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IN McAdam, Fullertom Out Laurie and Petty

Watching Petty live the other night, he is horribly out of form and confidence. He was missing kick after kick during the warm up. he was completely out of sorts. I presume he is there hoping he will find form until others are ready to step in. To me some ready made replacements are there, in form and ready to go. Surely Fullerton comes in for the role he was traded for. Back up ruck and fwd. natural replacement for Petty who must go back to find form. The fact Petty went into Ruck the other night was just about hm getting hands on the ball. The other is McAdam. Disco's performance created a selection headache but you cant drop him now. Surely McAdam comes in for Laurie. all of a sudden we have a much better look and players in form.

it will be interesting to see if Goody makes many changes or if he takes the view the team were simply tired fro 1st 6 games and travel (whichseems to be a trend of other teams due to AFL scheduling). thoughts are: Out - BBB (needs a rest), Salem (inj), Kolstrup In - Fullerton, Hore (if fit - Turner otherwise), Picket. Borderline - Billings (has been poor) - McAdam ready? (probably come back via 2's?)

I think its too late until Mid Season Draft. with Gus retiring and I presume Smith on Inactive list, does that mean we now have 2 spots available to fill at MSD?

Does this mean we did not offer a contract to Andy Moniz-Wakefield? If so, we now have 2 rookie spots left for SPP or MSD?

has he nominated as F/S?

are we of the belief that Turner and McVee will be promoted to senior list? if so, and if we remain committed to takng 2 picks in the draft (which is what has been reported) , then either go to 38 primary (which we have not done for some time), or two need to come out of the primary list. Do we assume Melk to Rookie and BBB retire? which will then give us 2 rookie picks to be used in draft or mid season? Joel Smith news may likely provide extra spot at some point.

I saw him kick 7 for the Lions at the Gabba the year before last - they had huge wraps on him then. Daniher in and Fort as 2nd ruck behind Big O has kept him in the two's. Lots of talent....opportunity and development - not sure

listening to the Tradies podcast with McClure and Cleary they indicated it is likely that Brown will retire

if we lose Dunstan (already gone), JJ and Harmes, then a play to Devon Robertson would be ideal. we tried to get him in draft year.

love this idea!

Players Out - BBB (retire), Hibbo (retire), Dunstan (delist), Grundy (trade), Harmes (trade), Tomlinson (trade - he just doesnt want to be there), D.Smith (delist) Players In - McAdam (not sure), Chol (not a bad option as fwd/ruck - but is he hard enough), DRAFT gun young mid, DRAFT May replacement, DRAFT a 2nd Ruck option (not fwd/ruck) as Gawn getting older until Kalani White is on board and ready (that will be at least 3 years away by which time Gawn is 35+), perhaps a mature mid year option. Players Change - Melk (extend but rookie), McVee (promote), Howes to challenge for wing spot, Jefferson to come on as KPF, continue development on Woewoedin, TMac retain as depth Not Sure - what happened to Jed Adams? Coaches - Stafford (out), Dew (in for Yze if he gets Tigs gig), new fwd coach

if we lose two (or 3) of above then that would work.

for the good of the AFL, I still think they should go to Tassie (they wont - but they should)

Perfect fit if Grundy goes - a bargain. Saw him kick 7 at the Gabba in his first season and he hasnt been able to break into the Big O/Fort/Daniher combination

Available Numbers - 2, 6, 12, 19, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 43,46,47, 48, 49

So post trade, and with the inclusion of Chandler moving to primary list, signing Melk and Hibbo and using an additional 2 picks in the draft, am I correct in assuming our options are: - If we DONT delist Baker, we have 1 additional spot available on primary for a DFA + 1 rookie spot. (noting of we dont use the additional primary spot we can have 2 rookie spots) - If we delist Baker, we have up to 2 spots to use for DFA if suitable and depending on how many primary spots we fill (if any more at all) we can add between 1 and 3 rookie spots?

What DL thoughts exist on including Liam Henry as part of Jackson deal to Freo? Steak knives?

What DL thoughts exist on including Liam Henry as part of Jackson deal to Freo? Steak knives?

surely like Mitch Brown, this year. "Break Glass in case of emergency".

which is exacty why we need to find a key position fwd..with time on his side. McKay? Naughton? Hipwood? King? or similar? or do we move Tomlinson Fwd, or keep Tommo back and switch Petts fwd?

if you are Kade Chandler or Mitch Brown, you are looking elsewhere.

Agree...too early for JVR. I cant believe im saying this but Weid in but let him play at 2nd tall in fwd line - it wont happen - Melk will stay Out - Sparrow, Hunt, Melksham In - Harmes, Bowey, Weid

I tend to agree. Lets stick with the Weid for the next couple of weeks and and allow him some consistency and continuity and not take #1 defender. Chopping and changing in and out of the team and role is not helping his cause. If after this run he cant impact, he may be playing elsewhere next year. In - BBB Out - Melk

BBB and Fritch just doesnt work. We need another tall to spread the 2nd and 3rd best defender. Must play Weid for rest of season. JVR is 2023.... Tommo had a good game and the role suited him - unfortunately he is depth at the moment - not best 22. If Petty is back, he only stays if Lever is out. Same with Melk - played his role but he is depth. In - Oliver, Weid, Petty Out - Bedford, Melksham, Tommo