Strategy 2019 - Best 22 & Player Discussion

[Heart Of Purple]

where does Sandi fit into this?

Would imagine if Sandi was fully fit he'd have first crack. Think Ross spoke about the need to manage both him and Darcy at some point this off-season though, meaning we'd be rotating which one is playing - would love to tell you who plays how much but your guess is as good as mine. Sandi looks a long way off though.

 

[Johnny Dalmas]

Is there any expected date for Sandi to start training (let alone be ready to play)?

 

[Ysaye]

My current take on best 22 (ignoring Sandi and Bennell for reasons) is:

• Backline: Pearce, Hamling, Ryan, Wilson, Logue, and Blakely - Pearce and Hamling get the best forwards, with Pearce probably better placed to blanket any really dangerous small forwards. I think I am with others here in that Blakely (whilst definitely a strong centreman) has also developed into a good backman that can rotate to tag or to the midfield, and I would back others to do close to the same job as Blakely in the midfield. I think Logue's aggressiveness and physical attributes make him suited to the half back line to cover medium or third talls; conscious of the running debate on having lock downs, I think with him, Pearce and Hamling that is enough defensive pressure.
• Midfield: Darcy, Fyfe, S. Hill, B. Hill, Conca and Brayshaw - I am backing Brayshaw (just over Tucker) and Conca (over Banfield) in to be in the first picked midfield this year; I think Brayshaw with his positioning, workrate and athletic ability is going to be more than useful in the middle feeding it out to the others. There is an argument to have Langdon in but then that is a really really poor disposing midfield. I also wonder about maybe having Banfield again as a full time lock-down tagger (I really like him in and only in this particular role), but maybe that will also be part of Conca's role.
• Forward-line: Hogan, Lobb, Walters, Cox, Mundy and Cerra - Only part of this group have really played together but I think Walters, Mundy and Cerra are the high or crumbing highly skilled forward midfielders with Hogan also going high often, whilst Lobb and Cox are deep (with Lobb as back up ruck). I haven't gone with a permanent small forward as none currently stand out as being better than going with a forward/midfielder. Taberner and Cox are borderline for the third tall forward line - I would go with Cox based on last year's and JLT form, better field kicking and greater flexibility, however I reserve the right to change my decision.
• The interchange: Langdon, Banfield, Tucker, Switkowski - Interchange is full of grunt and strong run (particularly Langdon and Banfield), and some footskills with Switkowski and Tucker.

For the start of the season, Blakely, S. Hill and Switkowski won't be there, so I see Langdon and Tucker into the first 18 and Matera, Colyer and Giro brought up as they have the edge in terms of experience and maybe form as well over Duman, Hughes, Bewley and Shultz (Shultz is more unknown at this stage and could be a dark horse - just being a little conservative). Alternatively, if you like what you have seen of Cox in defence, then you might put him back in place of Blakely and go with Taberner in the forward line instead of Giro, as arguably he is more in form than any of those three.

 

[Scham]

Best 22 - still a spot up for grabs

FB: Duman Pearce Hamling
HB: Wilson Logue Ryan
C: Langdon Fyfe Hill B
HF: Mundy Cox Hill S
FF: Walters Hogan Lobb
R: Darcy Blakely Brayshaw
Int: Cerra Conca Banfield ???

Rd 1 at this stage.

FB: Duman Pearce Nyhuis
HB: Wilson Hamling Ryan
C: Langdon Fyfe Cerra
HF: Mundy Hogan Giro
FF: Walters Lobb Schultz
R: Darcy Tucker Brayshaw
Int: Banfield Conca Hughes Crowden North

 

[_007_]

Ryan Hamling Logue
Wilson Pearce Blakely
S Hill Mundy B Hill
Walters Hogan Langdon
Schultz Cox Switkowski

Darcy Fyfe Brayshaw

Lobb Cerra Conca Tucker

Bit of a different forward structure based on nothing but hopes and dreams regarding Schultz.

 

[theGav56]

Ryan Hamling Logue
Wilson Pearce Blakely
S Hill Mundy B Hill
Walters Hogan Langdon
Schultz Cox Switkowski

Darcy Fyfe Brayshaw

Lobb Cerra Conca Tucker

Bit of a different forward structure based on nothing but hopes and dreams regarding Schultz.

Don't mind it, but would expect Lobb more in the starting forward line (can't get away with 2 rucks rotating from the bench). All for powering up the forward line given both Langdon and Walters will rotate midfield.

 

[heavho]

With switkowski and Logue having minor hamstrings does that rule them out for round one ? With not being able to judge them in what is now the dress rehearsal etc

 

[theGav56]

With switkowski and Logue having minor hamstrings does that rule them out for round one ? With not being able to judge them in what is now the dress rehearsal etc

I think they are not available. We can cover Logue with any of Duman, Nyhuis or Cox, pending match-ups. Switkowski is the one who will hurt assuming he is not available.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

For round 1 reckon we will see something like...

Hughes Hamling Ryan
Wilson Pearce Cerra
B. Hill Mundy Langdon
Matera Hogan Walters
McCarthy Lobb Ballantyne
Darcy Brayshaw Fyfe
Banfield Conca Colyer Tucker

 

[Son of a Wizard]

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[Snuffaluphagus]

I am a bit worried Cerra is shaping to have a 2nd-year blues type year. I'm also on the same wavelength as everyone else that he shouldnt be near the backline. Yes, he had his best games there last year but he has genuine fwd craft which we could obviously use up there. He's also not the best defensively (which ironically, is likely why he's being played there).

Hoping he gets considerable more on-ball time come the season proper then JLT1 and 2

 

[Heart Of Purple]

Hughes looks to have the makings of a real strong, aggressive inside mid. Watch the first 5 minutes of the last quarter back and the way he steams forward and attacks the footy really shines. Reminds me a fair bit of Yeo actually watching him.

 

[Scham]

Geez, Rd 1 team is so hard to pick with all of the players now unavailable.

FB: Duman Pearce Nyhuis
HB: Wilson Hamling Ryan
C: Langdon Fyfe Cerra
HF: Mundy Hogan Giro
FF: Walters Lobb Schultz
R: Darcy Tucker Brayshaw
Int: Banfield Conca Hughes Crowden North

 

[dewah07]

do you lads expect walters to play more forward this year?

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

do you lads expect walters to play more forward this year?

Nope, especially the early rounds

 

[wild side]

Hughes looks to have the makings of a real strong, aggressive inside mid. Watch the first 5 minutes of the last quarter back and the way he steams forward and attacks the footy really shines. Reminds me a fair bit of Yeo actually watching him.

He looks like he has some of the goods, but he can't kick nearly as well as Yeo

 

[Scham]

He looks like he has some of the goods, but he can't kick nearly as well as Yeo

Doesn’t have the natural footy nouse either. A very, very poor mans Elliot Yeo. All going well he may become Menegola like.

 

[blue shark]

Doesn’t have the natural footy nouse either. A very, very poor mans Elliot Yeo. All going well he may become Menegola like.

With all the injuries, and the others just kids maybe Hughes should be involved midfield. At least then we can add some
backbone with Nyhius?
Connor and Hughes have a similar pathway, and we need some bigger bodies, Hughes is also quick something missing with
rotations.

 

[yyou]

this has become quite depressing after the 2 scratch matches.
The Pies were undermanned in the midfield & wc have a plodding midfield besides shuey, yet killed us.
I agree that Hughes has, shown signs, particularly upfield, so I'm surprised people are slotting him in defense.
Also, Langdon has been a bit down, yet hasn't been mentioned much. When he did play a bit better in the Collingwood game, we looked a lot better. I'd venture so far as to suggest he is somewhat of a barometer for our team.

 

[go_the_dockers]

this has become quite depressing after the 2 scratch matches.
The Pies were undermanned in the midfield & wc have a plodding midfield besides shuey, yet killed us.
I agree that Hughes has, shown signs, particularly upfield, so I'm surprised people are slotting him in defense.
Also, Langdon has been a bit down, yet hasn't been mentioned much. When he did play a bit better in the Collingwood game, we looked a lot better. I'd venture so far as to suggest he is somewhat of a barometer for our team.

We were missing Fyfe, Blakely, S Hill, Bennell plus B Hill for the 2nd half of the Eagles game.


These are 5 of our top 8 mids, and we have no midfield depth.

and we have played Collingwood and the Eagles, last years premiers. We will get a better idea after we play North at home.

 

[Monument Hills]

should change name of thread to Remaining 22 & Player Discussion.

 

[theGav56]

For round 1 reckon we will see something like...

Hughes Hamling Ryan
Wilson Pearce Cerra
B. Hill Mundy Langdon
Matera Hogan Walters
McCarthy Lobb Ballantyne
Darcy Brayshaw Fyfe
Banfield Conca Colyer Tucker

Obviously not our best 22, but I expect a good showing from that squad.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

Obviously not our best 22, but I expect a good showing from that squad.

Be shy of matera now as well. I imagine Giro would be first in line as a replacement.

 

[go_the_dockers]

Hughes Hamling Ryan
Wilson Pearce Duman
B. Hill Mundy Langdon
Cerra Hogan Walters
McCarthy Lobb Schultz
Darcy Brayshaw Fyfe
Banfield Conca Tucker Bewley


In once fit: Logue, S HIll, Bennell, Switta, Cox, Blakely

PS - Our depth is starting to look very average. Once we get a few injuries, I struggle to find 22 players I like.

PS - I don't want McCarthy in my side, and I have a big question marks on Bewley as well.

 

[Monument Hills]

R1 for me (but I know Ballas will be in there):

Hughes Hamling Ryan
Wilson Pearce Duman
B. Hill Mundy Langdon
Cerra Hogan Walters
Lobb Tabs Schultz
Darcy Brayshaw Fyfe
Banfield Conca Tucker Colyer