Cutler, Neale, JBerry, McCluggage, Bailey, and Taylor. And I waiver on whether to include Mathieson or not.
Also, When we're talking about a core, I'm talking about players who a likely to be part of a potential top four team. I really question whether Rich and Zorko will either still be on the list then, or performing at their current form.
I guess I'm in the minority here as I really am not that high on Hipwood. He's more of a 2014cm HFF rather than a genuine KPF. He struggles with contested marks and running any sort of leading patterns in the forward 50.
I believe Rayner has a higher ceiling than Witherden, if he's left to play his natural game as a medium forward with very short stints in the midfield.
I believe Witherden's natural role in the team is the role Hodge is playing now, as a general defender who directs the troops from the backline. But I want to see more discipline in his game, while keeping those natural attacking instincts. Right now, Witherden has been giving away to many free's in bad positions that have hurt the team. Also it looks like he's been told reign in his attacking game, which I believe might be causing some of his mistakes.
As for Gardiner, my concerns are more about his durability and his longevity in the game. He's obviously playing hurt at the moment, and it's really affecting his performances.