Opinion Best side 2018

[Turbocat]

Any side without Kelly in it might needs adjustment... I think he will be pushing hard for a game R1

 

[calder_daddy]

Any side without Kelly in it might needs adjustment... I think he will be pushing hard for a game R1

Anyone with Murdoch in WILL need adjustment

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Any side without Kelly in it might needs adjustment... I think he will be pushing hard for a game R1

He has to play given he can deliver i50 and half our team can't. Imagine when the guys who can win the ball (danger and both selwoods) are back and can feed him to take a stride and hit a forward. That should be the plan.

 

[Turbocat]

He has to play given he can deliver i50 and half our team can't. Imagine when the guys who can win the ball (danger and both selwoods) are back and can feed him to take a stride and hit a forward. That should be the plan.

Can we get some guys at practice get on the end of a few of his kicks... just looked like both Hawk and Menz were caught by the ball being delivered too well...

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Until hendo and scoot are back:

B: bews Blicavs Kolo
Hb: Tuohy Taylor Stewart
M: Duncan Ablett Menegola
HF: Kelly Hawkins Cockatoo
F: Menzel Crameri Parfitt
R: Smith JSELWOOD Danger
Int: 2 of Zuthrie/Cuthrie and Thurlow plus the best 2 small front half players (Gregson and Miers for me)

Stanleys a potato as a fwd and Buzza and Sav are not ready. So either we pick Crameri as the 2nd KPF or we go smaller and use a Menzel/Ablett/Danger/Menegola type deep (ie guys who can mark) although we probably then need to bring in a key back and use Blicavs as 2nd ruck.

Menzels spot to me is still shaky because he doesnt chase and pressure.
Kelly and Parfitt will rotate ok into mids so i would pick Gregson and Miers as the specalist smalls but Parsons Jones and Fogarty are genuinely in the frame for those last 2 spots i think.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

Can we get some guys at practice get on the end of a few of his kicks... just looked like both Hawk and Menz were caught by the ball being delivered too well...

I agree.

 

[foxdog50]

Can we or I can start up a thread of 2018 injury list?

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[dazbroncos]

Can we or I can start up a thread of 2018 injury list?

On [device_name] using BigFooty.com mobile app

I think there is one already.. lemme look

Go Catters

 

[foxdog50]

I think there is one already.. lemme look

Go Catters

Cheers, I couldn't find one Daz.. But if you can find one...

 

[Vdubs]

Rd 1
Bews Taylor Kolo
Tuohy Blicavs C Guthrie
Duncan JSelwood Kelly
Cockatoo Stanley Gregson
GAJ Hawkins Menzel
Smith Danger Menegola
Z Guthrie, Stewart, Thurlow, Parfitt

 

[dazbroncos]

Cheers, I couldn't find one Daz.. But if you can find one...

I really thought there was one...

But alas no...

I have started one with credit to yourself for picking up on it.

GO Catters

 

[Jono_Hain97]

I wouldn't mind having a go! Geelong seem to have a pretty well-balanced side. The arrival of Gary Ablett, plus other stars, such as; Dangerfield, Selwood, Duncan and Jordan Murdoch, probably makes their midfield the best in the competetition! I think Taylor goes back to replace Lonergan, and Blicavs goes to centre half forward, allowing Hawkins to play closer to goal! With that in mind, here is their best 22!

FB: Tuohy, Taylor, Kolodjashnij
HB: Thurlow, Henderson, Bews
C: Duncan, Ablett, Cockatoo
HF: S. Selwood, Blicavs, Menegola
FF: Menzel, Hawkins, McCarthy
R: Smith, J. Selwood, Dangerfield
I: Murdoch, C. Guthrie, Parfitt, Stewart

 

[CatRiot]

I wouldn't mind having a go! Geelong seem to have a pretty well-balanced side. The arrival of Gary Ablett, plus other stars, such as; Dangerfield, Selwood, Duncan and Jordan Murdoch, probably makes their midfield the best in the competetition! I think Taylor goes back to replace Lonergan, and Blicavs goes to centre half forward, allowing Hawkins to play closer to goal! With that in mind, here is their best 22!

FB: Tuohy, Taylor, Kolodjashnij
HB: Thurlow, Henderson, Bews
C: Duncan, Ablett, Cockatoo
HF: S. Selwood, Blicavs, Menegola
FF: Menzel, Hawkins, McCarthy
R: Smith, J. Selwood, Dangerfield
I: Murdoch, C. Guthrie, Parfitt, Stewart

Team looks okay, really not sure about Thurlow and Kolo after today; but I see Stewart way ahead of them. I reckon Zuthrie could push his way into the team this year...

But you have Murdoch in the same sentence with the "stars" - Dangefield, Selwood, Duncan and GAJ?!

The guy is on the fringe for sure.

 

[CatRiot]

Until hendo and scoot are back:

B: bews Blicavs Kolo
Hb: Tuohy Taylor Stewart
M: Duncan Ablett Menegola
HF: Kelly Hawkins Cockatoo
F: Menzel Crameri Parfitt
R: Smith JSELWOOD Danger
Int: 2 of Zuthrie/Cuthrie and Thurlow plus the best 2 small front half players (Gregson and Miers for me)

Stanleys a potato as a fwd and Buzza and Sav are not ready. So either we pick Crameri as the 2nd KPF or we go smaller and use a Menzel/Ablett/Danger/Menegola type deep (ie guys who can mark) although we probably then need to bring in a key back and use Blicavs as 2nd ruck.

Menzels spot to me is still shaky because he doesnt chase and pressure.
Kelly and Parfitt will rotate ok into mids so i would pick Gregson and Miers as the specalist smalls but Parsons Jones and Fogarty are genuinely in the frame for those last 2 spots i think.

I reckon Fogarty is ahead of Miers at this stage... But largely agree with the above. I'd also go with both Guthrie's ahead of Thurlow.

 

[Spazz Cat]

New crack at it

Bews Blitz 2E
Stewart Taylor Zuthrie
Duncan Selwood ****
Kelly Hawkins Parfitt
Menz Crameri Miers
R:Smith Danger Gaz
IC: Menegola, Cunstable, Fauxgerty, BigSav(hopefully can ruck a bit)

Hendo & Scooter are obviously injured so not in.

Stanley, Murdoch and GHS can f**k right off and not play again. I'd rather play raw kids than go to that well again.

CGuthrie and Kolo should earn their spots like everyone else.
Zuthrie is better under pressure and a better defender than both of them anyway.

 

[catempire]

I reckon Fogarty is ahead of Miers at this stage... But largely agree with the above. I'd also go with both Guthrie's ahead of Thurlow.

Really? Didn’t see “it” in Fogarty but did in Miers.

 

[CatRiot]

New crack at it

Bews Blitz 2E
Stewart Taylor Zuthrie
Duncan Selwood ****
Kelly Hawkins Parfitt
Menz Crameri Miers
R:Smith Danger Gaz
IC: Menegola, Cunstable, Fauxgerty, BigSav(hopefully can ruck a bit)

Hendo & Scooter are obviously injured so not in.

Stanley, Murdoch and GHS can f**k right off and not play again. I'd rather play raw kids than go to that well again.

CGuthrie and Kolo should earn their spots like everyone else.
Zuthrie is better under pressure and a better defender than both of them anyway.

Liked this team, but maybe Kelly and Menegola have a better tank than Cocky... I think Cocky stays forward with those two pushing on the wing.

 

[Larry Donohue]

Attempt three closer to season

Thurlow Taylor Bews
Stewart Kolo Tuohy
Kelly Menegola Duncan
Crameri Hawkins McCarthy
Menzel Dangerfield Cockatoo
Smith Selwood Ablett
Blicavs Parfitt Gregson Zuthrie
Emer: Guthrie Miers Fogarty

Guthrie needs to be told you wont get a game if you are lazy. With Scooter and Henderson to come back in, he'll have to train mighty hard to re-earn his spot.
Any of Parfitt, Gregson, McCarthy, Zuthrie and Thurlow vulnerable if they don't perform.
Kolo at CHB for round 1 because the lumbering Tom McDonald will be the CHF for the Dees. Stewart and Blicavs to assist him and support in blocking him.

 

[ChookNorris]

Until hendo and scoot are back:

B: bews Blicavs Kolo
Hb: Tuohy Taylor Stewart
M: Duncan Ablett Menegola
HF: Kelly Hawkins Cockatoo
F: Menzel Crameri Parfitt
R: Smith JSELWOOD Danger
Int: 2 of Zuthrie/Cuthrie and Thurlow plus the best 2 small front half players (Gregson and Miers for me)

Stanleys a potato as a fwd and Buzza and Sav are not ready. So either we pick Crameri as the 2nd KPF or we go smaller and use a Menzel/Ablett/Danger/Menegola type deep (ie guys who can mark) although we probably then need to bring in a key back and use Blicavs as 2nd ruck.

Menzels spot to me is still shaky because he doesnt chase and pressure.
Kelly and Parfitt will rotate ok into mids so i would pick Gregson and Miers as the specalist smalls but Parsons Jones and Fogarty are genuinely in the frame for those last 2 spots i think.

This is bang on.

 

[pussygalore]

Agree, way to early but nothing wrong with having a crack.
I'm about to give it an early go myself. I can imagine the stick I'll be getting...Haha.

My view, it is too difficult to comment on Kelly & Fogarty at present so I'll be a bit more conservative but will be happy to revise on preseason form. All draft highlights can be misleading and its boys v men.

The back line I agree (CatRiot) with entirely based on this year performance.
I would have C.Guthrie in the interchange spot even that he was off the boil and not at his best this season however I still think he is ahead of Thurlow, Zac Guthrie & O'Connor. Gardner had a solid VFL season and should be getting game time in 2018 and keen to see how he will go on the big stage.

Def:
B: Bews, Taylor, Kolodjashnij
HB: Tuohy, Henderson, Stewart
Int: C.Guthrie

In the Midfield I see the below as our best and strongest selection. Some will have Danger or Ablett up forward but lets face it, these stars can play anywhere really. Main reason I selected Blicavs in the interchange spot is due to back up of Smith and his tackling, running ability he brings. IMO he is ahead of Stanley although he can ruck and is a better forward target while Buzza is still developing but I have selected him in the forward line. I thought Abbott was very solid in the VFL this year and I wouldn't mind seeing him get a go at AFL level.

Mid:
C: Ablett, J Selwood, S Selwood
Fol: Smith, Dangerfield, Duncan
Int: Blicavs, Menegola

Forward line is by far the toughest selection and biggest challenge. We all know Linc, Gregson & Menzel are capable at the top level but I have put lines through all these blokes. Yes, some will be fuming at this comment but injury returns and performance managed are big "What Ifs" to me and that's why I have gone conservative. And, yes preseason form may make me change my view. I'm sure I will also cop it for Murdoch and Parson inclusion here but IMO they had a very decent 2017 seasons. Crameri in the interchange spot just based on his experience and presence in the forward line. I think House, Jones & Simpson all showed glimpses at VFL/AFL level and may be in the mix for 2018.

Fwd:

HF: Murdoch, Buzza, Cockatoo
F: Parsons, Hawkins, Parfitt,
Int: Crameri

Anyways, that's my view at present but will admit there are easily 6 spots up for grabs in our best 22.
I do hope the new draft picks - Kelly, Fogarty, Constable & Miers do bring the goods.
I think Narkle is still injured with an ACL but I would like to know a status update on Esava & Henry as to where they are at and as for players like Cunico, GHS, Black & Hayball (why did we re-draft him) I consider them as deadwood.

My post JLT Round 1 - Review of Dec 2017 post of Best 2018 Squad

Firstly, I liked the look of the new draft picks we had added. All four blokes - Kelly, Fogarty, Constable & Miers looked in great touch.

Review:
I still stand by the Def selection although with Henderson missing up to Round 4 and Blicavs is going to get utilised in the backline, this should ensure Zac Guthrie and Jackson Thurlow will be given opportunities to play.

I still like my Mid selection despite the fact Kelly and Constable did impress and with Scott Selwood missing up to Round 4, I think Kelly will definitely be slotting into that spot. Also with Blicavs playing down back there is an opportunity for Fogarty or Constable to play early.

The Fwd selection - that's our biggest worry. I would be putting lines through Murdoch, Buzza & Parsons at present.
Question mark over Crameri as he didn't play. Neither did Black. Hopefully will get a glimpse in JLT 2 game.
Still a huge reliance on Hawkins to bring his A game every week.
At present I would slot in Gregson, Menzel & Miers based on the JLT game. Jones had moments of class but not enough for a spot IMO.
I would even consider Kelly in the forward line. In regards to Menzel getting performance managed it will present an opportunity for other forwards.
The 2nd tall in our forward line is available to anyone willing to grab it - [Position Available] - I'm not sure if Buzza, Esava or Stanley did enough but if I put on Chris Scott thinking hat, it will most likely fall to Stanley.

I would just like to restate comments from last post, still keen to see Gardner, Abbott & House to get a run and players like Cunico, GHS, Black & Hayball (why did we re-draft him) are deadwood.

 

[Daniel McL]

Considering we don’t have any more JLT games now before Round 1 I’ll give it a crack:

FB: Bews - Taylor - Stewart
HB: Tuohy - Blicavs - Thurlow
C: Duncan - J. Selwood - C. Guthrie
HF: Menzel - Crameri - Kelly
FF: Parfitt - Hawkins - Cockatoo
R: Smith - Dangerfield - Ablett
INT: Menegola, Kolodjashnij, Parsons, Gregson.

IF Danger is out, I’d probably bring Fogarty in (I’ve given up on Horlin-Smith/Murdoch) as a pressure forward & then give Menegola more midfield time.

IF Ablett is out as well, I’d probably bring in Jones also as a pressure forward & then give Kelly/Parfitt more midfield time.

IF Cockatoo is out as well, I’d probably bring in someone like Cunico.

IF Crameri is out as well, I’d probably move Blicavs to CHF, then bring in Gardner if fit.

IF anyone else is out then f*** it.

 

[CatRiot]

Nearly most people have Cam Guthrie as a rebound defender or winger... I'm almost inclined to trial him as the small forward; and give the likes of O'Connor, Constable or Zuthrie some time to develop in defence.

Not sure if Miers, McCarthy, Fogarty or Gregson have the form at the moment for the small forward role.

Menzel looks in ripper shape, looking very creative and dangerous. Hawkins also looking great. Just need to get GAJ, Danger and Cocky on the park to provide support deep in attack.

 

[Toe Poke]

Until hendo and scoot are back:

B: bews Blicavs Kolo
Hb: Tuohy Taylor Stewart

Rd 1
Bews Taylor Kolo
Tuohy Blicavs C Guthrie

New crack at it
Bews Blitz 2E
Stewart Taylor Zuthrie

Hendo & Scooter are obviously injured so not in.

Attempt three closer to season
Thurlow Taylor Bews
Stewart Kolo Tuohy

Considering we don’t have any more JLT games now before Round 1 I’ll give it a crack:
FB: Bews - Taylor - Stewart
HB: Tuohy - Blicavs - Thurlow

I'm confused as to why Henderson and S.Selwood are not considered due to injury. I thought the whole point of a "best 22" was that it included all players on the list, regardless of their availability for selection.
If injured players are excluded, then how does the "best 22" (without injured players) differ from the teams people propose in the weekly match threads? One of the above posters even wrote "rd 1" above - I thought that's what the match thread is for?

Also, if Dangerfield is deemed unavailable for round 1, then presumably he would also not be considered part of Geelong's "best 22" if Henderson and S.Selwood are excluded due to their injuries.

"Star defender Lachie Henderson (knee) is still on track to return some time between rounds one and four, while Scott Selwood (ankle) is on a similar timeframe."

Especially since both Henderson and Selwood should be available by round 5.

 

[Vdubs]

I'm confused as to why Henderson and S.Selwood are not considered due to injury. I thought the whole point of a "best 22" was that it included all players on the list, regardless of their availability for selection.
If injured players are excluded, then how does the "best 22" (without injured players) differ from the teams people propose in the weekly match threads? One of the above posters even wrote "rd 1" above - I thought that's what the match thread is for?

Also, if Dangerfield is deemed unavailable for round 1, then presumably he would also not be considered part of Geelong's "best 22" if Henderson and S.Selwood are excluded due to their injuries.



Especially since both Henderson and Selwood should be available by round 5.

fair points.
Maybe the best 22 thread is inappropriate to keep up to date, unless there is a serious LTI.

 

[Cezz The Catter]

Glad to see no teams are featuring McCarthy injured or not. Always rated Gregson higher in regard to tackling and pressure, also thought he kicked enough goals to impress too. I never saw McCarthy as the mercurial answer some certainly had.

For me it’s easy, we play 2 small pressure forwards given the modern game. Gregson is my pick, I think we need to just play Jones or Miers and pray to god they have more luck on the injury front then McCarthy and Gregson.