These are some names that I think we could realistically get, whether you'd like them or not is another thing..
Ash Taylor
Chanel Harris-Tavita
Kyle Flanagan
Lachlan Lewis
Dylan Walker
Corey Norman
Cade Cust
Sam Williams
Matt Frawley
Pick of that bunch is probably the top 2. There's some there that are probably too similar to Clifford. Flanagan had a terrible season and I'm not sure what issues he has but I still feel he's a potentially solid First Grader.
Here's my take on that lot.
Ash Taylor - Has the highest ceiling of any of these names and would be worth it on a short term/low money deal but looks like the Warriors will have him for 2022.
Chanel Harris-Tavita - Has plenty of upside and can defend well, I'd be open to signing him but not paying big money
Kyle Flanagan - Has gone from being a future star to being on the scrap heap. He can definitely play but there seems to be something not quite right given how things went at the Roosters & Bulldogs. I'm also not sure if I would want his father being involved with the club. I would pass on Kyle for now.
Lachlan Lewis - Not sure what this guy's ceiling is. Has looked decent at times playing in a bad team over the last few years and could do well with a fresh start elsewhere. I wouldn't mind getting him for a bargain price for a year or two to see what we could do with him. We could do worse.
Dylan Walker - No, he's a grade A d*ckhead and not even that good a player
Corey Norman - See above
Cade Cust - I don't know much about him but I seem to remember that he plays with a fair bit of energy but I feel that there are better options on this list
Sam Williams - He's experienced and is a good organizer which we certainly have lacked over the years but has never really nailed down a first grade spot despite being around for a long time. I can't help but feel that we've already got a similar player in Clune anyway so would probably prefer to give him a go, but Sam Williams wouldn't be the worst signing.
Matt Frawley - He's a backup at best and I think Clune will do the same thing but better so probably wouldn't go there.
Ultimately there are a few guys on this list who I would be ok with getting on a short term/low value deal but none of them are a marquee half and we may have to rely on a few different guys at 7 over the next year or two until we even sign the right player or someone emerges from our current system.
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