Prediction 2018 Carlton Consensus Best 22 [Done and Dusted]

[Arr0w]

Looks like it will be between Garlett and Fisher for a spot on the bench

Surprised with the lack of support for Lang, think he is best 22

 

[ferrisb]

If only we had some more posters imploring us to reconsider Lang's selection....

 

[GapInIkonPark]

Forward line vote is hard and I assumed Dow as the 8th midfielder gets the last bench spot.

Went with ...

Jack. Charlie. Pickett.
Garlett. McKay. Fisher.

Pickett, Garlett and Fisher would wreak havoc up forward ...

We are not asked to vote for the seventh forward for the extra bench spot but it’s out of Wright and Lang IMO.

Not sure if McKay can pinch hit in the ruck 10-15% of game time to relieve Kreuzer and so Casboult might start forward instead and particularly if McKay doesn’t hit his straps during pre-season.

Can see Fisher and Cuningham on the bench with Kennedy in the forward pocket, particularly if Cripps starts in the center square.

Round 1 ... I can see McKay giving Rance a hard time, Charlie killing it, and we throw Weiters forward to win it in the last quarter.

 

[SkyhorseTamer]

Fisher being underrated here in my opinion. Don’t think he’ll miss a game barring injury and I reckon he’ll make the biggest improvements of any of our players.

 

[GapInIkonPark]

Fisher being underrated here in my opinion. Don’t think he’ll miss a game barring injury and I reckon he’ll make the biggest improvements of any of our players.

Correct.

Made his debut in the Senior team round 4 and played 17 senior games, missed maybe for injuries / rest but didn’t play VFL again ...

One touch player.

 

[TerryWallet]

Fisher being underrated here in my opinion. Don’t think he’ll miss a game barring injury and I reckon he’ll make the biggest improvements of any of our players.

Got a call from a Hawk tragic mate yesterday:

Me: Gday
Him: Whatya doin?
Me: Um actually i'm just writing down a carlton team for next year.
Him: Oh yeah, what is it?
Me: Blah blah blah....then at half forward i'm tossin up between Jed Lamb, Lang, Wright, Fisher and Cuningham. Dunno yet.
Him: You're ******* kidding aren't ya. Fisher's a gun. Put him in.

 

[Jabba73]

Got a call from a Hawk tragic mate yesterday:

Me: Gday
Him: Whatya doin?
Me: Um actually i'm just writing down a carlton team for next year.
Him: Oh yeah, what is it?
Me: Blah blah blah....then at half forward i'm tossin up between Jed Lamb, Lang, Wright, Fisher and Cuningham. Dunno yet.
Him: You're f'n kidding aren't ya. Fisher's a gun. Put him in.

Your mate might be on to something

 

[The Bighouse]

Got a call from a Hawk tragic mate yesterday:

Me: Gday
Him: Whatya doin?
Me: Um actually i'm just writing down a carlton team for next year.
Him: Oh yeah, what is it?
Me: Blah blah blah....then at half forward i'm tossin up between Jed Lamb, Lang, Wright, Fisher and Cuningham. Dunno yet.
Him: You're f'n kidding aren't ya. Fisher's a gun. Put him in.

Jimmae’s teamboard, hours of fun (though needs another update, Jimster)

 

[Love the Drake]

Fisher is a definite 1st 22. Whether it be wing, fwd, or bench/mid.

I’ve said it before ...Cuningham is a good chance to play as our rebounding hbf’r. Has pace, skill, toughness and strength.

 

[BLUEALLTHRU]

Kennedy Curnow Pickett
McKay Casboult Wright

 

[thylacine60]

Fisher is a definite 1st 22. Whether it be wing, fwd, or bench/mid.

I’ve said it before ...Cuningham is a good chance to play as our rebounding hbf’r. Has pace, skill, toughness and strength.

cunners is a goal kicker

 

[Dadda Dave]

Looks like it will be between Garlett and Fisher for a spot on the bench

Surprised with the lack of support for Lang, think he is best 22

Lange Will be more than handy imo , in fact i reckon there's a good possibility could turn out to be a gun .

 

[Amers]

Got a call from a Hawk tragic mate yesterday:

Me: Gday
Him: Whatya doin?
Me: Um actually i'm just writing down a carlton team for next year.
Him: Oh yeah, what is it?
Me: Blah blah blah....then at half forward i'm tossin up between Jed Lamb, Lang, Wright, Fisher and Cuningham. Dunno yet.
Him: You're f'n kidding aren't ya. Fisher's a gun. Put him in.

Trade him for a 1st rounder.....

 

[BlueRenaissance]

The forward line is the most contentious as we have the least proven players in this area. We do have a lot of developing hope tho.

I feel good locking in C Curnow then that is it. The next player I'm most happy with is Silvagni but hope we can get a bit more out of him this year.

Wright just deserves the next spot as he has done nothing wrong and a lot right. Works hard.

Casbault has to slot in next because Mckay is not ready and there really isn't a better option.

This leaves two spots. Honestly, these 2 spots are the floating spots for a number of players: Fisher, Lang, Cuningham, Picket, and Murphy. No point picking 2 players as it will be equally shared and rotated through. Kennedy will probably rest there at times too.

 

[Tambourine]

My best 22:
Byrne Jones Plowman
Weitering Marchbank Simpson
SPS Cripps Murphy
Kreuzer Kennedy E.Curnow
JSos C.Curnow Lang
Wright Casboult Pickett
Int: Fisher, Cunningham, Garlett, Dow

 

[Arr0w]

My best 22:
Byrne Jones Plowman
Weitering Marchbank Simpson
SPS Cripps Murphy
Kreuzer Kennedy E.Curnow
JSos C.Curnow Lang
Wright Casboult Pickett
Int: Fisher, Cunningham, Garlett, Dow

I really like that side, happy with that every week. But then again, no Willlo.

Competition for spots, what a great feeling

 

[footyfan1978]

It is interesting to observe that on the current (early) voting we have McKay (203cm), Caz (198 cm), Charlie (194 cm) and SOJ (191 cm)

Have a feeling Jack has grown a few more centimetres so we need an update on that I reckon.

 

[Soapy V]

I like the fact that you rate Polson enough to have him in the team ahead of Fisher and Garlett. I have hardly seen him play as I rarely watch the reserves (so I can’t judge him yet) but the more competition there is amongst these young mids the more the pressure is on them to perform and the quicker we will improve. It’d be great if the young players that most of us have lower expectations for really challenge for spots in the team this year and beyond. A really competitive squad where every player is hungry to be in the best 22 is what will drive us up the ladder.


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I’m a fan but even more so after seeing him at training. Looks so much more mature and fitter. With structure I couldn’t fit Fisher even though I rate him highly. Just good to have options

Pre season and JLT will decide who plays Rd One out of Fisher Polson Cuningham Dow OBrien Garlett & Schumacher.

I just hope they keep improving and are all regulars by second half of the year

 

[Matty411]

Thanks for all your work Matty411

Was the 8th midfielder the extra bench spot?

I suspect the 7th will start in the forward pocket (say Kennedy if Cripps is already in the square) and the 8th on the bench (either Dow or Lang) and then there’s Pickett and Garlett ...

Cheers mate, love doing these - always a fun exercise. Will revote for the last bench spot on Thursday or Friday. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th highest votes will be emergencies.

 

[bluebrew]

I understand that, but strange that people now bypass him as a forward

He is in my side as a midfielder.

 

[branedotorg]

had to find a spot for jed lamb as a negating hf. needs to kick more goals but given how many teams drive attacking plays from hb it's a team balance choice.

mckay, casboult, jack, curnow, pickett & lamb

 

[Love the Drake]

cunners is a goal kicker

So was Tuohy.

 

[gandaal]

So was Tuohy.

Was he? The goals he kicked were memorable but he missed more than he kicked.

 

[PumpyChowdown]

Not enough love for Fisher. Poll results will mean for a very tall and immobile front six.

 

[Soapy V]

had to find a spot for jed lamb as a negating hf. needs to kick more goals but given how many teams drive attacking plays from hb it's a team balance choice.

mckay, casboult, jack, curnow, pickett & lamb

Just way too tall for me. Modern game is mobility and ability to lock it inside fwd 50. I really can’t see us going with more than 2 talls at any stage