Some observations on today's game from a list management perspective:
Persevere with ...
Tabs - has done enough the past few weeks at AFL level to warrant at least a one year contract.
Ballas - similar to above, will be a handy player to help train the next gen of small forwards (poss including Brandon Matera)
Cox - love his contested marking , but can someone please teach him how to drop a footy onto his boot?? Worth nothing that Cox & Tabs took 7 contested marks between then - the same numbers as the rest of the team!
Collins - hard to see why he hasn't played more games this year, esp. after the shellackings we've had. Showed poise and strength on several occasions. Lots to like about our developing tall backs in Hamling, Collins & A.Pearce (assuming he can get his body right). Signing him should be a priority.
Crozier - Has done enough for another contract but again might end up as trade bait.
Suban - a long time favourite of mine but with 8 tackles today, his 'mongrel' attiitude and new run-with role I'd like to see him retained to provide some protection at the coal face for our developing mids. However, could feature in trade negotiations with our plan to bring in more WA talent from other clubs.
Griffin - take back my comments after last weekend's game. Looked like a man playing for his career today and showed enough to hang onto for another season. Particularly with our lack of seasoned rucks and Sandi's propensity to miss large chunks with injuries.
Excited about see more of....
Harley Bennell - showed on a few occasion his silky skills and evasive attributes. Can't wait for him to be running through the midfield next year.
Ryan, Hughes and other kids - some real talent within our emerging youngsters and another pre-season in their legs and bodies will do them wonders.
Times up...
Sheridan - may well end up a good player - but I don't see it happening with us. Trade him as opposed to delisting like we did with De boer, Mzungu & SCOS.
Sutcliffe - similar to above and whilst he played one of his better games today, his disposal is still his downfall. Trade bait or perhaps retain for depth.
Now can we just make sure we get M.McGovern from Adelaide??!!
