B1R1, the "draft some footy players from the local leagues" was forced on Neesham circa 1995, and it did not work then, nor will it work now. Sure trade or delist 4 or 5 players, and rookie list 1 to replace Yarran. Bring in 10 or 12, and you are back to teaching half a team a totally new game plan, or how to play without a game plan, depending on your political persuasion.
All we really need is a strong marking target up forward, and 1 mid sized marking half back who can kick, plus a general down back. I suspect we have these players on our list, and all we need to do is get them playing in those positions. Natural attrition will take care of those who can't crack it or are too old. They can be easily replaced in the draft. ( maybe except Johnno, who I suspect is in his last year due to a worn out body.)