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On the other hand, if they're good enough there is nothing wrong with them developing in the seniors with the odd rest here and there.One of the the real takeaways for what our best 22 no longer consists of spots for new draftees. This is a good thing for a number of reasons; our depth as others have noted is improving and aso that we can now allow the new draftees to develop in the twos (Paul Roos will be happy with this ).
One of the the real takeaways for what our best 22 no longer consists of spots for new draftees. This is a good thing for a number of reasons; our depth as others have noted is improving and aso that we can now allow the new draftees to develop in the twos (Paul Roos will be happy with this ).
If anyone is to have a break out it's got to be him. Watched the last 2 mins of the north game a few years back when brown retired and he stood on the line when he kicked the ball in. Look at him now compared to then he is a beast.Dan McStay has beautiful eyes. Those that have looked into them will know this is not to be underrated. He's going to make it happen in 2019.
I didn't like those two minutes. I don't think we've beaten North since that game.If anyone is to have a break out it's got to be him. Watched the last 2 mins of the north game a few years back when brown retired and he stood on the line when he kicked the ball in. Look at him now compared to then he is a beast.
As hard as it was to watch it was a good old fashion scrap of a win. I'd take that. Especially to see Jono brown out.I didn't like those two minutes. I don't think we've beaten North since that game.
I kinda agree, his skills are elite like he tested in his draft year, when he has the ball around the ground he uses it well. I just don't think he is using his size yet to hit packs, he still competes a bit like a skinny kid. He certainly would be tossed around helping out in the ruck if that's what he does. A big preseason and some bulk and a bit of mongrel and he will be fine. I think Skinner is the one if he stays fit, that boys does seem to love the contact. My smokey is Fullerton for very late in the season, although I've only seem glimpses of him live I like the way he uses his body which I guess you would expect of a basketball. We are pretty lucky we have some good big kids and can wait on them to fully develop now. McStay is the one with the least solid position of the bigger boys so if he doesn't start well that were the opportunity will come.
Getting bloody excited about next year, so thought I'd have a crack at our 2019 starting line-up.
B: Hodge, Adams, Gardiner
HB: Witho, Andrews, Bailey
C: Clug, Neale, Cutler
HF: Rayner, McStay, Christenson
F: Cameron, Hipwood, Taylor
R: Martin, Zorko, Berry
B: Rich, N. Robbo, Big O, J.Lyons,
I'm pretty keen for Bailey to be tested as a running half back. I really think we need some explosive speed down there and he could be our man. Also hoping that things will finally click for Cutler and he can take his game to another level. Starc and Matho will be competing with J.Lyons for the final spot on the bench IMO. Obviously a make or break season for Keays. McCarthy close to making the cut as well. Sad that I couldn't fit in one of my favourites in Mitch Robbo. He was tough to leave out, as he brings a real competitive edge to the team.
NEAFL
B: Eagles, Payne, Lester
HB: Hinge, Walker, Cox
C: T.Berry, Matho, E.Smith
HF: McFayden, Ballenden, McCarthy
F: M.Robbo, Skinner, Wooler
R: Smith, Starc, C.Lyons
B: Keays, Basti, Allison, Answerth
Looks like we have some handy depth in all areas of the ground. Will be interesting to see how our younger brigade of talls develop, with the likes of Payne, Skinner, Ballenden and Wooler in that category. All in all, a very exciting crop of players and it will be a joy to watch these guys develop alongside each other in the next few years. 2021-2023 Premiers here we come!
That's a very solid NEAFL team. Lock in the 2019 NEAFL premiershipGetting bloody excited about next year, so thought I'd have a crack at our 2019 starting line-up.
B: Hodge, Adams, Gardiner
HB: Witho, Andrews, Bailey
C: Clug, Neale, Cutler
HF: Rayner, McStay, Christenson
F: Cameron, Hipwood, Taylor
R: Martin, Zorko, Berry
B: Rich, N. Robbo, Big O, J.Lyons,
I'm pretty keen for Bailey to be tested as a running half back. I really think we need some explosive speed down there and he could be our man. Also hoping that things will finally click for Cutler and he can take his game to another level. Starc and Matho will be competing with J.Lyons for the final spot on the bench IMO. Obviously a make or break season for Keays. McCarthy close to making the cut as well. Sad that I couldn't fit in one of my favourites in Mitch Robbo. He was tough to leave out, as he brings a real competitive edge to the team.
NEAFL
B: Eagles, Payne, Lester
HB: Hinge, Walker, Cox
C: T.Berry, Matho, E.Smith
HF: McFayden, Ballenden, McCarthy
F: M.Robbo, Skinner, Wooler
R: Smith, Starc, C.Lyons
B: Keays, Basti, Allison, Answerth
Looks like we have some handy depth in all areas of the ground. Will be interesting to see how our younger brigade of talls develop, with the likes of Payne, Skinner, Ballenden and Wooler in that category. All in all, a very exciting crop of players and it will be a joy to watch these guys develop alongside each other in the next few years. 2021-2023 Premiers here we come!
The club is really bullish about him too.If he's fit McCarthy could surprise a few and earn selection for the first round.
I'm sure he will. I know he has had his injury troubles, so hopefully he can focus on getting his body 100%. Madden the other unlucky player. Hopefully these guys can surpass the likes of Basti. If Joyce turns out half as good as Blacky, I would be over the moon.Tom
Tom Joyce not in either of those 22?.....gee that will certainly change......I guess folk had heard little of Simon Black when he first started at Brisbane many moons ago.
Who misses out Dan? Have to make the tough call!FB: Adams, Andrews, Robertson
HB: Gardiner, Witherden, Rich
C: McCluggage, Neale, Cutler
HF: Cameron, Rayner, Zorko
FF: McStay, McInerney, Hipwood
Foll: Martin, Berry, Lyons
INT: Christensen + 3 of:
Walker, Robinson, Taylor, Hodge, Bailey, McCarthy.
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Agree mate, but it won't be a bad thing if they are banging down the door at the selection table due to great form in the NEAFL.I hope we don't see any of our new draft picks in the first half of the season unless we have significant injuries. We've got plenty of young players who should be either cementing their spot in the side or trying to overtake someone that is on the fringe.