In this year there will only be an overage draft before the season begins, probably around mid-year. We'll have pick 1, so we should get at least one good player even if it will be a thin draft pool.
We have lobbied for and obtained some handy concessions to sign players from other clubs without having to trade for them.
The first big signing was Chloe Molloy. Fantastic addition! Hopefully will be with the footy club for a long time to come.
Today another significant signing has been announced: Blue on the move: Swans to gain another gun via PSP (womens.afl). I don't know much about McEvoy but she is a great age and experience profile - young but with a few seasons under her belt. She was a gun as a junior and she seems to have done well in the AFLW - twice named in the 22under22. She's had some injury issues but still a really good get I hope.
Rumours are that Paris MCarthy is also coming our way: More Irish talent incoming? Clubs in talks with high-profile trio (womens.afl). On the one hand she's coming from a completely different sport so you'd think she's a project and will take a while to settle. On the other hand she has excelled at two sports that are both really relevant for footy: Gaelic footy and basketball. She's tall (175 cm) but not as tall as Ham (179 cm). It's hard to say where she'd play - I don't even know where she plays in Gaelic footy. Our challenge will be first to entice her and then to retain her if she's good enough.
Hopefully we'll sneak at least one more signature before the Priority Signing Period finishes.
Undoubtedly we're going to have a better season than in 2022 and I'll be disappointed if we don't break through for some Ws. I hope we're aiming to play finals by next year - that's ambitious but within range I think.
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