While disconcerting to be losing so many, I think it can be broken down per player pretty easily:
Lobb, GF already living in Melbourne and entering final year of a front ended contract, wants money and a happy wife.
Tucker, GF already in Melbourne, couldn’t lock down a starting 22 role this year and Erasmus and Johnson will push past him this preseason, opportunity to play and happy wife.
Acres, both he and the club know his spot in the 22 will be under threat by the end of next year, our contract was incentive based so injury or form would see him earning a lot less, security and $$, plus GF is from Melbourne so could also be happy wife.
Logue, we lowballed him earlier in the year, leaving him to explore options, massive offer from North means he’d be stupid not to take it. Club handled this one badly and realised too late.
Meek, collateral damage from Jackson coming in, would be 3rd in the ruck division and seeking more AFL opportunity. If for any reason we don’t land Jackson, Meek will stay.
