One more to go.....

[youami 54]

now we have picks 4, 14, 21, 53, 69 and 3 in the PSD. 6 picks

assuming Bode has been promoted, that leaves us with 5 spots on the list, plus danny hughes as rookie

my thoughts are one of Holland, Warnock, or Ferguson will be shown the door to accomodate essentially pick 69.

My pick is Ferguson to be the last one delisted.

What will happen to Hughes? He has been on the rookie list now for two years and either has to be delisted or promoted.

[The Syl 0]

Good call youami, I think you may be right.

Dutchy has shown that, while he may not be a superstar, he is more than capable of taking a big defender, making contests, and bobbing up for the odd goal or two. He's also handy down back. Might I put myself on the line and say that he has given us great service. He also has super biceps, which is a plus.

And Warnock's still young for a key position type. He's probably got another year or two to show a bit more.

This is unfortunate for Ferguson, because I like him very much. He's clearly courageous and has a pretty sound football brain. But he just hasn't put the bulk on that he needs to hold down a key defensive post, and I'm not sure he's quick or creative enough to work in the back half in any other way.

It's sad, because he seems like a genuinely good guy, but I have the feeling he'll be the unlucky one, especially as he was a real project for Daniher, and Bailey may not have the same emotional attachment to him.

If it is him, I hope he finds another club.

[Ausyid 0]

Warnock would be my choice.

We may choose to not use our pick 69 instead though.

[Jaded No More 68,814]

Ferguson is almost certain to get the chop.

Holland fills an occasional hole that no-one else on the list can fill.

Warnock is young, and is largely unknown. Bailey could turn him into something, who knows, maybe even send him forward.

Ferguson is Ferguson. He'll never be big or strong, he'll never read the play like Rivers does. He'll always be a depth player.

Time to bid him farewell.

[jacey 333]

now we have picks 4, 14, 21, 53, 69 and 3 in the PSD. 6 picks

assuming Bode has been promoted, that leaves us with 5 spots on the list, plus danny hughes as rookie

my thoughts are one of Holland, Warnock, or Ferguson will be shown the door to accomodate essentially pick 69.

My pick is Ferguson to be the last one delisted.

What will happen to Hughes? He has been on the rookie list now for two years and either has to be delisted or promoted.

Ferguson.

Hughes got nice hands but again has a small body.

[Demon3 2,541]

Ferguson is a must to stay, he has a bit of dustin fletcher about him, runs with the flight of the ball, has courage. Melbourne will NEVER win a flag with holland in the team...NEVER!!!!!!!!

[Yze_Magic 3]

I would chop Warnock

Holland never plays a bad game

Bailey will make something out of Ferguson

[mauriesy 7,212]

now we have picks 4, 14, 21, 53, 69 and 3 in the PSD. 6 picks

So, assuming we pick up half a dozen 18-year-olds in the draft, how much have we lowered the average age of the team by since round 22?

[Demon3 2,541]

Holland never plays a bad game, are you watching the same team, your cred is really on the line man...

[demon_fanatic 4]

id chop warnock and give ferguson a red hot chance to cement his spot as a floating back to help rivers... he has good disposal which is a plus...

[Jaded No More 68,814]

I think this week I've read that Ferguson is...

- The same as Rivers

- Has a bit of Dustin Fletcher in him

- Will magically stack on the weight for his 27th birthday

I would like all those people who actually believe that, to send me a PM with the number of their dealer. I would love to be on whatever trip you are on!

[hangon 0]

now we have picks

Pick 4 - Best player available - lets pray its Cotchin

Pick 14 - KP Forward/Back - We might be pleasantly surprised

Pick 21 - KP Back/Forward - Take opposite to above

Pick 53 - CAC Famous "Smokie"

Pick 69 - PASS or Recycled Player depending who is avaliable

Pick 85 - PASS

and 3 in the PSD.

[Guest unstable punt]

Warnock would be my choice.

We may choose to not use our pick 69 instead though.

thats more like it, no pick 69

[Yze_Magic 3]

Holland never plays a bad game, are you watching the same team, your cred is really on the line man...

YOu watched any Demon games the last 2 seasons?

Every time Holland has come into the team he has either-

- played forward and taken contested martks , kicked goals and provided a contest

OR

- played back on the oppositons big forward and completely destroyed them

[Yencks 8]

lets gid rid of ferguson and warnock...its all part of the DB eira

[Slartibartfast 17,063]

So, assuming we pick up half a dozen 18-year-olds in the draft, how much have we lowered the average age of the team by since round 22?

Assuming 40 players on our list and assuming all recruits were born on 1st September 1989 (not including rookies) at 1st April 2008 our average age will be 23.8

Our list last year had an average age of 24.4 years.

[Nasher 33,607]

Last time I looked at a "ladder" of team averages ages there was less than 2 years average between the very top and very bottom.

I reckon the median age is a better stat, but even then it's probably going to be around the 25 mark most of the time. Better yet, numbers on the distribution of ages.

[Pepe Dee Pew 0]

Picks 4, 14 and 21 - BEST AVAILABLE in my opinion.

[The Fergburger 0]

Picks 4, 14 and 21 - BEST AVAILABLE in my opinion.

2 of the 3 should be best available and the other we should focus on getting a Key defender.

[Rogue 585]

Is Holland worth more to us than pick 69? Yes.

Is Warnock worth more to us than pick 69? Yes.

Is Ferguson worth more to us than pick 69? Hrm.

[Red and Blue Flame 179]

I'd chop Ferguson and Hughes

[grazman 7,387]

Warnock still has a year to run on his contract. Fergs for mine.

[Ausyid 0]

Last time I looked at a "ladder" of team averages ages there was less than 2 years average between the very top and very bottom.

I reckon the median age is a better stat, but even then it's probably going to be around the 25 mark most of the time. Better yet, numbers on the distribution of ages.

Would be interested in the average age of the best 22 from each team.

[Jarka 767]

I'd be happy if anyone one of Yze, Ferguson, Holland, Warnock, Jamar or P.Johnson were delisted.

Actually, now that I think about it some more if you replace the word 'happy' with 'absolutely ****ing delighted' it would be a fairer reflection of my feelings.

[demonsflag555657 3]

Ferguson for me we cant chop too many more until next season when another 5 odd will go.