11 hours ago, leucopogon said:

I'm hoping that McKenna can overcome the injuries and have a decent crack at Casey. Looks a very likely type to me from his NEAFL highlights. 

Give him a 1960’s Beatles haircut and put him in the goal square 

Edited December 12, 20178 yr by chook fowler

1 hour ago, chook fowler said:

Give him a 1960’s Beatles haircut and put him in the goal square 

He does have some attractions, even though little has been seen of him for some time. He has a tough and long road - possibly full of potholes - ahead of him so it will be a challenge.

Spargo and Fritsch if healthy should be in the selection debate from the start of the year.

McKenna, DJ and Baker aren't as easy to predict. All should play well at Casey. Unfortunately McKenna isn't back in the main group yet which is a shame because he has a lovely kick on him and could offer some depth in a variety of spots and a bit of class at Casey would be nice. 

Keilty and King are maturing talls who should play well at Casey and be handy as depth. Whether they play or the talls like Tom McDonald and Pedersen are shuffled around is hard to say at this stage.

Flippers and Petty are development prospects.

7 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

He [McKenna] does have some attractions, even though little has been seen of him for some time. He has a tough and long road - possibly full of potholes - ahead of him so it will be a challenge.

So if he does make it then he will be all the stronger.

Thanks, one-eye. You would think that was the case, quite naturally. From adversity comes.....stoic resolve?

That assessment is a decent reality check where the list is at, lost in space and way too many speculative picks that will keep the club ironed to mid table in the near future.

Cheer up @bluey it's almost Christmas mate! All other clubs have at least 4 new draftees/rookies. The other 5 who are yet to debut, again most other clubs would be in the same or similar position. 

Even if 2 or 3 of the 9 turn out to be regular senior players, which is likely given the ratio of draftees/rookies to senior players, that's a good result.