Huh?
Bradkil is a cats supporter in disguise. Never has anything positive to say about Hawthorn even when we were the best. On our board he is notorious for all the wrong reasons so take his opinion with a grain of salt.
I did.
No, I'm merely offering my assessment of those players as a counterpoint to yours.
When did I say that? I questioned the idea that "proof" is possible when making a prediction.
When did I say that? I've offered an assessment, which takes account of my own observations and opinions.
So you agree with me on that score.
Relevance?
Sicily and Gunston are big losses. We won't be able to replace Jack but if we can get Lewis back to his 2019 form and Patton can stay on the park that will offset his loss a bit. Contrary to other people's opinions we actually have a decent backline even without Sicily. Denver Grainger-Barass will play next year and he was the best key defender in the draft and ready to go. Guys like scrimshaw fly under the radar but he was pretty good this season in an intercepting role. Basically a Birchall clone and is only 22. My issue and where things could go pear shaped is how our midfield performs because on paper it's way under performing to its capabilities. IMO having Scott Burns as midfield coach didn't help which is why he is at another club. That group collectively need to get their fingers out of their arses because it's the main reason we are a middle of the road team.
He's still a first-year player. Are you expecting him to hold down CHB in his first season?
Not really.
He will provide a good depth option while he develops. We have Hartigan and a mix of Frost/ Hartley depending on match ups that will be in line for certain positions back there. BigBoy must play ruck next year as Cegler is mediocre and it will make our midfield look better. The game against Port he rucked by himself and killed it and we almost won because of it. Still is clearly a premier ruck in the game but is being managed so we can get a few more years out of him. That strategy is pointless if your not in the window. You need to create a window by getting the most out your best players while you can.
I think that's why people question your backline.
It would be a massive step for him to become one of the best 15 mids in the comp next season, which is effectively what we're talking about. You think he is cherry ripe to take that step. I disagree. I think that's a stretch and it may be another 12 months at least before he is even in that discussion.
Sure. But how is that relevant?
This is just tangential waffle that doesn't relate to the question.
This doesn't relate to what we're discussing.
Not many if any, but for mine, the sum of all their parts appears marginally better than a few other teams and with a new coach i reckon others will finish lower.
How many others? One maybe? Two at an absolute pinch?
If Adelaide, Sydney and Hawthorn finish below them it wouldnt be a huge suprise to me.
Well, I'm not sure shuffling the deck in the bottom four is ever a "huge surprise" but I'd say they're more likely to be 17th than 16th.
Good for you. Sounds like you will be watching it with bated breath.
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