Guys I like for us at 8:
Toumpas (if Melb lose pick 4 there is a slim chance he slips to us so I am including him)
Wines
Mayes
Stringer
Garlett
Guys I don't:
O'Rourke
Plowman
Jaksch - too average
Shaw - risk too much for me.
Undecided:
Macrae
Thanks Quigs. Always interesting to get the opinions of those who know more (which, for me, is probably most on this forum)
I'm also unsure about Macrae - his improvement seems good, but is he going to improve through next year, or has he reached his level for a while... tough call... Plus, I don't think he'll have as much time and space as he's used to at an AFL level, and that's one of his big assets.
Don't get my hopes up on Toumpas - I have to keep telling myself he's sure to be gone. The only game I saw of Mayes though (the prelim where they were elim'd), he didn't do a whole lot. Roved the packs, picked up a few cheapies, but really had no impact. I'm trusting that this was an anomaly though, as many here love him. Would be very happy with Stringer, and if the coaches reckon Garlett's attitude is better, I'd be happy with him there. 8 is higher than most have him, but they seem to demote him for attitude, whereas from everything I've seen, Garlett has taken it like a man, apologised, and seems to be on the right track again. Brisbane could be a very good environment for that kind of person.