Just talking to a carlton mad mate in Melbourne about our ruck situation after comparing our 2 rucks vs Sainst 2 rucks.

If Austin picks the Best ruck in the WAFL and the best ruck in SAFL, they will be better for us in 2027 than Pitto and reidy.

Its a must.

There will be up to 10 spots to fill come years end

2 Draftees Walker plus (hopefully) another 1st rounder (2026 rnd 1 x 2)
1 Promote Charleson (2026 Rnd 5)
2 Rucks (SAFL/WAFL/VFL) (2026 Rnd 3) (2026 Rnd 4)
1 FA (Best we can get KPF)
1 Trade mid (Humphries) (Ist 2027 2 x 2nd 2026)
1 Trade mid (A grader) (1st 2027 2nd 2027)
1 Best available mid (2026 Rnd 3rd)
1 Rookie

Leaves us next year to play with
2027 Rnd 3 & 4 & 5
2028 Rnd 1, 2, 3, 4

I feel we can get this Best 23 humming in 2027 after another preseason and a smart coach if we get our picks right.

Fkn hell Round 9 and I'm looking at list changes, and looking at targets.