Fat Tony

Brown has been a very good player and is probably going to be traded for under value. But we have invested a lot in Jackson and Weideman and they both need AFL games for development. I am not convinced that a forward line of Brown, Jackson and Weideman can work. Brown and Weideman are basically non chasers/tacklers. We need a third tall who can also apply pressure, because Weideman isn't able to do it.

Jackson offers the ability to double as a forward and back up ruck. I think we will get a second round pick for Preuss, which is fair. IMO Preuss could be a starting ruckman at GWS and Sydney.

As with any player, the question is risk reward. If the coaches and fitness staff really believe he can get back to full intensity running, they will probably forgive him and offer him another contract. He obviously made a big mistake (again) which probably is linked to his inability to get back to his best on field. We have to trust the club to make the right call on Harley.

Zero. But he didn’t get much opportunity to show his ability given the VFL was canceled. I would not take many picks in this draft. It’s compromised and hard to select given no junior football. And draftees get two years vs Dunkley one.

I think Dunkley showed something last year and I would not be delisting him yet.

Noted. He wins a lot of uncontested possession. But he also ranks highly on centre bounce attendances. My point is he is more an onballer than wingman and we have a logjam in the midfield.

I would say he’s inside.

Not the type of player we really need IMO but a gun.

I think Gunston would add a lot to our side 55. Not only is he a good mark and great finisher, but he also good on the ground. We have invested too much in Weideman and Jackson, for us to not build around them as talls. We need a mobile third option that can compete on the deck. Fristch is the most frustrating player on the list IMO. Misses far too many set shots for a "dead eye".

I don't see Bedford being a consistent AFL player. Not strong enough or super quick and tiny hands.

I think it will be a boring week (as per the last 6 months). The Hawks would have to release Clarkson from his contract. Why would they do that? And changing the list manager at this point would be crazy IMO. He might be moved on, but not until the draft and contracts are done this offseason.

Surely the decision on Goodwin has already been made and he is staying. We can't afford to sack him. And Mahoney has done ok in building a list and this has to be the worst time to change that role.

Thinking about this some more, adding a forward who can fit alongside Weideman and Jackson is key. Cameron would obviously fit because he is a superstar and very mobile. De Goey would be the best pick up, legal issues aside. Gunston would cost our 2021 first rounder and more, which is a lot for a 28 year old. Mihocek would also be able to play alongside Weideman and Jackson. Ben Brown would probably make us too slow and top heavy but would cost the least. Daniher is hit or miss and seems to want to get out of Melbourne. The other option could be to swing May forward and play Petracca 70% forward. We could then go for a key defender like Robbie Tarrant, Hooker or Carlisle.

This is not a year to be doing a massive list cull. We have no first round pick, the draft is heavily compromised and will be a chook raffle given no junior footy. We would be better to go with minimum wage one-year deals on current players or DFA than lock ourselves in to two year deals from the draft.

Pretty much bang on. We don't necessarily need a KPF. A very good small or mid sized forward would also improve our side. And I must be less confident in Baker than you. I know he did ok on the weekend, but he is 22. I just don't see him ever really making it. (Hope I am wrong.)

It is interesting to see who is after Cameron. The Pies could do with a KPF but wouldn't seem to have the cap space with Moore, De Goey and Mihocek out of contract and Grundy on a monster deal. The Tigers, Dockers, PA and Blues don't need a KPF. The Bombers are trying to keep Daniher but could target him if he leaves. The Dogs are getting a young gun KPF in the draft and have Naughton and Bruce is on big money. The Crows, NM and Hawks are rebuilding and would not be that attractive to Cameron. The Eagles might want a replacement for Kennedy, but surely they haven't got the cap space with Nic Nat, McGovern and Kelly on big money. I can't believe the Cats have the cap room either. The Saints seem to be locked in to building around King and probably want to focus on the midfield. The Swans, Lions, GCS and Dees would be the most likely external bidders.

Saad is rated around 50th in the competition this year according to AFL player ratings. He would add speed and skill to our side, which we need both of. A second round pick in this draft would be a great result.

It looks ok because we drafted well and have won enough games this year (with no injuries). Just because you win at blackjack doesn't mean you are a good player.

I agree, it is highly preferable that any forward that we recruit compliments Jackson and Weideman. We also don't know if Petty (uncontracted) will play again or if TMac (unlikely) can rediscover form. Of the list I gave, Gunston, Breust or De Goey would seem to be the best fits for us - adding class and maintaining forward pressure. And, I also agree that we should definitely be looking to add mid and small forwards in the draft. However, Cameron is one of the top 25 players in the game. If we have any chance to get him, we should take it IMO.

Doc, I agree that Cameron at $1.2m might not be the best value recruit - even though he is a free agent. But I still think a gun forward is something we lack and that, from a list management perspective, it will be the simplest way for us to improve. (We need to dangle a few lines out and see if we get any bites.) And Weideman will be a better player with another top player around him. Our midfield needs to improve as well, but I think that needs to happen organically. Oliver, Viney, Brayshaw, Petracca, Harmes, Sparrow and Langdon collectively need to improve their disposal. But I don't think we have room in the rotation to add another recruit in the centre square.

While I understand where you are coming from, I disagree with this. We have two major problems. A weak forward line and a poorly skilled midfield. Fixing the skill of midfield is not going to be easy, as our best players are also our biggest culprits. And they cannot play anywhere else. I think a gun forward and another wingman are the players we should target this off season. Cameron, Daniher, Mihocek, Gunston, Brown, Breust and De Goey are all players we should be trying to get.

I wish our players had a little more Mumford in them.

Smith may be 32 but he looks like a player that could have a very long career IMO. Would be a great get.

Also going down the middle often makes it easier to find a loose player on the wings occasionally

6,6,6 rule requires one in the square. If you take a mark in the square the angle of the kick is straight in front. Also, the square is a starting point for where you need to be before a kick in.