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So the Club has decided to carry 2 extra rookies into next season I don't understand that it means we have 2 less senior spots available on the clubs list

can the club elevate rookies
These days there's no difference between senior players and rookie list players beyond some salary cap concessions and the length of the initial contract (if just drafted). Having the maximum number of rookies is normal for contending clubs because it maxes out the amount of player contracts outside the cap. Having the maximum number of senior list players is common for other clubs because they generally want to have the most national draft picks available because the talent is more available earlier, not in the rookie draft.
 
These days there's no difference between senior players and rookie list players beyond some salary cap concessions and the length of the initial contract (if just drafted). Having the maximum number of rookies is normal for contending clubs because it maxes out the amount of player contracts outside the cap. Having the maximum number of senior list players is common for other clubs because they generally want to have the most national draft picks available because the talent is more available earlier, not in the rookie draft.
Thanks dlanod
 
Berry is pretty impactful in that position if we needed to cover a handful of weeks
And we do have extra coverage for the wing as well. So I wouldnt be overly worried if we had to play Berry in the bigger defensive mid role for a few weeks.

Also we still have Dev right? Thats another who I think could play the bigger body easily. Its probably his best position overall. Just never got much time to play it
 

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Full season highlights of the son and brother of a gun Levi Ashcroft. Completed a dominant junior career by winning the U18 Champs with Vic Metro in addition to his third straight Talent League flag. Will be heading to Queensland to join his brother at the flag winning Brisbane Lions.

 
We surveyed 13 AFL recruiters. This is how we predict the draft will unfold

Levi - 6: There is uncertainty on where the Ashcroft bid comes, but Ashcroft is Brisbane-bound as a father-son selection regardless. He will join forces with his Norm Smith Medal-winning brother Will after their father Marcus played in three flags as a Lion. Ashcroft is ultra-professional, self-driven and a dual under-18 All-Australian.
Marshall - 22: The hot tip is the Swans will place a bid on the Lions’ academy prospect, who runs all day and finished the season well, including receiving best-on-ground honours in Sandringham’s third-straight Talent League premiership. Brisbane does not really need another midfielder, but Marshall will provide quality depth. If not: Sydney may wait until their next pick to place a bid.

Article also says Rhys Unwin has been linked to us and GWS
 
Going at 6 seems unlikely don’t think we’ll get off that easily
One thing I'd say is that I don't think he will go at #5. #5 gets $5k while #6 gets nothing. So I'd imagine whoever has the #5 will select the player they're actually eligible to get, as a gesture of goodwill towards that young man.

#2 to #4 are in play tho I reckon.
 
I think currently contending clubs are more likely to bid to weaken our future hand,so Carlton yes
Will be interesting. Carlton went all chips in on pick 3, then bid on a player they can't take, before taking their intended target? We will see...

Might be moot anyway if the bid comes at 2 - Norf have history with us if they are still picking there! 🤣
 
Article also says Rhys Unwin has been linked to us and GWS
Interesting. I would have thought we'd be looking at talls later on, but clearly we like Unwin's weapons. Speed is something you can't teach.

And maybe this also explains why we kept Craven: we want a fast young pressure forward to develop behind Charlie.

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