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THE 2025 SUPPLEMENTARY SELECTION PERIOD

Whispering_Jack
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Now that the AFL Drafts are done and dusted, attention turns to the 2025 Supplementary Selection Period (SSP) which presents the final opportunity for players to secure an AFL list spot ahead of the start of next season. 

A limited number of clubs have left list spots open and now have the option to offer train-on opportunities to prospective players with the objective of filling those vacancies by February 2025.

The first window of opportunity in the post draft period begins tomorrow and the following clubs are expected to be involved in the SSP process:

Carlton - the Blues have two spots open and their most noted invitee is former Hawthorn No. 6 pick Denver Grainger-Barras. Liam McMahon, a key position forward formerly of Collingwood but who was a leading goalkicker with Carlton’s VFL team this year is also on board with the Blues. Delisted pair Sam Durdin and Matt Carroll will also be trying to reclaim their places at the club.

Essendon - the Bombers have promised delisted defender Kaine Baldwin the opportunity to train on with a view to SSP selection.

Fremantle - the Dockers have long been expected to sign former Cat and Power midfielder Quinton Narkle.

Gold Coast - the Suns passed up in the rookie draft and can also sign a player through the SSP.

Port Adelaide - the Power will invite North Melbourne VFL skipper Jack Watkins to audition for a SSP spot.

Western Bulldogs - Dom Brew, captain of VFL premier Werribee is expected to be invited, along with SA ruckman Harry Boyd.

West Coast - the Eagles have been linked to cut Suns defender Sandy Brock.
 

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    Liking the Dogs train ons in Brew and Boyd - would have been happy to have both at the Dees had we had another list spot 

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    3 hours ago, 12345_54321 said:

    Our first call will be to Jack Henderson if *somehow* a list spot opens up. 

    Hopefully we find out soon *if* that list spot is going to open up 

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    1 hour ago, demoncat said:

    Hopefully we find out soon *if* that list spot is going to open up 

    Yep either *that* way 😂 or an unfortunate injury (which hopefully doesn’t happen). 

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    Isn't Shane McAdam contemplating his career?

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    20 hours ago, dazzledavey36 said:

    Isn't Shane McAdam contemplating his career?

    Suppose he decides not to continue on, what happens then?

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    Just now, Demon Head said:

    Suppose he decides not to continue on, what happens then?

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    32 minutes ago, Demon Head said:

    Suppose he decides not to continue on, what happens then?

    Some sort of financial agreement is reached for the two years remaining on his contract and then we can open up a list spot to either sign someone in the SSP or we choose to leave the list spot open for mid season. 

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    Does Melbourne FC need to recruit from the Supplemental Selection Period to bring it's player  list up to 45 players ?

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    1 hour ago, DistrACTION Jackson said:

    McAdam just sighted on the dees insta reel…:

    Cleaning out his locker or putting in the big ones in the gym ? 

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    3 hours ago, Sydee said:

    Cleaning out his locker or putting in the big ones in the gym ? 

    At our Camp in Yea.!!

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    On 24/11/2024 at 12:54, demoncat said:

    Liking the Dogs train ons in Brew and Boyd - would have been happy to have both at the Dees had we had another list spot 

    Posted a couple of times wanting us to get him, after his premiership BOG with the Redlegs. Reckon we might have matched him now, though, with AJ.

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    15 hours ago, demongorm said:

    Does Melbourne FC need to recruit from the Supplemental Selection Period to bring it's player  list up to 45 players ?

    No. With the exception of a possible Category B spot for international players or players from other sports (not considered particularly likely), there are no vacancies on the club’s lists. 

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    Looks as though St Kilda’s Brad Crouch is going to announce his retirement just days after being re- rookied by them.

    This will open up an SSP for the Saints.

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    4 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    No. With the exception of a possible Category B spot for international players or players from other sports (not considered particularly likely), there are no vacancies on the club’s lists. 

    I'm struggling with the maths. According to the Hatch, Match and Dispatch thread these are the Melbourne changes:

    IN Tom Campbell (free agent, St Kilda), Aidan Johnson (Werribee), Harvey Langford (Dandenong Stingrays), Xavier Lindsay (Gippsland Power), Ricky Mentha (Category B rookie), Harry Sharp (trade, Brisbane)
     
    OUT Angus Brayshaw (retired), Ben Brown (retired), Kyah Farris-White (delisted), Lachie Hunter (retired), Alex Neal-Bullen (trade, Adelaide), Josh Schache (delisted), Joel Smith (delisted), Adam Tomlinson (delisted)

    That's 8 players off the list and 6 on. Am I missing anyone on? If those numbers are correct, why don't we have any vacancies?

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    27 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

    Am I missing anyone on?

    Luker Kentfield.  I fell for the same trap myself.

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    10 minutes ago, Demonstone said:

    Luker Kentfield.  I fell for the same trap myself.

    Plus we had two Cat B's in 2024 - we now have only one.

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    15 hours ago, Supreme_Demon said:

    Hoping the Demons take an Irish player as a category B rookie to continue the legacy of Jimmy Stynes. ☘️

    The club gave up on that many years ago although it was reported recently that we did look at a couple of Irish lads who were invited to the Draft Combine in October. 

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    2 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

    The club gave up on that many years ago although it was reported recently that we did look at a couple of Irish lads who were invited to the Draft Combine in October. 

    Pretty sure they both signed with Geelong and St Kilda respectively 

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