I'm going to go against the grain and say that we're not in such a terrible position as most of the media sees us in. A couple of good drafts and we'll be heading back up the ladder before you know it.
I like the potential of our future forward line with Lewis and Kosi showing good signs at time as key forwards and Jeka starring at VFL. Brockman looks fantastic to me, a real excitement machine. Liked the look of Seamus Mitchell's pre-draft highlights - his speed is a real asset and will transition into Breust's spot soon enough. He is one I believe just has 'it' - will be in the team with Brockman by the end of the year if his injury rehab goes well.
A midfield of Mitchell, Jaeger, Wingard and Worpel is a start - draft a couple of quality kids and it'll be a perfect mix of youth and experience. I see great potential in CJ/Day/Scrimshaw also moving to the midfield/wings and providing genuine speed and skills through there. This would also allow Wingard to ply his craft as a forward. As good as McEvoy has been for us, to me he is becoming a bit of a liability. We really need Reeves to come on and from all accounts he is becoming dominant in the 2s. The difference in quality for the 1s and 2s is huge though - especially for ruckmen, so would like to see some continued dominance for a while yet.
While at the moment we appear shaky down back, I see some real potential. Quite like Frost, makes mistakes but tries his heart out and has great closing speed and a daring attitude. Love the runs he takes through the middle, just needs to work on decision making and disposal. Hardwick is a rock and loves getting his hands dirty. Sicily has been a huge loss all year. The run out of the backline with Impey/CJ/Day/Scrimshaw is set for the next 5-10 years and will have the opposition reeling. If DGB comes on then he will be a star, has the attributes of being the next superstar key defender.
We have the makings of a great team, but lack some experience and depth. There will be a fairly heavy turnover the next two seasons, but if we are smart with recruitment and who we delist/trade then I see no reason we can't be back charging towards finals by 2023/24.
I like the potential of our future forward line with Lewis and Kosi showing good signs at time as key forwards and Jeka starring at VFL. Brockman looks fantastic to me, a real excitement machine. Liked the look of Seamus Mitchell's pre-draft highlights - his speed is a real asset and will transition into Breust's spot soon enough. He is one I believe just has 'it' - will be in the team with Brockman by the end of the year if his injury rehab goes well.
A midfield of Mitchell, Jaeger, Wingard and Worpel is a start - draft a couple of quality kids and it'll be a perfect mix of youth and experience. I see great potential in CJ/Day/Scrimshaw also moving to the midfield/wings and providing genuine speed and skills through there. This would also allow Wingard to ply his craft as a forward. As good as McEvoy has been for us, to me he is becoming a bit of a liability. We really need Reeves to come on and from all accounts he is becoming dominant in the 2s. The difference in quality for the 1s and 2s is huge though - especially for ruckmen, so would like to see some continued dominance for a while yet.
While at the moment we appear shaky down back, I see some real potential. Quite like Frost, makes mistakes but tries his heart out and has great closing speed and a daring attitude. Love the runs he takes through the middle, just needs to work on decision making and disposal. Hardwick is a rock and loves getting his hands dirty. Sicily has been a huge loss all year. The run out of the backline with Impey/CJ/Day/Scrimshaw is set for the next 5-10 years and will have the opposition reeling. If DGB comes on then he will be a star, has the attributes of being the next superstar key defender.
We have the makings of a great team, but lack some experience and depth. There will be a fairly heavy turnover the next two seasons, but if we are smart with recruitment and who we delist/trade then I see no reason we can't be back charging towards finals by 2023/24.
makes our 41 and 42 for their second seem overs.
