Gettable S4, E4: Three guns in Eagles' sights, clubs to throw cash at Giant, Swan to weigh future
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In this episode of Gettable S4, E4, hosts Riley Beveridge and Kel Toomey dive into the evolving landscape of AFL trade, draft, and free agency ahead of the 2027 pre-agency window. The show kicks off with a deep dive into emerging talent, spotlighting mid-season draftee Oliver Griffin and rising stars like Jet Flower and Lawrence Andriani. The discussion shifts to the strategic targeting of high-value free agents, with Joel Amati and Lockie Neal emerging as top targets, especially for clubs in Victoria and Adelaide. A major focus is on the upcoming AFL draft bidding rule changes, particularly the controversial proposal to protect top 10 picks from free agency compensation, which faces strong pushback from the AFL Players Association. The episode also explores the rebuild trajectories of clubs across the league, with Melbourne and North Melbourne leading due to strong drafting, while West Coast and Port Adelaide are positioning themselves for major 2027 moves. Tasmania’s rapid rise is highlighted as a potential game-changer, with their seven first-round picks in their first three years setting them up to challenge for finals quickly. The hosts also touch on the AFL’s renewed interest in American talent and the growing influence of pre-agents in shaping future club strategies.
Pre-agents like Lockie Cash, Myles Bergman, and Mitch Georgiades are becoming strategic assets, with clubs racing to secure them before free agency.
The AFL is expected to confirm new draft bidding rules soon, though the proposed protection of top 10 picks from compensation remains uncertain due to player union opposition.
West Coast and Port Adelaide are positioning themselves as major players in the 2027 free agency market, with West Coast targeting three key West Australians: Chad Warner, Mitch Georgiades, and Trent Rivers.
Tasmania’s entry into the league is accelerating their rebuild, with up to seven first-round picks in their first three years potentially making them finals contenders by 2028.
Clubs like North Melbourne face a strategic choice: focus on high-end blue-chip talent or build a stronger floor through role players, relying on drafted stars like Sheasel and Wardlaw.
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Welcome to Gettable: The New Home for Draft & Trade News
Cal Toomey introduces the new podcast 'Gettable', the official successor to 'Road to the Draft', dedicated to trade, draft, free agency, and contract news across the AFL. The show emphasizes its focus on 'gettable' players—those available through trades, free agency, or the draft—and encourages listeners to follow the show on Instagram for updates and questions.
Quick Fix: Mid-Season Draftee Oliver Griffin
“He kicked 12 goals in nine games this season. You would say lots of good tools that year. Yeah, it was a great draft looking back on it now.”
Young Guns: Tasmania’s Under-17 Talent Pool
“His name is Jet Flower. He's the grandson of Melbourne great Robbie Flower, but obviously no grandson-grandfather rule, so the Dees don't have access to him.”
Cash Splash: Targeting Joel Amati & Lockie Neal
“I think he's going to get big offers and whether or not the offers are going to be big enough for Sydney to potentially, say, convince him to stay are going to be another question altogether.”
Change is Coming: Draft Bidding Rule Update
“The AFL Players Association has pushed back on this really strongly. So I'm not sure this one gets up at this point.”
“One player can change the complexion of a rebuild very, very quickly, as we've just spoken about with the Eagles and what Dersmer and Duff Tightlin and Reid have done.”
“The AFL Players Association has pushed back on this really strongly. So I'm not sure this one gets up at this point.”
“His name is Jet Flower. He's the grandson of Melbourne great Robbie Flower, but obviously no grandson-grandfather rule, so the Dees don't have access to him.”
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Riley Beveridge
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Kel Toomey
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Tasmania
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West Coast Eagles
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Port Adelaide
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Oliver Griffin
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Richmond
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Melbourne
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North Melbourne
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Zach Butters
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