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Phoenix Gothard, injured two-thirds into last season, returns for GWS with Tom Green and Darcy Jones. Jason McCartney wants youngsters in the departed players' roles: "we need to provide those opportunities." He named Cody Angove and halfbacks Harry Oliver and Oskar Taylor.
GWS let experienced players go to open gaps for younger players, Adam Kingsley says, and he wants more than half a season each from Brent Daniels, Sam Taylor and Jack Buckley. Getting Tom Green and Darcy Jones back after missing all year is "really important".
Tasmania's entry compromises next year's draft, so GWS let some players go to open spots for the current group and bank on this year's, Jason McCartney said. Next: Tom Green and Lachlan Ash. He wants "at least one" re-signed before Christmas, both by early next season.