2025 List Management

[BRS328]

all I will say is a contract is a contract. afl needs to emphasis this or cancel all contracts and revert to one yearers

And how does that give the players stability. At least under the current contract system the players have security over the length of the contract even when they change clubs. The players would never accept what you are suggesting

[Auntie.Gerald]

The game is so quick right now that players that can create, innovate and regenerate something out of nothing will flourish in a fast moving game

Sure attitude, cardio, willingness to contest, tackles and two way run will be be mandatory. Yet equally we are in an era that needs to shape the ball supper quick and for me Ollie not so much and I would argue Hayward despite so many great characteristics isnt the fastest mover of the ball. Deadly entries is what need more of an players that find the 6 points on the run !

For me Curnow coming to us was absolutely critical. W blocked Geelong who is in a window and i reckon what Curnow brings vs Ollie and Hayward combined is way mor important come finals. For me, our list changes make us top8 team with out doubt and now maybe a top4 is a fair argument.

To get get King Curnow is a massive coup and then our other two trades look on point to evolve our backline and forward pocket role scoreboard pressure.

Those adjustments required $ and cap space shuffled to higher priorities ie scoreboard pressure and some height in our backline.

Then we have gone with some great picks in my opinion in the draft..........really exciting actually and we did it fairly well without too much risk to get what we wanted now and ven next year if we use a trade.

Harry - rolls royce moving across the pitch / really glides
Jevan - there is some rage in this guy and explosive
Billy - hungry as hell and mature
Max - slow burn but has that Sam Reid thing about him
Noah - up and about and has a nice left foot
Liam - slow burn over time