Preview The 2022 Pre Season Training Official Thread

[Jcpdragonx]

Disappointing to hear from Hately as work ethic was suppose to be one of his strengths. He was good in the SANFL and first few games at GWS. Watched him in 2020 at AFL level on a wing and was quite possibly one of the worse players I'd ever seen. At least it didnt cost us much.

 

[Mego Red]

Disappointing to hear from Hately as work ethic was suppose to be one of his strengths. He was good in the SANFL and first few games at GWS. Watched him in 2020 at AFL level on a wing and was quite possibly one of the worse players I'd ever seen. At least it didnt cost us much.

Wasn't bad in the SANFL today.

 

[beartoo]

Wasn't bad in the SANFL today.

From the reports it was his best game in our colours. Great, I'd almost written him off.

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[kick it to me_]

Wasn't bad in the SANFL today.

Who stood out to you today, only got to watch a small part of it.

Think we are going to be pretty happy with nankervis and Taylor from what I saw.

Also Cook was moving well on the wing.

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[1970crow]

so… who’s gonna play the lockdown role on Aliir Aliir for us?..

the Dogs, with schache on him, showed everyone last year what you need to do to stop ports rebound out of defense and thats make Aliir Aliir not only accountable but play on him as if hes the forward and you’re the defender at times... it destroys his “float around taking intercepts with ease” game, clearly unsettles him and stunts the powa’s movement out of defense..

gollant maybe?… or himmelburg?

Forget running with him. The key is to hit up targets leading at you and quick direct entries. Slow movement awaiting risk free options prior to going long and deep plays straight into his hands. Having a player lagging behind him won't make much difference.

 

[Golumless]

Forget running with him. The key is to hit up targets leading at you and quick direct entries. Slow movement awaiting risk free options prior to going long and deep plays straight into his hands. Having a player lagging behind him won't make much difference.

If you don't have a plan for when slow ball movement happens, you've lost the game before you've stepped on the field, because even the quickest of teams will run into scenarios when they can't go.

Should we be running with Alir? Probably not, it's a preseason game and really, we probably want our forwards trying to build some form being forwards. Should we be tagging Alir when we meet them in a few months and when winning matters? Absolutely.

 

[1970crow]

If you don't have a plan for when slow ball movement happens, you've lost the game before you've stepped on the field, because even the quickest of teams will run into scenarios when they can't go.

Should we be running with Alir? Probably not, it's a preseason game and really, we probably want our forwards trying to build some form being forwards. Should we be tagging Alir when we meet them in a few months and when winning matters? Absolutely.

If your entire forward delivery strategy is devoid of any risk then you may as well not even step on the field in the first place. Long and deep should be the last resort, not your 1 wood.

 

[Golumless]

If your entire forward delivery strategy is devoid of any risk then you may as well not even step on the field in the first place. Long and deep should be the last resort, not your 1 wood.

Of course, but you do need it to be accounted for in your planning.

If you can stop a player like Alir being effective in a proper match, you do it every day of the week.

 

[Mutineer]

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/news/afl-2022-former-collingwood-coach-nathan-buckley-has-questioned-gambling-penalty-of-rhys-nicholls-compared-to-jaidyn-stephenson/news-story/79e4e39f7e280b0419a89c4437b21203

AFL captain's survey results​

Which seven other clubs do you think can make this year’s top eight?
(18 times seven selections)
17 – Brisbane Lions, Melbourne, Western Bulldogs,
16 – Port Adelaide
13 – Richmond, Geelong Cats
11 – Sydney Swans
9 – GWS Giants
5 – Essendon, Carlton
2 – Fremantle
1 – St Kilda
Which other club is most likely to reach the Grand Final?
6 – Melbourne
5 – Brisbane Lions
3 – Western Bulldogs
2 – Richmond
2 – Port Adelaide
(No captains picked eventual premier Melbourne in 2021).
Which player from another club do you think will win the 2022 Brownlow Medal?
8 – Marcus Bontempelli

4

Marcus Bontempelli

Age

28

Ht

194cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.5

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

10.3

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

4.8

5star

CL

4.4

5star

D

18.4

4star

K

9.7

4star

HB

8.8

4star

M

2.6

3star

T

4.1

5star

CL

4.0

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

5.8

3star

HB

6.2

4star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.8

5star

CL

1.8

4star

, Western Bulldogs
4 – Clayton Oliver

13

Clayton Oliver

Age

26

Ht

189cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.8

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

18.4

5star

M

3.2

3star

T

6.3

5star

CL

6.3

5star

D

25.1

5star

K

11.1

4star

HB

14.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

19.2

5star

K

4.6

2star

HB

14.6

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

4.4

5star

CL

3.8

5star

, Melbourne
2 – Patrick Cripps

9

Patrick Cripps

Age

29

Ht

195cm

Wt

93kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

25.9

5star

K

9.8

4star

HB

16.1

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

5.8

5star

CL

7.4

5star

D

21.0

5star

K

10.1

4star

HB

10.9

5star

M

2.5

3star

T

3.8

4star

CL

6.3

5star

D

12.6

4star

K

4.8

2star

HB

7.8

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

3.2

5star

CL

1.4

4star

, Carlton
2 – Josh Kelly, GWS Giants
1 – Christian Petracca

5

Christian Petracca

Age

28

Ht

187cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.4

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

9.8

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

3.0

5star

CL

2.5

4star

D

24.4

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

14.0

5star

M

3.5

3star

T

3.6

4star

CL

3.4

4star

D

19.0

5star

K

7.8

3star

HB

11.2

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.8

5star

CL

2.0

4star

, Melbourne
1 – Lachie Neale

9

Lachie Neale

Age

30

Ht

178cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.0

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

15.5

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.7

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

28.3

5star

K

13.9

5star

HB

14.4

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

7.4

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

, Brisbane Lions
(One captain correctly nominated Oliver Wines

16

Oliver Wines

Age

29

Ht

187cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

24.3

5star

K

11.0

4star

HB

13.3

5star

M

3.1

3star

T

4.9

5star

CL

5.1

5star

D

19.3

4star

K

8.3

3star

HB

11.0

5star

M

1.9

2star

T

2.9

4star

CL

4.0

5star

D

23.0

5star

K

12.0

5star

HB

11.0

5star

M

6.4

5star

T

4.0

5star

CL

3.0

5star

in 2021).
Which player from another club do you think will win the 2022 Coleman Medal?
(No captain nominated eventual Coleman Medalist Harry McKay

10

Harry Mckay

Age

26

Ht

200cm

Wt

106kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.9

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

2.4

2star

M

5.5

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

1.4

5star

D

6.6

1star

K

4.6

2star

HB

2.0

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.4

2star

G

1.4

5star

D

8.8

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

2.0

2star

M

4.4

4star

T

0.8

3star

G

2.0

5star

in 2021).
6 – Harry McKay

10

Harry Mckay

Age

26

Ht

200cm

Wt

106kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.9

3star

K

7.5

3star

HB

2.4

2star

M

5.5

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

1.4

5star

D

6.6

1star

K

4.6

2star

HB

2.0

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.4

2star

G

1.4

5star

D

8.8

3star

K

6.8

3star

HB

2.0

2star

M

4.4

4star

T

0.8

3star

G

2.0

5star

, Carlton
4 – Jeremy Cameron

5

Jeremy Cameron

Age

31

Ht

196cm

Wt

94kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.5

3star

K

9.0

3star

HB

3.4

3star

M

5.4

5star

T

1.6

4star

G

2.6

5star

D

10.0

3star

K

7.1

3star

HB

2.9

2star

M

4.6

4star

T

2.0

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

8.2

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

3.2

3star

M

4.6

5star

T

2.4

4star

G

2.0

5star

, Geelong Cats
3 – Tom Hawkins

26

Tom Hawkins

Age

35

Ht

197cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.2

3star

K

7.9

3star

HB

4.4

3star

M

5.5

5star

T

1.9

4star

G

2.1

5star

D

12.7

3star

K

8.6

3star

HB

4.1

3star

M

5.1

5star

T

2.1

3star

G

1.6

5star

D

7.8

2star

K

5.6

3star

HB

2.2

2star

M

4.2

4star

T

1.0

3star

G

2.2

5star

, Geelong Cats
3 – Aaron Naughton

33

Aaron Naughton

Age

24

Ht

196cm

Wt

92kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

10.7

3star

K

7.0

3star

HB

3.7

3star

M

4.9

5star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.8

4star

D

6.3

1star

K

4.0

1star

HB

2.3

2star

M

2.5

3star

T

0.8

1star

G

0.5

4star

D

12.8

4star

K

8.8

4star

HB

4.0

3star

M

4.8

5star

T

1.2

3star

G

0.0

1star

, Western Bulldogs
1 – Max King

12

Max King

Age

23

Ht

202cm

Wt

100kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.3

2star

K

4.7

2star

HB

2.6

2star

M

2.7

3star

T

0.7

3star

G

1.4

5star

D

7.3

2star

K

4.7

2star

HB

2.6

2star

M

2.7

3star

T

0.7

1star

G

1.4

5star

D

8.0

2star

K

5.2

2star

HB

2.8

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

0.6

3star

G

1.4

5star

, St Kilda
1 – Lance Franklin, Sydney Swans
Which player from another club do you think will win the 2022 NAB AFL Rising Star?
7 – Jason Horne-Francis, North Melbourne
5 – Nick Daicos, Collingwood
2 – Josh Rachele, Adelaide Crows
1 – Logan McDonald, Sydney Swans
1 – Finn Callaghan, GWS Giants
1 – Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, Western Bulldogs
1 – Josh Ward, Hawthorn
(No captain nominated eventual Ron Evans Medalist Luke Jackson

9

Luke Jackson

Age

22

Ht

199cm

Wt

102kg

Pos.

F/R

Career

Season

Last 5

D

8.3

2star

K

3.3

1star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.3

3star

D

8.3

2star

K

3.3

1star

HB

5.0

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

2star

G

0.3

3star

D

8.3

3star

K

3.3

2star

HB

5.0

4star

M

1.5

2star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.3

3star

in 2021).

 

[StonesThrow]

These two weeks are the worst. The bubble gets deflated from two pre season losses and now we just wait with no real idea of how our season will go.

 

[MRB37]

 

[hey shorty]

Yeah he'll do.

 

[Mutineer]

Not 1 player in Robbo's top 50.

Some in there on reputation only surely.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/robbos-top-50-see-the-full-list-and-read-mark-robinsons-assessment-of-every-player/news-story/bbf24d1bcf39c187e8ac31accbc0ad2a

Robbo's Top 50​

The most anticipated list in football has arrived. Who made Robbo’s Top 50 ahead of the 2022 season? Check out the full list below.
50

Tarryn Thomas​

The time’s come for the talented Kangaroo to stamp himself on the competition. He’s b...
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49

James Sicily​

One of the best defenders in the game before ripping his ACL in August, 2020. Fingers crossed his...
Read More
48

Christian Salem​

When teams don’t make him accountable, Salem is able to collect and distribute with ease. I...
Read More
47

Zac Bailey​

As smooth as the tipple on ice and will only get better. Started career as a forward but will pla...
Read More
46

Daniel Rich​

The perfect back flanker: Smart, a booming kick and he finds the ball unattended far too many tim...
Read More
45

Callum Mills​

One of the moves of last season was Mills from half-back into the midfield and he looks set to le...
Read More
44

Tom Liberatore​

Clearance king and, similar to Ollie Wines, earns his money getting his knees dirty and hands to ...
Read More
43

Mitch Duncan​

Horrible 2021 season (only 13 games) and looks set to flourish as a mid-forward. There was a sugg...
Read More
42

Bailey Smith​

If his game on the wing catches up with the hype, he could be a Top 20 player. Been damn good to ...
Read More
41

Dylan Grimes​

There’s better players at Richmond, but not sure if there’s any player more respected...
Read More
40

Tom Mitchell​

One of the most intriguing players in the game is Mitchell. When he has the ball, the other team ...
Read More
39

Josh Kelly​

Made co-captain and committed long-term to the Giants, this 27-year-old is at the top of his game...
Read More
38

Harris Andrews​

Played most of last season with a banged knee and his output dropped away. The Lions say he is bu...
Read More
37

Charlie Cameron​

At 27, he’s coming off his best season, having kicked 55.33. It would be foolish person to ...
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36

Lachie Whitfield​

Can replicate his 2018 season, which was the last time he played more than 20 games in a season. ...
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35

Jake Lever​

The other gun of Navarone. Best intercept defender in the game in the best team in the competitio...
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34

Patrick Cripps​

What a refreshing sight in the pre-season to see Cripps without tape covering his body. He could ...
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33

Jeremy Cameron​

Did hamstrings three times last year which meant he was proppy for 12 games. If anyone is flying ...
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32

Darcy Moore​

Collingwood’s new attacking game plan hopefully will see Moore streaming with the ball out ...
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31

Steven May​

One of the guns of Navarone at Melbourne and if any young key defender needs evidence that hard w...
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30

Darcy Parish​

The Rise of the Foot soldier. The blue-collar midfielder announced himself in 2021 and if he lear...
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29

Jacob Weitering​

No.1 for spoils and top five for intercept marks in 2021 puts him in the top-of-the-range categor...
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28

Nic Naitanui​

Talk of the man. Champion Data rated him No.1 on its deep-dive rankings, but I can’t have h...
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27

Sean Darcy​

He’s no longer emerging — 23-year-old Darcy is legitimately among the best ruckmen in...
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26

Hugh McCluggage​

For the Lions to win it, they need a couple of players to go to another level. McCluggage is one ...
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25

Zak Butters​

Without fail, football always delivers the Next Gen stars and Butters is a leader of that pack. T...
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24

Bayley Fritsch​

Can kick goals at ground level and via marking, which makes him a weapon for the Demons. Kicked 5...
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23

Jake Stringer​

Essendon’s most potent player, but if he can’t be a presence in the forward line, the...
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22

Toby Greene​

Will miss the first five games which reflects his 20-something placement, but will have a big imp...
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21

Zach Merrett​

He’s got the big deal and now, as the Bombers prepare for a years-long run at a flag, it&rs...
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20

Nick Vlastuin​

A respected footy head reckoned Vlastuin is the No.1 defender in the game. Ask yourself: Who woul...
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19

Tom Stewart​

Is a powerhouse defender on the back of Geelong’s game style, which enables him to continua...
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18

Jackson Macrae​

An accumulator of the highest quality, but I’m sure people will ask why Macrae is at No.17 ...
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17

Jack Steele​

Leads by example in the vein of Ollie Wines and, truth be told, some of his teammates must emulat...
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16

Patrick Dangerfield​

Body let him down last year and for the first time in his career, the question is being asked: Ca...
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15

Rowan Marshall​

If Paddy Ryder’s body doesn’t hold up, Marshall will become St Kilda’s No.1 ruc...
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14

Touk Miller​

A second super season from Touk Miller

11

Touk Miller

Age

28

Ht

178cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.7

5star

K

9.5

4star

HB

12.3

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

5.4

5star

CL

4.2

5star

D

22.0

5star

K

11.4

4star

HB

10.6

5star

M

2.9

3star

T

4.8

5star

CL

4.1

5star

D

17.8

5star

K

5.8

3star

HB

12.0

5star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.8

5star

CL

3.0

5star

and he will be starting the 2023 season in the top 10.
...
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13

Harry McKay​

Not for the first time, there’s hype at the Blues, but it will flounder if Harry falls apar...
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12

Tom Hawkins​

He does what he does, Tommy. He marks the ball and kicks goals. He is 50-plus goals in the bank a...
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11

Lance Franklin​

He’s 35 and if he’s at No.11 at the end of the season as I predict, we will have enjo...
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10

Lachie Neale​

Ask anyone at Brisbane and they say the super fit Neale is champing at the bit. Love that saying....
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9

Ollie Wines​

No matter how fast this game is, or how long the stand rule is in place, or how much speed wins g...
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8

Sam Walsh​

Deserved top 10 recognition and could be higher by season’s end. What a player he would be ...
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7

Aaron Naughton​

“Air’’ Naughton is capable of being the best forward in the game. He will be if...
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6

Nathan Fyfe​

Back to the midfield where the Dockers are light on and, anyway, he struggled to kick goals when ...
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5


Readers's Top 100:5

Max Gawn​

Every time he gets the ball, James Brayshaw calls him “Big Maxy Gawn’’, so have...
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4

Dustin Martin​

Will be terrific to see him again, even better if he gets back to his imposing best. Imagine if h...
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3

Clayton Oliver​

Won’t forget in a hurry his goal from the centre square stoppage late in the third quarter ...
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2

Marcus Bontempelli​

Halfway through the third quarter of the 2021 grand final, Bontempelli was shaping to be the Chos...
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1

Christian Petracca​

Gotta love a bloke who says he’s not getting paid to sit on his arse over summer. Expecting...
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​

 

[Scorpus]

Not 1 player in Robbo's top 50.

Some in there on reputation only surely.

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/robbos-top-50-see-the-full-list-and-read-mark-robinsons-assessment-of-every-player/news-story/bbf24d1bcf39c187e8ac31accbc0ad2a

Robbo's Top 50​

The most anticipated list in football has arrived. Who made Robbo’s Top 50 ahead of the 2022 season? Check out the full list below.
50

Tarryn Thomas​

The time’s come for the talented Kangaroo to stamp himself on the competition. He’s b...
Read More
49

James Sicily​

One of the best defenders in the game before ripping his ACL in August, 2020. Fingers crossed his...
Read More
48

Christian Salem​

When teams don’t make him accountable, Salem is able to collect and distribute with ease. I...
Read More
47

Zac Bailey​

As smooth as the tipple on ice and will only get better. Started career as a forward but will pla...
Read More
46

Daniel Rich​

The perfect back flanker: Smart, a booming kick and he finds the ball unattended far too many tim...
Read More
45

Callum Mills​

One of the moves of last season was Mills from half-back into the midfield and he looks set to le...
Read More
44

Tom Liberatore​

Clearance king and, similar to Ollie Wines, earns his money getting his knees dirty and hands to ...
Read More
43

Mitch Duncan​

Horrible 2021 season (only 13 games) and looks set to flourish as a mid-forward. There was a sugg...
Read More
42

Bailey Smith​

If his game on the wing catches up with the hype, he could be a Top 20 player. Been damn good to ...
Read More
41

Dylan Grimes​

There’s better players at Richmond, but not sure if there’s any player more respected...
Read More
40

Tom Mitchell​

One of the most intriguing players in the game is Mitchell. When he has the ball, the other team ...
Read More
39

Josh Kelly​

Made co-captain and committed long-term to the Giants, this 27-year-old is at the top of his game...
Read More
38

Harris Andrews​

Played most of last season with a banged knee and his output dropped away. The Lions say he is bu...
Read More
37

Charlie Cameron​

At 27, he’s coming off his best season, having kicked 55.33. It would be foolish person to ...
Read More
36

Lachie Whitfield​

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Jake Lever​

The other gun of Navarone. Best intercept defender in the game in the best team in the competitio...
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Patrick Cripps​

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Jeremy Cameron​

Did hamstrings three times last year which meant he was proppy for 12 games. If anyone is flying ...
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Darcy Moore​

Collingwood’s new attacking game plan hopefully will see Moore streaming with the ball out ...
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Steven May​

One of the guns of Navarone at Melbourne and if any young key defender needs evidence that hard w...
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30

Darcy Parish​

The Rise of the Foot soldier. The blue-collar midfielder announced himself in 2021 and if he lear...
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Jacob Weitering​

No.1 for spoils and top five for intercept marks in 2021 puts him in the top-of-the-range categor...
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Nic Naitanui​

Talk of the man. Champion Data rated him No.1 on its deep-dive rankings, but I can’t have h...
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27

Sean Darcy​

He’s no longer emerging — 23-year-old Darcy is legitimately among the best ruckmen in...
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Hugh McCluggage​

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25

Zak Butters​

Without fail, football always delivers the Next Gen stars and Butters is a leader of that pack. T...
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24

Bayley Fritsch​

Can kick goals at ground level and via marking, which makes him a weapon for the Demons. Kicked 5...
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23

Jake Stringer​

Essendon’s most potent player, but if he can’t be a presence in the forward line, the...
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22

Toby Greene​

Will miss the first five games which reflects his 20-something placement, but will have a big imp...
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21

Zach Merrett​

He’s got the big deal and now, as the Bombers prepare for a years-long run at a flag, it&rs...
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20

Nick Vlastuin​

A respected footy head reckoned Vlastuin is the No.1 defender in the game. Ask yourself: Who woul...
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19

Tom Stewart​

Is a powerhouse defender on the back of Geelong’s game style, which enables him to continua...
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18

Jackson Macrae​

An accumulator of the highest quality, but I’m sure people will ask why Macrae is at No.17 ...
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17

Jack Steele​

Leads by example in the vein of Ollie Wines and, truth be told, some of his teammates must emulat...
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16

Patrick Dangerfield​

Body let him down last year and for the first time in his career, the question is being asked: Ca...
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15

Rowan Marshall​

If Paddy Ryder’s body doesn’t hold up, Marshall will become St Kilda’s No.1 ruc...
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14

Touk Miller​

A second super season from Touk Miller and he will be starting the 2023 season in the top 10.
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13

Harry McKay​

Not for the first time, there’s hype at the Blues, but it will flounder if Harry falls apar...
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12

Tom Hawkins​

He does what he does, Tommy. He marks the ball and kicks goals. He is 50-plus goals in the bank a...
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11

Lance Franklin​

He’s 35 and if he’s at No.11 at the end of the season as I predict, we will have enjo...
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10

Lachie Neale​

Ask anyone at Brisbane and they say the super fit Neale is champing at the bit. Love that saying....
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9

Ollie Wines​

No matter how fast this game is, or how long the stand rule is in place, or how much speed wins g...
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8

Sam Walsh​

Deserved top 10 recognition and could be higher by season’s end. What a player he would be ...
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7

Aaron Naughton​

“Air’’ Naughton is capable of being the best forward in the game. He will be if...
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6

Nathan Fyfe​

Back to the midfield where the Dockers are light on and, anyway, he struggled to kick goals when ...
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Max Gawn​

Every time he gets the ball, James Brayshaw calls him “Big Maxy Gawn’’, so have...
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Dustin Martin​

Will be terrific to see him again, even better if he gets back to his imposing best. Imagine if h...
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Clayton Oliver​

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Marcus Bontempelli​

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Christian Petracca​

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Which of our players would you have in the top 50?

 

[George Kramer]

Who gives a toss about journos opinions on top 50s? I dont get it, Rucci did one, that tells you all you need to know

 

[Mutineer]

Which of our players would you have in the top 50?

Laird maybe, certainly ahead of a couple in there especially Liberatore on his form the last couple of years, Dawson a chance perhaps.

 

[Mr MysteryGuest]

Which of our players would you have in the top 50?

Laird , Seedsman?

 

[MRB37]

Yeah he'll do.

Bulldogs do have Macrae, Daniel and Bailey Dale coming up as FA's, as well as Tim English and Bailey Smith coming out of contract with the WA teams supposedly ready to offer English a deal. Imagine you're busting out the cheque book for Macrae for sure, Dale too, could certainly see a salary squeeze where someone gets pushed out.

 

[Scorpus]

Laird maybe, certainly ahead of a couple in there especially Liberatore on his form the last couple of years, Dawson a chance perhaps.

Laird will probably just sneak in to the last few spots.

Are they ignoring Seedsman because of his injury?

 

[Scorpus]

Bulldogs do have Macrae, Daniel and Bailey Dale coming up as FA's, as well as Tim English and Bailey Smith coming out of contract with the WA teams supposedly ready to offer English a deal. Imagine you're busting out the cheque book for Macrae for sure, Dale too, could certainly see a salary squeeze where someone gets pushed out.

Dunkley being one year off FA is irritating. Would cost us a first round pick just for that extra year

 

[Mutineer]

Dunkley being one year off FA is irritating. Would cost us a first round pick just for that extra year

Would have to be an end of round 1st rounder at best unless a team is deperate for him given he'll be out of contract....and contingent on him being regular 22 at the Doggies this season. He's a good mid but he's nowhere near the real top guys.

 

[Mutineer]

Laird will probably just sneak in to the last few spots.

Are they ignoring Seedsman because of his injury?

I don't know the answer to that but Rowan Marshall that high is also ridiculous, good ruckman/Utility but the 14th best player in the League at this point? No Way.

 

[1990crow]

Laird is absolutely top 50 player. Stiff.

 

[Thetrader15]

Which of our players would you have in the top 50?

Tex is better than Franklin these days. He can hardly walk!

 

[Scorpus]

Tex is better than Franklin these days. He can hardly walk!

Didn't Buddy kick more goals than Tex last year from a similar amount of games?