Interesting discussions on various threads about our backs - so i thought I'd throw it out there and get peoples thoughts. For me right now I have them ranked as follows;-
1. Hurley: Height – 193, Weight – 92, age – 26, Games – 119, ave disposals – 16.4, ave marks – 5.7
Absolute gun and walk up start in any team. Started career up forward where he put in some memorable performances, but much better suited down back where he has received all Australian honours and been a star with his ability to read the play, intercept mark and set up the attack with penetrating direct kicking.
My ranking – 9/10
2. Hartely: Height – 198, Weight – 102, age – 23, Games – 19, ave disposals – 10, ave marks – 8
Bargain basement pickup who burst onto the scene last year and has made every post a winner. Imposing figure who with his strength can stand power forwards, out mark them and beat them at their own game. Was exceptional in several games in 2016 and has huge upside
My ranking – 8/10
3. Brown: Height – 196, Weight – 95, age – 26, Games – 36, ave disposals – 12.6, ave marks – 5.2
Versatile swingman who has often played forward but will be used down back this year with the return of Cale Hooker. Consistency is his strength and he rarely plays a bad game. Great mark and will be very dangerous if allowed to be the 3rd defender.
My ranking – 7.5/10
4. Ambrose: Height – 193, Weight – 92, age – 25, Games – 50, ave disposals – 11.8, ave marks – 3.5
Sometime forward and utility who seems to have found his niche down back. Has a huge tank for his size (is the same height and weight as Hurley) which allows him to get to many contests, and is a great tackler and spoiler of the ball
My ranking – 7/10
1. Hurley: Height – 193, Weight – 92, age – 26, Games – 119, ave disposals – 16.4, ave marks – 5.7
Absolute gun and walk up start in any team. Started career up forward where he put in some memorable performances, but much better suited down back where he has received all Australian honours and been a star with his ability to read the play, intercept mark and set up the attack with penetrating direct kicking.
My ranking – 9/10
2. Hartely: Height – 198, Weight – 102, age – 23, Games – 19, ave disposals – 10, ave marks – 8
Bargain basement pickup who burst onto the scene last year and has made every post a winner. Imposing figure who with his strength can stand power forwards, out mark them and beat them at their own game. Was exceptional in several games in 2016 and has huge upside
My ranking – 8/10
3. Brown: Height – 196, Weight – 95, age – 26, Games – 36, ave disposals – 12.6, ave marks – 5.2
Versatile swingman who has often played forward but will be used down back this year with the return of Cale Hooker. Consistency is his strength and he rarely plays a bad game. Great mark and will be very dangerous if allowed to be the 3rd defender.
My ranking – 7.5/10
4. Ambrose: Height – 193, Weight – 92, age – 25, Games – 50, ave disposals – 11.8, ave marks – 3.5
Sometime forward and utility who seems to have found his niche down back. Has a huge tank for his size (is the same height and weight as Hurley) which allows him to get to many contests, and is a great tackler and spoiler of the ball
My ranking – 7/10
