An AFL Question 2010?

I must admit i know nothing about the players you mention, but when you are talking about wholesale dumping and trading, you have to remember you have to replace them with a better player, and all of those listed have they been given time to settle, improve, etc. Someone probably many at the club has thought highly of the players you mention , at some time they have impressed sufficiently to warrant the club signing them. and investing time and money into their future