Speculation Lewis Young [OOC 2026]

[Sarcoidevo]

So Blues have told Young (along with Kennnedy) that he can go look elsewhere ... contracted until end of 2026

Acquired from Dogs for a 3rd rounder at the end of 2021 and now played 3 seasons with the Blues

What's the story Blues fans?

Who do you have waiting in the wings as key defensive back-up if he decides he wants out?

Or are u looking trade in a replacement? .... Haynes doesn't count given his age and size

Partial Salary Cap dump (along with Kennedy) to make SC room for Houston?

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Couldn't imagine he'd be worth more than a 3rd or 4th rounder. Has the tools to be a good player but imo won't be if he's at the Blues.

 

[Sarcoidevo]

Couldn't imagine he'd be worth more than a 3rd or 4th rounder. Has the tools to be a good player but imo won't be if he's at the Blues.

Why?

What key defensive talls do you have coming through?

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Why?

What key defensive talls do you have coming through?

Him and Weitering just don't gel on field for some reason. Theres many reports of a rumoured rift between Young and Weitering, something related to being too quiet/not communicating enough for Weiterings liking or something along the lines of that.

Kemp, Marchbank and Mcgovern aren't really any better than him defensively but they work far better in terms of cohesiveness when they're out there together with Weitering who obviously takes priority over Young when selecting a team.

As to who's replacing him? Absolutely no idea. Our board is trying to figure out that as we speak.

 

[tiger_tough]

I rate him. Could be a steal.

 

[weltschmerz]

There is an eternal cycle of having Lewis Young

33

Lewis Young

Age

25

Ht

202cm

Wt

99kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.6

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

4.1

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.6

4star

MG

197.9

3star

D

4.0

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

1.0

1star

M

3.0

3star

T

0.0

1star

MG

26.0

1star

D

14.4

4star

K

8.2

4star

HB

6.2

4star

M

6.4

5star

T

2.0

4star

MG

181.6

3star

on your list. You occasionally think “wow he’s finally showing his potential and it turns out the KPD we needed was already on our list”. Then he spuds it up. Then he’s dropped. Then he’s recalled to the AFL and has a decent game or two. The cycle begins again.

 

[craffles]

Him and Weitering just don't gel on field for some reason. Theres many reports of a rumoured rift between Young and Weitering, something related to being too quiet/not communicating enough for Weiterings liking or something along the lines of that.

Kemp, Marchbank and Mcgovern aren't really any better than him defensively but they work far better in terms of cohesiveness when they're out there together with Weitering who obviously takes priority over Young when selecting a team.

As to who's replacing him? Absolutely no idea. Our board is trying to figure out that as we speak.

Marchbank was delisted?

 

[T2B_]

There is an eternal cycle of having Lewis Young on your list. You occasionally think “wow he’s finally showing his potential and it turns out the KPD we needed was already on our list”. Then he spuds it up. Then he’s dropped. Then he’s recalled to the AFL and has a decent game or two. The cycle begins again.

Pretty bang on actually.

Plus he's incredibly heart in mouth once he needs to dispose of the ball, especially under pressure.

I've always wanted him to succeed, but not sure if takes the next step or not.

 

[T2B_]

The general feeling is the Blues are banking on trading in a KPP replacement, not sure how true it is though or whether they are long term. They hopefully have some sort of plan though because we're a bit barebones for KPD replacements in our up and comers. Can't really think of anyone actually.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Marchbank was delisted?

Yep

 

[craffles]

Yep

Blues must have a ready made state league defender on the horizon that they can pay peanuts. Only logic for getting rid of Marchbank and Young in one hit right?

 

[Sarcoidevo]

Blues must have a ready made state league defender on the horizon that they can pay peanuts. Only logic for getting rid of Marchbank and Young in one hit right?

Akuei is 22 and 194cm with a big leap .. maybe that's where they are looking

 

[Stamos]

Akuei is 22 and 194cm with a big leap .. maybe that's where they are looking

We cut him too

 

[craffles]

We cut him too

Interesting. There’s clearly some plans in relation to Key Position defenders we aren’t aware of.

 

[bradfisher14]

Interesting. There’s clearly some plans in relation to Key Position defenders we aren’t aware of.

 

[WalshistheGOAT]

Interesting. There’s clearly some plans in relation to Key Position defenders we aren’t aware of.

And Sam Durdin who's widely tipped to get delisted too who's really our only other back up KPD. Apparently been told a decision will be made later on, tipping after trade period wraps up to see what we could secure first.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Id think Carlton will make a big play for Leek Aleer myself

 

[Cudi]

Great mark, terrible decision maker. The Lewis Young

33

Lewis Young

Age

25

Ht

202cm

Wt

99kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.6

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

4.1

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.6

4star

MG

197.9

3star

D

4.0

1star

K

3.0

1star

HB

1.0

1star

M

3.0

3star

T

0.0

1star

MG

26.0

1star

D

14.4

4star

K

8.2

4star

HB

6.2

4star

M

6.4

5star

T

2.0

4star

MG

181.6

3star

experience.

 

[captain cotch 9]

cant be worse than Koshitski...
Id take Young in a heartbeat over that spud.

 

[T2B_]

We cut him too

 

[3rd Grade Maggy]

Interesting. There’s clearly some plans in relation to Key Position defenders we aren’t aware of.

Maybe Vossy is playing 11D chess. Sniffed the breeze, saw the Hawks playing small ball with such success, figured out everyone else will be trying the same thing, and decided KPP defenders are no longer necessary. That's why he's the best.

 

[THE_GUN]

Strange call with no backup on the list and really not alot of assets to trade for a high quality replacement if pick #11 is off the table

 

[DopeMaster]

Strange call with no backup on the list and really not alot of assets to trade for a high quality replacement if pick #11 is off the table

They’re bringing in that GWS ressies player no? Name escapes me.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

"Matthew Kennedy, I like your hustle, thats why it was so hard to cut you"

 

[Stamos]

Interesting. There’s clearly some plans in relation to Key Position defenders we aren’t aware of.

Yeah, the only way it makes sense is if we’ve got someone else lined up. But even then, I would have thought we need to keep Young for depth.