List Mgmt. 2024 List Management Part 2 📃

[Pablito]

Also Darcy Macpherson

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Darcy Macpherson

Age

27

Ht

175cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.1

4star

K

9.3

4star

HB

5.8

4star

M

3.4

3star

T

4.9

5star

MG

187.8

3star

D

11.0

3star

K

6.3

3star

HB

4.8

3star

M

2.1

2star

T

2.5

3star

MG

137.3

2star

D

11.6

3star

K

6.2

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

2.2

3star

T

4.8

5star

MG

113.6

2star

, just delisted by the Suns. Adds speed, pretty versatile and can hit the scoreboard. Not sure why he couldn't break into the team this year but his VFL numbers are great.

 

[HereComesJuddy]

Can we just throw a godfather offer at Butters when Coke Can Kenny gets the sack in a weeks time?

Doubtful we would even consider it imo.

Fix up the midfield, forward line and running back this year would be perfect. Hope that injuries are much less next year and if we added Konstanty, Berry, Stone, Travaglia this off season as well as both Campo boys, we will be much much better in 2025 and set ourselves up for sustained success moving forward. Of course a tall key back would be nice but doubtful we get one.

Then go all in on Leek Aleer next year.

 

[Christou2Kouta]

Ollie Hotton?

We were into him in his draft year, Carlton connection, out of contract, would come cheap and is putting up decent numbers in the VFL. Although admittedly I haven't seen him play in the VFL, just watched his junior work.

17 disposals and 5 goals in round 9 against Casey and then didn’t kick another goal for the season in 10 games is surprising.

Seemed to increase his disposal numbers as the season went on so I assume he was getting fitter and rewarded with more midfield time?

We could follow the Hollands formula. Draft the younger brother this year and then a year later lure Olli across.


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[FitzroyBlueBagger]

Not sure of trade value. If he is being pushed out not too much, but a second wouldn’t be too much on his best form. The go slow is that he has missed plenty of games through injury. Unsexy stopper type, but I remember thinking they were set when he was in a purple patch of form.

Definitely due diligence on his body, I can’t remember the nature of his “niggles”.

2023 July sidelined with a broken foot (5th metatarsal) missed rest of season…

2024 June sidelined with a Lisfranc injury to the left foot

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

2023 July sidelined with a broken foot (5th metatarsal) missed rest of season…

2024 June sidelined with a Lisfranc injury to the left foot

Repeat foot injuries for a big burly KPD sounds a tad concerning, wonder if they were load related or collision/impact injuries?

 

[FitzroyBlueBagger]

Repeat foot injuries for a big burly KPD sounds a tad concerning, wonder if they were load related or collision/impact injuries?

Yeah they aren’t great injuries particularly for a KPD type, I’ve tried looking this years injury up but haven’t found anything that would help with providing a good update on the injury..
From a watching perspective he would be a good addition, provided his injury isn’t considered a problematic concern in the future…

 

[TENACIOUS]

Really hope we’re going hard for;

• A KPD
• Konstanty and Rosas, getting both would transform our forward line..
• Mid with pace.

If not, I’d hope we’d try and get another first rounder or two and smash the draft.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Really hope we’re going hard for;

• A KPD
• Konstanty and Rosas, getting both would transform our forward line..
• Mid with pace.

If not, I’d hope we’d try and get another first rounder or two and smash the draft.

Not sure I'd say Konstanty would transform our forward line. A good role player but more along the lines of Fogarty or Durdin than genuine star factor.

 

[TENACIOUS]

Not sure I'd say Konstanty would transform our forward line. A good role player but more along the lines of Fogarty or Durdin than genuine star factor.

Has speed and goal sense, unlike Fogarty and Durdin…

 

[Sweet Seventeen]

Has speed and goal sense, unlike Fogarty and Durdin…

Corey is not slow and was impressive today at captains run. Expecting him to play well tomorrow night and kick a couple of snags.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Has speed and goal sense, unlike Fogarty and Durdin…

He's got decent speed but he's never been a prolific goal scorer at any level. Juniors, VFL, yet to debut at AFL level but it's never been his go. Kicked 24 goals from 23 games this year in the Swans 2s this season.

He's a pressure forward who creates goals for his team via turnover and smart ball use. Very similar to Fogarty but with a bit more zip in his legs.

 

[BluStreak]

He's got decent speed but he's never been a prolific goal scorer at any level. Juniors, VFL, yet to debut at AFL level but it's never been his go. Kicked 24 goals from 23 games this year in the Swans 2s this season.

He's a pressure forward who creates goals for his team via turnover and smart ball use. Very similar to Fogarty but with a bit more zip in his legs.

so he would be an upgrade on Fog. Seems like the go then.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Never thought I'd live to say it... But offer Lobb a contract as the 2nd KPD for a few years. Just about been the Dogs best tonight

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

so he would be an upgrade on Fog. Seems like the go then.

He's yet to play a game at AFL level, certainly wouldn't be saying he'd be an instant upgrade. Potentially, but Fog has proven a valuable cog.

 

[BluStreak]

He's yet to play a game at AFL level, certainly wouldn't be saying he'd be an instant upgrade. Potentially, but Fog has proven a valuable cog.

my understanding is that the swans see him as a direct replacement of Papley

 

[Leeway]

Never thought I'd live to say it... But offer Lobb a contract as the 2nd KPD for a few years. Just about been the Dogs best tonight

I came here just to posit the same. Beat me to it.

 

[Leeway]

my understanding is that the swans see him as a direct replacement of Papley

If that were the case, one would assume he would have had his debut with all the footy that Papley missed. I suspect he's not quite at the level yet.

 

[Leeway]

Luke Parker

26

Luke Parker

Age

32

Ht

183cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.2

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.8

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.8

5star

D

22.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

9.9

5star

M

3.9

4star

T

5.0

5star

CL

5.5

5star

D

21.2

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

8.0

5star

CL

5.2

5star

for Owies is an instant upgrade. Capable of a 40 goal season playing solely as a forward. Actually lays and sticks tackles too. Would love for us to make that move but we don't seem to recruit anyone over 27, so over 30 is a big no no.

 

[GT619]

Luke Parker for Owies is an instant upgrade. Capable of a 40 goal season playing solely as a forward. Actually lays and sticks tackles too. Would love for us to make that move but we don't seem to recruit anyone over 27, so over 30 is a big no no.

need coaches out there to set standards and professionalism. think gunston bruest

 

[branedotorg]

If that were the case, one would assume he would have had his debut with all the footy that Papley missed. I suspect he's not quite at the level yet.

Seems to get injured every time he's about to be called up.

 

[RattAttack]

Question for those more ITK than I. Earlier in the season, most were suggesting ‘we had the list to win a flag’. Therefore predicting that the off season would see very few changes, add the Campo boys and maybe add a cheap recruit (like Acres/E Hollands).

Do we still feel we have the list to win a flag? Or have opinions changed?

 

[HereComesJuddy]

Question for those more ITK than I. Earlier in the season, most were suggesting ‘we had the list to win a flag’. Therefore predicting that the off season would see very few changes, add the Campo boys and maybe add a cheap recruit (like Acres/E Hollands).

Do we still feel we have the list to win a flag? Or have opinions changed?

I’d say we are 80% there and on a good day, 80% could be enough.

For me, we need more speed around the ground and a more dynamic forward line. Yes of course we probably need another key back but if we had a midfield that denied the opposition 2 goals a game and we had a more dynamic forward line that created 2 more goals, I think we don’t lose too many games throughout the season.

Big key for me is that many of our small forwards don’t contribute enough and don’t go through the midfield. Owies, Durdin, Motlop just don’t get usually more that 10 possessions a game which leaves too much to too few.

If we could somehow draft Berry and Hotton this year, this would change up our forward line dynamic. People will say they are 1st year players so won’t play which could be true but I think both could in 2025.

I also think we need to change the midfield dynamic. Too slow and DE needs to improve. We need to run through teams but also cut them to pieces with our kicking when momentum changes. I’m not sure how to change this immediately. Maybe it stems a bit from our half backs also. Houston would be a welcome addition but doubt it’s possible to get him.

Role players who want to take the game on is what we need and less 1 million a year contracts. I’m a fan of Conor Stone who is stated as a forward but has played some impressive midfield minutes in gws’s 2nds and maybe Garcia from the dogs could be a cheap option. Looks pretty good also in the 2nds in the midfield but again, seen as a forward.

We are close but as to how close comes down to too many factors.

 

[Blue By Blood]

I’d say we are 80% there and on a good day, 80% could be enough.

For me, we need more speed around the ground and a more dynamic forward line. Yes of course we probably need another key back but if we had a midfield that denied the opposition 2 goals a game and we had a more dynamic forward line that created 2 more goals, I think we don’t lose too many games throughout the season.

Big key for me is that many of our small forwards don’t contribute enough and don’t go through the midfield. Owies, Durdin, Motlop just don’t get usually more that 10 possessions a game which leaves too much to too few.

If we could somehow draft Berry and Hotton this year, this would change up our forward line dynamic. People will say they are 1st year players so won’t play which could be true but I think both could in 2025.

I also think we need to change the midfield dynamic. Too slow and DE needs to improve. We need to run through teams but also cut them to pieces with our kicking when momentum changes. I’m not sure how to change this immediately. Maybe it stems a bit from our half backs also. Houston would be a welcome addition but doubt it’s possible to get him.

Role players who want to take the game on is what we need and less 1 million a year contracts. I’m a fan of Conor Stone who is stated as a forward but has played some impressive midfield minutes in gws’s 2nds and maybe Garcia from the dogs could be a cheap option. Looks pretty good also in the 2nds in the midfield but again, seen as a forward.

We are close but as to how close comes down to too many factors.

I agree with most of this HCJ. The small forwards are a big issue. Like you say, they are very low possession players and seem to lack the footy IQ for the right positioning to get themselves involved in the play. They never play like crumbing forwards and hit the contest at speed. With two big key forwards they should be cashing in at their feet. Owies is a lead up forward more than a small and it looks like he’s gone being out of contract and with a list squeeze. The other two don’t play like small forwards at all. We need to make calls on those guys and fix that area as you can’t carry too many low possession players.

The midfield could do with someone more dynamic to go through there at times, but I do think the whole we are too slow through the middle is a bit over exaggerated. It’s more our disposal efficiency coming out of stoppage and how we set up in there. We are so leaky. Just look at the Collingwood game how we all set up defensive side and let Daicos run through. Rinse and repeat with Higgins. Fix the set ups. Speed of ball movement comes from the mentality to move it on quickly. A ball travels faster than legs can run. It’s about our running patterns and footy IQ and making the ground big. When the ground is big and there’s space it’s easier to hit targets too. We often get lazy and don’t run to create space, instead settling for the long kick down the line and hoping Harry bails us out. The game plan definitely needs tinkering at the end of the year.

A key back is needed. An upgrade on Lewis Young. Although you’d think we’d keep Lewis as the backup with S Durds likely gone. Whilst he’s not a world beater, he structurally makes us look so much better than having Weitering and two undersized in Gov and Kemp. Too often I think we make Saad have to be too defensively minded and he loses his run and carry. None of our half backs are run and carry types or particularly deadly by foot. Saad defensive minded. Newman defensive minded. Cowan defensive minded. Boyd has potential but plays too safe and is prone to some shocking mental lapses. I’ve liked the move of Ollie back there. I can see why we have interest in Houston.

So basically we need in order of preference:
*Genuine KPD with height and mobility.
*Small forward who actually plays like one.
*Half-back with run, carry and deadly foot skills.
*Midfielder with some leg speed

We can get the job done by just addressing the first two I reckon so long as we fix up our stoppage work and our running patterns.

 

[TENACIOUS]

No doubt we lack the small forward talent of a Hawthorn, Geelong and other top 8 teams, that bring the manic pressure, have x-factor and kick goals…

We showed that manic pressure, once against Geelong, then it all faded away…

IMO 2x Speedy x-factor small forwards are the greatest area of need, then speed in midfield and a KPD equal second…

More pressure in the midfield/forward line, plus better defensive structures would absolutely help our defence as much as a cheap KPD…

Though lowering our eyes going inside 50, like West Coast game would give our small forwards more opportunity..

Hawthorn also showed along with their small forwards, the importance of fast ball movement with excellent foot skills and decision making…

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

No doubt we lack the small forward talent of a Hawthorn, Geelong and other top 8 teams, that bring the manic pressure, have x-factor and kick goals…

We showed that manic pressure, once against Geelong, then it all faded away…

IMO 2x Speedy x-factor small forwards are the greatest area of need, then speed in midfield and a KPD equal second…

More pressure in the midfield/forward line, plus better defensive structures would absolutely help our defence as much as a cheap KPD…

Though lowering our eyes going inside 50, like West Coast game would give our small forwards more opportunity..

Hawthorn also showed along with their small forwards, the importance of fast ball movement with excellent foot skills and decision making…

When our pressure is high up the field our defensive flaws generally get covered over. I agree that we do need a 2nd KPD, though I have my doubts over our ability to get a high quality one with the draft picks and cap space we have.

2 electric small forwards and some more run through the midfield would likely provide enough pressure and added scoring opportunities that the need for an extra KPD wouldn't be as great.

Look at Sydney with McCartin, he's got Rampe, Blakey and Melican who are all undersized helping him out with the talls but because their midfields so good it doesn't make a huge difference.