But what would we do? (Not going to happen btw haha)
Cotch n Jack are obviously in their final year. They'll be treated with respect and get some games and some rest.
I'm surprised we gave Grimes another year so we will play him.
We'll play Nank.
We'll play anyone we might trade.
So who dont we play?
Great question.
Trent most likely to retire immediately. Jack might as well although it wouldn’t surprise if he decides not. Ditto Tarrant.
It will test Mini and the match committee but imo, really better for our chances in 24 if, following Trent’s 300th, opportunities at AFL level for these three are wound back altogether.
Jack Graham is tradeable as are Mansell, McIntosh, Nankervis, Ralphsmith and Ross. We might best enhance their prospects by playing them as much as possible but only in games that we go in as favourites!
As for those we are clearly keeping, Grimes and Vlastuin to be managed very conservatively and depending on vfl form, as many games as possible for Banks, Bauer, Brown, Miller, Nuyen, Young and our two mid season recruits, and when fit for Campbell, Green and Soldo.
Gibcus, Lynch and Smith to focus on 24.