Lystics AFL Podcast

The Bulldogs of 2020 were well hyped and ultimately delivered a similar outcome to the 2019 model. They are a club who is never afraid to spin the magnets, but with the least rucks and key position players on their list of all clubs, the Dogs setups looked strange at times. They've always been a team to punch above their weight, but it's an issue requires attention this offseason.

We take a look at the Western Bulldogs' list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.

It doesn't feel like it should be this hard, yet the Melbourne Demons keep proving us wrong and missed finals again in 2020. Game plan and plan B, these are two things that need to change for the Dees to be a real threat. Add some minor changes to the list and the Dees could be a real threat.

We take a look at Melbourne's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.

The Giants look to have faced their first real challenge in 2020. After improving year on year for some time, and making the club's first ever Grand Final appearance in 2019, they took a giant step backwards in 2020. And unfortunately things don't look much better for the Giants as we head into 2021. Was 2020 a big drop off for GWS, or was 2019 an aberration?

We take a look at GWS's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.

Another year, another near enough pass mark for Carlton, although if they don't take another step next year then questions will be asked. They have the young talent, but when will they stop relying on veterans who won't be there when they are a contender?

We take a look at Carlton's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.

Let's see if you can guess who the untouchable is, and in fact we don't really make any suggestion of this until the closing statements. Needless to say though, Essendon have been copping some serious heat over the last few weeks, and with a series to key players leaving, it's easy to throw stones. We try not to just join in, instead we look to understand the root of the issues, and also see where the Dons may be unfairly judged.

We take a look at Essendon's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.

We love the draft, and while it's a shame this year that we don't get to watch as many games and gather as much data, we are still going to try and bring you informed draft insights.

In this quick episode we take a look at our favourite prospects, and what the top 15 current looks like.

The Dockers have take steps to rebuild over the past 5 years, and they have done a good job of it too. Rookie coach Justin Longmuir has them playing a good brand of football, and the players are improving and building confidence. Our only question is, do the Dockers need to accelerate towards finals, or is slow and steady the right pace?

We take a look at Fremantle's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.

And so it begins. The Gold Coast Suns at long last have gone through the depths of irrelevance and are coming out shining. The Suns have bright sparks all over the field are for the first time in a long time, the wider football world isn't questioning their every move. Let's hope the offseason changes reinforce that.

We take a look at Gold Coast's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.

The Swans have done exactly what the AFL has asked of them, and developed a strong academy pathway in the non-traditional football state of NSW. This has also given the Swans access to some discounted young talents that has accelerated their rebuild, but they need to start looking taller to take the next step.

We take a look at Sydney's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.

The Hawks 2020 list is exactly what a list looks like when you do everything to compete for a flag every year, no matter how your list looks compared to others. That is certainly admirable, and I don't think Hawks fans begrudge the club for trying one last time, but I think we've reached the end of the road with that mentality. The Hawks need regeneration, and they need it now. Day is only the start, they need many more like him if the Hawks are to avoid a long night.

We take a look at Hawthorn's list build, contracts, free agency, trade and drafting options, as well as who might need to move off the list to make room.