Best 22 for 2012

[SpaceCow]

So looking forward to next year I thought I'd get a thread going based on what our best 22 will potentially look like. Feel free to include potential recruits but would prefer them to at least have some sort of link/baisis to include (eg: No Clark 'cuz he's a forward merp and we need one, derp herp').

Moreso looking at what team will line up round 1 I suppose, with everybody available.


FB: Laidler - Jamison - Duigan
CHB: Yarran - Henderson - Scotland
C: Gibbs - Mclean - Simpson
CHF: Walker - Waite - Robinson
FF: Garlett - Kreuzer - Betts
R: Warnock - Judd - Murphy

I/C: Carrazzo - Lucas - Russell
SUB: Collins

Unlucky: Bower, Ellard, Armfield, Joseph, Thornton, Tuohy

I envisage this changing many times between now and the day before our annual pummelling of Richmond though. I'll elaborate on some of my more 'borderline' choices below.

Mclean: Seriously think he has a lot to offer us. Has been mismanaged. Too bulky in his first year with us, which resulted in him slimming down a crapload for this year. I think he just needs some consistency with his body to start playing some good football again. Add to that he hasn't been given an extended run recently then I say we just haven't managed him properly. Get him to work on his speed and agility in the off-season and I think he'll turn out to be more than servicable.

Lucas: MC showed how highly rated he was when he was in our 22 for the first game of this season. Fully expect him to cement a place in our best team next year.

Collins: Perhaps the call that will have the most conjecture (maybe... most seem to dislike Mclean too though). Think this guy, while not having shown it in his early season games is going to be a very classy half-forward/winger for us methinks. Just from the glimpses I've seen of him. That and de-Richmondisation needs a season or so.

 

[Mister Carlton]

Think this would be better when draft and trade week is over. Plus delistings.

 

[Silvagnis]

FB: Laidler - Jamison - Duigan
HB: Yarran - Henderson - Scotland
C: Russell - Robinson - Simpson
HF: Garlett - Kreuzer - Gibbs
FF: Walker - Waite - Betts
R: Warnock - Judd - Murphy

I/C: Carrazzo - Curnow - Lucas

SUB: Tuohy

Tuohy has the pace, X factor and skill to be a super sub who has an impact coming off the bench.

 

[zeeCFC]

FB: Joseph, Jamison, Laidler
HB: Russell, Henderson, Duigan
C: Simpson, Scotland, Yarran
HF: Gibbs, Waite, Walker
FF: Garlett, Kreuzer, Betts
R: Warnock, Judd, Murphy
IC: Robinson, Carrazzo, Tuohy, Lucas

2nds

FB: Davies, Watson, McInnes
HB: Buckley, McCarthy, Armfield
C: Collins, Ellard, Kerr
HF: Twomey, Thornton, O'Keeffe
FF: xxxxxxx, Mitchell, Casboult
R: Hampson, Mclean, Curnow

Going to be interesting how far off the mark I end up

 

[bluekidjoe]

Perhaps by the END of 2012:

FB: Russell, Jamison, Duigan
HB: Yarran, Henderson, Laidler
C: Simpson, Scotland, Gibbs
HF: Garlett, Waite, Walker
FF: Mitchell, Kreuzer, Betts
R: Warnock, Judd, Murphy
IC: Carrazzo, Robinson, Lucas Sub: Tuohy

Give em the cup now!

 

[Gezim]

FB: Russell, Jamison, Duigan
HB: Yarran, Henderson, Laidler
C: Simpson, Scotland, Gibbs
HF: Garlett, Waite, Walker
FF: Kreuzer, Mitchell no.25 ,Betts
R: Warnock, Judd, Murphy
IC: Carrazzo, Robinson, Hampson Sub: Tuohy

Give em the cup now!



2012 line up, will be good to see jumper number 25 return for the navy blues rnd 1

 

[pumped]

B; Duigan Jamison Bower
hb;Yarran Henderson Laidler
c; Simpson Judd Scotland
hf; Gibbs Waite Garlett
f;Betts Kruz Walker
r; Warnock Robinson Murphy
res Hampson, Armfield, Tuohy,Curnow.
emg; Russell, Carrazzo, Thornton,

Seems give or take a couple of places that most have a similar 22. Suggest some stability in our list.

 

[BLUES9898]

B: yarran Jamison laidler
Hb: thouy hendo duigan
C: Simpson Scotland robinson
Hf: walker Waite Gibbs
F: betts kruzer garlett
R: warnock Judd Murphy
I: Carrazzo Lucas hampson
S: russell

Give us the cup

 

[Blue and Silver]

B: Laidler Jamison Duigan
HB: Russell Henderson Scotland
C: Yarran Robinson Gibbs
HF: Simpson Waite Walker
F: Garlett Kreuzer Betts
R: Warnock Judd Murphy
I/C: Tuohy/Armfield/Carazzo/Collins/Mclean/Ellard/Curnow/Davies/Joseph/Thornton/ Hampson/McInnes/Watson/covering my own ass for whoever breaks out

 

[zeeCFC]

Laidler Jamison Tuohy
Yarran Henderson Duigan/Davies/Russell
Gibbs ............... Simpson
Collins .............. Walker
Garlett Waite Betts
Warnock Judd Murphy
Kreuzer Robinson Scotland Lucas

EMG: Carrazzo Ellard Hampson

RED: Variables
..................... Left open until after trade week.

Duigan a variable?

That's NICK F***ING DUIGAN we're talking about here!

 

[TOPBLUE_25]

FB: Joseph, Jamison, Laidler
HB: Russell, Henderson, Duigan
C: Simpson, Scotland, Yarran
HF: Gibbs, Waite, Walker
FF: Garlett, Kreuzer, Betts
R: Warnock, Judd, Murphy
IC: Robinson, Carrazzo, Tuohy, Lucas

2nds

FB: Davies, Watson, McInnes
HB: Buckley, McCarthy, Armfield
C: Collins, Ellard, Kerr
HF: Twomey, Thornton, O'Keeffe
FF: xxxxxxx, Mitchell, Casboult
R: Hampson, Mclean, Curnow

Going to be interesting how far off the mark I end up

That is a premiership forward line

 

[CarltonKid07]

Would Love to see Watto in the best 22 hes gonna be a gun Defender with Jamo and the improving Henderson. Watson could play as a third tall defender or if not required in that game, he could be a back flanker pumping the F**K out of the ball with that lethal left boot. He needs Experience..

FB Watson Jamison Laidler
HB Yarran Henderson Duigan
C Tuohy Judd Simpson
HF Scotland Waite Robbo/Garlett
FF Walker Kruezer Betts
Foll Warnock Murphy Gibbs
Inter Ellard Armfield Joseph Carrazzo

Also I would love to see Mitchell come into the team through out the year. And Maybe Austin if he can survive the delistings

 

[mattclape]

B Bower Jamison Laidler
HB Yarran Henderson Tuohy
C Simpson Murphy Scotland
HF Walker Waite Gibbs
F Betts Hampson Garlett
Foll Kreuzer Judd Robinson

Int Curnow Lucas Duigan Carrazzo

:s Russell, Warnock, ellard, armfield, joseph, davies, collins, watson, thornton etc

 

[reg_lower91]

Thought it may be interesting to note the amount of games our most recent draftees/ recruits have played:

2011 draftees
Draftee - Games Played
Andrew Collins - 2
Jeremy Laidler - 21
#18 Matthew Watson -3
#34 Pat McCarthy - 0
#42 Luke Mitchell - 0
#67 Pat McInnes - 0
#70 Nicholas Duigan - 22
Ed Curnow (R) - 12
Wayde Twomey (R) - 2

2010 draftees
Brock McLean - 10
Lachie Henderson - 34
#12 Kane Lucas - 10
#43 Marcus Davies - 13
#59 Rohan Kerr - 0
Simon White - 12
Jaryd Cachia (R) - 0
Jo Dare (R) - 0
Levi Casboult (R) - 0
Zach Tuohy(R) - 11

Focusing on last year's draft especially, excluding Duigan and Laidler, we had a total of 19 games between 7 new recruits. 4 of those recruits were on the receiving end of season ending surgeries, 3 of them being shoulder injuries. Three of those recruits injured for the whole season (Mitchell, McCarthy, McInnes) were considered to be 'bargains' and may be able to develop in to KPP. Another one (Curnow) had a strong start with us, before being struck down by injury as well.

Will be very interesting to see what role some of these recruits, especially those specifically aforementioned, can play for us this year after a second pre-season.

 

[Blue since 72]

I'll go with:

Laidler Jamo JR
Yazza Hendo Duigan
Scotty Ed Simmo
Walker Kreuze Gibbs
Eddie Waite Jeff

Hammer Judd Murph

Carrots, Robbo, Lucas

Sub: Army

Next up in no particular order: Bower, Ellard, Thornton, Tuohy, AJ, 206

 

[Jellycup_84]

FB: Joseph, Jamison, Laidler
HB: Yarran, Henderson, Duigan
C: Simpson, Robinson, Scotland
HF: Gibbs, Waite, Walker
FF: Garlett, Kreuzer, Betts
R: Warnock, Judd, Murphy
IC: Ellard, Carrazzo, Tuohy,
Sub: Lucas/Armfield/Thorton/Hampson (depending on who we are playing)

 

[Azzurro]

I'll go with:

Laidler Jamo JR
Yazza Hendo Duigan
Scotty Ed Simmo
Walker Kreuze Gibbs
Eddie Waite Jeff

Hammer Judd Murph

Carrots, Robbo, Lucas

Sub: Army

Next up in no particular order: Bower, Ellard, Thornton, Tuohy, AJ, 206

+1 for team list, -1 for formatting

All I'd add here is Tuohy for sub instead of Army. That one change makes that team's disposal look elite overall instead of merely acceptable.

 

[Blue since 72]

+1 for team list, -1 for formatting

All I'd add here is Tuohy for sub instead of Army. That one change makes that team's disposal look elite overall instead of merely acceptable.

No probs. My reasons for Army are his pace and his increasing capacity to play midfield, however I'm not wedded to him specifically. I would imagine the sub will rotate throughout the season anyway as it will most likely be based on who's injured and which horse is required for which course.

Ideally you want all your subs to be 195cms, have Army's pace, Jamo's defensive instincts, Robbo's fearlessness, Simmo's tank and Gibbs's silk.

I would actually like to see if Tuohy could play midfield at some stage and I could definately see him on a HFF but currently he's a defender and while I enjoy his attacking flair he's somewhat 'loose' on his direct opponent.

Based on the team I posted I think he is currently at least, not required. However in reality I'm sure he'll get a go.

 

[The Grover]

Something different team for Ist Nab cup

Nab cup team:

B: Russell Watson Laidler
HB: Tuohy Henderson Bower
C: Simpson Robinson Gibbs
HF: Kerr Casboult Walker
F: Garlett Hampson Collins

R: Kreuzer Lucas Murphy

Int: Armfield Joseph Thornton Curnow Jamison ( not sure how many on bench)

Rest: Judd, Scotland,Waite,Warnock,Betts,Duigan,Yarran, Carrazzo

 

[Mr_Plow]

If Mitchell has a solid preseason it'd be nice to give him a go in the NAB cup.

5 months to go....

 

[BLUES9898]

Something different team for Ist Nab cup

Nab cup team:

B: Mclness Watson white
HB: Davies Bower Mccathy
C: Twomey Robinson ellard
HF: Kerr Casboult Mitchell
F: Sentanta Hampson Collins

R: Kreuzer Lucas thouy

Int: Armfield Joseph Thornton Curnow Jamison ( not sure how many on bench)

Rest: Judd, Scotland,Waite,Warnock,Betts,Duigan,Yarran, Carrazzo

Reckon this is a better team

 

[Jimthegreat]

FB: Joseph, Jamison, Laidler
HB: Yarran, Henderson, Duigan
C: Simpson, Robinson, Gibbs
HF: Waite ,Thornton, Walker
FF: Garlett, Kreuzer, Betts
R: Warnock, Judd, Murphy
IC: Carrazzo, Tuohy, Scotland, Lucas

Walker, Gibbs and, on odd occasions, Waite rotating half forward/midfield. Waite also FF when Kreuzer goes into the ruck.

Thornton's effort in the EF was irresistible. Best consistent contested marking performance I've seen here for a long time by a forward. With the the top sides going taller up forward now he is a great back up to Waite and Kreuzer. Gives us more flexibility with Waite too.

 

[BluesKreuz]

FB: Jeremy Laidler - Michael Jamison - Nick Duigan
HB: Chris Yarran - Lachlan Henderson - Jordan Russell
C: Bryce Gibbs - David Ellard - Kade Simpson
HF: Andrew Walker - Jarrad Waite - Mitch Robinson
FF: Eddie Betts - Matthew Kreuzer - Jeff Garlett
FOLL: Robert Warnock - Chris Judd (c) - Marc Murphy
INT: Andrew Carrazzo - Heath Scotland - Zach Tuohy
SUB: Kane Lucas
EMG: Aaron Joseph - Dennis Armfield - Shaun Hampson

 

[Beloved]

If Mitchell has a solid preseason it'd be nice to give him a go in the NAB cup.

5 months to go....

Should be given a go anyway. Not much to gain from a NAB Cup win.

 

[BlueGibbs2011]

My team taking into account, a full pre-season for all players, and players playing to their best exposed form, e.g. Bower at his best.

Yarran Jamison Laidler

Bower Henderson Duigan

Lucas Judd Simpson

Robinson Waite Walker

Garlett Kruezer Betts

On ball: Warnock, Murphy and Gibbs

Int: Russell, Scotland, and whoever out of (Carrots, Hampson, Setantrum, Thornton, Ellard, Touhy, AJ, Armfield, Davies and the young uns/rookies).

Russell, Scotland and Bower fighting for the HBF spot. Scotland obv can play wing/midfield as well. Favouring Lucas on potential rather than exposed form.

Basically this is my hopeful side.

The reality side at this point in time includes Scotland onfield with Lucas/Bower probably not on field.

Really want to see Waite use his run and mobility after a full pre-season rather play as a stay at home FF. His build suits this role.