Depending on match ups with the Saints I'd probably favour going a little smaller and adding more run and skill at Etihad.
FB: Jetta Oscar Mc Hibberd
HF: Hunt Tom Mc Vince
C: Stretch Viney Lewis
HF: Kent Hogan Petracca
FF: Watts Weideman Garlett
Foll: Gawn Tyson Jones
Int: Salem Melksham Brayshaw Hannan
E: Frost, Oliver, Pedersen
After a strong preseason I expect Weideman to get the nod for the round 1 spot whilst Pedda takes a while to build his match conditioning particularly after recovering from surgery post season.
Oliver's clearly best 22 on talent but I think we need as much run as we can get against the hard working Saints and that if we can pick from our full midfield without him then we set a high standard as to the work rate required to get a game.
Hannan's a big call but we need another goal kicker and natural forward who can also provide some pressure. Watts probably rucks, Kent and Garlett a little on the wing, Petracca on ball to get that extra forward in. Plus Hannan can rotate on to a wing. If it's not Hannan it could be Tim Smith.
FB: Jetta Oscar Mc Hibberd
HF: Hunt Tom Mc Vince
C: Stretch Viney Lewis
HF: Kent Hogan Petracca
FF: Watts Weideman Garlett
Foll: Gawn Tyson Jones
Int: Salem Melksham Brayshaw Hannan
E: Frost, Oliver, Pedersen
After a strong preseason I expect Weideman to get the nod for the round 1 spot whilst Pedda takes a while to build his match conditioning particularly after recovering from surgery post season.
Oliver's clearly best 22 on talent but I think we need as much run as we can get against the hard working Saints and that if we can pick from our full midfield without him then we set a high standard as to the work rate required to get a game.
Hannan's a big call but we need another goal kicker and natural forward who can also provide some pressure. Watts probably rucks, Kent and Garlett a little on the wing, Petracca on ball to get that extra forward in. Plus Hannan can rotate on to a wing. If it's not Hannan it could be Tim Smith.