Best 23 in 2025

[Jen2310]

Okay match sim today showed that the three wingers will be Lippa, Crisp (both in black) and Sidey (white) Markov was the other winger opposite crisp.
Seems with Perryman coming in, it'll push Crisp to some wing time.

 

[Lifelong Pie]

Okay match sim today showed that the three wingers will be Lippa, Crisp (both in black) and Sidey (white) Markov was the other winger opposite crisp.
Seems with Perryman coming in, it'll push Crisp to some wing time.

I think crisp has all the attributes to be a great wingman, fast, strong and a good kick, looking forward to seeing him there

 

[Thinking Magpie]

Hi All,

I have been reflecting on our flag winning season when we played with dash, dare and it was exciting to watch. The result is known and enjoyed by all...;-) We lacked that ability to put sides away and crush them, often not getting the scoreboard results for our domination on the field.

Our list along with Houston, Perryman and most importantly Membrey as well as the training reports of a fast offensive game plan will be exciting to watch and I am very confident we will see scoreboard results with much larger points being scored and bigger winning margins.

Just a thought..;-)

 

[Johno9911]

For those that feel Membrey being included alongside Mcstay/Mihocek spells the end of Cox, I'd be curious to hear why he is not considered more of a replacement for a WHE type? While they are different styles of players, they're size and statistics stack up fairly similar. I acknowledge Membrey plays a lot bigger than WHE, and WHE is certainly quicker - however Membrey is no slouch when it comes to movement and applying forward pressure.

I could see him slotting in a role at the expense of WHE (or a Lipinski type?) as a forward half player, meaning Cox can remain as that second ruckman position. Granted I wouldn't expect to see all 4 of Cox, Membrey, Mihocek and Mcstay on the field at the same time a lot - but given how rotations occur and are timed I don't think we'd see it all too often anyway.

Don't get me wrong I see WHE as a fine player - and certainly his versatility is a weapon, just more curious why many here seem to be of the opinion that Cox and Membrey can't co-exist in the same side.

 

[Jen2310]

For those that feel Membrey being included alongside Mcstay/Mihocek spells the end of Cox, I'd be curious to hear why he is not considered more of a replacement for a WHE type? While they are different styles of players, they're size and statistics stack up fairly similar. I acknowledge Membrey plays a lot bigger than WHE, and WHE is certainly quicker - however Membrey is no slouch when it comes to movement and applying forward pressure.

I could see him slotting in a role at the expense of WHE (or a Lipinski type?) as a forward half player, meaning Cox can remain as that second ruckman position. Granted I wouldn't expect to see all 4 of Cox, Membrey, Mihocek and Mcstay on the field at the same time a lot - but given how rotations occur and are timed I don't think we'd see it all too often anyway.

Don't get me wrong I see WHE as a fine player - and certainly his versatility is a weapon, just more curious why many here seem to be of the opinion that Cox and Membrey can't co-exist in the same side.

WHE was the other option for mine. Its either at the expense of Cox or WHE given WHE is also a forward. Though he's more flexible than Membrey though both play the third tall, and you can put him anywhere, so that's added to his ability.

I can't tell yet which way its heading in terms of who misses out in that forward line or if its that ruck role that gets sacrificed. I do suspect it could be Cox at this stage, but that's guessing given Mcstay has been doing some ruck work.

I think it's becoming a pretty common assumption, not just amongst fans, but the wider journos that you cant play all of Cox, Cameron, Mcstay, Checkers and Membrey.

 

[timokane]

who thinks the pies will just play the kids like its vfl team v gws round zero 2025

 

[LuckyLee]

For those that feel Membrey being included alongside Mcstay/Mihocek spells the end of Cox, I'd be curious to hear why he is not considered more of a replacement for a WHE type? While they are different styles of players, they're size and statistics stack up fairly similar. I acknowledge Membrey plays a lot bigger than WHE, and WHE is certainly quicker - however Membrey is no slouch when it comes to movement and applying forward pressure.

I could see him slotting in a role at the expense of WHE (or a Lipinski type?) as a forward half player, meaning Cox can remain as that second ruckman position. Granted I wouldn't expect to see all 4 of Cox, Membrey, Mihocek and Mcstay on the field at the same time a lot - but given how rotations occur and are timed I don't think we'd see it all too often anyway.

Don't get me wrong I see WHE as a fine player - and certainly his versatility is a weapon, just more curious why many here seem to be of the opinion that Cox and Membrey can't co-exist in the same side.

I would prefer we play with one ruck and an extra runner, with the likes of McStay and Frampton providing a few minutes ruck cover per quarter, as necessary.

So I’d like to see Membrey in for Cox, not WHE.


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[cfc19902010]

Okay match sim today showed that the three wingers will be Lippa, Crisp (both in black) and Sidey (white) Markov was the other winger opposite crisp.
Seems with Perryman coming in, it'll push Crisp to some wing time.

Crisp always rises to the occasion when put in the middle

When we had massive injuries last year they put him in the guts again and he was great
He’s a vital cog no matter where he is

 

[Mikevk123]

B- Mclnnes Frampton Maynard
HB- Quaynor Moore Houston
C- J.Daicos Perryman Crisp
HF- De Goey McStay Schultz
F- Hill Membrey Elliot
FOLL- Cameron Lipinski N.Daicos
I/C- Pendlebury, Miochek, Allan, McCrery
Sub- Dematia

 

[Fruit]

B- Mclnnes Frampton Maynard
HB- Quaynor Moore Houston
C- J.Daicos Perryman Crisp
HF- De Goey McStay Schultz
F- Hill Membrey Elliot
FOLL- Cameron Lipinski N.Daicos
I/C- Pendlebury, Miochek, Allan, McCrery
Sub- Dematia

I like that you’re not sitting on the fence and playing safe.

 

[sr36]

For those that feel Membrey being included alongside Mcstay/Mihocek spells the end of Cox, I'd be curious to hear why he is not considered more of a replacement for a WHE type? While they are different styles of players, they're size and statistics stack up fairly similar. I acknowledge Membrey plays a lot bigger than WHE, and WHE is certainly quicker - however Membrey is no slouch when it comes to movement and applying forward pressure.

I could see him slotting in a role at the expense of WHE (or a Lipinski type?) as a forward half player, meaning Cox can remain as that second ruckman position. Granted I wouldn't expect to see all 4 of Cox, Membrey, Mihocek and Mcstay on the field at the same time a lot - but given how rotations occur and are timed I don't think we'd see it all too often anyway.

Don't get me wrong I see WHE as a fine player - and certainly his versatility is a weapon, just more curious why many here seem to be of the opinion that Cox and Membrey can't co-exist in the same side.

I view him as a general forward who would also cover Elliott's deep forward role if we wanted to use Elliott higher up the ground. He gives us an extra option for a few different roles. Maybe depth. Maybe best 22. Hopefully they're all fit and we find out whether he starts as depth or best 22 - but that's been wishful thinking with a few of our forwards recently.

 

[Pistol Night]

who thinks the pies will just play the kids like its vfl team v gws round zero 2025

Probably just you Timmy

 

[Finnishpie]

who thinks the pies will just play the kids like its vfl team v gws round zero 2025

We have kids.....? Sheesh....

 

[Pistol Night]

We have kids.....? Sheesh....

According to the Carlton dickheads who have a pick 3 that hasn't even played a game and nothing else we have no young talent

 

[MoreMoore]

For those that feel Membrey being included alongside Mcstay/Mihocek spells the end of Cox, I'd be curious to hear why he is not considered more of a replacement for a WHE type? While they are different styles of players, they're size and statistics stack up fairly similar. I acknowledge Membrey plays a lot bigger than WHE, and WHE is certainly quicker - however Membrey is no slouch when it comes to movement and applying forward pressure.

I could see him slotting in a role at the expense of WHE (or a Lipinski type?) as a forward half player, meaning Cox can remain as that second ruckman position. Granted I wouldn't expect to see all 4 of Cox, Membrey, Mihocek and Mcstay on the field at the same time a lot - but given how rotations occur and are timed I don't think we'd see it all too often anyway.

Don't get me wrong I see WHE as a fine player - and certainly his versatility is a weapon, just more curious why many here seem to be of the opinion that Cox and Membrey can't co-exist in the same side.

It’s these kind of selection headaches that have me quite confident of our chances this year.
They say it is all about the quality of your bottom six players
Hard to pick our bottom six and there is some real quality in there.
There is going to be some real quality missing out too

 

[Jen2310]

I guess i'll put this here..

Having brought in Dan Houston from Port with his two All-Australian jackets they have significantly lifted the class on the backline (at least for round one for he is suspended for opening round). They have also returned Josh Daicos to defence this summer from a wing.

The trend of the game is to have the best ball users in defence and Houston and Daicos are the best kicks and decision makers at Collingwood along with Josh’s brother, Nick, and the sagacious Scott Pendlebury.

Meanwhile, they have shifted Reef McInnes, who spent his first four years at the club as a third tall forward, to defence. The move has stirred quiet optimism among the Magpies in the summer for they might have found a player. He was struggling to bed a spot as a forward but as a defender, he has the tools to make it.


In a side that has lacked a genuine second tall defender McInnes could be it. At 194cms, he is very strong overhead with a good football intelligence and high-end speed. His endurance was questionable as a forward but as a defender that has not been a concern this summer.


Harry Perryman came to Collingwood as a defender having played his AFL career there at the Giants, but will play as a midfielder. Jack Crisp, who played mid last year will move out to a wing, likewise Will Hoskin-Elliott who will effectively flip positions with Josh Daicos. Pat Lipinski and Steele Sidebottom will also rotate on wings and on ball.

‘Good spot at the moment’: Maynard set to re-sign as part of new-look Pies backline

Brayden Maynard is battling a foot injury but declared himself fit for the first game as he discussed his contract and where he fits in Collingwood’s stacked backline.

www.theage.com.au

 

[60 Yards Out]

I guess i'll put this here..

‘Good spot at the moment’: Maynard set to re-sign as part of new-look Pies backline

Brayden Maynard is battling a foot injury but declared himself fit for the first game as he discussed his contract and where he fits in Collingwood’s stacked backline.

www.theage.com.au

“Sagacious.” So true.

 

[Anzacday]

“Sagacious.” So true.

I agree, (now that I know what it means).

 

[Bianconeri]

Agreed.

Unless Lippa shows big improvement this year he’s very vulnerable IMO.

 

[Mollythedolly]

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So top 5 in 2025 required then?

 

[Cousin of Daicos]

My best attempt at a 23 for the first few rounds (I'm aware Houston can't play Round 0) based on what I've seen at training combined with injuries, players who are underdone:

Back	Maynard	Moore	Quaynor
Half Back	Howe	McInnes	Houston
Centre	J Daicos	N Daicos	Crisp
Half Forward	Membrey	Checkers	Elliott
Forward	Schultz	McStay	Hill
Ruck	Carmeon	Perryman	Pendlebury
Interchange	Sidebottom	McCreery	Lipinski	Allan
Sub/Emerg	Hoskin-Elliott (Sub)	Parker	Frampton	Cox

I've edited this twice already as I kept forgetting players lol

 

[Peters_Nuts]

My best attempt at a 23 for the first few rounds (I'm aware Houston can't play Round 0) based on what I've seen at traiing combined with injuries, players who are underdone:

Back	Maynard	Moore	Quaynor
Half Back	Howe	McInnes	Houston
Centre	J Daicos	N Daicos	Crisp
Half Forward	Membrey	Checkers	Elliott
Forward	Schultz	McStay	Hill
Ruck	Carmeon	Perryman	Allan
Interchange	Sidebottom	McCreery	Cox	Hoskin-Elliott
Sub/Emerg	Markov (Sub)	Parker	Frampton	Macrae

I'm also assuming Mitchell and De Goey won't be available the first few rounds. Allan maybe Lipinski/Steele lose their spots when they do? Or Cox

Love this, though notice Lipinski isn't in the 23 for the first few rounds? Likely in place of Markov or WHE?

 

[Jen2310]

Love this, though notice Lipinski isn't in the 23 for the first few rounds? Likely in place of Markov or WHE?

Lippa will play on the wing and rotate on ball. There will likely be three wingers, lippa, Sidey and Crisp.
He's been dominating pre-season.
I don't see Cox playing along with WHE and Membrey. I think it'll be two out of the three. Maybe WHE sub

 

[Peters_Nuts]

Lippa will play on the wing and rotate on ball. There will likely be three wingers, lippa, Sidey and Crisp.
He's been dominating pre-season.
I don't see Cox playing along with WHE and Membrey. I think it'll be two out of the three. Maybe WHE sub

Yep thinking WHE is the perfect sub candidate for us.

Maybe I'm a bit of a pessimist, though I don't want to see Lipinski on ball. Think he's best suited to an outside role as previous seasons don't indicate to me that he's physical enough inside.

Happy to be proven wrong though!

 

[Jen2310]

Yep thinking WHE is the perfect sub candidate for us.

Maybe I'm a bit of a pessimist, though I don't want to see Lipinski on ball. Think he's best suited to an outside role as previous seasons don't indicate to me that he's physical enough inside.

Happy to be proven wrong though!

Reckon in 2022 he did well on ball. He'll be mostly a winger, but I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a few centre bounces
More of an outsider player on ball, obviously not at the coal face, but someone that is a recieiver given his ball use. Its someone who you want the ball in his hands.