Oppo Camp General AFL and other clubs discussion thread. **Opposition fans not welcome** Part 5

[Nick the Pig]

From the outside Davis and Ward looked like one of the few co-captaincy gigs that actually worked quite well. Handing it over to a bloke who was within a bee's dick from leaving at the end of the season surely doesn't sit right with the playing group

 

[TazHawk15]

From the outside Davis and Ward looked like one of the few co-captaincy gigs that actually worked quite well. Handing it over to a bloke who was within a bee's dick from leaving at the end of the season surely doesn't sit right with the playing group

That was all part of the Gil deal.

 

[Bugs1977]

I've been really interested to see the updated age demographics for all AFL teams. After moving on some vets I think we are in a good place with already some eventual replacements for Smith, McEvoy, Frawley, Puopolo, Henderson, Stratton.



You'd think Day will eventually replace Smith or Henderson on a wing or even Stratton in the backline. Maginness will eventually be an on baller but he could also replace Smith or Henderson on a wing too. McEvoy, Frawley and Puopolo seem to be the glaring holes we'll eventually need to fill. With Cegs resigning he'll be an ample McEvoy replacement but we will need to acquire another ruckman to back him up. *Frawley's position as a key defender could prove a little harder to fill IMO and yes we have guys like Frost that will eventually slide into his role we'll probably need a more effective FB. For Poppy's pressure forward role I think this is why we we're trying to trade back into the 1st round. I think we wanted to snag a small forward but we'll never know.

EDIT: Longterm you'd think that Koschitzke is being groomed to fill Frawley's position.

Oldest, youngest, most experienced: Where does your club rank?

How does your club compare in age and experience

www.afl.com.au

 

[Beandip]

I've been really interested to see the updated age demographics for all AFL teams. After moving on some vets I think we are in a good place with already some eventual replacements for Smith, McEvoy, Frawley, Puopolo, Henderson, Stratton.

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You'd think Day will eventually replace Smith or Henderson on a wing or even Stratton in the backline. Maginness will eventually be an on baller but he could also replace Smith or Henderson on a wing too. McEvoy, Frawley and Puopolo seem to be the glaring holes we'll eventually need to fill. With Cegs resigning he'll be an ample McEvoy replacement but we will need to acquire another ruckman to back him up. Frawley's position as a key defender could prove a little harder to fill IMO and yes we have guys like Frost that will eventually slide into his role we'll probably need a more effective FB. For Poppy's pressure forward role I think this is why we we're trying to trade back into the 1st round. I think we wanted to snag a small forward but we'll never know.

Oldest, youngest, most experienced: Where does your club rank?

How does your club compare in age and experience

www.afl.com.au

Great analysis, and I'll add a little. What's interesting about this is when you do average age of our best 22 (rather than whole list) it's around 27.29 years. Furthermore, 18 of our top-20 oldest players are in our best 22 (excluding O'Brien and Hartley - sorry fellas).

Whilst that best 22 includes Lewis 21, Worpel 20, Scrimhaw 21. I think we really need to start seeing pressure on a couple of key positions to ensure we have a smooth transition from experience to youth. I agree with some of your names Poppy 32, Stratton 30. I think Frawley probably has 2-3 years left as does McEvoy. I think the bigger issue is we need pressure on Henderson 31/Smith 30 ASAP, as well as Burgers 37 (good luck filling his shoes).

 

[Bugs1977]

Great analysis, and I'll add a little. What's interesting about this is when you do average age of our best 22 (rather than whole list) it's around 27.29 years. Furthermore, 18 of our top-20 oldest players are in our best 22 (excluding O'Brien and Hartley - sorry fellas).

Whilst that best 22 includes Lewis 21, Worpel 20, Scrimhaw 21. I think we really need to start seeing pressure on a couple of key positions to ensure we have a smooth transition from experience to youth. I agree with some of your names Poppy 32, Stratton 30. I think Frawley probably has 2-3 years left as does McEvoy. I think the bigger issue is we need pressure on Henderson 31/Smith 30 ASAP, as well as Burgers 37 (good luck filling his shoes).

Yeah I did an edit to my post. I forgot that Koschitzke is likely being groomed as Frawley's longterm replacement so if he comes along nicely that could very well be one less hole to fill. Once Burgoyne, Frawley, Poppy, Stratton and Henderson retire I see us eventually looking like this:

B – Hardwick Koschitzke Scrimhaw
HB – Sicily Frost Impey
C – *Smith Mitchell Scully
HF – Gunston Lewis Impey
F – Breust Patton Wingard
FOLL – Worpel Ceglar O'Meara

INT – Maginness O'Brien Sheils Day

EMG – Hanrahan Morrison Nash Jiath

*I didn't include Smith because I feel he'll end up playing close to 35

This leaves players like Ross, Walker, Moore on the outside looking in and that's not even factoring in the likely addition of Connor Downie.

 

[Pessimistic]

Cornes and Dal Santo on SEN mornings now. Just need to chuck in Kingy..followed by a firebomb

’footy great’ cornes will be on footy calcified next year. Hutchy is trolling us

 

[Pessimistic]

On the age thing, we dont need t try to take the average age right down, just maintain it in the premiership xone

this is done by some recruits being 24-26, usually with a view to being best 22 ready, and some recruits coming via the draft and a couple of years development

 

[RobHawk]

Coniglio to captain GWS. They dangled more AFL endorsed $$$, a longer contract and the captaincy. Pretty enticing deal.

Well at least GilWS cannot use the lure of captaincy when Whitfield becomes eligible for free agency next year.

 

[Bugs1977]

Not that I care what goes on at Carlton but with SOS likely leaving I wonder if there's a chance that Jack Russell makes his way back to the Hawks. Boyd seems to be doing pretty well in the role but geez how good would it be getting him back.

Jack Silvagni may have just poured fuel on the fire of his father’s impending exit from Carlton

Jack Silvagni may have just poured fuel on the fire of his dad’s looming Carlton exit

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Steven Tyler]

Yeah I did an edit to my post. I forgot that Koschitzke is likely being groomed as Frawley's longterm replacement so if he comes along nicely that could very well be one less hole to fill. Once Burgoyne, Frawley, Poppy, Stratton and Henderson retire I see us eventually looking like this:

B – Hardwick Koschitzke Scrimhaw
HB – Sicily Frost Impey
C – *Smith Mitchell Scully
HF – Gunston Lewis Impey
F – Breust Patton Wingard
FOLL – Worpel Ceglar O'Meara

INT – Maginness O'Brien Sheils Day

EMG – Hanrahan Morrison Nash Jiath

*I didn't include Smith because I feel he'll end up playing close to 35

This leaves players like Ross, Walker, Moore on the outside looking in and that's not even factoring in the likely addition of Connor Downie.

I know Impey is quick, but you’re asking a lot of him playing half back and half forward simultaneously

 

[Bugs1977]

I know Impey is quick, but you’re asking a lot of him playing half back and half forward simultaneously

Ahhh crap. I knew I'd do something like. How's this:

B – Hardwick Koschitzke Scrimhaw
HB – Sicily Frost Day
C – *Smith Mitchell Scully
HF – Gunston Lewis Impey
F – Breust Patton Wingard
FOLL – Worpel Ceglar O'Meara

INT – Maginness O'Brien Sheils Hanrahan

EMG – Morrison Nash Jiath

 

[Pessimistic]

Not that I care what goes on at Carlton but with SOS likely leaving I wonder if there's a chance that Jack Russell makes his way back to the Hawks. Boyd seems to be doing pretty well in the role but geez how good would it be getting him back.

Jack Silvagni may have just poured fuel on the fire of his father’s impending exit from Carlton

Jack Silvagni may have just poured fuel on the fire of his dad’s looming Carlton exit

www.foxsports.com.au

the industry would have known about these issues. Its a joke they could have poached an existing successful coach no matter what they were offering. Suck a big one Juddy

remember clarko has continued his friendship with bolton

 

[4THAWN]

Great analysis, and I'll add a little. What's interesting about this is when you do average age of our best 22 (rather than whole list) it's around 27.29 years. Furthermore, 18 of our top-20 oldest players are in our best 22 (excluding O'Brien and Hartley - sorry fellas).

Whilst that best 22 includes Lewis 21, Worpel 20, Scrimhaw 21. I think we really need to start seeing pressure on a couple of key positions to ensure we have a smooth transition from experience to youth. I agree with some of your names Poppy 32, Stratton 30. I think Frawley probably has 2-3 years left as does McEvoy. I think the bigger issue is we need pressure on Henderson 31/Smith 30 ASAP, as well as Burgers 37 (good luck filling his shoes).

IMO TOB is a best 22 forward as it stands.

 

[Beandip]

IMO TOB is a best 22 forward as it stands.

Tough one... he's competing with Patton, Lewis and Gunston... (assuming Breust/Poppy/Burgoyne/resting-mid throughout as well).

 

[Carl Spackler]

Tough one... he's competing with Patton, Lewis and Gunston... (assuming Breust/Poppy/Burgoyne/resting-mid throughout as well).

I reckon the round 1 list announcement will be really interesting. For the first time in a few years we’ll be wondering who is getting squeezed out rather than who is managing to squeak in. It’s nice to have a list that is slightly bulging.

 

[PT Bar None]

How long do we reckon young Jack will last after SOS finishes up?

Unaware of his contract sitch, but recommended to "explore options" post season?

 

[OnTheRocks]

Nearly coughed up my cookies when I saw "Goddard to join the Hawks".

 

[Gralin]

Thanks for the complete lack of context

 

[OnTheRocks]

Thanks for the complete lack of context

Pretty sure you know where to find it

 

[Gralin]

Pretty sure you know where to find it

No because i have no idea what you're talking about

 

[Steven Tyler]

No because i have no idea what you're talking about

Women’s footy

 

[Gralin]

Women’s footy

Well that was a clue at least.

A historic day as Goddard joins as VFLW coach

Hawthorn Football Club is thrilled to have secured the services of AFLW premiership coach Bec Goddard ahead of the 2020 VFLW season.

m.hawthornfc.com.au

 

[Steven Tyler]

Well that was a clue at least.

A historic day as Goddard joins as VFLW coach

Hawthorn Football Club is thrilled to have secured the services of AFLW premiership coach Bec Goddard ahead of the 2020 VFLW season.

m.hawthornfc.com.au

I have absolutely no interest in women’s footy, hence the quick comment

 

[OnTheRocks]

Well that was a clue at least.

A historic day as Goddard joins as VFLW coach

Hawthorn Football Club is thrilled to have secured the services of AFLW premiership coach Bec Goddard ahead of the 2020 VFLW season.

m.hawthornfc.com.au

And now you know

 

[Gralin]

And now you know

No thanks to you!