White,
Nothing new in that article in terms of the WA sides.
Balic should attract a second round pick or may become involved in a trade for another player (maybe Wilson from GWS?).
Pretty happy where we sit going into this trade period. I believe the first list submission requires 3 delisting/retirements to make room for the mandatory 3 draft picks. With Dawson, Ibbo and Yarran already retired - no need to proceed with a mass clean out just yet. With the Doig Medal only a week or so away, I'd be surprised we'd make too many unforced list changes until after that date.
Seeing how well Cox did as back up to Hodor in the WAFL GF and Griff's injury issues, I wouldn't be surprised to see he and Z.Clarke moved on.
Only other changes likely to come from the uncontracted blokes (Tabener, Collins, Suban, Sheridan, Sutcliffe, Crozier, Deluca & Grey).
The last two are re-drafted rookies and deserve another year, IMHO, as they've both showed a bit - particularly Grey. Would like to see Suban (hardness in/around contests) and Crozier (X-factor, potential) retained for different reasons but I'm ambivalent towards Sutcliffe & Sheridan.
Securing Tabs and Collins should be a priority and I'd like to see them announced on new contracts either before or at the Doig.
Rookie upgrades is like to see are Duman, Grey & Deluca with Strnadica given more time to develop - as he was a 'project' player when selected last year.
Unless an exceptional trade deal presents itself, take our picks to the draft and get the best available player with pick 5 and take a punt on some overlooked WA talent with our later picks and the PSD & rookie drafts.
Who said this list management stuff was difficult...*
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