The 2017 Rolling All-Australian Thread

[DustinsGuns]

It sounds crazy to me, but if Liam Jones continues on, could he magic himself into the AA squad? I doubt they will pick him in the 22, but would be amazing if he got into the squad. I imagine Rance will get the FB spot and smaller guys will be around him.

I don't think he can be anywhere near the 22. He's in good form no doubt but there are just so many quality tall defenders going around right now with Rance, Hurley, Lever, Talia, etc

 

[ShanDog]

I don't think he can be anywhere near the 22. He's in good form no doubt but there are just so many quality tall defenders going around right now with Rance, Hurley, Lever, Talia, etc

Lots of competition, for sure.

 

[Forward Press]

Dayne Zorko possibly BOG today in huge comeback win away from home.

I personally have pencilled him in on a HFF.

 

[Kreuuuzeurns]

Hurley OUT, Lester IN

 

[Scotland]

Zorko once again showing how it's done.

Even got 30 touches for David King.

 

[Righteo]

The beauty about Zorko is he's actually someone you could accurately describe as a half forward, be a nice change from just shoehorning in a pure midfielder

 

[SSSSSS]

Bryce Gibbs firming for a spot in the 22 now IMO.

Has been very good all year, but his last 6 weeks in particular have been exceptional. Averaging 33.67 disposals (38.69% contested), 6.33 clearances, 4.17 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s, 1.50 goals, 1 goal assist, and 7.33 tackles per game over that period, with an average Champion Data Player Ranking Score of 131.67 per game. In the form of his life right now.

I swear Gibbs does this every year. Plods along for about 3 months a year then pulls out an amazing purple patch. When he's on he's beautiful to watch.

 

[Damon_3388]

I swear Gibbs does this every year. Plods along for about 3 months a year then pulls out an amazing purple patch. When he's on he's beautiful to watch.

I think overall this is turning out to be clearly his best and most consistent year of footy. A full time midfield role, with a proper ruckman and quality support around him each week, are allowing Gibbs to show exactly what he can do.

 

[blues4flag]

I think overall this is turning out to be clearly his best and most consistent year of footy. A full time midfield role, with a proper ruckman and quality support around him each week, are allowing Gibbs to show exactly what he can do.

He also had a phenomenal 2014, when he won our B&F. Was dominant in the clearances.

He started a bit slow this year but his last 6 weeks has been the best patch of his career. Getting forward and kicking clutch goals, and also more damaging coming out of the middle. At one point he was prone to just throw the ball on his boot but he's been deadly by hand and foot in recent weeks.

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[Tasfut]

Tom Mitchell has to be in the team right now!

 

[cryptor]

Tom Mitchell has to be in the team right now!

Hope that was enough "impact" for some people.

 

[cotter101]

Good to see Zorko bounce back after last week. 30 disposals, 7 clearances, 8 tackles, 1 bounce, 4 Inside 50's and 2 goals.

He's a lock.

 

[Deep Blue]

Lots of competition, for sure.

I'm sure Jones doesn't mind the competition!

 

[Shaneprice97]

Burton for squad spot

 

[SSSSSS]

Burton for squad spot

Not yet I'm afraid.

However if he plays like he did today (and last week) for the remainder of the games then I can see him sneaking in to the 40.

 

[james Dean]

Walters would be close

 

[cryptor]

Not yet I'm afraid.

However if he plays like he did today (and last week) for the remainder of the games then I can see him sneaking in to the 40.

The 40 is the squad. Before today he was just 4th overall in the AFL for points scored from intercept possessions. That's the kind of stat that matters and he's right up there. Definitely a good case for being in the squad.

 

[Shaneprice97]

Not yet I'm afraid.

However if he plays like he did today (and last week) for the remainder of the games then I can see him sneaking in to the 40.

Both his stats, impact in games and consistently are up there with Roberton and Howe.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

Tom Mitchell has to be in the team right now!

Has had a ridiculously good year, and has been an absolute beast for us in and under.

 

[TooBlue14]

Burton for squad spot

Looks to have been injured late too so maybe not.

 

[SkyhorseTamer]

Walters would be close

Doubt it. Has had games where he has been completely invisible. Disposal counts of 8, 12, 9, 13, 11. Although his game this week was phenomenal and a few more will get him close to the squad.

 

[chunkylover53]

You can't make the squad if you only play 12 games.

Stevie J made the team off about that didn't he? And I dare say Liam Jones is a much, much better player/human than Stevie J.

 

[Seeds]

Stevie J made the team off about that didn't he? And I dare say Liam Jones is a much, much better player/human than Stevie J.

Um no. He played around 17 games.

 

[Poorman53]

Pfft... Liam Jones won't make AA. Fantastic to see him turn his career around

 

[chunkylover53]

Um no. He played around 17 games.

It was a pisstake champs. Jones won't be AA.