Lever, Petty, Turner, Adams

Cat B - Berry to be developed at Casey

May and McDonald as depth but could easily play a lot of games. Both likely to be off the list at the end of 2026.

We showed some interest in Derksen which may suggest we want to add depth to this area but then again we did pull out for as yet an unspecified reason. Perhaps we don't see further Key Defenders as a need?

Kangaroos and Bulldogs should be going hard for him.

9 minutes ago, Demonland said:

Bizarre.

6 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

It's no different to what we've done with Wade Derksen. we've been chasing him for 2 years only to pull out last minute.

Totally not the same

We were keen on Derksen and GWS refused to trade him and he then went and got seriously injured

If he wants to be filthy with anyone he can be filthy with GWS for refusing to trade a bit player with 3 kids to feed

Just now, Very Jaded said:

Totally not the same

We were keen on Derksen and GWS refused to trade him and he then went and got seriously injured

If he wants to be filthy with anyone he can be filthy with GWS for refusing to trade a bit player with 3 kids to feed

I get that aspect, but i mean we have chased him for a couple of years and when he was finally ready to make the call we've ducked out at the last minute.

the Alir thing is worse given the money he's missing out on as a result.

Just now, Ted Lasso said:

I get that aspect, but i mean we have chased him for a couple of years and when he was finally ready to make the call we've ducked out at the last minute.

the Alir thing is worse given the money he's missing out on as a result.

He and us were ready to make the call last year

This is why players waiting around for a better deal or to be OOC is a risk

I understand Derksen was keen last year but we couldn’t force GWS to trade him. It sucks for him, because he could be locked away on a 3 year deal at the Dees right now

Also we have a new coach so it’s not unreasonable to change course

Ross wined and dined Alir and then went “nah we ran out of money or something better came up”

That’s dodgy

Edited 13 hours ago13 hr by Very Jaded

16 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

It's no different to what we've done with Wade Derksen. we've been chasing him for 2 years only to pull out last minute.

I'm not about that Ted, I think Derksen is the one who did.

We really need a replacement for McVee but I can't see GWS swapping Olivers unfortunately.

Don't mind it, still not 100% confident Howes or Adams locks down a spot as the 3rd tall.

We’ll help you out Leek. Come home.

26 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

It's no different to what we've done with Wade Derksen. we've been chasing him for 2 years only to pull out last minute.

BS. Not even close

You would think the club would just out of curiosity do due diligence and ask his manager where things sit.

A question costs nothing.

Just sayin'

sos fkd him over for his son bottom line

i dont see us going here because of the fact we pulled out on derksen and may hasnt found a suitor, probably also with king telling everyone to get real and put petty where he belongs

also think he has a bit of the frosts about him, he runs without direction and then coughs it up either with a handball to grass or with a a kick for distance

will definitely find a home though, dons/blues/pies/dogs/roos all should be having a look eagles, swans should be asking the question

13 minutes ago, MrFreeze said:

Don't mind it, still not 100% confident Howes or Adams locks down a spot as the 3rd tall.

hes 10x what howes is but adams is meant to be the goalsquare gorilla so not as comparable, petty turner lever will be the starters next season, depends how levers knees hold up i guess

5 minutes ago, Turner said:

sos fkd him over for his son bottom line

i dont see us going here because of the fact we pulled out on derksen and may hasnt found a suitor, probably also with king telling everyone to get real and put petty where he belongs

also think he has a bit of the frosts about him, he runs without direction and then coughs it up either with a handball to grass or with a a kick for distance

will definitely find a home though, dons/blues/pies/dogs/roos all should be having a look eagles, swans should be asking the question

No guarantee May is a walk up start with us in 26.

Im not suggesting Aleer is magnificent or anything but Maysie won't be automatically keeping anyone out.

We aren't going to the big dance in 26. A lot of remodelling and refining to do.

2 hours ago, beelzebub said:

Saints have pulled the pin.

Saints pull out of chase for high flying Giant s/1439245

I'll just leave this here should anyone wish to comment

AN ABSOLUTE BLOODY DISGRACE! AFL should step in

Straight swap for Clarence?

1 minute ago, Ted Lasso said:

Straight swap for Clarence?

That would be an ok outcome but maybe our interest would be dependent on finding a taker for May?

Edited 12 hours ago12 hr by The Lobster Effect

6 minutes ago, Ted Lasso said:

Straight swap for Clarence?

Hunner

Just heard the Saints traded Marshall to Cats for SDK, hence the reason they pulled out from Aleer.

2 minutes ago, mo64 said:

Just heard the Saints traded Marshall to Cats for SDK, hence the reason they pulled out from Aleer.

Geelong offering Carlton 3 first round picks for Curnow

Getting spicy!

1 hour ago, Random Task said:

Lever, Petty, Turner, Adams

Cat B - Berry to be developed at Casey

May and McDonald as depth but could easily play a lot of games. Both likely to be off the list at the end of 2026.

We showed some interest in Derksen which may suggest we want to add depth to this area but then again we did pull out for as yet an unspecified reason. Perhaps we don't see further Key Defenders as a need?

Kangaroos and Bulldogs should be going hard for him.

Lamb on trade radio today specified that it was because our emerging backs had sufficiently progressed in 2025 that he was not needed. (This might also inform how we approach Aleer's availability...)

32 minutes ago, BoBo said:

Geelong offering Carlton 3 first round picks for Curnow

Not enough!

We would be stupid to go after Aleer when that is the area of the ground we have the best depth and good quality. Petty, Turner, Lever, McDonald, May, Adams - there is no need for more key defenders.

Edited 12 hours ago12 hr by godees

3 minutes ago, godees said:

We would be stupid to go after Aleer when that is the area of the ground we have the best depth and good quality. Petty, Turner, Lever, McDonald, May, Adams - there is no need for more key defenders.

What about when McDonald and May move on at the end of 2026? Can we rely on Lever's health who will be 30 at the start of the season?

If he's available, interested in coming to Melb and we had a current or future second round pick I'd try to float it their way to get an athletic 194cm defender who made big improvements this year to break into and perform in a side that was stacked with tall backs. Why not...

A future core backline of talls in Petty, Turner, Aleer and Adams looks pretty good to me.

Edited 11 hours ago11 hr by Young Blood