Prediction Eagles Team 2026

[Rowan18]

Does anyone else have nightmares about what occurs in 3 years time

Retirement: Yeo, TB, Gov, and Kelly

It's euphoria for this year and possible next . But it's a very big nightmare after 3.

At least north had LDU but we don't even have an LDU to Sheppard the next generation mids

TB doesn't necessarily retire in 3 years - he's not even 30.

Yeo and Kelly are risks, we really need Ginbey and Hewett to be ready by then. We will also likely draft another top 10 mid this year.

KPF look set with Waterman breaking out, Allen already proven and Maric showing potential. Still have guys like J Williams and A Reid too. KPD look thin, but we can always develop some of the young KPF into defence.

The key to a successful team are A graders. A the moment (for players that have at least 5 years left), we have Allen and Reid. Waterman if he can sustain this form. Really need another A grade mid and a gun KPD. The mid probably comes from the draft (I'm hoping Hewett may already be it but far too early to tell), not sure where the KPD is coming from.

The role players we can easily trade/FA for.

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Trying to be positive, and more for '25 than '26. What do we want to see for R1?



FB: B Hough, T Barrass, R Bazzo
HB: J Hunt, J McGovern, C Chesser
C: E Hewett, L Duggan, T Kelly
HF: L Ryan, O Allen, N Long
FF: J Cripps, J Waterman, R Maric

R: B Williams, E Yeo, H Reid

I: R Ginbey, C Hall, J Petruccelle, ???
S: T Brockman



The last bench spot ??? could go to a draftee or Burgiel/Dewar/HJ. Petch is a utility in this side who can play multiple roles.

With Buss off the table, Bazzo's development becomes a priority. Third tall behind Gov and TB is perfect.

Hunt and Chesser to add speed off the half back line. This is an upgrade on Cole IMO. Chesser could find more ball and confidence here also.

Duggan to be the defensive midfielder. We can't have his turnovers off half back anymore.

Darling can't start next year. Cripps to be phased out throughout the season.

Kelly to be used more as a damaging outside mid. Rotate him forward more.

The ruck remains an issue. I'd favour Bailey as his sole rucking has been sound over the last few seasons.

We need to get Brockman setting up/scoring more goals by season's end as I think he has a lot to offer.


Honestly reckon it looks like a strong starting spot for a new coach. Could be strengthened even further by any FA or trades we get in.

 

[FKASC]

Maric to replace Bazzo as third tall defender
Dewar replaces Maric as small forward
J Williams takes the final bench spot
Like the idea of Duggan as defensive mid

 

[Ghossein]

FB: B Hough, T Barrass, C Jamieson (adds height)
HB: J Hunt, J McGovern, L Duggan
C: A Gaff, D Sheed, L Edwards
HF: J Cripps, O Allen, T Hawkins (free agent and adds height)
FF: J Darling, J Waterman, J Cameron (free agent and adds height)

R: B Williams, E Yeo, T Kelly

I: R Ginbey, T Cole, A Witherden, L Ryan
S: H Reid (too young)

E: R Maric (better luck next time)

 

[Obeanie1]

Always interesting to bounce a thread like this.


Uodated sdraft and trade untel 2026 we could be lining up something like.


Hough H Edwards Duggan
Travagalia A Reid Ginbey
Chesser H Reid Maric
Long Allen Lalor
Champion Waterman Garcia

English, Yeo Kelly

Bench: Baker, J Williams, Hewett, Hall, Bazzo

5 on the bench no subs.

Depth Cole, Graham, Cripps, Hutchings, Barnett, Brockman, Bazzo, Flynn, Ruscoe, Johnston (edit), Dewar.

Excludes 2025 draftees and trades

This indicates we need to target a quality winger who can accumulate, another couple of pure mids and another project KP defender.

 

[Cuzz09]

No Johnston?

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[Obeanie1]

No Johnston?

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Can add to depth or as a winger sure.

 

[YeoGabbaGabba]

Can definitely lock these 3 in

 

[Elite Pete]

2024 Off Season
Sounding like we have missed out on English and Garcia. I wouldn’t of gone Graham but sounds like he’s on the way

Free agency
Jack Graham

34

Jack Graham

Age

26

Ht

181cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.7

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

6.8

4star

M

2.1

2star

T

6.3

5star

CL

1.8

4star

D

11.8

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

4.2

5star

CL

1.2

4star

D

14.0

4star

K

6.0

3star

HB

8.0

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

7.0

5star

CL

3.2

5star

Trade - TB + for Hawks (10) and future 2nd and throw in DGB

GC pick Trade
Out- 23 + Eagles F2 + Ryan (we pay a % off the salary for next 2 season)
In- 12 + 19 + Davies(Uwland draft)
*picks based on FOX FOOTY projected ladder and Saints getting Band 1 for Battle

Baker for Pick 19

Carroll for 2025 F3

Dev for 4th round pick swap

Draft -
3- Sid or FOS
10- Travaglia
12- Berry
NGA- Match Champion
59/Rookie- Urquhart
Rookie - Winder

2025
Hough- H Edwards - Maric
Ginbey - Gov - Baker
Duggan - Yeo - Travaglia
Hewett - J Williams (2R) - Carroll
Waterman - Allen - Berry
Flynn - Kelly - Reid
B-Graham (4thMid) - Davies (5thMid)- Hutchinson- Sid/FOS(HBF)- Hunt (W/Back)

BEagels
DGB - Jamieson - Winder
Chesser - Bazzo - Cole
Burgiel - Urquhart - Johnston
Brockman - Darling - Dewar
Cripps - A Reid - Long
B Williams - Hall - Dev
Livingstone - Barnett - Champion

Bold still could be on the list in 5 years

Delist/Retired/Traded
TB (T)
B Williams (T)
Ryan (T)
Rotham (FA)
Trew (D)
L Edwards (D)
JJ (D)
Culley (D)
Petrucelle (D)
Gaff (R)
Sheed (Inj R)
Rawlinson (D)
Baker (D)
Witherden (D)

 

[Smotie2]

Too hard for a 2026 it can change so much.

Round 1 2025 assuming we get english and Graham.

Bazzo McGovern Hough
Ginbey Edwards duggan
Hunt Kelly hewitt
Ryan waterman long
Dewar Allen jwilliams

Foll: English reid yeo

Int. J Graham, Johnston, hall, trew

Sub: maric

 

[stallon]

The 2026 team depends so much on this off season. Too much unknown still.
In December we could probably make a reasonable stab at it