really is a no brainer. we need to do at least 5 from the list proper and theres 4 that are probably gone anyway. just need to make a decision on one or two.
would look to cut 3 rookies for a total of 8 as a minimum.
4nd picks 1f/a or trade 3 rookies 2 mature .
gone
derickx - ruckman. we need to do a like for like and take a ruckman if not two.
mcguane - tall forward. would again be looking for a like for like. a jack gunston type for me.
tuck - retired would be looking for a like for like big inside mid with better skills.
nahas - for/mid. would be happy to target like for like again. must have pace some good size for a small and excellent skills and smarts.
king - yep people will howl about this one should be replaced with a good sized pacey mid.
theres probably 6 seniors id lump in with kingy.cant do em all in one go so wont name em. while like kingy they are good clubmen and servicable at times and have probably done enough to keep their spots for the short term we do need to be looking for better.
rookies. well as many as 4 depending on what we do about getting a ruckman.
petterd - shocking skills and we have enough who can play thru the hb line.
verrier - see petterd.
lonergan - slow cant kick cant find the ball at afl level just so many weaknesses.
stephenson - depending on what we do in the ruck area.
hanging on by a thread and would not surprise if one or two were cut.
bachelor - geez he an inbetweener. to short to play tall to slow and unclean to play sml.
dea - a medium defender again we have this area covered. hes in what yr 4 and struggled to establish himself.
ohanlon - probably safe but there are some issues.pace one of them.
knights - gotta ask about his durability. hes no good to anyone if hes perennially injured.
griffiths - fair enough hes had injuries but this lad has done next to nothing in 4 yrs the clock is ticking. it may be they will make a decision one way or the other on him.
helbig. - i love this kid but at what point do we insist he step up and show he at least belongs at the level.
You might as well get rid of the whole team while you are there claw!
But seriously, King IS Richmond. His skills have improved out of sight. He is our best pressure forward. He plays with injuries that would have you in hospital crying like a baby.
I take note of you sometimes as you have some reasonable suggestions. This time, however, you've gone too far.
