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I would rather see Lester in the side more then Drummond.I'll have a crack. Why not?
B Adcock Merrett Golby
HB Patfull Maguire Drummond
C Hanley Rockliff Rich
HF Zorko Brown Bewick
F McGrath Staker Green
R Leuenberger Redden Raines
I Black Beams Polec
S Karnezis
E Polkinghorne Lester Harwood
When I was doing this team it made me realise just how many good young players will be missing out if everyone is injury free. Polkinghorne, Lester, Harwood, Yeo, Crisp, Bartlett, Docherty, Banfield, Lisle and Longer. I could not find a spot for Hudson either if he chooses to go round again.
Players competing for same spots:
Beams vs Polkinghorne: I chose to go with Beams because even though they are different types of players, I think Beams could play Polks role better and also contribute in other ways. It is a shame because I am actually a fan of Jimmy but I can see other players overtaking him next year.
Karnezis vs Lester: I am a big fan of Lester but I think next year Karnezis will be primed for a big year after another pre season under his belt. I also feel Karnezis can add more to our side particularly up forward compared to Humphreys output up there.
Staker vs Lisle: I decided to put Staker at the full forward position as our second key tall forward even though he isn't really suited for that. The main reason he is at that position is because he can kick 2-3 goals a game and his versatility means he can play back up ruck and then become like another midfielder at ground level. So despite losing most of the taps, we will benefit with him at ground level.
Golby vs Harwood: This one could go either way IMO and even though I have loved Harwood's improvement in the backline for this second half of the year, I have decided to put Golby at the BP position because I feel Harwood will still end up a midfielder and he will benefit from playing in the backline this year. Unfortunately, Harwood will have to fight his way into the midfield through the reserves but as injures occur and certain players don't perform I am sure he will be given plenty of chances to come into the side and cement his spot in our midfield. I also chose Golby because I think he is still the better defender and he deserves his spot after his form this year which has been cut short due to injury.
Green vs Banfield: After both of these players form this year it was a pretty easy decision for me! Green has improved beyond belief and Banfield has gone backwards. Banners will have to grind it out in the reserves and aim to get his career back on track. In the mean time, Greeny will be dominating in the seniors
So there you go folks. That is my 2013 team at this stage but it will no doubt change before Round 1 2013. I hope you enjoyed the read and like my team although I am more then happy to read your own opinions and thoughts. I believe the team that I have named could really compete for a top 8 spot next year and I get so, so, so excited when I look at that team because I instantly look at all of the young players and picture them filling their potential next year and boy do we have some talented young players!
GOOOOOO LIIIOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Other then that players like Doc, Longer, Crisp, Yeo, Rhino are still young and raw and will take their chances through injuries of other players.
Polks, Bartlett, Banfumble and Lisle are on the wrong end of the age stick to be in the reserves, if they cannot slot into this team at their ages then they need to really step it up or could be shown the door.
Also at this stage I would only have Polec over Yeo if he has his break out season next year, We NEED Polec to have a big pre-season and have his breakout year.
