So I would mix things up a fair bit. Some moves short term, some hoping to find medium-long term.
I am assuming Cunners, Larkey, Maj, LDU, Walker not ready yet but Ziebell and Jed are.
- Walker goes forward for Campbell, Campbell out, McKay into Walker’s spot.
Walker has been good in contests, not sure what he gives us at ground level. Will contest forward for sure. I still have high hopes for McKay. Has talent, throw him in and find out he can we rise.
- MacMillan out and Higgins to HBF
Love Higgins, important to our midfield, but a great year to get him into a spot we have struggled for so long. Adds class and leadership at the back, extends career. JMac done.
- Ziebell IN. Jack 80% mid, 20% forward.
Jack not in good form, but judged harshly, adds a huge amount to a young midfield group and sets the aggressive tone we need.
- Mason for Hall
Probably short term, but reward the form. Can mark, can kick, can run, can play. Last chance saloon, can something click? Stranger things have happened. Hall, sorry, maybe low on confidence m, but killing us.
- Jed for Marley
Can’t have Marley and Pittard in the same team. Jasper on thin ice though. Jed’s aggression still important.
So:
Out: Campbell, MacMillan, Hall, Marley
IN: McKay, Ziebell, Wood, Anderson
I am assuming Cunners, Larkey, Maj, LDU, Walker not ready yet but Ziebell and Jed are.
- Walker goes forward for Campbell, Campbell out, McKay into Walker’s spot.
Walker has been good in contests, not sure what he gives us at ground level. Will contest forward for sure. I still have high hopes for McKay. Has talent, throw him in and find out he can we rise.
- MacMillan out and Higgins to HBF
Love Higgins, important to our midfield, but a great year to get him into a spot we have struggled for so long. Adds class and leadership at the back, extends career. JMac done.
- Ziebell IN. Jack 80% mid, 20% forward.
Jack not in good form, but judged harshly, adds a huge amount to a young midfield group and sets the aggressive tone we need.
- Mason for Hall
Probably short term, but reward the form. Can mark, can kick, can run, can play. Last chance saloon, can something click? Stranger things have happened. Hall, sorry, maybe low on confidence m, but killing us.
- Jed for Marley
Can’t have Marley and Pittard in the same team. Jasper on thin ice though. Jed’s aggression still important.
So:
Out: Campbell, MacMillan, Hall, Marley
IN: McKay, Ziebell, Wood, Anderson