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[Guardian Hawk]

It’s also very interesting the none of the bottom 4 teams from this year are represented by any players.

Certainly doesn’t mean anything but it’s something.

Those teams certainly have players that are worthy, just not the hype for votes on this occasion (probably due to poor team performance.)

I mean, Jy Simpkin was eligible. He's had a better year that a number of players in that side. I'd also have Zurhaar in before Rankine too.

From Hawthorn, Scrimshaw, Day and Worpel would all be worthy inclusions. Scrimshaw has arguably been the best of the lot and didn't even make the squad somehow.

Confident Sholl will be in next year. Perhaps Schoenberg too.

Seen less of Sydney this year but what I've watched, Blakey and Rowbottom have done some nice things too.

 

[vanders]

Rowell played more good games this year than Rankine

 

[juss]

Be honest, who here decided to vote? I didn't bother, as I dont really care, but fans can hardly call outrage on the side, its a fan voted side. If you didn't vote, you didn't exert the influence you had to shape the team.

 

[trueblue_91]

Some obvious snubs in Bolton and Simpkin.

Also, I think Rowbottom is one of the more underrated players in the game. Was a beast when he got midfield time this year. Really impressed with him as a player.

 

[hilly]

Lol Simpkin not in.

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[Davey33]

McKay averages more goals and marks than both Naughton and King despite playing in a worse side. Naughton kicked nearly half his goals in 1 game against the Crows when they were at their worst.

This

 

[The King!]

I just hope McGrath can escape to a team with culture and a chance at success some time this century

 

[raffrox]

No Shai Bolton, poor team on that basis alone.

Which midfielder would come out of the team for Bolton though?

If it's based on this year only then maybe Taranto? But otherwise I can't see one.

 

[Veer Right]

Tossing up two names.

Ben Paton from St Kilda, takes the best mid or small sized defender every week and wins.
Caleb Serong from i have seen of Fremantle kicks arse! I would have him in a heartbeat over 80% of the side named.

 

[Lemma]

Out: Rankine, Taranto/Cerra, Naughton
In: Simpkin, Bolton, McKay

 

[Finknottle]

McGrath starts. Period.

McGrath is a star and he gives 100%. Reminds me of Joel Selwood when he was young.

 

[Kermit]

They're both elite young talents. Mckay's averaged more goals across the journey, even when accounting for age. Naughton's managed a couple bags, which Mckay hasn't done.

But Mckay didn’t spend his first year playing full back. Might have affected the averages a bit

 

[Enclosed_Animal]

McKay averages more goals and marks than both Naughton and King despite playing in a worse side. Naughton kicked nearly half his goals in 1 game against the Crows when they were at their worst.

More to it then that IMO.

In his first year Max King has been the sole key forward (with either a resting ruck or a 3rd tall like Membery) in a top 6 side, which also lost 4 games by under a goal.

IMO managing as the lone KPF of a top 6 team gets you into the side. Yes McKay kicked one more goal in a couple less games. However, King was top 5 in the coleman up until about rd 12 or 13 (when he has hit a bit of a wall). King also has more contested marks and IMO, played a bigger role as a structural focal point in a more successful side.

Not saying McKay doesn't deserve to be in the convo. Just that there is more to the success of a young KPF then simply goals kicked.

 

[raffrox]

Glad that an actual ruckman was picked as ruck and Darcy got in. Brayshaw 100% deserves it. I can see arguments for/against Cerra but he was very influential in some of our wins. Doesn't get a high number of possessions but is very classy when he does. Kicked some key goals.

 

[Juddernaut08]

mckay not in is lol

 

[citizen-erased]

I just hope McGrath can escape to a team with culture and a chance at success some time this century

1 flag this century.
More than most

 

[HalloweenJack]

1 flag this century.
More than most

Your mob won the last grand final of the 20th century. The 21st century started on 1 January 2001.

 

[Dr Awkward]

Which midfielder would come out of the team for Bolton though?

If it's based on this year only then maybe Taranto? But otherwise I can't see one.

Bolton has had a better year than every midfielder in that side except McCluggage and maybe McGrath.

He may well be leading the B&F of a top 4 side, or at least he will be in the top 3. He was nominated in the AFL MVP as one of our best three players alongside Dusty and Vlastuin.

So it's a very bizarre not to have him in there.

 

[blues4flag]

But Mckay didn’t spend his first year playing full back. Might have affected the averages a bit

I meant average year on year. Mckay's averaged more goals in his second (1.6 v 1.4) and equal in their third years (1.3 a piece). Naughton's obviously had to contend with shorter games this season, though he also kicked 6 of his 13 goals in the one game.

 

[Deathly]

Naughton is a far better prospect than McKay

I didn't even know this was up for debate until today.

 

[Tbonefreo]

I didn't even know this was up for debate until today.

So did i. Gotta love the passion from the blues players though. In my eyes it isn't even close.

That isn't to say McKay isn't good, I think hes a damn good prospect. But Naughton is so much better.

 

[HeHateMe]

How did Taranto make it for this season?

Well below his best. Was there just no other candidates.....

 

[Bald]

Can we call this the Bontempelli 22 under 22? 5 appearances and 3 captaincies. Nobody will get near that.

 

[Monument Hills]

AFLPA just voted Serong as their best first year player. Pity he couldn't break into the team due to a strong midfield. Maybe next year.

 

[nurries]

AFLPA just voted Serong as their best first year player. Pity he couldn't break into the team due to a strong midfield. Maybe next year.

Could of been forward pocket ahead of Rankine