We have many plodders on our list who are easily replaced, Ed comes cheapest and is a proven performer, which is more than I can say for the other plodders.

We may get value by trading Dow and Setterfield but we won’t with Ed. It makes perfect sense from an overall list and cost management of fringe players.

If * get a 3rd round for Francis and we take less for Setters, we have not progressed

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Because progress is preventing other clubs from paying overs?

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Setterfield is worth twice as much as Francis. Agree.

By what measure?

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Previous output alone.

At a minimum the same. I'm very disappointed we are letting him go

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At the moment Setterfield is behind Cripps Hewett & Kennedy as inside bulls and you can't play them all. The issue is how long will they play every game? Given our injury issues we need depth and competition for spots.

Yep . I wouldn't be relying on 'em all being fit at the same time . I would be chasing another midfielder to add to our roster myself . And if anyone thinks are going to dominate like they did early this year is dreaming . Took them about four rounds for 'em to work us out . Better develop another strategy . Our midfield worked really well in the last two rounds when Setterfield and Doherty were in there . There's a message in that in itself . Don't keep going to the same Well .

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I am also hoping we add someone like Sheezel through the draft.

Yes flexibility to rotate players through different positions is important.

No, progress is getting value for letting AFL standard players go for reasonable compo. Our list is strong and we are letting go of quality now, not like 5 yrs ago. We need to learn how to sell

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How does the price paid for Francis figure in to that?

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Setterfield had finally earned his place in the team when played in his rightful position in the back end of the season.

If he wants to move to the * play the dodo hand, make them pay overs.

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Agree - I never understood why we played him on the wing.
I'm happy to let Dow go cheaply however I think we need Setterfield as backup for when the likes of Hewett and Kennedy get injured.

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"Look Dodo, you got a 3rd round for Francis who couldn't get a game in your shit team, and you want to pay a 4th for a starting inside mid. Try again"

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Previous output?
They've been in the game at least 6 seasons and neither has played 60 games and neither has cemented a place in their respective teams.
Both fringe players and uncontracted. Neither are worth more than a third round pick.

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Well, with half our actual midfield out in 2 games he was a starter, so you're technically correct.

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