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Yeah, right. So he won't have a full pre-season then by the sound of it. Do you know when he will start training? Edit: from injury update in late August. “We expect Wayne to be back for most of pre-season, he might miss the first couple of weeks but given the length of time he’s had off to...

I am assuming Milera will be fit for round 1 next year. I think he expected to have a full pre-season, so baring any new injuries I have no reason to think that he won't be ready to go, albeit maybe a little bit rusty.

I would have Milera in the side ahead of all of those players except Dawson and Hinge (who could be included in that group). I think there is room for all of them in the best 22 anyway. I had all bar Nank in mine. I had Ryan in the side in place of Nank but that is dependant on Ryan going past...

His 2023 season was more than okay. He finished 10th in the bnf. His disposal is as good as anyones and his evasiveness adds a point of difference to our side.

Butts was much better than Murray in the games they played this year. Understandably so, given Murray was returning from an ACL. I would have Butts in front based on that and the extra height he has. Selection could go either way though and someone will be unlucky. People seem to be forgetting...

That would be nice. I'm not sure which one of 2023 or 2024 was an anomaly. Hopefully 2024. He is probably behind both Sholl and Cumming for a wing position now. I wonder whether he plays wing in the SANFL or they try him in another position. Most likely that would be down back but I wouldn't...

I'm interested to see how you fit Murray, Keane, Butts and Worrell into the same backline.

My side for round 1 next year is: FB: Worrell, Butts, Michalanney HB: Hinge, Keane, Milera C: Sholl, ROB, Cumming FOL: Dawson, Rankine, Soligo HF: Keays, Walker, Rachelle FF: Fogarty, Thilthorpe, Pedlar INT: Ryan, Laird, Curtin, Pick #2 SUB: Neal-Bullen EMG: Nankervis, Murray, Berry, Jones...

From what Nicks has said, it sounds like that is plan A for Curtin.

I'm not saying that you are wrong, I just don't see it myself. I imagine that he will play as one of a number of small forwards who can push up for stints on the wing and on ball. That would have him competing with: Rankine Rachelle Keays Pedlar Dowling Cook Murphy I don't think that we can...

That depends how much midfield time Rankine plays, I guess. I would like to see him with a 50/50 split as he is so valuable up forward. If Rankine is forward 50% of the time, there is not a huge need in my opinion as nearly every side in the competition would be envious of the Rankine, Rachelle...

It was established that these players would improve our list - at the right price. I wouldn't want the club offering more than what they deem the player is worth to the us, just for the optics or to appease supporters who wants to see a player choose Adelaide without thinking about the overall...

I get where you are coming from but what you are describing is an over-reaction from a supporter. I would much prefer decision makers within the club be making what they deem to be the best decisions to achieve on-field success rather than aiming to appease overly emotional supporters.

This is a nice acquisition. It is not as if Cumming is a superstar, but he is a very good list fit at Adelaide. He should have no trouble making a position on a wing his own.

This is a good pick up for Port Power. Lukosius has his flaws but they are being over exaggerated in here at times. At the very least he will be a good, solid AFL key forward for the next 6 years. That on its own is hard to find, and I think that he can be much better than that. If Port Power...

I agree that, generally speaking, Perryman doesn't seem worth $800k per year but it's hard to judge player payments from the outside because $800k means something different to every club. I'm sure $800k to Sydney, means something very different than to Richmond. Yes, paying $800k to Perryman...

That, and even if he never improves from what he currently is, he has proven to be an AFL quality player. He has 116 AFL games and 2 reserves games over his career to date. There should still be some improvement in him too as a 24yo key forward who has has played most of his games as a defender...

Is it confirmed where he is going?

Lukosius wouldn't necessarily be competing with Fogarty and Thilthorpe. Ideally Adelaide would play 3 tall forwards with Thilthorpe playing time in the ruck. Lukosius actually fits in really well with those two as they are both best playing inside 50, whereas Lukosius seems best suited to...

Makes sense for him to leave the Crows if he is looking for opportunity. Gold Coast is an interesting choice though. Is he any more likely to get a game there?

Would be a good fit for Port Power, especially if Houston goes.

As Dez! So elegantly put it: ABN may only be a minor improvement to the list, but as long as the trade price paid reflects that, I guess it is fine for Adelaide. I would be surprised if ABN is in Adelaide's best 22 next year. I would be equally surprised if Adelaide gave up a second round draft...

I agree 100%. He improves Adelaide's squad but I'm not convinced he is in the best 22. He does seem like the type of player who would be rated high by coaches than supporters though. It all comes down to price. I would probably take him for free. I wouldn't trade a pick below 30 for him. I...

I don't know Alex Neal-Bullen as well as Melbourne supporters would and it sounds like I underrate him somewhat. That being said, I am very confident that Ben Keays is the superior player based on his 2023-24 form. I have never rated Keays highly but this year he was very good and should be a...

That's not correct. Adelaide held Elliott Himmelberg to his contract just last season. I'm sure there are also plenty of cases a trade request from a contract player was nipped in the bud so it never became public knowledge (Patrick Dangerfield for example).

There is already too much player movement for my liking. The ability for clubs to trade contracted players without their consent would add to that problem. I do think that players have too much power when it comes to trades but I don't agree that adding the ability for clubs to trade contracted...

It is a good groupof key defenders, and there is plenty of depth but it is lacking a star player. Nankervis is a flanker or maybe wingman and the plan for Curtin appears to be midfield. Worrell is the first picked out of the tall defenders but he is best suited to be a 3rd tall rather than a...

It makes you wonder what could have been if Adelaide had of nailed those 2 early picks and Hately lived up to his potential at Adelaide. Add to that, Sholl and Butts looked like good players this year and Hamill is at the very least handy. That could have been 8 players on the list from the one...

I doubt it will happen but it sounds well balanced to me. Maybe it values Rioli a bit high, so Richmond are getting a bit much and GCS are losing out a bit.

This is a fair point. Wing, midfield and ruck are the biggest priorities in my opinion. If Adelaide can start to address these in via trade and free agency, I would be comfortable with them trading next years first round draft pick. Cumming (wing), ABN (may be able to add to the depth of...