Delisted free agents

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Michael Barlow
The out-of-contract midfielder's time at Fremantle appears up. Rival interest in the 28-year-old was limited during the trade period, but as a delisted free agent he could appeal to teams looking to add midfield depth.

Ricky Henderson
The Crows defender has attracted interest in his native Victoria after Adelaide informed him it was not in a position to offer him a new contract. A strong chance to find a new home.

Zac Clarke
The Fremantle free agent is getting closer to re-signing with the Dockers having fielded rival interest as an unrestricted free agent this year.

Mitch Brown
The key defender wants to return home to Victoria after 94 games in 10 seasons with West Coast. After being overlooked in the free agency period, his best hope of being picked up will be as a delisted free agent.

Xavier Richards
The versatile Swans tall requested a last-minute trade home to Victoria but attracted no genuine offers. Swans football chief Tom Harley said on Thursday the club would look to reopen talks with Richards, but he remains set on a move if he can find an interested club.

Dean Towers
The 189cm Swans utility attracted interest from the Brisbane Lions and Victorian clubs late in the year. Harley said on Thursday the club would continue talks with Towers, but his chances of finding a new home appear good if he decides on a move.

Jarryd Blair
The small forward should re-sign with Collingwood, with the parties in a good position to negotiate a new deal now the trade period is over.

Tom Lonergan
Geelong is keen for the veteran defender to play on in 2017 but the 32-year-old has yet to announce his plans. Remains a key part of the Cats' backline so we expect him to continue.

Drew Petrie
The former Roo spearhead is hoping to extend his career at West Coast. The Eagles took Geelong forward/ruckman Nathan Vardy on the last day of the trade period, but are likely to add another experienced tall to help cover Nic Naitanui's absence in 2017, so Petrie's hopes remain alive.

Dylan Buckley
One of a host of out-of-contract Carlton players kept in limbo during the trade period, the running defender's future at Ikon Park will be decided soon. Played just 11 games in 2016 but, at 23, seems well placed to earn another contract.

Andrejs Everitt
Spent time in the VFL this season and could be forced out of Carlton as the club looks to get game time into younger players. Almost made his way to Gold Coast in last year's trade period and, at 27, will have some appeal if he becomes a delisted free agent.

Josh Green
The Tasmanian small forward was hoping for a trade away from the Gabba and appears a long shot to return. Has been linked to Essendon and could find his way there in the pre-season draft.

Mitch Clark
The Cats face a tough decision on the key forward given injury has denied him an extended run to cement a senior position. However, Aaron Black's arrival via a trade with North Melbourne suggests he could be on the way out.

Angus Litherland
The 192cm defender fell out of favour this year after playing 2016's opening four rounds but, at 24, could be retained by the Hawks with Josh Gibson nearing the end of his career. Likely to get an opportunity at a rival club if the Hawks opt not to re-sign him.

Cam O'Shea
In a market where demand for key defenders is strong, the 24-year-old Victorian would likely attract interest if Port can't find room for him on its list next year.

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No need for mids sort of got it covered, med sum forwards Elliot, faz, WHE, Mayne covered. Interested in rucks and tall defenders.

Wait till delistings they might well be an attractive option.

Blair must be under a lot pressure, if Mayne and WHE get a game, let alone Elliot coming back, Blair would be pretty close to first to make way for any of them, Swallow, DeGoey,. it;'s too lithe in the mids too, Blair could be surplus to requirements.
 
Thought Barlow was older than 28? anyway... At his best is a versatile and very good footballer, has obviously fallen out of favour but I am not sure why.
Barlow plays a similar role to what Matthew Boyd used to play, Boyd is 34 and had arguably his best year at half back, could Barlow re-deploy to another position? I don't mind taking a punt on him to be honest.

Another if he was not retained is Tommy Lonergan, If it all goes to shit down back with injury or form, which is a big possibility, you would hate that to be the reason why another year is wasted.
He would be a more than handy addition and another option, the guy can still play even at 32 and for one year could be the difference between finals or not.

Josh Green would be good too, sneaky little bugger who knows where the goals are, we could do a lot worse.
 
Agree that Minson would be nice ruck insurance.

On that list I'm keen on Green. We're in desperate need of a good goal sneak. Rather him than Blair every day of the week.

Barlow appeals for more added midfield depth.
 

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Barlow and Henderson are the only ones of interest. Both are good ball users and Barlow would provide run-with capability.
I know we need talls in which case I'd look at Silvagni.

Richards might be tempting but seems slow from what I've seen.
 
Thought Barlow was older than 28? anyway... At his best is a versatile and very good footballer, has obviously fallen out of favour but I am not sure why.
Barlow plays a similar role to what Matthew Boyd used to play, Boyd is 34 and had arguably his best year at half back, could Barlow re-deploy to another position? I don't mind taking a punt on him to be honest.

Another if he was not retained is Tommy Lonergan, If it all goes to shit down back with injury or form, which is a big possibility, you would hate that to be the reason why another year is wasted.
He would be a more than handy addition and another option, the guy can still play even at 32 and for one year could be the difference between finals or not.

Josh Green would be good too, sneaky little bugger who knows where the goals are, we could do a lot worse.

Barlow has always been one of the most overrated players in the AFL.

People see him get a lot of possessions and think how good he is when he does nothing defensively or offensively.. just a shitload of cheap nothing touches.
 
No I think Petrie is cooked, he's been playing up forward, rucking a whole game one out ruck men is well beyond his body now.
Been a great player, though.
I actually would like us to just go with Jessie White as our ruck if Grundy aint playing. Is good around the ground, and if our mids know he wont win a tap but just compete...all structures purely set up to negate opposition.
 
Wouldnt mind another tall dedender,
1. Richards
2.Litherland
3.Oshea
Is it possible to pick up either of them as deisted free agents? If none of them sign up, Or do we have to go through the national or preseason draft?
Personally would tell Blair to fibd another club. Also might have a passing glance on Dylan Buckley
 

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