2019 free agents: Ellis, Edwards, Houli, Weller & Townsend [update]

[one-eyed]

A selection of 2019's prospective free agents

RICHMOND
David Astbury
Brandon Ellis
Shane Edwards

CARLTON
Levi Casboult
Matthew Kreuzer

FREMANTLE
Stephen Hill

GOLD COAST
David Swallow

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
Adam Tomlinson
Stephen Coniglio
Nick Haynes

HAWTHORN
Grant Birchall
Liam Shiels
Ben Stratton

MELBOURNE
Nathan Jones

NORTH MELBOURNE
Majak Daw
Todd Goldstein

ST KILDA
Jarryn Geary
Jack Newnes

WEST COAST
Shannon Hurn
Josh Kennedy
Nic Naitanui
Brad Sheppard

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-10-18/bigname-deals-thin-out-2019-free-agency-list

[Diocletian]

Hmmm considering Conca was valued at 37 you'd think those three would get us some decent picks....Astbury's always an injury away from being finished...Edwards not getting any younger and Ellis....is ....Ellis.....


GWS FA's look the most enticing....though Swallow has three mates here now....

[Dougeytherichmondfan]

This probably belongs in a different thread but I caught a sniff of something today regarding our targets next year.

I work with one of the Fremantle medical staff that looks after them when they're in Melbourne. We were chatting about the trade period today and he mentioned that they are terrified Cerra is going to demand a trade for us this time next year.

Just a murmur, nothing more.

[Diocletian]

Cerra spent most of this year considering it.....and will do so again next year...

[Dont Argue]

This probably belongs in a different thread but I caught a sniff of something today regarding our targets next year.

I work with one of the Fremantle medical staff that looks after them when they're in Melbourne. We were chatting about the trade period today and he mentioned that they are terrified Cerra is going to demand a trade for us this time next year.

Just a murmur, nothing more.

Think you've just turned a murmur into a loud conversation on this site. Will be an MCG roar by mid next year. He's going to look good in yellow and black

[mightytiges]

Coniglio is the only FA on that list I'd be keen on us chasing.

This probably belongs in a different thread but I caught a sniff of something today regarding our targets next year.

I work with one of the Fremantle medical staff that looks after them when they're in Melbourne. We were chatting about the trade period today and he mentioned that they are terrified Cerra is going to demand a trade for us this time next year.

Just a murmur, nothing more.

With Grigg and possibly Houli retiring this time next year, we'll have room back in the cap to chase someone of that ilk  .

[one-eyed]

Updated:

THIS year's free agency crop is the oldest in recent years and lacks depth in the 25-26 age bracket that has proved far and away the happiest hunting ground for rival teams.

A remarkable 25 of the 37 players – 67.6 per cent – who have moved clubs since free agency's introduction in 2012 have been aged 25 or 26 at the start of the relevant season.

Richmond

David Astbury, 28
Shane Edwards, 30
Brandon Ellis, 25
Shaun Grigg, 30
Bachar Houli, 30


Adelaide Crows

Richard Douglas, 32 as of March 21
Cam Ellis-Yolmen, 26
Sam Jacobs, 30
David Mackay, 30
Andy Otten, 29

Brisbane Lions

Ryan Lester, 26

Carlton

Levi Casboult, 29
Ed Curnow, 29
Matthew Kreuzer, 29
Kade Simpson, 34

Collingwood

Jamie Elliott, 26
Tyson Goldsack, 31
Ben Reid, 29


Essendon

Mark Baguley, 31
David Myers, 29

Fremantle

Hayden Ballantyne, 31
Stephen Hill, 28
David Mundy, 33
Aaron Sandilands, 36

Geelong Cats

Jed Bews, 25
Harry Taylor, 32

Gold Coast Suns

Sam Day, 26
Tom Nicholls, 27
Michael Rischitelli, 33
Alex Sexton, 25
Rory Thompson, 28

GWS Giants

Matt Buntine, 25
Stephen Coniglio, 25
Adam Tomlinson, 25

Hawthorn

Grant Birchall, 31
Shaun Burgoyne, 36
Paul Puopolo, 31
Jarryd Roughead, 32
Ryan Schoenmakers, 28
Ben Stratton, 30

Melbourne

Nathan Jones, 31

North Melbourne

Majak Daw, 28
Todd Goldstein, 30
Scott Thompson, 32
Sam Wright, 28

Port Adelaide

Matthew Broadbent, 28
Justin Westhoff, 32

St Kilda

David Armitage, 30
Jarryn Geary, 30
Jack Newnes, 26

Sydney Swans

Harry Cunningham, 25
Heath Grundy, 32
Kieren Jack, 31
Jarrad McVeigh, 33
Nick Smith, 30

West Coast Eagles

Shannon Hurn, 31
Josh Kennedy, 31
Chris Masten, 29
Fraser McInnes, 25
Nic Naitanui, 28
Will Schofield, 30
Brad Sheppard, 27

Western Bulldogs

Tory Dickson, 31
Tom Liberatore, 26
Dale Morris, 36
Liam Picken, 32
Fletcher Roberts, 25

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-02-08/free-agency-list-which-players-are-in-this-years-pool

[Diocletian]

Let 'em all go and grab the compo picks....

[Tiger Khosh]

Man coniglio would be a sweet pick up

[yandb]

This means the few mid twenty free agents will attract plenty of attention so hopefully if Ellis does decide to exercise his rights then we will get a hefty compensation pick

[one-eyed]

Out of contract: Top free agents for 2019

JON RALPH,
Herald Sun
25 Feb 2019

DAVID ASTBURY (Richmond)

A hugely under-rated key position defender who played when ill in the preliminary final and had his colours lowered. Brisbane was interested in 2015. Tigers will be keen to wrap him up early. Turns 28 on Tuesday.

SHANE EDWARDS (Richmond)

Has just come off an All-Australian season and turned 30 in October. His management hasn’t started talks on a new deal but they aren’t far away. Expected to finish his career a well-decorated Tiger.

BRANDON ELLIS (Richmond)

Loves the club, won a premiership there and currently attempting to become a legitimate midfielder after being pushed out of the back six last year. Is the kind of player a smart rival would think has significant upside and is still only 25.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/free-agency-list-has-plenty-of-highprofile-and-intriguing-options/news-story/e205229cabb5a99bd78e18cb4c646e1d

[one-eyed]

The AFL has released a list of 61 free agents who could be on the move at the end of the season.

RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

GWS GIANTS
Stephen Coniglio

RICHMOND
Brandon Ellis

ST KILDA
Jack Newnes

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

ADELAIDE
Sam Jacobs, Richard Douglas, David Mackay, Andy Otten, Cam Ellis-Yolmen

BRISBANE LIONS
Ryan Lester

CARLTON
Matthew Kreuzer, Ed Curnow, Levi Casboult, Kade Simpson

COLLINGWOOD
Ben Reid, Jamie Elliott, Tyson Goldsack

ESSENDON
Mark Baguley, David Myers

FREMANTLE
Stephen Hill, David Mundy, Aaron Sandilands, Hayden Ballantyne

GEELONG
Harry Taylor, Jed Bews

GOLD COAST
Sam Day, Tom Nicholls, Alex Sexton, Michael Rischitelli

GWS GIANTS
Adam Tomlinson, Matt Buntine

HAWTHORN
Grant Birchall, Shaun Burgoyne, Paul Puopolo, Ryan Schoenmakers, Ben Stratton

MELBOURNE
Nathan Jones

NORTH MELBOURNE
Todd Goldstein, Majak Daw, Scott Thompson, Sam Wright

PORT ADELAIDE
Matthew Broadbent, Justin Westhoff

RICHMOND
Shane Edwards, David Astbury, Bachar Houli, Shaun Grigg

ST KILDA
David Armitage, Jarryn Geary

SYDNEY
Harry Cunningham, Heath Grundy, Jarrad McVeigh, Nick Smith

WEST COAST
Nic Naitanui, Chris Masten, Will Schofield, Fraser McInness

WESTERN BULLDOGS
Tory Dickson, Tom Liberatore, Dale Morris, Liam Picken, Fletcher Roberts

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/more-news/afl-releases-list-of-2019-restricted-and-unrestricted-free-agents/news-story/4fa73365c9b57df9ec2c2175861d76d7

[Tiger Khosh]

Afl.com running with the headline saying Ellis and coniglio headline 2019 FA

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Afl.com running with the headline saying Ellis and coniglio headline 2019 FA

That’s cute

[Gracie]

Afl.com running with the headline saying Ellis and coniglio headline 2019 FA

Can we organise a swap with GWS????