Under 300k apart from Thomas who else do you see for the F4 position that could push 85+ to the Bye.?
Could is a floaty word... I'll go into detail on the ones I like the most and then I'll list a bunch that "could". Let's be honest, at this price they're all very speculative but I'm watching these guys still.
Bruhn - He's a very similar type to Selwood who, like so many at GWS, was played incredibly out of position the past couple of years. That Selwood position is so wide open that he's no certainty but he can score if he gets the role.
Taberner - Has done it before and in a very strong team he could definitely start hot. Especially with Fyfe, Jackson and probably Amiss giving strong support.
Powell - Will watch his role, he can really score when playing, no idea how Clarko will see him, he definitely seemed to get into the bad books last year after a seriously impressive rookie season.
Campbell - Marshall is very injury prone but also their entire KPF group is basically out for half the season so Marshall could end up rucking. This is a pure if the role opens up though, not if Marshall is the ruck.
Butler - I'm intrigued for how Lyon uses him, simply have to watch because he's done it before. Would need to see something special.
Martin - Same deal really, done it before. I don't think he will but I always watch him, has put together one of the most underwhelming careers in recent times but the underlying talent is still there.
Soldo - Same story as Campbell, basically if Nank was injured.
Thomas - You said outside him, but will mention in case anyone doesn't read the original quote.
Ryan - Will watch him, guy you can tell if he's fit or not, his finish to 2020 was absurd and also just about the last time he was fit. Eagles list is incredibly healthy right now and a healthy list creates competition which pushes lazy trainers like Ryan to higher levels, basically a rising tide raises all boats.
Rachele - So talented, love to see him move midfield and getting Rankine helps enable it at least.
Snelling - Done it before, wait to see his role but he can score very well if he's fit. No idea what Scott is going to do though.
Tucker - Another that we need to see the role but he's a ball magnet. I think he's probably just depth though as midfield is their strongest area these days.
Windhager - Many like him a lot more than me. Role is everything and completely unknown.
Davies - I rate him so will watch closely.
Byrnes - Another with the new coach wild card, could end up in a good role.
JUH - I really rate him, think he's going to be a guy who makes a huge leap when he does get it all together. With Lobb and Naughton he's getting the 3rd tall and should be a nightmare for them. 85 is a huge level but we're getting to the level where 75 is really the target anyway.
Flanders - Another that others seem to rate a lot higher than I do but will mention him.
Brown - No idea how Crows will use him but in a very one paced midfield there could actually be an opening for him to play a key role.
Carmichael - Another that's probably going to need injuries to open the role but showed some serious chops at times last year.
Allen - A big leap but he's a serious talent and I think the team is better than most do, should be the main target.
Fantasia - If fit, with Rozee and Butters now effectively out of the way he's the clear best small forward they've got. Could also play wing, where he played by far his best football, if they wanted to replace Amon with him. I expect they go with one of the 4 million HBF types to open a spot there though.
Henry - If it ever clicks he could be very good. Not one I expect to do it though but we're now down to the 70 type range being needed.
Daniels - A forgotten man but he was scheduled to play a genuine midfield role last year prior to his season ending before it started. He's definitely being slept on being in only 1% of teams, especially after they added a few HF types and lost several mids.
McLean - Pretty obvious.
King - Not expecting that level but also doesn't need to hit near that level from his price.
Longshot types - Hipwood, Cockatoo, Henry, Amiss, Owens, Carroll
There's probably a few others. Basically Fyfe and Thomas are the standout options for sure and everyone should have McLean if he's there round 1 anyway, but I would expect a few names to step up. I will say that 85 is a pretty big ask though but most of these guys are in the 75 grouping anyway.
