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The evoloution of a strong playing list hasnt happened at Frankston as we would have liked. Obviously because of finances, and in the current climate I cant see it changing much in the next couple of years. We have 5 or 6 top line players and then it drops away a bit , but I agree with you - most of the 'battlers' are goers. 

Fingers crossed we dont lose any of our best next year -  I couldn't stand to see Frankston in the predicament Preston is in at the moment.

Yeah mate, my heart goes out to the Preston faithful. I went to our game up there earlier this year and was chatting to some of their supporters.....gee the quiet desperation in their voices reminded me of us a few years ago. I truly hope they and Coburg can find a way to build solid lists moving forward. 

Player retention is again going to be our biggest challenge for the year no doubt. Fordham has verbally committed long term which has to be a big bonus.....he's clearly well respected in footy circles and players will be keen to play alongside him. Mynott, Stoddart, Owens, Newnes, Lambert, Michin, Williams, O'Leary Johnson, Nayna and Voss are all musts to sign. Keep those blokes and we're halfway to building a good side. Roberts is interesting as a ruckman, though pretty raw. Add a couple more decent talls and I'll be getting excited for next season. There are a few of the new kids that I hope hang around.....Quirk, Marotta, Davies and McManus all need work but show promise. As always, we just need these blokes to get a bit more experience under their belts. Let's hope they do with no more mass exoduses this time round.

My worry is that Fordham and co have committed to Frankston believing that there was a bright short term outlook (which there was a couple of years ago) but things have changed dramatically. Will they feel the same if their payments are less next year, and if, as was the case last year, limited recruitng is done and ? 

Couldn't blame any of them if they bail to get decent money playing local footy.

There was an article I read only a few weeks ago, think it came from the club newsletter.....in it he said he was committed to staying with the club because he wanted to be part of building something special there. He's given up on being drafted and said he won't nominate again. It was definitely his stance mid-season, so gotta be hopeful.

I really like Roberts. Saw a bit of him at Langwarrin and he was very good, and as you say he's still raw, but there is plenty of potential there. Can't judge him on this year as he missed too much footy but he would be a priority signing for me. Could be a good replacement for Reidy.

Hopefully they can retain the guys you mentioned, but I have a feeling Lambert might be hard to keep. He's still young but his lack of pace is a worry and may have him thinking. Noble Park want him and will be flashing $$$ at him.

The biggest improver this year is Barlow and would definitely like to see him go round again.

Think it was a TV game Wal.

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