KPD. What is the plan? Is there a plan?

[WCE777]

Barnett probably needs a bit of time to learn the defensive craft, but hes got great attributes to be that full back.
203cm, athletic, great contested mark.

Its good we may have some competition for Edwards for that full back spot in 2026.

I mentioned it in another thread, but as of 2027 our KPD stocks are likely to look something like:
Edwards, Bazzo, Barnett, Maric?, Shanahan, one of VanEs/Brock, and maybe a draftee.

Bazzo will be 23 for the 2027 season as the second oldest, unless we sign Brock.

If we assume Shanahan will be good in the role long term, and Barnett goes well this year, drafting Curtin may not be that big of a need.
One of Maric, Bazzo, or VanEs/Brock could be that 3rd KPD we run with. If we want Marics kick off half back then Maric would be the 3rd tall, with Barnett and Shanahan taking the KPFs.

We might actually be ok for KPDs

totally agree with most and 2025 will be the make or break for a few of them.
The biggest part will be where Bazzo and Edwards end up this year, if they can solidify themselves as our next KD stocks and not get injured constantly then we will have decent depth, if they don't they are depth players.
Barnett will be a FB if he grabs the spot with both hands and that is good news but still a couple of years away from that.
Same with Shanahan or Archer if 1 of them are to become KDEF options, still 3 years away from holding a main spot, hopefully sooner but that's normally what it takes for KP players to reach their abilities, 21-22 before they are ready.
Van Es/Brock hopefully 1 of them can show enough to be a nice prospect.
Maric looks most in danger of grabbing the 3rd KDEF spot, probably from Bazzo.
I feal Bazzo and Edwards might be the most vulnerable to dropping outside the team or not getting another contract if we have developed Barnett, Maric, 1 of Shanahan/Archer.
Curtin is a priority if you look at the scenario where Bazzo and Edwards don't make the best 22 or are depth players, better to have elite talent in a position and force others out or onto depth players when they come along, the same philosophy that Shanahan wasn't a list need in his position but he was too good of talent not to draft.

 

[THE A5]

I’ve been very underwhelmed with Barnett but he looks to be ripping condition and hopefully a much better 2025.

 

[We_The_West]

Barnett probably needs a bit of time to learn the defensive craft, but hes got great attributes to be that full back.
203cm, athletic, great contested mark.

Its good we may have some competition for Edwards for that full back spot in 2026.

I mentioned it in another thread, but as of 2027 our KPD stocks are likely to look something like:
Edwards, Bazzo, Barnett, Maric?, Shanahan, one of VanEs/Brock, and maybe a draftee.

Bazzo will be 23 for the 2027 season as the second oldest, unless we sign Brock.

If we assume Shanahan will be good in the role long term, and Barnett goes well this year, drafting Curtin may not be that big of a need.
One of Maric, Bazzo, or VanEs/Brock could be that 3rd KPD we run with. If we want Marics kick off half back then Maric would be the 3rd tall, with Barnett and Shanahan taking the KPFs.

We might actually be ok for KPDs

yes agreed - Maric being 196cm and a decent distributor would be a class choice for 3rd tall.

Once he gets a few more preseasons in the gym and fills out his frame he could be quite a unit.