Teams are constantly evaluating their lists, and some players only have a month or two to show their club why they should be retained on the list. All the AFL teams will be looked at here, and 5 to 10 players will be listed as possible delistings. Some of these players are expected to, or have already announced they are retiring.
Plenty of players on the possible delistings lists will be back next year with their clubs, some might have career-years in 2009, but all clubs need to move out a few players and right now these are the ones who might be moving.
Geelong
Nathan Ablett
Jason Davenport
Simon Hogan
David Johnson
Kane Tenace
Last year, the Cats didn't really get rid of players, they instead traded fringe players to other clubs. That could also happen this year, maybe with Prismall or Djerrkura, but some delistings will also occur. Ranga Ediriwickrama will join Geelong next year, so the Cats might look to clear out several smaller players as help is on the way in that spot. Delisting an Ablett, that isn't something they want to do at Geelong, but if Nathan Ablett isn't playing it will be difficult to keep him on the list. It would also create an interesting dilemma for other clubs, as they would possibly have the chance to draft him.
Western Bulldogs
Andrew McDougall
Paul O'Shea
Wayde Skipper
Brennan Stack
Peter Street
Cameron Wight
McDougall has announced his retirement. Skipper and Street can't get back into the side, with Hudson and Welsh there now, so one or both of them could move on. Street is a good insurance policy in case Hudson is hurt, so maybe Skipper is more likely to go although he could still be useful if Minson was out. With Cordy on the way, the Bulldogs will have a young replacement for whichever ruckman/tall forward they delist. Stack seems to be behind Lynch on the depth chart, but Lynch is behind Hill and Hill can't cement a spot, so Stack may not be back. Wight's height always kept him around, but the Bulldogs have been getting bigger and Wight may not be needed.
Player: Daniel Kerr
Why their team should trade them:
It wasn't that long ago when they were holding up the cup, but it has all gone awry for them since and Kerr may not want to stay around while they rebuild.
Which team would be a good fit:
Some people think Collingwood could use him, and with him in the midfield it could get them to a Grand Final. Others think he wants to play with Judd again. Collingwood probably have more of a vacancy in the midfield than Carlton do, but the Eagles and Magpies can't get trades done while the Blues and Eagles obviously can agree.
Similar trade in the past:
He's certainly not worth what Judd was. Kerr does come with baggage, so if the Eagles can get a first rounder for him, like the Demons did with Johnstone, it is probably a fair deal.
Possible trade scenarios:
To West Coast: Magpies' first round pick and Brad Dick
Collingwood: Daniel Kerr
To West Coast: Blues' second round pick, Paul Bower and Steven Browne
To Carlton: Daniel Kerr and Ashley Hansen
To West Coast: Troy Selwood and Ashley McGrath
To Brisbane: Daniel Kerr
Player: Robert Warnock
Why their team should trade them:
They may not have a choice, and will be faced with the same problem they had when Jeff White wanted out. Once again, Melbourne need a ruckman and Fremantle have a Victorian ruckman who could be available, Melbourne also are likely to have the top pick in the preseason draft, so the Dockers may have to take what they can get or lose Warnock for nothing.
Which team would be a good fit:
Jeff White is getting close to the end of his career, Robert Warnock's brother plays for Melbourne, with Neitz retiring and other players leaving there is plenty of salary cap room, all the pieces seem to fit.
Similar trade in the past:
Cameron Wood was at a similar point in his career when he went from Brisbane to Collingwood, he was worth a late first round pick.
Possible trade scenarios:
To Fremantle: Demons' second round pick and Jace Bode
To Melbourne: Robert Warnock and Ryan Murphy
To Fremantle: Tigers' second round pick and Jarrad Oakley-Nicholls
To Richmond: Robert Warnock
To Fremantle: Saints first round pick and Leigh Fisher
To St Kilda: Robert Warnock and Ryan Murphy
Player: Jay Schulz
Why their team should trade them:
They probably already should have traded him, they decided not to a year ago and may have another chance after the 2008 season. He isn't a regular in the Richmond side, they have given him enough chances and would be better served by going with other players now, like J Riewoldt and Rance.
Which team would be a good fit:
Port Adelaide wanted him, and with Tredrea getting old and White possibly on the way out they do need more height.
Similar trade in the past:
He was nearly on his way to Port Adelaide a year ago, for a late second round pick, so that gives some idea of his trade value. Richmond may not get as good an offer this time. Playfair and C Gardiner were a couple of key position players who were traded last year, their trade value ranged from a late draft pick to being given away.
Possible trade scenarios:
To Richmond: The Power's third round pick
To Port Adelaide: Jay Schulz
To Richmond: Cain Ackland
To Carlton: Jay Schulz
To Richmond: Ryan Murphy
To Fremantle: Jay Schulz
Player: Brendan Fevola
Why their team should trade them:
If he wants out, for more money, they need to get something for him. Talk about trading him might also be just another negotiating tool that is being used to increase his price.
Which team would be a good fit:
Sydney seem to want him, and he would be help for Hall and then his successor at full forward.
Similar trade in the past:
The Swans brought in Lockett and Hall, and the Fevola deal if it were to happen would be very similar to those.
Possible trade scenarios:
To Carlton: Swans' first round pick, Ed Barlow and Jesse White
To Sydney: Brendan Fevola
To Carlton: Justin Koschitzke and Leigh Montagna
To St Kilda: Brendan Fevola and Shaun Hampson
To Carlton: Tigers' first round pick and Richard Tambling
To Richmond: Brendan Fevola and Jordan Russell
Player: Courtney Johns
Why their team should trade them:
Johns is a full forward, Essendon don't have a vacancy at that spot, they need to get something for him and Johns needs a new team.
Which team would be a good fit:
Maybe Fremantle would be a good choice, Pavlich and Johns could play close to goal and Johns would be the secondary option like Longmuir used to be beside Pavlich. It would be another case of an Essendon player going to Fremantle though.
Similar trade in the past:
There have been plenty of players who were in the background at one club and then thrived at another club. Jolly at Melbourne was in the shadow of Jeff White and a move to Sydney helped him. Josh Kennedy wasn't getting the ball kicked to him at Carlton, now he is an Eagle he is getting to do a lot more. Scott Welsh has moved twice, traded once and a preseason pick more recently, to teams that have needed a full forward.
Possible trade scenarios:
To Essendon: David Mundy
To Fremantle: Courtney Johns
To Essendon: Xavier Clarke
To St Kilda: Courtney Johns
To Essendon: Colin Sylvia
To Melbourne: Courtney Johns
Player: Simon Wiggins
Why their team should trade them:
Wiggins would be better suited to being on a team that has a big centre half forward, Wiggins could then take the role of a secondary marking option around half forward. At Carlton, he won't be a regular in their midfield, and isn't tall enough to have a big impact up forward.
Which team would be a good fit:
The Kangaroos need to add a piece or two to their forward line. In 2009, they will have plenty of big forward targets but will need another player like Corey Jones who can either play as a secondary marking option or go for an occasional run in the middle.
Similar trade in the past:
Smaller players who could kick goals, like Kent Kingsley and Callum Chambers, have been moved to new teams in minor trades and Wiggins might also be worth a low draft pick. Aaron Hamill was a short marking player who was traded from Carlton, he may have been a bit overvalued at the time by the Saints.
Possible trade scenarios:
To Carlton: Leigh Brown
To North Melbourne: Simon Wiggins
To Carlton: Wayde Mills
To Brisbane: Simon Wiggins
To Carlton: Saints' third round pick
To St Kilda: Simon Wiggins
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