List Mgmt. Hawk's List Management for 2025

[Scrads]

Usually do one of these before the trade period but was caught-up with other stuff this year so here is my post-trade period update! This is what I have at the moment. As you can see, firstly the list is STACKED in terms of talent (which we already knew) but is also pretty close to being completely full as it is. If what I have is correct, then we have 36 primary list, 4 Cat A and 1 Cat B locked in for next year which leaves us with limited options in terms of drafting next month and SSP/MSD in 2025.

If I had to guess, I'd say we are likely to delist-then-rookie one or both of Gunston and/or Breust for flexibility. Regardless, we can only intake a max of 2 players to primary/Cat A list at the moment plus the option of another Cat B player if we want (which I suspect we will re-sign Bennetts with).

As usual, if you spot any mistakes then please let me know

 

[The Golden Glenferrie]

Glad Bennetts got the nod over JOS

 

[tl92]

Jai Culley delisted by the eagles. I thought he looked decent.

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

O'Sullivan's body appeared to always be letting him down. Talent wise I absolutely thought there was a player there.

He tackled to hurt and could seemed to hit the scoreboard or create chances pretty consistently at VFL level.

All the best the delisted trio. I anticipate we'll see Phillips and DGB in other colours next season.

Dogs board were saying a few months ago the dogs were looking at O’Sullivan. So we may see him in new colours as well.

 

[nickrebellious]

Jai Culley delisted by the eagles. I thought he looked decent.

Kicked 4 goals in a game then did his ACL last year, came back from it this year. They didn't give him much time to make a go of it.

 

[CaptainWorpedo]

Jai Culley delisted by the eagles. I thought he looked decent.

Yeah I was surprised they let him go. Also Hayden Burgiels, Cody was let go.

 

[matey]

Gezz we looking good if Weddle is on the bench!

Yeah probably should have put Frost …… but got a feeling Weddle will become one of the most versatile players in the comp. Can play him anywhere!

 

[Tomohawks]

Yeah I was surprised they let him go. Also Hayden Burgiels, Cody was let go.

Despite being bias as Hayden is a mate of mine I really do think that Coby is worth a look at pre-season training if he somehow doesn't get one with the Eagles. He has speed and class to burn and has been set back badly by injury. With the release of Phillips today that could be his spot on the list after we take pick 33 and Anderson at the draft.

 

[SSSSSS]

Jai Culley delisted by the eagles. I thought he looked decent.

Too slow and too limited.

 

[TylerDurden]

Too slow and too limited.

Heard the same. Slow.

 

[Simon Crawshay]

Shame for Phillips, DGB and JOS. Really feel for the former especially, who was given 6 months to show his worth. Hopefully another side picks all three up.

It's great to see that we have kept all of our fringe best 22 players and viable depth / backups (Serong, Morrison, CJ, Ward, Ramsden, Reeves, Blanck). Any of these guys could have requested a trade in order to seek more game time.

We are in the perfect spot depth wise going into next season.

Though I think we will lose some decent players like those named above at the end of next season, as some good players will be struggling to get games.

I think Phillips is the most likely of the three to make a solid AFL career from here.

He's a very good intercept mark and that's always a valuable skill in this league (just like being a good three point shooter in the NBA).

 

[TheFourPillars]

I think Phillips is the most likely of the three to make a solid AFL career from here.

He's a very good intercept mark and that's always a valuable skill in this league (just like being a good three point shooter in the NBA).

Naah he has height but is not very agile and his kicking is nervous and needs improving. For his age he would have to really work hard on his game to succeed. I would be surprised if he plays many AFL games

 

[Steven Tyler]

Naah he has height but is not very agile and his kicking is nervous and needs improving. For his age he would have to really work hard on his game to succeed. I would be surprised if he plays many AFL games

Norf will snap him up

 

[Newmo89]

Norf will snap him up

Currently not one of the clubs that have spoken to him. He's got 2 Melbourne based clubs that are interested in him as a DFA.

 

[Simon Crawshay]

Naah he has height but is not very agile and his kicking is nervous and needs improving. For his age he would have to really work hard on his game to succeed. I would be surprised if he plays many AFL games

Yes to bother of those observations but he does have a great set of hands on him though which is something you can't teach.

I'm not saying he will make a career but of the three to me he looks the most likely.

 

[Judd2Sewell]

It is going to be incredibly hard to make a best 22 side at the moment. From the side that lost to Port Adelaide we were missing:

• Day
• Lewis
• Frost
• Mackenzie
• CJ

Plus we are adding Barrass and Battle straight into the senior side. Spots are going to be so tight this season.

Assuming everyone is fit and available at once, I think the side would be:

Hardwick - Barrass - Impey
Scrimshaw - Battle - Sicily

Meek - Worpel - Newcombe
Weddle - Day - D'Ambrosio

Moore - Lewis - MacDonald
Watson - Chol - Ginnivan

Bench:
Amon
Nash
Mackenzie
Dear / Maginess / Frost / Ward / Morrison / CJ

Sub:
Breust / Gunston

 

[Mopar Jason]

It is going to be incredibly hard to make a best 22 side at the moment. From the side that lost to Port Adelaide we were missing:

• Day
• Lewis
• Frost
• Mackenzie
• CJ

Plus we are adding Barrass and Battle straight into the senior side. Spots are going to be so tight this season.

Assuming everyone is fit and available at once, I think the side would be:

Hardwick - Barrass - Impey
Scrimshaw - Battle - Sicily

Meek - Worpel - Newcombe
Weddle - Newcombe - D'Ambrosio

Moore - Lewis - MacDonald
Watson - Chol - Ginnivan

Bench:
Amon
Nash
Mackenzie
Dear / Maginess / Frost / Ward / Morrison / CJ

Sub:
Breust / Gunston

Love your team especially with 2 Jai Newcombe's

 

[I got the outside word]

It is going to be incredibly hard to make a best 22 side at the moment. From the side that lost to Port Adelaide we were missing:

• Day
• Lewis
• Frost
• Mackenzie
• CJ

Plus we are adding Barrass and Battle straight into the senior side. Spots are going to be so tight this season.

Assuming everyone is fit and available at once, I think the side would be:

Hardwick - Barrass - Impey
Scrimshaw - Battle - Sicily

Meek - Worpel - Newcombe
Weddle - Day - D'Ambrosio

Moore - Lewis - MacDonald
Watson - Chol - Ginnivan

Bench:
Amon
Nash
Mackenzie
Dear / Maginess / Frost / Ward / Morrison / CJ

Sub:
Breust / Gunston

This is my stab at a round 1 best 22;

Scrim Barrass Hardwick

Sicily Battle Impey

Mass Worpel Amon

McDonald Weddle Moore

Dear Chol Wizard
Meek Newcombe Day

Mackenzie Ginni Nash Ward Morrison/Finn/Frost.

Emergency Finn/Frost/CJ/HH/Gunston/Breust

If it goes to 5 on the bench it’s a decision between Morrison, Finn and Frost, if the sub stays I would choose between Morrison and Finn

Would love to see Weddle at CHF, I don’t think there is a defender that could keep up with him, can mark and send it through from outside 50 too.

Might be leaving it a little thin for forwards (especially tall) on the bench but we will have such a versatile team that we can switch things around at will if one goes down. Same goes for backs, we can send Weddle or Amon and even Day back if needed.

 

[Barry Damage]

This is my stab at a round 1 best 22;

Scrim Barrass Hardwick

Sicily Battle Impey

Mass Worpel Amon

McDonald Weddle Moore

Dear Chol Wizard
Meek Newcombe Day

Mackenzie Ginni Nash Ward Morrison/Finn/Frost.

Emergency Finn/Frost/CJ/HH/Gunston/Breust

If it goes to 5 on the bench it’s a decision between Morrison, Finn and Frost, if the sub stays I would choose between Morrison and Finn

Would love to see Weddle at CHF, I don’t think there is a defender that could keep up with him, can mark and send it through from outside 50 too.

Might be leaving it a little thin for forwards (especially tall) on the bench but we will have such a versatile team that we can switch things around at will if one goes down. Same goes for backs, we can send Weddle or Amon and even Day back if needed.

Love that team! I’m like a kid that has knows what he’s getting for Christmas but it’s wrapped up under the tree and I know I don’t get to unwrap it, let alone play with it for 5 more months!!!

 

[seysearles]

It is going to be incredibly hard to make a best 22 side at the moment. From the side that lost to Port Adelaide we were missing:

• Day
• Lewis
• Frost
• Mackenzie
• CJ

Plus we are adding Barrass and Battle straight into the senior side. Spots are going to be so tight this season.

Assuming everyone is fit and available at once, I think the side would be:

Hardwick - Barrass - Impey
Scrimshaw - Battle - Sicily

Meek - Worpel - Newcombe
Weddle - Day - D'Ambrosio

Moore - Lewis - MacDonald
Watson - Chol - Ginnivan

Bench:
Amon
Nash
Mackenzie
Dear / Maginess / Frost / Ward / Morrison / CJ

Sub:
Breust / Gunston

CJ is the ace up our sleeve. I feel like a lot of us have written him off. His best is really damaging and I’m keeping my fingers crossed that we have that running machine ball magnet rebounding off the half backline and rotating onto the wing causing headaches for the opposition in the years going forward.

 

[mac11]

This is my stab at a round 1 best 22;

Scrim Barrass Hardwick

Sicily Battle Impey

Mass Worpel Amon

McDonald Weddle Moore

Dear Chol Wizard
Meek Newcombe Day

Mackenzie Ginni Nash Ward Morrison/Finn/Frost.

Emergency Finn/Frost/CJ/HH/Gunston/Breust

If it goes to 5 on the bench it’s a decision between Morrison, Finn and Frost, if the sub stays I would choose between Morrison and Finn

Would love to see Weddle at CHF, I don’t think there is a defender that could keep up with him, can mark and send it through from outside 50 too.

Might be leaving it a little thin for forwards (especially tall) on the bench but we will have such a versatile team that we can switch things around at will if one goes down. Same goes for backs, we can send Weddle or Amon and even Day back if needed.

I reckon Weddle could become the key to our forward line. Height, power, speed, endurance, agility, can take a mark and showed us this year he can kick a goal. Let him roam at CHF.

 

[I got the outside word]

I reckon Weddle could become the key to our forward line. Height, power, speed, endurance, agility, can take a mark and showed us this year he can kick a goal. Let him roam at CHF.

I am in love with the idea. I understand his strengths on the wing, but we can cover the wing for now, put him at CHF and let him do his thing. I genuinely believe there is not a defender that could go with him for four quarters and before they are exhausted he is quick too which narrows the field down again. Would be an extremely tricky match up in my eyes.

 

[Billyc]

Completely agree with those list decisions. The list is in great shape, there’s barely a player going into 2025 I don’t think can contribute if required at AFL level.

 

[5minutes_of_Dew]

The depth is phenomenal moving forward, which is great because in our dominant/threepeat era, we used 30'ish players each season and covered losses to injury/rest beautifully.

I don't think it can be understated how important it is to have Finn and Morrison as diehard hawks through and through as our players right on the fringe of the 22. I think if they weren't, they would've gone elsewhere in the trade period.

Plenty of clubs came knocking trying to pry them out and both said no. Would love for their faith to be repaid with a flag at some point

 

[Todman]

So out of the six players we delisted/retired only Ethan Phillips played a senior game this year.

 

[caseman2]

If we are looking at taking Cody Anderson as an NGA rookie and have already signed Jamie Uhr-Henry, does that mean Bennetts needs to be upgraded to a Category A rookie now that he has been retained?

Re the delisting's, feel for O'Sullivan. Had some injury issues over his 2 seasons and whilst i like Bennetts effort and tenacity, I thought O'Sullivan had more tricks. Hopefully he gets a 2nd chance somewhere.