Quick analysis. Essendon currently have 31 players born in 2000 or after (25 and younger). The most in the AFL. Just numbers, but allows plenty of flexibility going forward, and allows for a steady build.

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So this offseason, the Lions could bring in Allen and Draper for free, and Ridley for not much. Then next year lock out F/S to Carlton and Essendon, 2 struggling clubs, seeking “purity”. Maybe one makes it harder to rebuild than the other….

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Presenting the full picture is nice. Others got a little bit excited at the prospect and all of a sudden he was gone. Makes more sense that he just is frustrated.

Look, I think we can all understand Merrett being frustrated, I mean we all are?.The part that I don’t like, if true, is him actually questioning it. If your Captains not all in, is he your man?.

It’s almost too simple isn’t it. He’s curious, frustrated at his injuries, and considering things like all humans do. That’s all the discussion was likely to be. But, it’s been very blown up.

Great suggestion Sam, maybe Zach should say that a month ago or something?

Sam McClure on rival interest in Zach Merrett “we can’t keep going through this” yeah no shit Sam, you’re pushing it.

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Omg hahah what is going on. If I realised at the time the original was Jay Clark I would’ve just waited.

Really, REALLY need to ensure we get band 1. May not be as strong a draft, but it would really open up opportunities to get WCE pick 1 or get into next years draft.

Not unexpected, hope they continue to try make it at the top level. ADJ might just need more time to develop. Menzie I hope becomes one of the inaugural Tasmania players. At least 6 more changes to come (trade or delisting).

At 2:30 on the day of exit interviews, very surprised we haven’t had any reporters leak who has been delisted. Even though this is small and insignificant (and will likely happen haha) the club has really impressed me with how little leaks there have been in the last 12-24 months.

A question for the Dons fans:. Who are the contracted players you would really like to trade/delist?. I’m not talking the whipping boys or unrealistic like McGrath, Redman etc. who do you not think is up to it?. Mine: Gresham and El Hawli.

But I’m not in the camp of trading him. I see a lot of people crying out for good users and class, and that’s exactly what Perkins is. If you watch his first half last night you’ll see how impactful he can be with the ball, but we also have to accept he’s more of an impact player.

Archie Perkins:. IMO, his last 6 or so weeks have been much improved. Has ended with 17 goals from 21 games, a decent result for a fwd/mid. Think his defensive awareness has been more switched on. But, his last quarter last night is a problem. You can go missing for a quarter.

Something that I’ve held in for a while because I think it might be slightly controversial… I do not think El Hawli is a good footballer. I don’t think he’s got the smarts at all to play at the top level, makes some dumb decisions. Hope he proves me wrong.

Well, it really looks like a team who just wants the season over against a team playing for finals, doesn’t it?.

Fantastic recognition in his second year for Archie!.