2026-27 List Management Discussion

[Iceman!]

What are your thoughts on the go home factor?

Yes I understand that Tassie is only a short flight to the mainland but lets be honest young people look to leave the state rather than move to the state.

Would a young champion vic kid be happy to play and live in Tas when he could move back to Melbourne when his contract is up and play on the MCG and live the lifestyle available.

This could be an issue retaining players and attracting players.

Almost everyone i know that left the state it was for work opportunities. Not something footballers will have to worry about. We will no doubt lose some but i don't think it will be anywhere near the issue some are making it out to be.

 

[Nugett]

Almost everyone i know that left the state it was for work opportunities. Not something footballers will have to worry about. We will no doubt lose some but i don't think it will be anywhere near the issue some are making it out to be.

That’s the main reason why they leave. The other reason would be advanced study, so it’s not really about life style or night life, it’s more about opportunity.

Another factor, to retain players is the lack of traffic. 15km away is about 10-15 minutes away. 15km elsewhere is a good half hour if your lucky!

 

[Jayman15]

Foxsports article 17/3: proposed Tassie allowances (picks, pre-draft listing)

Heaps of picks, special mini-draft and extra free agents from rivals: Tasmania list build plans revealed

Heaps of picks, special mini-draft and extra free agents from rivals: Tasmania list build plans revealed

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Haggas]

No pick 1 is odd

 

[Half Back Pocket]

According to Twomey...still some tinkering to go

 

[Hodgey 15]

Flag Lion, NSW stars among ideal Tassie targets ahead of 2028

Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge look at the players who will fall out of contract at the right time for the Devils to make huge offers

www.afl.com.au

Sanders and McKercher mentioned in this article.
I reckon we'd have real shot at getting Sanders but McKercher is a different story. Very committed to Kangaroos and living in Melbourne.