Re: Best 22 so far Reply #45 – November 29, 2019, 10:23:35 pm Quote from: PaulP on November 29, 2019, 10:18:23 pmThere's an article in the Age where Martin is quite adamant that he'll be playing forward next year. https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/blues-recruit-martin-firm-on-expectations-20191129-p53fga.htmlI think he should start on the wing and run forward but the Eddie working with Martin up forward theory might be what the club want.Think my man Mick Gibbons might be the loser in that equation and be out of a senior job.
Re: Best 22 so far Reply #46 – November 29, 2019, 11:23:30 pm Quote from: jeza on November 29, 2019, 09:38:00 pmYeah if those so called "kids" haven't won a brownlow each by 21 we should sack them immediately. Gibbons is a running machine - I think we'd miss him a lot if he wasn't in the team.[/quoteYou left gibbons out of your best 22, do he ain’t that important.Also, given there are only a couple of differences between the sides that we posted, you have to agree that we’ll be in a spot of bother if the team I posted isn’t competitive.
Re: Best 22 so far Reply #47 – November 30, 2019, 07:23:50 am Quote from: flyboy77 on November 29, 2019, 10:23:19 pmHe said it himself in today;s interview.But he'll play mid too.Have you see - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYmJ4Nj5Znk&fbclid=IwAR2awxylDbcUTVTntJ18a9pIvbDvQmwnNZ10RDWXRafZlH0f-5o6P2C7nlkWow. Listening to that, he sounds like someone who might even be worth a first rounder.
Re: Best 22 so far Reply #49 – November 30, 2019, 04:11:31 pm Quote from: JonDorotich on November 29, 2019, 11:23:30 pmQuote from: jeza on November 29, 2019, 09:38:00 pmYeah if those so called "kids" haven't won a brownlow each by 21 we should sack them immediately. Gibbons is a running machine - I think we'd miss him a lot if he wasn't in the team.[/quoteYou left gibbons out of your best 22, do he ain’t that important.Also, given there are only a couple of differences between the sides that we posted, you have to agree that we’ll be in a spot of bother if the team I posted isn’t competitive.Definitely agree.The club looks set to push every opponent each week. There is quality and depth in most positions. The big gap is midfield still. If Setterfield and Martin and Dow for example all come out next season and start averaging 25+ pos we might push right up the ladder. Otherwise we'll still be middle of the road. The midfield is still waiting on the kids.
Re: Best 22 so far Reply #50 – November 30, 2019, 05:41:34 pm Quote from: ElwoodBlues1 on November 29, 2019, 10:23:35 pmThink my man Mick Gibbons might be the loser in that equation and be out of a senior job.If we are going for more run it won't be Gibbons that loses his job!
Re: Best 22 so far Reply #51 – December 01, 2019, 07:02:16 am Quote from: LP on November 30, 2019, 05:41:34 pmIf we are going for more run it won't be Gibbons that loses his job! Yes. If Gibbons can't get a game we will have a good side.
Re: Best 22 so far Reply #52 – December 01, 2019, 10:42:22 am Right, let me have a crack at this!Best, oldest, most experienced 22FB; L. Plowman, L. Jones, C. MarchbankHB; S. Docherty, J. Weitering, K. SimpsonC; W. Setterfield, E. Curnow, J. NewnesR; M. Kreuzer, P. Cripps, M. MurphyHF; J. Silvagni, C. Curnow, J. MartinFF; M. McGovern, H. Mackay, E. BettsInt; N. Newman, S. Petrevski-Seton, S. Walsh, M. GibbbonsThere are about half a dozen guys fighting for that last spot, I gave it Gibbons for his age and ( mostly VFL!) experience. Best of the restFB; B. Silvagni, H. Goddard, T. WilliamsonHB; L. Stocker, H. Macreadie, B. KempC; L. O'Brian, M. Kennedy, Z. FisherR; M. Pittonet, P. Dow, D. CuninghamHF; C. Polson, L. Casboult, D. LangFF; F. Phillips, T. De Koning, F. O'DwyerInt; S. Philp, S. Ramsay, M. Cottrell, M. Owies, J. HoneyWe have an over supply of Mids and a shortage of half backs, its possible Stocker may get more time back there than in the midfield. As much as Kemp says he wants to play midfield, I reckon his best position will be as a Grant Birchall type half back and I think he will be very good in that role. With Kerr gone and no KPP picked up in the drafts, we are also a little light on for KPP forwards.Our midfield depth is staring to look good, and many of our mids can go forward too which is helpful!
Re: Best 22 so far Reply #53 – December 01, 2019, 10:51:03 am QuoteFB; L. Plowman, L. Jones, C. MarchbankHB; S. Docherty, J. Weitering, K. SimpsonC; W. Setterfield, E. Curnow, J. NewnesR; M. Kreuzer, P. Cripps, M. MurphyHF; J. Silvagni, C. Curnow, J. MartinFF; M. McGovern, H. Mackay, E. BettsInt; N. Newman, S. Petrevski-Seton, S. Walsh, M. GibbbonsThat team could win a flag or three.Swap out Betts for Papley in 2021.
Re: Best 22 so far Reply #54 – December 01, 2019, 10:59:55 am Quote from: flyboy77 on December 01, 2019, 10:51:03 amThat team could win a flag or three.Swap out Betts for Papley in 2021.Here's hoping !!
Re: Best 22 so far Reply #55 – December 01, 2019, 11:25:56 am Personally I would like for Eddie to still be there. If he is it it would be because he demands a spot.Can imagine with Martin, a trio of headaches for the opposition - beautiful to watch, and a great space for our younger forwards to learn and enjoy their footy. If Martin can get close to the suns tape posted by flyboy77 - wow !
Re: Best 22 so far Reply #56 – December 01, 2019, 12:26:47 pm Sam Walsh on the bench? I think not. Same with Casboult. Cannot see it.
Re: Best 22 so far Reply #57 – December 01, 2019, 12:41:01 pm Quote from: capcom on December 01, 2019, 12:26:47 pmSam Walsh on the bench? I think not. Same with Casboult. Cannot see it.I think 'the bench' is no longer seen as separate to the starting 18.It's not necessarily the case that your bench players are 'fringe' players.They may be amongst your best.In most cases they're just there as part of the midfield rotations.You're probably not going to name your captain(s) on the bench so you won't see Cripps or Docherty listed there but all the others (non KPP half forwards, half backs and mids) are just 'the mix.'Being named there doesn't necessarily mean you're not best 18.It's more to do with match-ups, starting impact, taking some early heat or grunt work, as to who starts and that depends to a large extent on who you're playing.
Re: Best 22 so far Reply #58 – December 01, 2019, 01:08:53 pm Quote from: Lods on December 01, 2019, 12:41:01 pmI think 'the bench' is no longer seen as separate to the starting 18.It's not necessarily the case that your bench players are 'fringe' players.They may be amongst your best.In most cases they're just there as part of the midfield rotations.You're probably not going to name your captain(s) on the bench so you won't see Cripps or Docherty listed there but all the others (non KPP half forwards, half backs and mids) are just 'the mix.'Being named there doesn't necessarily mean you're not best 18.It's more to do with match-ups, starting impact, taking some early heat or grunt work, as to who starts and that depends to a large extent on who you're playing.x2
Re: Best 22 so far Reply #59 – December 01, 2019, 01:36:51 pm Quote from: Lods on December 01, 2019, 12:41:01 pmI think 'the bench' is no longer seen as separate to the starting 18.It's not necessarily the case that your bench players are 'fringe' players.They may be amongst your best.In most cases they're just there as part of the midfield rotations.You're probably not going to name your captain(s) on the bench so you won't see Cripps or Docherty listed there but all the others (non KPP half forwards, half backs and mids) are just 'the mix.'Being named there doesn't necessarily mean you're not best 18.It's more to do with match-ups, starting impact, taking some early heat or grunt work, as to who starts and that depends to a large extent on who you're playing.Spot-on Lods.Tigers, Cats, West Coast and others have been doing that for a while now.