2020 trading, drafting and list management: players and personnel

[Auntie.Gerald]

easier to be an 18yr old skinny tall defender playing as a third tall defender or as a HBF ........... vs a KPF 196cm tall and 18yrs of age in the AFL.

Alex Johnson did very well in his first year as a loose defender.........harder to replicate at the other end of the field year1 especially with a spare defender smashing at your skull when going up for a mark.

[Aprilbr]

Horse said that he would have been happy with either but you can't have them all. A KF of high talent is more likely to win you a flag than a KD. An exception would be McGovern at WCE who was a real play-maker. Rance might have been another. Is this rookie likely to be in their league? Time will tell.

[Rod_]

I just had a bit of a sliding doors feeling reading reports that Sam Mitchell, at Hawthorn FC, reckons Denver Grainger-Barass looks ready to play at AFL level: "“It’s not for me to say who is in the selection frame (for Round 1) but if you looked at his (Grainger-Barras’) match play last week you would say he’s ready to play.”"

I don't regret our selection of Logan McDonald. On the contrary, I'm still deleriously pleased that we landed him because he was a much better fit for our needs. But clearly DGB is also a super promising player and there will be a temptation to compare the two over their careers seeing as we were strongly considering both and had our choice.

Will be interesting which player is considered the best in 2 - 5 years. There would have to be a bit of banter between Horse and Clarko..

[Markwebbos]

We know which one Clarko would have picked if he had the choice

[bloodspirit]

I just had a bit of a sliding doors feeling reading reports that Sam Mitchell, at Hawthorn FC, reckons Denver Grainger-Barass looks ready to play at AFL level: "“It’s not for me to say who is in the selection frame (for Round 1) but if you looked at his (Grainger-Barras’) match play last week you would say he’s ready to play.”"

I don't regret our selection of Logan McDonald. On the contrary, I'm still deleriously pleased that we landed him because he was a much better fit for our needs. But clearly DGB is also a super promising player and there will be a temptation to compare the two over their careers seeing as we were strongly considering both and had our choice.

[Aprilbr]

Good news and let's hope that you're all correct.

[Mark26]

And his partner has a successful business as an interior designer and renovator in which Luke already plays a key hands-on role. I agree Luke is unlikely to be tempted to go elsewhere.

The world would be thrown into chaos. I'd have to change my handle on RWO! Luke stays I say.

[Meg]

Luke Parker has stated he will not be going anywhere. He loves Sydney. He lives the club and more importantly he found love.

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And his partner has a successful business as an interior designer and renovator in which Luke already plays a key hands-on role. I agree Luke is unlikely to be tempted to go elsewhere.

[wolftone57]

It would seem that the two out of that list who are likely to be targeted by rival clubs are Parker and Hewitt. Obviously we want to keep both but it comes down to money, loyalty and chances of ultimate success. A team closer to the premiership window than us could be attractive to Parker given his age. Let's hope not. He is a key player. I wonder how much time is left on his contract? He will be 29 this time next year which is still relatively young but his body has taken a pounding and he is not the quickest but is incredibly tough and skilful.

Luke Parker has stated he will not be going anywhere. He loves Sydney. He lives the club and more importantly he found love.

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[liz]

Parker will be unrestricted.

Hewett will depend on whether he’s in the top 25% paid players in 2021.

[Markwebbos]

The key thing that list omits is whether players are restricted or unrestricted. After what happened with Jeremy Cameron, I think it’s going to be much harder to recruit RFAs.

Are Parker and Hewett RFA or UFA?

[i'm-uninformed2]

I think the way free agency is going - with good clubs locking down the right players early, and players targeted by other clubs 18 months out and often traded first to yield more value - a better list might be who’s up at end of 2022.

[Aprilbr]

It would seem that the two out of that list who are likely to be targeted by rival clubs are Parker and Hewitt. Obviously we want to keep both but it comes down to money, loyalty and chances of ultimate success. A team closer to the premiership window than us could be attractive to Parker given his age. Let's hope not. He is a key player. I wonder how much time is left on his contract? He will be 29 this time next year which is still relatively young but his body has taken a pounding and he is not the quickest but is incredibly tough and skilful.

[Syd76]

Perhaps time to start a new thread...

But it is interesting to see the list of free agents that are coming up in this year's crop...

Sydney has the following FA (I have put my suggestions as to who to keep and not:

Kaiden Brand* Undecided
Robbie Fox* KEEPER
Sam Gray* LET GO
George Hewett KEEPER
Josh Kennedy KEEPER
Sam Naismith Low Contract
Luke Parker KEEPER
Sam Reid Low Contract

For those interested, the link to the article is attached.
AFL 2021, AFL free agents, free agency, list of free agents 2021, restricted, unrestricted, AFL out of contract 2021, players | Fox Sports

[Ruck'n'Roll]

I just wonder whether we see our next batch with rose coloured glassed the last few years?
Is that partially true ?

Possibly. But then "the grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence" - so I'd suggest some on RWO tend to undervalue what we have, and over value what other teams have. It's a natural proclivity, but I think it's somewhat enhanced by the ludicrously inflated evaluations than young Victorian players are bathed in by the media.

PS I feel about this currant team more in much the same way as in 2003, and even more than 1994.

PPS Happy New Year