I made reference to Jarryn Geary in another thread. Fast, neating kicking skills, goes hard at the contest and fills a need in the back half. Oh and free agent I believe. Thoughts?

Tex Walker would be one I'd love to get, a forward line with him, Dawes and Hogan, then with others rotating through such as Vince, JKH, Kent, etc, would be pretty exciting.

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but whats the difference between being out of contract and being either a restricted and unrestricted free agent? I understand the difference between the two free agent types but aren't all out of contract players classified as either one of these free agents?

Anyone under 7 years playing is not eligible for free agency. So what happens in this situation is the same as it has been before FA. Hope that helps.

Ruck/Forward to take the role Clark would have had.

I actually like the look of Paddy Ambrose, very athletic strong young forward at Bombers with no 2012 baggage. Not unlike the young Josh Kennedy the Hawks were trying to mould into a forward!

Ha! You're a crack up, olisik.

Keep up your vague musings and I'll keep taking the [censored] out of their banality.

If you think my postings are irrelevant, you should probably read more, or work on your comprehension skills.

a pigmy rhino, must be related in some fashion.

What are peoples thoughts on trying to snare Lin Jong for cheap?

saw him in an U-18 game, he was a strong competitor & taking it on. thought he could be drafted. not seen him since. some just scoff at the different name.

Zaharakis. Watching the replay with a cooler head he was even better than I remembered. He just won't accept defeat. He's young, tough, talented, and in a team that is up the creek in a sinking canoe. Essendon are going to need picks, he needs a club to play for, and we have deep pockets.

I think him being overlooked in his first draft, has put him in a very good place for a competitor. he's a beauty.

Parker, Parker and Parker. Maybe Parker as well...

I think him being overlooked in his first draft, has put him in a very good place for a competitor. he's a beauty.

Who?

Who?

zaharakis.

Out of contract players from different clubs stolen this from a BigFooty thread (thanks Yoda):

- it seems to be up to date after a quick browse but may not have some of the latest signings.

Adelaide Crows:Out of contract: Shaun McKernan, Jarad Petrenko, Matt Jaensch, Jarrad Lyons, Sam Shaw, Brodie Martin, Tom Lynch, Angus Graham, Sam Siggins, Rory Atkins, James Battersby (rookie), Charlie Cameron (rookie), Jake Kelly (rookie), Jack Osborn (rookie), Alex Spina (rookie),restricted free agents: David McKayunrestricted free agents: Ben Rutten, Jason PorplyziaBrisbane Lions: Out of contract: Brent Moloney, Rohan Bewick, Jordan Lisle, Marco Papporone, Andrew Raines, James Polkinghorne, Ryan Lester, Matt McGuire, Patrick Wearden, Jordan Bourke (rookie), Isaac Conway (rookie), Nicholas Hayes (rookie), Sam Michael (rookie), Zac O'Brien (rookie), Archie Smith (rookie)restricted free agents: -unrestricted free agents: Ash McGrath, Johnathan BrownCarlton Blues:

Out of contract: Troy Menzel, Mitch Robinson, Chris Yarran, Sam Docherety, Sam Rowe, Tom Temay, Tom Bell, Nicholas Graham, Ed Curnow, Jeff Garlett, Levi Casboult, Simon White, David Ellard, Jarryd Cachia (rookie), Ciaran Byrne (international rookie), Blaine Johnson, Luke Reynolds, Heath Scotland (rookie), Ciaran Sheehan (international rookie), Cameron Wood (rookie)restricted free agents:

unrestricted free agents: Kade Simpson, Jarrad WaiteCollingwood:

Out of contract: Jackson Ramsey, Tim Broomhead, Tony Armstrong, Quinten Lynch, Luke Ball, Jaryd Blair, Ben Kennedy, Marty Clarke, Jack Frost (rookie), Corey Gault (rookie), Ben Hudson (rookie), Kyle Martin (rookie), Caolon Mooney (international rookie), Peter Yagmoor (rookie)restricted free agents:

unrestricted free agents: Nick Maxwell, Tyson GoldsackEssendon:

Out of contract: Jason Ashby, Dustin Fletcher, Martin Gleeson, Sean Gregory, Will Hams, Kyle Hardingham, Michael Hibberd, Ben Howlett, Dylan Van Unen, Patrick Ambrose (rookie), Corey DellO'llio (rookie), Johny Rayner (category b rookie), Ariel Steinberg (rookie), Fraser Thurlow (rookie)restricted free agents: Heath Hockingunrestricted free agents: Dustin Fletcher, Leroy Jetta, Jason WinderlichFremantle Dockers:

Out of contract: Nat Fyfe, Matt DeBoer, Max Duffy, Josh Simpson, Anthony Morabito, Alex Silvagni, Jack Hannath, Scott Gumbleton, Keplar Bradley, Jacob Ballard (rookie), Sam Menegola (rookie), Craig Moller (rookie), Thomas Vandeleur (rookie), Michael Wood (rookie)restricted free agents: David Mundyunrestricted free agents: Garrick Ibbotson, Luke McPharlin, Matthew PavlichGreater Western Sydney:

Out of contract: Jono O'Rourke, Lachlan Plowman, Josh Hunt, Kristian Jacksch, Stephen Gilham, Mark Wiley, Tom Downie, Dylan Addison, Sam Shultz (rookie)restricted free agents: -unrestricted free agents: -Gold Coast Suns:

Out of contract: Zac Smith, Tim Sumner, Karmichael Hunt, Luke Russel, Harley Bennel, Matthew Warnock, Steven May, Jeremy Taylor, Tom Nicholls, Tom Murphy, Jackson Allen, Brandon Matera, Michael Rischitelli, Greg Broughton, Nathan Bock, Andrew Boston (rookie), Jarrad Ellis (rookie), Josh Hall (rookie), Louis Herbet (rookie), Leigh Osborne (rookie)restricted free agents:

unrestricted free agents:Geelong Cats:

Out of contract: Mitch Brown, Lincoln McCarthy, Daniel Menzel, Jesse Stringer, Jordan Schroder, Dawson Simpson, Josh Cowan, Taylor Hunt, Jordan Murdoch, Jed Bews, Allan Christensen, Cam Guthrie, Nathan Vardy, George Burbury, Josh Walker, Brad Hartman, Shane Kersten, Michael Luxford (category b rookie), Jackson Sheringham (rookie), James Toohey (rookie), Nick Bourke (rookie),Zac Bates (rookie)restricted free agents: -unrestricted free agents: Corey Enright, James KellyHawthorn Hawks:

Out of contract: Shaun Burgoyne, Brian Lake, Matt Spangher, Luke Lowden, Angus Litherland, Kaiden Brand, Kurt Heatherley (rookie), Ben Ross (rookie), Shem Tatupu (international rookie), Derrick Wanganee (rookie), Zac Webster (rookie), Dallas Willsmore (rookie)restricted free agents: -unrestricted free agents: Brad SewellMelbourne Demons:Out of contract: Rohan Bail, Sam Blease, Shannon Byrnes, Daniel Cross, Tom McDonald, James Strauss, Luke Tapscott, Dean Terlich, Alex Georgiou (rookie), James Harmes (rookie), Neville Jetta (rookie), Max King (rookie), Maia Westrupp (international rookie)restricted free agents: -unrestricted free agents: James Frawley,North Melbourne Kangaroos:

Out of contract: Robin Nahas, Ryan Bastinac, Nathan Grima, Liam Anthony, Levi Greenwood, Sam Gibson, Ben Jacobs, Taylor Hine, Taylor Garner, Tom Curran, Mason Wood, Mitch Wilkins, Timothy McGennis (rookie), Joel Tippet (rookie), Kayne Turner (rookie), Eric Wallace (international rookie), Max Warren (rookie)restricted free agents: unrestricted free agents: Leigh Adams, Michael Firrito, Brent HarveyPort Adelaide Power:

Out of contract: Cameron Hitchcock, Campbell Heath, Matthew Broadbent, Paul Stewart, Lewis Stevenson, Tom Clurey, Mason Shaw, Sam Colquhoun, Jarrad Redden, Ben Newton, Jack Hombsch, Aaron Young, Brendon Ah Chee, Sam Grey (rookie), Kane Mitchell (rookie), Brent Renouf (rookie), Sam Russell (rookie)restricted free agents: -unrestricted free agents: Dom Cassisi, Kane Cornes, Tom Logan, Paul StewartRichmond Tigers:

Out of contract: Matt Dea, Jake Bachelor, David Astbury, Ben Griffiths, Aaron Edwards, Jake King, Brad Helbig, Kamdyn McCintosh, Liam McBean, Matt McDonough, Todd Elton, Matt Arnot, Brett O'Hanlon, Todd Banfield (rookie), Ben Darrou (rookie), Anthony Miles (rookie), Orren Stephenson (rookie), Matt Thomas (rookie), Cadeyn Williams (international rookie)restricted free agents: -unrestricted free agents: Shane Edwards, Jake King, Chris NewmanSt.Kilda Saints:

Out of contract:, Sean Dempster, Tom Hickey (?), Tom Lee, Trent Dennis - Lane, Sam Dunnell, Nathan Wright, Spencer White, Brodie Murdoch, Josh Saunders, Lewis Pierce, Daniel Markworth, Beau Maister, Adam Schneider, Darren Minchington (rookie), Cameron Shenton (rookie), Eli Templeton (rookie), Mav Weller (rookie), Jason Holmes (international rookie)restricted free agents:

unrestricted free agents: Sam Fisher, Jarryn Geary, James Gwilt, Lenny Hayes, Clint JonesSydney Swans:

Out of contract:, Craig Birds, Harry Cunningham, Tom Derrickx, Matthew [censored], Alex Johnson, Jordan Lockyer, Harrison Marsh, Tim Membrey, Tom Mitchell, Myke Pyke, Ted Richards, Rhys Shaw, Dean Towers, Tommy Walsh, Jake Lloyd (rookie), Shane Biggs (rookie), Patrick Mitchell (rookie), Sam Naismith (rookie), Lloyd Perris (rookie), Xavier Richards (rookie), Daniel Robinson (rookie)restricted free agents:

unrestricted free agents: Adam Goodes, Nick Malceski, Ryan O’Keefe, Lewis Roberts-ThomsonWest Coast Eagles:

Out of contract: Nic Naitanui, Andrew Gaff, Sam Butler, Scott Lycett, Jacob Brennan, Brad Sheppard, Pat McGinnity, Ash Smith, Xavier Ellis, Will MacGinnes (rookie), Murray Newman (rookie), Rowen Powell (rookie), Callum Sinclair (rookie),restricted free agents: -unrestricted free agents: San Butler, Dean Cox, Darren Glass, Matt RosaWestern Bulldogs:

Out of contract: Easton Wood, Clay Smith, Jason Tutt, Daniel Pearce, Tory Dickson, Christian Howard, Koby Stevens, Tom Young, Lachlan Hunter, Jason Johanniesen, Mark Austin (rookie), Alex Greenwood (rookie), Lin Jong (rookie), Jack Redpath (rookie),restricted free agents: Shaun Higginsunrestricted free agents: Matthew Boyd, Daniel Giansiracusa, Dale Morris, Robert Murphy, Tom Williams

wow... This is a very helpful list... Thanks for posting this information...

From this list, the players that stand out to me are....

Nat Fyfe

Adam Goodes

Tom Mitchell

Andrew Gaff

Shaun Burgoyne

Harley Bennell

Matthew Pavlich

Corey Enright

James Kelly

Levi Casboult

I made reference to Jarryn Geary in another thread. Fast, neating kicking skills, goes hard at the contest and fills a need in the back half. Oh and free agent I believe. Thoughts?

I think if we're not after him, someone else will be.

Definitely worth a look in.

I'm surprised he's already old enough to be a FA though.