Strategy Best 23 - 2026

[Jen2310]

Seeing this alongside reports that Quaynor is spending time with the mids is making me irrationally angry

I dont expect IQ to be anything more than a possible option but will be in defence, same as josh.

There prob will be rotatations specially with pendles training in defence. But we'll have to wait on IQ given he is currently injured.

 

[JLC]

What I think we'll start with:

FB: Howe Frampton Maynard
HB: Quaynor Moore Houston
C: Steele DeGoey Jaicos
HF: Schultz McStay Hill
FF: Elliott Buller Membrey
Foll: Cameron Naicos Long
I/C: McCreery, Pendles, Sidebottom, Perryman, Crisp

I really want to see a combination Parker, West, Allan and Reef in there by mid-season.

I respect that you have not included Lipinski - agree with that.

Perryman should shift into midfield

We need to move past Membrey., Crisp and become less reliant on Howe. Maybe go with Cochrane from the get go ( if he has a solid pre season).

I also think Anderson is plug and play and hopefully is good enough to play seniors straight away.

Hill will also come out of that team. Harrison hopefully is the replacement. Or Maybe Saxena if he has a big pre season gets a chance.

 

[legendstatus]

FB: Howe Frampton Maynard
HB: Quaynor Moore Houston
C: Sidebottom Perryman Jaicos
HF: Schultz West Hill
FF: Elliott Buller JDG
Foll: Cameron Naicos Long
I/C: McCreery, Pendles, McStay, Skunk, Crisp

That said not convinced and would like to see us push younger players and test them before Tassie takes over young talent

 

[Pistol Night]

FB: Howe Frampton Maynard
HB: Quaynor Moore Houston
C: Sidebottom Perryman Jaicos
HF: Schultz West Hill
FF: Elliott Buller JDG
Foll: Cameron Naicos Long
I/C: McCreery, Pendles, McStay, Skunk, Crisp

That said not convinced and would like to see us push younger players and test them before Tassie takes over young talent

That’s a deadly forward line if West and Buller come on this year

 

[manicpie]

FB: Howe Frampton Maynard
HB: Quaynor Moore Houston
C: Sidebottom Perryman Jaicos
HF: Schultz West Hill
FF: Elliott Buller JDG
Foll: Cameron Naicos Long
I/C: McCreery, Pendles, McStay, Skunk, Crisp

That said not convinced and would like to see us push younger players and test them before Tassie takes over young talent

I'm hoping to see HDM, Parker, Steele, HH, Anderson and the little pocket rocket get heaps of games this year otherwise we're flogging a dead horse. Bobby is a huge loss also, hope he comes back soon

 

[granniewolf]

I'm hoping to see HDM, Parker, Steele, HH, Anderson and the little pocket rocket get heaps of games this year otherwise we're flogging a dead horse. Bobby is a huge loss also, hope he comes back soon

Who is the little pocket rocket, manic?
Will Hayes?

 

[manicpie]

Who is the little pocket rocket, manic?
Will Hayes?

Sure is my fine feathered grannie

 

[Pistol Night]

Sure is my fine feathered grannie

Little Willy and HH are my ones to get excited about this year. And West taking the league by the fluff of the scrote

 

[manicpie]

Little Willy and HH are my ones to get excited about this year. And West taking the league by the fluff of the scrote

Oh shit bro, I forgot West. Just pretend he's on that list. He's going to have a big year

 

[granniewolf]

Oh shit bro, I forgot West. Just pretend he's on that list. He's going to have a big year

I'm not sure why Buller would get picked before Charlie to be honest.
Buller has only played 9 AFL games.
Is it because he's older and has a stronger body?
I think Charlie is ready to spread his wings.

 

[Peters_Nuts]

I'm not sure why Buller would get picked before Charlie to be honest.
Buller has only played 9 AFL games.
Is it because he's older and has a stronger body?
I think Charlie is ready to spread his wings.

Back up ruck I suspect.
I think it's West v Membrey for the 3rd forward spot.

 

[Jen2310]

I'm not sure why Buller would get picked before Charlie to be honest.
Buller has only played 9 AFL games.

from my experience, when we trade for someone, we see them as a best 23 prospect and we went out specifically for him.

 

[Robroy22]

from my experience, when we trade for someone, we see them as a best 23 prospect and we went out specifically for him.

He's the Mason Cox Replacement, a structural piece to try and kick a couple a week but contest and get the ball to ground for our smalls. Dunno about his ruck competency...but happy to try him and leave McStay and Moore out of any ruck ideas.

 

[granniewolf]

Back up ruck I suspect.
I think it's West v Membrey for the 3rd forward spot.

To be honest, I'd rather see Timmy in than McStay.

 

[Jen2310]

Mcstay wont ruck. Those that have taken ruck duties, he wasnt one of them.

 

[manicpie]

To be honest, I'd rather see Timmy in than McStay.

It's not out of the question. I think they're wanting a more consistent performance from McStay this year or he'll be playing VFL

 

[Mick F]

I respect that you have not included Lipinski - agree with that.

Perryman should shift into midfield

We need to move past Membrey., Crisp and become less reliant on Howe. Maybe go with Cochrane from the get go ( if he has a solid pre season).

I also think Anderson is plug and play and hopefully is good enough to play seniors straight away.

Hill will also come out of that team. Harrison hopefully is the replacement. Or Maybe Saxena if he has a big pre season gets a chance.

Unfortunately Cochrane behind with fitness. A few years down the track, he may rue that.

 

[JLC]

Unfortunately Cochrane behind with fitness. A few years down the track, he may rue that.

Why is he behind?

 

[FromTheBoundaryLine]

Mcstay wont ruck. Those that have taken ruck duties, he wasnt one of them.

Has West been doing any ruck duties so far?

 

[Peters_Nuts]

Why is he behind?

I'm confused on this too. I thought he strength was his athleticism?

Do we keep his receipt from the draft is this isn't the case?

 

[Jen2310]

Has West been doing any ruck duties so far?

He has.
On Monday when Steene, Cameron, Buller, Smit and were added with West and Moore into the mix working with the ruck coach

 

[Jen2310]

Unfortunately Cochrane behind with fitness. A few years down the track, he may rue that.

He's not actually. Never went away in the off season. Worked on his fitness and build. Just because he didnt win the yoyo test doesn't mean he is behind.
He was behind this time last year because he was coming off an injury, but its not the case this preseason.

 

[UltraEgo]

Mcstay wont ruck. Those that have taken ruck duties, he wasnt one of them.

who's been taking ruck duties? Cameron, Steene, Buller, McCarthy??

 

[Jen2310]

who's been taking ruck duties? Cameron, Steene, Buller, McCarthy??

Prior to this week, it was Cameron, Steene, Smit and Buller. But on Monday they added West and Moore to that list.
They wouldn't want Mccarthy to do ruck duties at this point I wouldn't think. He's barely 18.

 

[UltraEgo]

Prior to this week, it was Cameron, Steene, Smit and Buller. But on Monday they added West and Moore to that list.
They wouldn't want Mccarthy to do ruck duties at this point I wouldn't think. He's barely 18.

Moore would be interesting