Arrivals: Angus Graham, Rory Atkins, Sam Siggins
PSD pick: 10
Summary: Adelaide has promised to re-draft Nick Joyce to fill its final senior list spot, after he was delisted during the Kurt Tippett saga so that the club could make the required three changes to its list. It only has one rookie position vacant, but could do with another key position prospect, primarily in defence. Nick Rodda could fit the bill here, with the West Australian product missing out on last month's draft but measuring up at 195cm and 96kg. The Crows haven't had any uncontracted players (apart from Joyce) training with them over the pre-season.
BRISBANE LIONS
Arrivals: Brent Moloney, Stefan Martin, Sam Mayes, Marco Paparone, Michael Close.
PSD pick: 4
Summary: The Lions entered the off-season wanting inside midfielders and tall forwards and have addressed both. Moloney adds grunt to the midfield, while Martin, Paparone and Close give them a mix of tall running players that can play forward and spend time in the ruck. After three years on the list destroyed by successive knee reconstructions, the Lions have committed to re-drafting energetic midfielder Callum Bartlett. Jordon Bourke – son of former Geelong and Brisbane Bears' ruckman Damian – has also been training with the squad and is another possible tall forward target. The Lions have the flexibility to use a pick in the pre-season draft but might instead choose to add three rookies.
CARLTON
Arrivals: Nick Graham, Troy Menzel, Tom Temay.
PSD picks: 7, 13
Summary: Confident in its existing playing stocks, Carlton didn't bring in a single player during the trade and free agency period. The Blues have since explored the possibility of signing delisted Essendon forward Kyle Reimers, but he has decided to play in the WAFL instead. It is near-certain the Blues will re-list Andrew Collins on Tuesday, via the rookie draft.
COLLINGWOOD
Arrivals: Clinton Young, Quinten Lynch, Jordan Russell, Brodie Grundy, Ben Kennedy, Tim Broomhead, Jackson Ramsay.
PSD picks: 9, 15
Summary: The Pies aren't likely to be involved in the pre-season draft but have already tipped their hand, to a degree, with regards to the rookie draft. Peter Yagmoor, who played one game on debut for the Pies in 2012, is set to be redrafted, while Ben Hudson, the former Crow, Bulldogs and Lions ruckman will also be selected. Ostensibly the new Collingwood ruck coach, Hudson is there to provide some ruck depth. Mature-aged Port Melbourne midfielder Sam Dwyer has also been linked with the Magpies in recent days. He could be one of the club's other four selections in the rookie draft.
ESSENDON?
Arrivals: Jason Ashby, Joe Daniher, Martin Gleeson, Brendon Goddard, Sean Gregory, Nick Kommer, Dylan Van Unen.
PSD pick: 6
Summary: The Bombers have covered nearly every base in their brigade of new additions. They have two places available on their lists, with one set to be used on Ariel Steinberg on the rookie list. Essendon's other remaining spot will be filled in the pre-season draft, where it is a good chance to recruit talented West Australian Dayle Garlett. If he can overcome some off-field issues, Garlett's pace, skill and game sense could make him a valuable pick.
FREMANTLE
Arrivals: Max Duffy, Danyle Pearce, Josh Simpson, Tanner Smith.
PSD picks: 8,14
Summary: Delisted midfielder Jesse Crichton has continued to train with the club and should remain on the list, possibly as a rookie. With its remaining rookie selection, and two pre-season picks, Fremantle must address a lack of young key position players. Five young talls are training with the club, including WAFL talents Alex Howson and Nick Rodda. The club has lost three versatile defenders in Greg Broughton, Dylan Roberton and Jay van Berlo, so one selection could go towards filling that void. Fremantle had committed to re-listing Nick Lower through the pre-season draft, but he has since joined the Western Bulldogs.
GEELONG?
Arrivals: Jared Rivers, Hamish McIntosh, Josh Caddy, Jackson Thurlow, Brad Hartman.?
PSD picks: Nil?
Summary: After trading aggressively and adding two youngsters through the draft, the Cats have a full senior list and a full rookie list, so they are already set for 2013. The club identified its areas of improvement through the trade and free agency period and addressed them with Rivers, McIntosh and Caddy all filling key roles. ??
GOLD COAST?
Arrivals: Tom Murphy, Greg Broughton, Jaeger O'Meara, Clay Cameron, Jesse Lonergan, Tim Sumner.?
PSD picks: Nil?
Summary: Over the past two off-seasons the Suns have addressed their lack of experience by bringing in some mature bodies. After adding ex-Demon Matthew Warnock last season, this time around they brought in Murphy (Hawthorn) and Broughton (Fremantle) to solidify the backline. Mature-aged Frankston half-back Leigh Osborne has been training with the Suns and looks a likely target to continue strengthening the back half. They are also on the hunt to improve midfield depth and young Queenslander Andrew Boston – who was overlooked in the NAB AFL Draft – is also in their sights. The Suns are unlikely to take more than two rookies.
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
Arrivals: Stephen Gilham, Lachie Whitfield, Jonathan O'Rourke, Lachlan Plowman, Kristian Jaksch, Aidan Corr, James Stewart.
PSD picks: 1, 12
Summary: The Giants addressed some pressing needs by adding experience and size to the backline through Gilham, Plowman, Jaksch and Corr. They have also bolstered their already-potent midfield stocks with Whitfield and O'Rourke. GWS has remained coy about its pre-season and rookie draft hopes, but there have been clues. Having pulled out of the Kurt Tippett race, GWS suggested it might find a similar, cheaper type in the draft. The Giants also flagged the likelihood of adding some experience on Tuesday. With Luke Power and James McDonald retiring, some veteran bodies anywhere on the park would be warmly welcomed. One will be Dean Brogan, who the Giants will re-draft in the pre-season draft. It wouldn't be a surprise if they gave a chance to New South Wales' Joseph Redfern with one pick in the rookie draft.
HAWTHORN
Arrivals: Jed Anderson, Kaiden Brand, Ciaran Kilkenny (international rookie), Brian Lake, Tim O'Brien, Jonathan Simpkin, Matt Spangher.
PSD picks: Nil
Summary: Hawthorn's senior list is full, and it has only one pick in the rookie draft. Recruiting manager Graham Wright has said the club is likely to bolster its ruck depth, after Broc McCauley's decision to retire at the end of the season. Delisted Magpie John Ceglar has spent some time training at Waverley. The Hawks have added a nice blend of midfielders, mature key defenders and developing key forward prospects during the free agency, trade and draft periods.
MELBOURNE
Arrivals: Dominic Barry, Shannon Byrnes, Chris Dawes, Matt Jones, Dean Kent, Cameron Pedersen, David Rodan, Dean Terlich, Jimmy Toumpas, Jack Viney.
PSD picks: Nil
Summary: Having secured key-position players Dawes and Pedersen in the trade period and Jesse Hogan (who won't be officially added to the club's list until the end of next season) in the GWS mini-draft, Melbourne didn't take a tall in the draft. This suggests Central District ruckman Jack Hannath is a strong chance to join the Dees as a rookie after training with them recently. Melbourne is also likely to be in the market for a quick small forward.
NORTH MELBOURNE
Arrivals: Daniel Currie, Taylor Garner, Jordan Gysberts, Taylor Hine, Ben Jacobs, Mason Wood.
PSD picks: Nil
Summary: Having committed to reclaiming de-listed players Ben Speight and Cameron Richardson in the rookie draft, North is likely to have just one 'live' rookie pick. The Roos' list is well balanced so there are no glaring needs they need to fill. However, with Matt Campbell's recent departure they might look to add a speedy forward/midfielder. At last month's draft, Mason Wood was the only potential key-position player among North's six picks, so it may be tempted to take a tall forward or defender. If North wants a defender, Sandringham Dragon Tom Langdon missed out on the national draft but had a strong end to the TAC Cup season.
PORT ADELAIDE
Arrivals: Angus Monfries, Jack Hombsch, Jake Neade, Lewis Stevenson, Campbell Heath, Ollie Wines, Tom Clurey, Mason Shaw.
PSD pick: Nil
Summary: Several players have trained with the Power in the off-season, including ex-Bomber Brent Prismall and former Melbourne livewire Liam Jurrah. Prismall had looked likely to fill the side's last senior spot, but he turned his back on a one-year deal at the Power. Instead, Port will draft talented local youngster Sam Colquhoun into its senior squad. Rookie listing Jurrah would be a gamble given his impending court case, but there's no doubt he can play and he oozes x-factor. Jaryd Cachia is a strong chance to get a chance at resurrecting his AFL career. The former Carlton rookie had an outstanding season in the SANFL for Norwood and could get a go as one of Port's rookie selections.
RICHMOND
Arrivals: Troy Chaplin, Chris Knights, Aaron Edwards, Nick Vlastuin, Kamdyn McIntosh, Liam McBean, Matthew McDonough.
PSD pick: 5
Summary: Ex-Magpie ruckman Cameron Wood and former Geelong big man Orren Stephenson have been training with them Tigers, as well as ex-Gold Coast midfielder Josh Toy and their own former rookie Addam Maric. Richmond got its wish by drafting Vlastuin, who will add to its half back line and in time midfield, and covered a few areas with other draft additions including Edwards as a third marking forward. Papua New Guinean forward Gideon Simon will be signed as an international rookie and they'll likely look to either of the big men in the wake of the departures of Angus Graham and Andrew Browne. With one of their rookie picks the Tigers might also consider Jason Pongracic, a medium-sized forward with a bit of go in him.
ST KILDA
Arrivals: Tom Hickey, Tom Lee, Trent Dennis-Lane, Dylan Roberton, Nathan Wright, Spencer White, Brodie Murdoch, Josh Saunders, Lewis Pierce.
PSD picks: Nil
Summary: The Saints have addressed a variety of needs across the trade and free agency periods, as well as in the draft. They've recruited a bunch of forwards, two ruck options and some half back prospects that could develop into replacements for Brendon Goddard and Jason Gram. They've also secured Fremantle rebounder Dylan Roberton. While former West Coast rookie Adam Cockie trained with the Saints recently, both of the club's lists are full and it won't be participating in the rookie or pre-season draft.
SYDNEY SWANS
Arrivals: Dean Towers, Harrison Marsh, Tim Membrey, Matthew Dick, Harry Cunningham.
PSD picks: 11, 16, 17
Summary: The Swans believe they achieved their goal at the NAB AFL Draft – simply bringing in the best available talent. All four draftees have started pre-season training. Now there is only one name left on their lips – Kurt Tippett. The former Adelaide forward has long made it clear he wants to become a Swan and the reigning premiers are very keen to make that happen. Despite his 11-game suspension, adding a proven 25-year-old forward/ruck option to the defending premiers must be a cause for concern for the rest of the competition if, as expected, he lands in Sydney on Tuesday.
WEST COAST
Arrivals: Adam Carter, Brant Colledge, Jamie Cripps, Mark Hutchings, Cale Morton, Sharrod Wellingham.
PSD picks: Nil
Summary: West Coast's involvement will be limited to the rookie draft, with two selections available after Brad Dick was promoted to the senior list. With the club in premiership mode, these selections are likely to be used on players who can add to the club's depth in 2013 and offer injury insurance. This approach was evident during the exchange period and at the NAB AFL Draft where the club's third pick was used to recruit 21-year-old midfielder Mark Hutchings. With Quinten Lynch departing, the Eagles have lost a valuable back-up ruck option, so a mature-age ruckman is something the club may look at.
WESTERN BULLDOGS
Arrivals: Koby Stevens, Tom Young, Nick Lower, Jake Stringer, Jackson Macrae, Nathan Hrovat, Lachie Hunter, Josh Prudden.
PSD pick: 2.
Summary: The Dogs have already signed former Port Adelaide and Fremantle midfielder/defender Nick Lower so they have one spot remaining on their primary list. The frontrunner is former Essendon and Geelong midfielder Brent Prismall, although there are concerns over his body. The other candidates are also mature-age prospects – ex-Melbourne forward Matthew Bate and two of the VFL's star midfielders: Bendigo Gold co-captain Ben Duscher and Williamstown's Brett Goodes, the latter being the Dogs' player wellbeing manager and brother of Sydney superstar Adam Goodes. The Dogs have also shown interest in ex-Gold Coast defender Josh Toy, although Toy's future remains unclear.
The views in this story are those of the author and not necessarily those of the clubs or the AFL
