As an interesting sidepoint to next year planning I'm wondering if commitment to the cause should form part of next weeks selection.
Given that Sandi and Ballas, not being with us next year, will not play against Port should we also take a hard line on Brad Hill and Langdon. I think they should be presnted with their contracts on Monday and if not prepared to commit then we leave them in Perth and give a young player a trip instead. Possible ins would be Dixon, North, Carter, Banfield, Sturt and Watson. If we are to believe the Cub Website then Cox and Ryan should also be ins for next week. I know it would mean a very inexperienced side next week but we can have a look at these guys, see if they can play and find out who is really committed to next season's campaign, irrelevant of any coaching moves. We can also start formulating any possible trade ploys for wanted players, Kelly or Brayshaw, and draft positioning to get Liam Henry, Luke Jackson.or any other prospective draft targets.