Opinion Best 22 2018

[Comeback Lions]

Cuts is a good kick though some of his decisions are poor. Every confidence he bounces back next year

He needs to develop a better attitude in the twos and not sulk about getting dropped. Didn't actually go back to the twos and bash the door down this year. That he couldn't force his way back into the side should be a good learning experience... could be a real weapon for us if he fixes a few aspects of his game, including decision making, disposal choices and contested possessions.

 

[winged1]

He needs to develop a better attitude in the twos and not sulk about getting dropped. Didn't actually go back to the twos and bash the door down this year. That he couldn't force his way back into the side should be a good learning experience... could be a real weapon for us if he fixes a few aspects of his game, including decision making, disposal choices and contested possessions.

So his football?

 

[LIONS08]

With the players we are getting back, I feel we are in better shape for next year.

B - Gardiner Andrews Mayes
HB - Hodge Mcstay Rich
C - Taylor Robinson Lester
HF - Berry Walker Christensen
F - McCluggage Hipwood Cameron
Fol - Martin Beams Zorko
Bench - Witherden Robertson Mathieson Pick 1 Bastinac Cox Keayes Cutler Barrett Bewick

 

[jackess]

With the players we are getting back, I feel we are in better shape for next year.

B - Gardiner Andrews Mayes
HB - Hodge Mcstay Rich
C - Taylor Robinson Lester
HF - Berry Walker Christensen
F - McCluggage Hipwood Cameron
Fol - Martin Beams Zorko
Bench - Witherden Robertson Mathieson Pick 1 Bastinac Cox Keayes Cutler Barrett Bewick

I get the feeling Robbo will play forward as he did at the start of this year and we might look to play Rich through the middle more.

Hoping Bundy and Robbo can add quite a bit to our team next year to offset the loss of Rocky.

Also Walker needs to find consistency.

 

[M Malice]

Sam Mayes, Harris Andrews, Luke Hodge.
Alex Witherden, Daniel McStay, Nick Robertson.

Stefan Martin, Dayne Beams, Dayne Zorko.
Jarrod Berry, Mitch Robinson, Ben Keays.

Charlie Cameron, Eric Hipwood, Lewy Taylor.
Ryan Lester, Josh Walker, Allen Christensen.

Hugh McCluggage, Rhys Matheison, Daniel Rich, Ryan Bastinac.

Unlucky- Darcy Gardner, Jake Barrett. (I can see Darcy battling with Nick for a spot and Jake with Ben and Rhys) If Davies-Uniacke comes in at pick 1 he is ready to go and could force Ben, Rhys or Hugh out. Would also like to see Archie/Oscar starting to put some serious pressure on Stef for the ruck spot.

I really like the look of that side, bring on 2018.

 

[acuguy]

Gardiner's in the team Jason

 

[M Malice]

Gardiner's in the team Jason

Yep, I was torn between him and Nick Robbo, Nick is one of my favorites so I went with him but Darcy would be great as well.

AFLX form could be vital.

 

[cubansombrero]

Hodge, Andrews, Gardiner
Witherden, McStay, Mayes
Zorko, Mathieson, Berry
Christensen, Walker, Taylor
Cameron, Hipwood, Lester
Martin, D Beams, Robinson

Rich, McCluggage, Robertson, Bastinac/#1 pick (depending on how Bastinac performs during pre-season).

Stiff: Keays (I think he's first in line should Bastinac or Mathieson underperform or our younger kids need a rest), Barrett (probably the first to get a look in if we get injuries/form drops off in the front half). Robertson to take Hodge's spot in games where we rest him, which opens up a spot on the bench for Cox or our 2017 draftees to get a game.

 

[Lions Flag 2020]

Mayes Andrews Rich
Witherden Gardiner hodge
Allison mcluggage pick 1
Stef beams berry
Zorko walker christensen
Cameron hipwood Taylor

Int: Robbo, mcstay, Bastinac, Robertson

Unlike last year play Walker all preseason as forward and mcstay all preseason down back.

 

[DanT7]

Yep, I was torn between him and Nick Robbo, Nick is one of my favorites so I went with him but Darcy would be great as well.

AFLX form could be vital.

NRobbo a long way in front of Gardiner for me.
NRobbo has an attacking game. Gardiner needs to develop this.
Allison probably gets in best 22....

 

[DanT7]

Mayes, Andrews, Hodge
NRobbo, McStay, Witherden
Cameron, Berry, Christensen
MRobbo, Hipwood, McCluggage
Lester, Walker, Taylor
Martin, DBeams, Zorko
Int: Rich, 3 of Gardiner, Allison, Mathieson, Cox, Bastinac, Keays, Pick 1

 

[Milux]

Anyone else still think its weird seeing hodges name there?

 

[Sproj]

Anyone else still think its weird seeing hodges name there?

How good is it though!

 

[Dodongo]

Dodongo

B: Sam Mayes, Harris Andrews, Luke Hodge.
HB: Alex Witherden, Daniel McStay, Nick Robertson.
C: Jarrod Berry, Mitch Robinson, Daniel Rich
HF: Charlie Cameron, Josh Walker, Lewy Taylor.
F: Jake Barrett, Eric Hipwood, Allen Christensen

FOLL: Stefan Martin, Dayne Beams, Dayne Zorko

INT: Hugh McCluggage, Rhys Matheison, Darcy Gardiner, Cedric Cox

EM: Ryan Lester, Ben Keays, Ryan Bastinac

 

[buttermuffs]

On the same topic of best 22, who are the definite best 22 players?

 

[Lazza16]

Fages has said he wants Cameron on the WING to use his pace.

 

[Dalions]

Fages has said he wants Cameron on the WING to use his pace.

Will be electric on the open expanses of the gabba.

 

[winged1]

Dodongo

B: Sam Mayes, Harris Andrews, Luke Hodge.
HB: Alex Witherden, Daniel McStay, Nick Robertson.
C: Jarrod Berry, Mitch Robinson, Daniel Rich
HF: Charlie Cameron, Josh Walker, Lewy Taylor.
F: Jake Barrett, Eric Hipwood, Allen Christensen

FOLL: Stefan Martin, Dayne Beams, Dayne Zorko

INT: Hugh McCluggage, Rhys Matheison, Darcy Gardiner, Cedric Cox

EM: Ryan Lester, Ben Keays, Ryan Bastinac

You have Barrett in? You must be big on Barrett hey.

 

[rusty08]

B- Mayes. Andrews. Gardiner

Hb- Witherdon. McStay. Hodge

W- Cameron. Berry. Rich

Hf- McCluggage Walker. Robinson.

Ff- Christensen. Hipwood. Taylor

R- Martin. Beams. Zorko



I/c Robertson. Bastinac. Matheison. Pick 1

Em. Cox. Lester. Allison. Keays. Barrett

 

[SizeMatters]

Dodongo

B: Sam Mayes, Harris Andrews, Luke Hodge.
HB: Alex Witherden, Daniel McStay, Nick Robertson.
C: Jarrod Berry, Mitch Robinson, Daniel Rich
HF: Charlie Cameron, Josh Walker, Lewy Taylor.
F: Jake Barrett, Eric Hipwood, Allen Christensen

FOLL: Stefan Martin, Dayne Beams, Dayne Zorko

INT: Hugh McCluggage, Rhys Matheison, Darcy Gardiner, Cedric Cox

EM: Ryan Lester, Ben Keays, Ryan Bastinac

great team and almost identical to what I imagine we will play. Would probably have Lester ahead of Gardiner though for his flexibility.

 

[jjami15]

B: Mayes, Andrews, Gardiner
HB: Hodge, McStay, Rich
C: Allison, Beams, Cameron
HF: Taylor, Hipwood, Robinson
F: Lester, Walker, Bundy
R: Martin, Zorko, Berry
Int: McCluggage, Bastinac, Robertson, Mathieson

Emerg: Witherden (don't be surprised if the club begins to try and train him up for the midfield and that will need to be done in the Two's), Keays (will be on the outer but think that next year he will really make some strides, just has the attitude), Barrett, Pick 1 (they'll want to get time in of they're up to it)

 

[BRAB]

Anyone else still think its weird seeing hodges name there?

It's surreal isn't it? Hard not to get excited about that.

 

[Berrygood]

B. Gardiner, Andrews, Mayes
Hb. Witherden, walker, rich
C. Cox, d beams, cameron
Hf. Bundy, m robbo, zorko
F. Taylor, hipwood, barret
Foll. Martin, berry, matho.
Int. Hodge, clugg, n robbo, lester
Emer. Basti, allison, mcstay, cutler, keays

I have hodge on the interchange bench because i dont see his role to hold down a position but to come on, tighten things up when needed. We are starting to get a very capable list with some good depth. What we dont want more than anything is another year with injuries like 2015 n 2016.

 

[KissKiss]

On the same topic of best 22, who are the definite best 22 players?

Andrews, McStay, DBeams, Zorko, Bundy, Taylor, MRobbo, Hippy and Cameron are probably the only definite locks for me at the moment. And maybe Lester as i think he is very valued by the coaches. Martin probably fits in here too

Mayes, Witherdon, Rich, Hodge, Cutler, NRobbo and Gardiner will all play a lot of games but just not sure on the combination in the back 6.

Berry, McClugg, Matho, Allison, Keays, Cox and Pick 1 will all probably be similar to the top as young mids getting lots of games. Just might vary across the season.

 

[Snarls Barkley]

2018 Team - Age at 31/12/17

B: Alex Witherden (19, 9) Harris Andrews (21, 58) Darcy Gardiner (21, 62)
HB: Sam Mayes (23, 95) Dan McStay (22, 60) Luke Hodge (33, 305)

R: Stefan Martin (31, 136) Dayne Beams (27, 147) Dayne Zorko (28, 122)
C: Lewis Taylor (22, 85) Mitch Robinson (28, 149) Daniel Rich (27, 165)

HF: Charlie Cameron (23, 73) Josh Walker (25, 60) Hugh McCluggage (19, 18)
F: Allen Christensen (26, 98) Eric Hipwood (20, 30) Jake Barrett (22, 18)

I: Jarrod Berry (19, 16) Ryan Bastinac (26, 159) Rhys Mathieson (20, 24) Ryan Lester (25, 102)

I think there is a couple of good inclusions to the 22, expecting whoever is taken at pick 1 to slot straight into the team. Obviously the side is so young still so not expecting much next season, but it’s starting to come together.