Toby Greene. Jesse Hogan. Kieren Briggs. Jake Stringer. Lachie Whitfield? Harry Himmelberg?
GWS have committed to a "reset" of its list, farewelling four established players, including their captain, as they look to enhance their draft hand before the inclusion of Tasmania.
The Giants were disappointing in 2026, falling short of the Wildcard Round, which was largely due to unforeseen injuries to key players such as Tom Green and Sam Taylor.
But to reload, the AFL's youngest club must make some space in the salary cap and the locker room, to avoid the path Richmond, Essendon and North Melbourne have foraged.
"It's not unusual for us to have some changes on an annual basis to the list," outgoing GWS boss Dave Matthews told SEN.
"Clearly, this is the most high-profile and significant because he (Greene) has been captain of the club.
"There's a bit of a reset, but it's not like it's a rebuild or there's any sort of major issue from my point of view.
"The club's in a more stable position than what sometimes gets presented."
The departures of Greene, Briggs, Stringer and Hogan have turned the club from the fifth-most experienced side in 2026 to the 10th. And the ninth-oldest list to the 15th.
And that doesn't factor in Whitfield's potential exit, with St Kilda and Carlton indicating early interest.
The Giants placed a first-round selection on his head as draft value, but given he is contracted to the club, they'd be more than willing to retain him for 2027.
GWS know Picks 7 and 28 will bring in some youthful talent in this year's draft, but if they can land a couple of extra selections, they could supercharge their list before the Devils dominate the ongoing intakes.
