Opinion Best side 2018

[Frappe]

We are a better team without henderson. Harry was looking a little slow against collingwood as well

Hopefully Taylor just finding his feet in first game back for some time. Doesn't necessarily have to be Henderson we're better off without, but I 'm not convinced we can fit both he and Taylor in the same backline with the way the game is played at the moment.

We'd also run the risk of reconfiguring a backline that has defended (and rebounded) pretty well from Rd 4 onwards.

 

[ChookNorris]

That’s fair. I think McCarthy is more dangerous and likely to bob up with a few goals but I can see your side of it.

If Fogarty started finishing off his hard work better he’d be top 3 or 4 in our goal kicking. Missed 3 sitters against WCE, multiple in other weeks.

 

[catempire]

If Fogarty started finishing off his hard work better he’d be top 3 or 4 in our goal kicking. Missed 3 sitters against WCE, multiple in other weeks.

There’s a knack to putting them through the big sticks. Not convinced (yet) he has that. McCarthy does.

 

[Toe Poke]

Crameri is in our best 22 players

A lot of people - myself included - disagree with that. I know it's a self-selected sample, but he has gathered 7 votes in this thread's poll, compared to 21 for Parfitt.

 

[Stig_90]

Menegola hasn't shown enough to be finals worthy. Newcomers like Fog ahead of him.

You're kidding, right?.. He just had 24 touches, 3 goals and went very close to BOG on the weekend.

 

[Toe Poke]

Don't think Blicavs is in our best 22 if he doesnt play key back. Would rather GHS to play as a mid instead.

Blicavs can play as 2nd ruck:

B: Bews Taylor Kolo
HB: Tuohy Henderson Stewart
C: Duncan Ablett Kelly
HF: Menegola Menzel Cockatoo
F: Parfitt Hawkins McCarthy
R: Smith Dangerfield JSelwood
I: Blicavs SSelwood CGuthrie Ratugolea

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Blicavs and Menegola are best 22 comfortably.
Shouldn't even be debatable.

 

[CatFan79]

We are a better team without henderson. Harry was looking a little slow against collingwood as well

Menegola hasn't shown enough to be finals worthy. Newcomers like Fog ahead of him.

Quality

 

[Two Planks]

Blicavs can play as 2nd ruck:

B: Bews Taylor Kolo
HB: Tuohy Henderson Stewart
C: Duncan Ablett Kelly
HF: Menegola Menzel Cockatoo
F: Parfitt Hawkins McCarthy
R: Smith Dangerfield JSelwood
I: Blicavs SSelwood CGuthrie Ratugolea

I would play Crameri instead of Taylor or Henderson and I think that would be the best 22 for this season.

 

[Two Planks]

Dont need Blicavs as a 2nd ruck when Esava is playing

 

[Landgraft]

Reckon you only need 1 of Henderson, Taylor or Blicavs against Richmond.

If you want to go against Richmond then it's very important to have defenders that can kill off the hack kicks they send i50 instead of letting them spill (or worse yet be marked by a Dusty/Caddy/Riewoldt).

Much as the small forwards receive so much hype, they're only really a secondary threat.

 

[Two Planks]

If you want to go against Richmond then it's very important to have defenders that can kill off the hack kicks they send i50 instead of letting them spill (or worse yet be marked by a Dusty/Caddy/Riewoldt).

Much as the small forwards receive so much hype, they're only really a secondary threat.

Richmond actually leave their F50 quite open and when they get the footy they turn it into a running race back to goal. They then share with handball to open sides up. We would be quite susceptible to this if we pick a big back line.

 

[ChookNorris]

There’s a knack to putting them through the big sticks. Not convinced (yet) he has that. McCarthy does.

Both average less than a goal a game, Fogs with more scoring shots. But I take your point.

Edit: McCarthy is a more natural scorer. Neither are great though.

 

[Footy Smarts]

Richmond actually leave their F50 quite open and when they get the footy they turn it into a running race back to goal. They then share with handball to open sides up. We would be quite susceptible to this if we pick a big back line.

There's absolutely no chance that we will leave our defence open. Our whole game plan is now based around not allowing opposition easy goals when they force a turnover so always having men behind the ball and not taking massive risks with the ball.

 

[Two Planks]

There's absolutely no chance that we will leave our defence open. Our whole game plan is now based around not allowing opposition easy goals when they force a turnover so always having men behind the ball and not taking massive risks with the ball.

Well we will get smashed around the ball as they will have 4 extras in their. Eventually the backs will get sucked up the ground to even out the numbers.

 

[Landgraft]

Richmond actually leave their F50 quite open and when they get the footy they turn it into a running race back to goal. They then share with handball to open sides up. We would be quite susceptible to this if we pick a big back line.

The backs aren't going to have an impact on slowing their transition play no matter how few KPD you play. Very separate issue (how they counterattack/set up from behind the play as opposed to how they deliberately go forwards to attack).

 

[tenaces ace's]

B: Bews Taylor Kolo
HB: Tuohy Blicavs Stewart
C: Duncan Kelly Parfitt
HF: Menegola Menzel Cockatoo
F: Ablett Hawkins Fogarty
R: Smith Dangerfield JSelwood
I: SSelwood Ratugolea CGuthrie/Henry McCarthy/Gregson

E: Crameri Thurlow & two bench players who miss.

**cant see Hendo getting back match fit this year

 

[longtimecat]

Cant believe how many think Dan Menzel can play CHF, Dan is an opportunistic third tall not a key position player. I think the club has decided Hawkins and Ratugolea hold those two key posts. If Henderson does get back this year, I would be happy to see Blicavs play second ruck coming off the bench and leave Sav Rat up forward crashing packs.

 

[Chappythechamp]

B: Bews Taylor Kolo
HB: Tuohy Blicavs Stewart
C: Duncan Kelly Parfitt
HF: Menegola Menzel Cockatoo
F: Ablett Hawkins Fogarty
R: Smith Dangerfield JSelwood
I: SSelwood Ratugolea CGuthrie/Henry McCarthy/Gregson

E: Crameri Thurlow & two bench players who miss.

**cant see Hendo getting back match fit this year

I don’t think Zac Tuohy is a lock, aside from not being able to tackle and defend he doesn’t use the ball that well, his kick ins are predictable ( after he kicks to himself most times for a cheapie), there was a big highlight in the afl record last week stating he concedes the most scores against from his turnovers . What am I missing as nearly all people have him as a lock?

 

[Larry Donohue]

New
B: Bews Taylor Henry
HB: Tuohy Kolo Stewart
C: Duncan S.Selwood Kelly
HF: Parfitt Hawkins Ablett
F: McCarthy Ratagolea Menzel
R: Smith Dangerfield JSelwood
I: Menegola Cockatoo Blicavs Fogarty

E: Crameri Thurlow Murdoch Gregson Cunico GHS Parsons C.Guthrie, Henderon Stanley Buzza Constable House Jones Narkle Black Zuthrie Simpson Gardner

Use Cockatoo as an impact player
Billiantly attacking and defensive interchange
Not too bad in the depth department either

 

[Lewy]

I would play Crameri instead of Taylor or Henderson and I think that would be the best 22 for this season.

I would have Crameri instead of Smith. Ratugolea & Blitz can play ruck. Provides the team with greater flexibility.

 

[candiehappy]

I would have Crameri instead of Smith. Ratugolea & Blitz can play ruck. Provides the team with greater flexibility.

we would get slaughtered by West Coast (amongst others). Crameri is a long way off being best 22, let's see how he has performed over the next 4 - 6 games.

 

[Two Planks]

we would get slaughtered by West Coast (amongst others). Crameri is a long way off being best 22, let's see how he has performed over the next 4 - 6 games.

Your kidding, a long way off ???

He is miles ahead of Parsons and Gregson who are currently in the team. If Crameri is not best 22 he would at the very least be the next cab off the rank.

 

[fpm84]

Your kidding, a long way off ???

He is miles ahead of Parsons and Gregson who are currently in the team. If Crameri is not best 22 he would at the very least be the next cab off the rank.

Crameri is best 22 for mine regardless of whether Menzel is in the team.

 

[candiehappy]

If Crameri is not best 22 he would at the very least be the next cab off the rank.

I'll be happy to be proven wrong, time will tell.

I don't think that you can have a best 22 without a designated ruckman. Without Smith Grundy could have caused us a world of hurt.