Prediction 2025 Best and Fairest

[WCEswift]

Yep, gone off Schofield and his silly podcasts, standard has really slipped, just moronic boysy stuff and gossip.

I encourage everyone to call in to schofields podcast in the "fines section" fine away on him boys

 

[Elite Pete]

Gee that wrapped up rather hastily.

No final count or top ten boards?

Top 10 is on the 2nd page.

 

[Jeremy McLovin]

Very predictable top 3, Hedwards a bit stiff to not be top 10. How'd McCarthy do?

 

[Miguel Sanchez]

Very predictable top 3, Hedwards a bit stiff to not be top 10. How'd McCarthy do?

Didn’t put up the rest of the list, unlike every other year in the last decade

 

[Elite Pete]

Very predictable top 3, Hedwards a bit stiff to not be top 10. How'd McCarthy do?

Not sure. Was a very quick scroll on the coverage half way through tally and then at rd 17 leaderboard. Didn’t even show the top 10 at the end.

They seemed to have a huge break for dinner and probably watching the end of the Dockers game so might’ve been going over time so bit rushed at the end

 

[Avalor]

Not sure. Was a very quick scroll on the coverage half way through tally and then at rd 17 leaderboard. Didn’t even show the top 10.

They seemed to have a huge break for dinner and probably watching the end of the Dockers game so might’ve been going over time so bit rushed at the end

I followed it live, as I do every year, but could not hear a word - someone screwed up on the sound mixing, or whatever. Yes, no votes 18-23 was very surprizing.

 

[Quinz]

Hough Reid and Ginbey top 5 is nice.

 

[Keys]

Votes per game:

14.70 - Liam Baker

3

Liam Baker

Age

27

Ht

173cm

Wt

72kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.7

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

7.9

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.7

3star

D

14.6

4star

K

6.8

3star

HB

7.9

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.8

3star

CL

0.5

3star

D

14.4

4star

K

6.2

3star

HB

8.2

5star

M

1.6

2star

T

1.8

4star

CL

1.2

4star

(23 games)
14.11 - Jack Graham

17

Jack Graham

Age

27

Ht

181cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.7

4star

K

8.0

3star

HB

6.8

4star

M

2.1

2star

T

6.3

5star

CL

1.8

4star

D

11.8

3star

K

5.3

2star

HB

6.5

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

4.2

5star

CL

1.2

4star

D

14.0

4star

K

6.0

3star

HB

8.0

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

7.0

5star

CL

3.2

5star

(18 games)
14.05 - Harley Reid (19 games)
12.43 - Rueben Ginbey (23 games)
11.48 - Liam Duggan

14

Liam Duggan

Age

28

Ht

186cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.4

4star

K

10.1

4star

HB

5.3

4star

M

4.4

4star

T

2.1

4star

MG

283.7

4star

D

16.0

4star

K

12.0

5star

HB

4.0

3star

M

5.7

5star

T

1.1

2star

MG

283.7

4star

D

13.2

4star

K

7.8

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

4.0

4star

T

1.2

3star

(21 games)
11.45 - Brady Hough (22 games)
11.20 - Liam Ryan

1

Liam Ryan

Age

29

Ht

181cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

11.3

3star

K

8.6

3star

HB

2.7

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.0

4star

G

1.3

5star

D

9.9

3star

K

8.0

3star

HB

1.9

1star

M

3.3

3star

T

1.6

3star

G

1.3

5star

D

11.4

3star

K

9.0

4star

HB

2.4

3star

M

3.8

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

1.6

5star

(20 games)
11.05 - Elijah Hewett (20 games)
11.05 - Ryan Maric (22 games)
10.48 - Jamie Cripps

15

Jamie Cripps

Age

33

Ht

184cm

Wt

83kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.7

3star

K

7.9

3star

HB

4.8

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

3.9

5star

G

1.3

5star

D

10.3

3star

K

6.3

3star

HB

4.0

3star

M

2.4

3star

T

2.4

3star

G

0.4

3star

D

6.4

2star

K

4.2

2star

HB

2.2

2star

M

1.0

1star

T

2.4

4star

G

1.4

5star

(21 games)

Graham cost himself a podium finish with his homophobic slur and given the way he was finishing the season, Harley could’ve won the B&F in his second season had he not done his ankle

For the record, McCarthy had 54 votes from his first 3 games

Allen averaged about 10 per game from his 12 games, as did Gov from his 6 games. Waterman averaged about 11 from his 8 games

 

[RookiePick]

JFC Harley, put on some black socks and Oxfords.

Sockless loafers are taking the piss at a black tie event...

These are the details that delayed the re-signing.

 

[jdisc]

JFC Harley, put on some black socks and Oxfords.

Sockless loafers are taking the piss at a black tie event...

I know for a fact his management knocked back a deal with Oscar Hunt, only have themselves to blame

 

[the harry]

Votes per game:

14.70 - Liam Baker (23 games)
14.11 - Jack Graham (18 games)
14.05 - Harley Reid (19 games)
12.43 - Rueben Ginbey (23 games)
11.48 - Liam Duggan (21 games)
11.45 - Brady Hough (22 games)
11.20 - Liam Ryan (20 games)
11.05 - Elijah Hewett (20 games)
11.05 - Ryan Maric (22 games)
10.48 - Jamie Cripps (21 games)

Graham cost himself a podium finish with his homophobic slur and given the way he was finishing the season, Harley could’ve won the B&F in his second season had he not done his ankle

For the record, McCarthy had 54 votes from his first 3 games

Allen averaged about 10 per game from his 12 games, as did Gov from his 6 games. Waterman averaged about 11 from his 8 games

Elijah Hewett probably the most surprising there? Probably indicates different expectations than other players given injury history

 

[PremiershipNo4]

I had all of the top 5, in my top 5, a great result.

 

[EagleEgo]

Though expected, sad to see Kelly’s poor performance.

 

[uncleoatmeal]

Maric finishing 6th highlights where our list is at ooft

 

[Barrybran]

I'm surprised at Ginbey. I thought his sesaon was excellent. That's a fair gap between him and Baker. Good to see a close top 10 though.

 

[Elite Pete]

Maric finishing 6th highlights where our list is at ooft

BnF count rely heavily on games played.

Plenty of players could/should jump him.

 

[McLuggages]

Saw the result and was surprised by Ginbey so high up - but it seems expected in here.

What do you think Ginbey becomes in the next few years? I haven't seen much of him. Is the midfield experiment over? Is he a genuine key back or more a lockdown 3rd/small? He isn't tidy enough to be the main rebounder?

FYI, lions had Ginbey 4th on their draft board that year (Ashcroft, Wardlaw, Cadman I think, Ginbey Humphrey).

 

[Carbine Chaos]

Saw the result and was surprised by Ginbey so high up - but it seems expected in here.

I had him ahead of Baker personally, but I might be on my Pat Malone there.

 

[Barrybran]

I had him ahead of Baker personally, but I might be on my Pat Malone there.

I thought Ginbey was our best player this year with Baker close behind

 

[UseR2006]

I had him ahead of Baker personally, but I might be on my Pat Malone there.

I thought Ginbey was our best player this year with Baker close behind

Definitely had both of them as 1 and 2, the order really just down to personal preference. Couldn't split them honestly.

 

[stallon]

Saw the result and was surprised by Ginbey so high up - but it seems expected in here.

Not unexpected by eagles fans at all, he was very good

What do you think Ginbey becomes in the next few years? I haven't seen much of him. Is the midfield experiment over? Is he a genuine key back or more a lockdown 3rd/small? He isn't tidy enough to be the main rebounder?

I expect he stays in defence as a KPD, hes got incredible speed, athleticism and strength to handle blokes 5-10cm taller than him, and also able to play on the really awkward to match up on shorter mobile KPFs.
Dunno what the club sees long term, but defence id say is likely.

FYI, lions had Ginbey 4th on their draft board that year (Ashcroft, Wardlaw, Cadman I think, Ginbey Humphrey).

 

[Astro7]

Thought Harley's speech was a little underwhelming. Not much gushing on about the club and loyalty etc, like the others. Mentioned his signing on as a testament to his loyalty I suppose, but that was more about him. Did he even mention Mini? Maybe its just the way I perceived it...

 

[Astro7]

Saw the result and was surprised by Ginbey so high up - but it seems expected in here.

What do you think Ginbey becomes in the next few years? I haven't seen much of him. Is the midfield experiment over? Is he a genuine key back or more a lockdown 3rd/small? He isn't tidy enough to be the main rebounder?

FYI, lions had Ginbey 4th on their draft board that year (Ashcroft, Wardlaw, Cadman I think, Ginbey Humphrey).

What Stallon says!
He's tracking to be a backline gun next season and is often the main rebounder, quite clean. Has said he's happy to play back and is not quite ready for midfield yet. But with more experience would be a beast in the midfield in future.

 

[squashface]

Thought Harley's speech was a little underwhelming. Not much gushing on about the club and loyalty etc, like the others. Mentioned his signing on as a testament to his loyalty I suppose, but that was more about him. Did he even mention Mini? Maybe its just the way I perceived it...

Yeah hates the club. Probs requesting a trade to Hawthorn this year

 

[TheBudgies]

Thought Harley's speech was a little underwhelming. Not much gushing on about the club and loyalty etc, like the others. Mentioned his signing on as a testament to his loyalty I suppose, but that was more about him. Did he even mention Mini? Maybe its just the way I perceived it...

He's not a good speaker. Not a lot going in upstairs. Hes a great footballer. Let's just be happy with that.