Opinion Upcoming retirements

[The rabbi]

which older blokes you think may see new kids give them the push?
Likewise I agree with you and am secretly hoping Guthrie, Simpson and Kersten can play good enough to hold their spot on a consistent basis

I like Schroder. He is tough at the footy and I think that he could be a tough Chapman type smaller forward. Also I could possibly see Kersten push for a spot on the flank. I think that with SJ in the center we have missed the extra marking option up forward when Pods and Hawkins are out of contention. Of course, I want to see Dan Menzel on the forward flank about mid season as he is good above his head and below the knees.

I think that McCarthy has a ton of talent, but he will need to make a big step in improving his fitness. He has good hands and great spring for a small player but he definitely needs a good preseason this year.

I don't need to mention Murdoch. I think if he continues to improve he is a certain starter in the senior side.

 

[tenderwarrior]

2013: Corey, Podsiadly, Chapman
2014: Enright, J.Hunt
2015: Macintosh, Johnson
2016: Kelly, Bartel, Lonergan
2017: Rivers, Mackie

 

[catman 71]

All of Bartel, SJ and Kelly could play for years in a forward pocket. Probably room for just one of them though. I'm looking at Jim-bob

I thought the same thing.

When Bartel starts slowing down, and struggles to play mid-field (because of age), we could squeeze another two or three seasons out of him by playing him forward pocket, as he is an accurate kick, and a good overhead mark (as shown on GF day 2011).