We have so much depth on our list - more than I can remember for the last 10 years - and that's a good thing given our performance over the last 10 years!
I think we have 16 locks on our best 22, with 6 spots up for grabs depending on injury/form. Daniher is of course a lock if fit - but no games and modified training for nearly 9 months with his OP issues has us all nervous - so CHF up for grabs right now. My 16 locks in positions are;-
Francis Hurley McKenna
HBF Hoooker Sadd
Zakka Heppell McGrath
Smith CHF Tippa
Stringer FF Fanta
Bellcho Shiel ZMerrett
Myers Bench Bench Bench
For the vacant half back flank position we have many options in: Gleeson, Ridley, Guelfi & Redman come to mind. Ambrose & Margaret could also potentially play the HBF role, but are more key position type defenders and pretty decent ones at that
The centre half forward and full forward spots would be McKernan's and Brown's to lose right now, Daniher is an automatic selection when fit, and Stewart is the back up
Competition for spots on the bench will be fierce - you'd think Myers takes one spot - I'm not his biggest fan but he is in the leadership group so will get games, he does offer some grunt out of the middle and last year was one of his better years.
Langford and Laverde will play a lot of games, as will Parish, Guelfi, Begley, and Ridley so it will out of those guys you'd think to fill the remaining interchange spots.
Then we have guys that will likely play lots of reserves but can all play roles and bring lots of AFL experince: Zack Clarke, Hartley, Baguley, Dea, McNeice
Plus exiting new and emerging talent in: Mosquito, Draper, Gown & Jok
Theres a host of other players who will also be primarily reserves - Mutch, Long, Mynott and others I have forgotten, and you never know with these guys - one of them could smash it in the reserves and jump up and demand a senior spot.
So much to look forward to in 2019 - and so much depth - I really cant wait for the season to start!