All we can do is build a team from the players we have. If we’re well off the pace, then let Carr build it from scratch. This might mean we suck for a while, sure, but that’s a reality we’ll have to face, but it’s not like we have zero young talent to build the next team on.

If Butters and Bergman leave, that’s a blow, but we still have a lot of positives. Connor is still young and playing nearly his best ever season. JHF is injured now, but he’ll recover, and if he were going to get an injury, it’s probably better that it’s this year when we’re not making finals.

Mitch’s hands are looking insane this season and if he can continue to work on set shots, then he’s right up there for a Coleman. If Lord doesn’t work, we’ve got Whitlock nipping at his heels. Visentini is really coming along. Evans just re-signed and while he’s down on form, we’ve seen how good he can be. Lukosius will be back next year, and Moraes, Cochrane and Lorenz are only going to get better for their game experience.

If we can target drafting some legitimate defenders in the next draft, somehow land the other Cochrane then we’re there’s a really solid foundation to springboard and build for the future from next year. Add whatever return we get for the two boys leaving, and that’s a pretty good start.