2017 trading, drafting, list management

[Ludwig]

Nobody took Cassidy Parish!

He is so slow and has poor skills. His name comes up only because he's somebody's younger brother. I think David Cassidy.

[liz]

Styles looks not dissimilar to Ling and Stoddart in terms of the roles they might play - ie athletic, good movers, good ball users but essentially receivers rather than contested ball winners, at least at this stage. With COR also just given a two year contract, it looks like the NEAFL half-back flanks could be as crowded as the forward line next year.

[Scottee]

Definitely a draft with a view to the longer term.I think the club feels confident with the existing youngsters stepping up next year. Four players with very similar physical profiles, we are definitely shopping for another Lloyd type.

Amartey looks exciting, genuine ruck forward with lots of speed and spring plus good hands, just a bit raw.

Tom McCartin also a good KPP prospect.

Playing to our strengths in player development.

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[Nico]

Our first pick - Angus Styles

Angus Styles – AFL Draft Central

There is the "key" - endurance. We always value endurance. Best that they have it rather than try to develop it.

[Mark26]

Does anyone know what contract length our new recruits will be given? Does it vary depending on the player or is there a standard which all new draftees are offered?

[aguy]

Does anyone know what contract length our new recruits will be given? Does it vary depending on the player or is there a standard which all new draftees are offered?

I think it's standard. Pretty sure the players taken in the national draft are always on a 2 year contact at a standard afl prescribed wage. The rookies are on a 1 year contact of lesser value than the senior listed new draftees. The amounts are public knowledge but I can't remember what they are. Somewhere in the range of $80k to $100k. It's for contracts beyond the initial 2 years that are up for negotiation dollar wise. But players still can't just dictate what club they move to unless they reach the free agency criteria

That's why we've done really well signing both Heeney and mills up to long term contracts.

[Legs Akimbo]

It almost feels like we have swapped target player profiles with hawthorn. They are going for inside grunt over disposal while we are going for speed and footskills. Go figure.

[dejavoodoo44]

He is so slow and has poor skills. His name comes up only because he's somebody's younger brother. I think David Cassidy.

David Cassidy? Wasn't he with the Pentridge Family? Surprised that Collingwood didn't pick him up.

[Mark26]

I think it's standard. Pretty sure the players taken in the national draft are always on a 2 year contact at a standard afl prescribed wage. The rookies are on a 1 year contact of lesser value than the senior listed new draftees. The amounts are public knowledge but I can't remember what they are. Somewhere in the range of $80k to $100k. It's for contracts beyond the initial 2 years that are up for negotiation dollar wise. But players still can't just dictate what club they move to unless they reach the free agency criteria

That's why we've done really well signing both Heeney and mills up to long term contracts.

Thanks Aguy!

[magic.merkin]

I think it's standard. Pretty sure the players taken in the national draft are always on a 2 year contact at a standard afl prescribed wage. The rookies are on a 1 year contact of lesser value than the senior listed new draftees. The amounts are public knowledge but I can't remember what they are. Somewhere in the range of $80k to $100k. It's for contracts beyond the initial 2 years that are up for negotiation dollar wise. But players still can't just dictate what club they move to unless they reach the free agency criteria

That's why we've done really well signing both Heeney and mills up to long term contracts.

"The wage for a first-round draft pick has been set at $88,000 in the first year of the deal, while rookies will be paid at least $71,500."

The minimum salary for players beyond their second season has been set at $100,000.

Players get 20 per cent pay rise in new CBA - AFL.com.au

[erica]

Can someone please explain why we delisted AJ and then picked him up in the rookie draft? Is there an advantage to the club or to AJ?

[707]

David Cassidy? Wasn't he with the Pentridge Family? Surprised that Collingwood didn't pick him up.

LOL!

[707]

Can someone please explain why we delisted AJ and then picked him up in the rookie draft? Is there an advantage to the club or to AJ?

We wanted three picks at the ND but didn't want to go above 38 players on the main list so AJ was delisted to create the three vacancies. He's been on the main list, we wanted to move him to the rookie list probably to save a few $ as he'll be on a lesser wage on the rookie list.

[erica]

Thanks 707. There's a strategy for every move the club makes!

[bloodspirit]

I'm thinking this was an excellent draft period for Jordan Foote! ????