It's really hard to say, as players always look a damn site better when they're in a top team than a mediocre team. But I don't think that guys like Baker, Broad, McIntosh, and Balta, are that much chop either, but like Rioli and Castagna they can seriously run and thus add to the defensive pressure that makes that team so good.
At some stage they'll give him an extended run in the midfield. Personally, I think he'll always be a more effective forward. He roles the dice too much - flashing through and often out of contests and isn't good enough at spotting options to be a full time mid - he doesn't ever seem to see a handball release and doesn't ever dispose until he's used his extreme power to burst into the clear, which isn't always a viable option - particularly if his power is reduced by midfield fatigue.
I'd suggest classifying Baker and Broad as elite is biased. There's no way they'd be getting that classification if they played in a lesser team.
Langdon is a massive loss no doubt.
They are both classed as elite, you might need to watch the grand final again and maybe a few home and away games as well, you're wrong on this one and I will agree to disagree and move on
If 2 out of 3 of these players are best 22 on last year's form, we are in trouble. Madgen is the exception. Tyler Brown does not get anywhere near enough of the ball and Cox plays one good game in 10.
Wow. We must be watching two different Tyler Browns. I think he has shown great promise and flashes of absolute class. He is lightly built but he will get stronger and I am confident he will play a big role in the years ahead.
Cox could easily play on for 4 or 5 years. He only has to keep fit. He spends most of his time close to goal and he won't be getting any shorter in the years to come.
I think Daicos' composure went to another level this year, which added significant hurt to his disposals.
Quaynor I see as having wing/mid potential longterm. For mine it should be a question of when not if that transition is made. Greenwood is a short term solution for 2021 only, but perhaps there's an opportunity for Bianco or one of our 2020 draftees as that small defender. I'm also intrigued as to whether it's a role Callum Brown could play. In terms of a tall back Keane has looked good at VFL level, but was out of his depth in his senior appearance. Maybe McMahon starts his Collingwood journey back? Hine did describe him as a KF and KD. As mid sized defender Madgen showed he's more than capable, we don't need everyone to be a star and I thought he played his role well. I hope Murphy starts commanding a senior spot though and I reckon that spot is his best bet. The other option from our 2020 squad is Ruscoe, but I hope we persist with him up forward at least for now, ditto Kelly.
