With the regular season run and done, there are currently 10 playing lists kicking back on a banana lounge somewhere.
Following this weekend's pair of elimination finals, they are set to be joined by a further two teams.
Although these players are enjoying some well-deserved rest and relaxation, the same cannot be said for their club's list management teams.
In an off-season that looks set to bring forth cuts to the salary cap and list sizes, as well as an obvious ambiguity surrounding this year's draft class, said surveyors of talent have their work cut out for them.
These three pitfalls may lead clubs toward identifying and selecting known talent rather than hypothesising over the ceilings of untested teenagers.
Should this be the case, the collection of names on this list are almost certainly on the whiteboards of list management war rooms the nation over.
Below we have predicted the landing spots for 10 of the biggest out-of-contract stars.
7. Jack Viney
Status โ Restricted Free Agent
Verdict โ Re-sigs with Melbourne
As a former captain, as well as the son of one, Jack Viney's blood is red and blue.
Recent reports have suggested that rival clubs have inquired about his superb services, but logical doubts suggest a shift will be seen out.
A nice gather followed by a quick kick for a major from Jack Viney against Adelaide.
After losing the captaincy, he's stepped up and is now playing with freedom.pic.twitter.com/O6tCUQDAtm
— Melbourne Footy (@MelbourneFooty) August 7, 2020
On an individual level, Viney has invested almost more time and effort into the Redleg's resurgence than anyone. The club have shown faith in him and he to them.
We don't expect this relationship to end anytime soon, but should Melbourne miss finals once his free agency status ticks over to unrestricted, all bets are off.
