Best 22 in 21

[ElwoodBlues1]

Funny....I did the exercise myself the other day and had it pretty much exactly the same....apart from Charlie Curnow. Just worked on the assumption he won't be available for Round 1 and put Casboult in at CHF to play as back up ruckman....the IN I had was Gibbons. Similarly, probably had Marchbank in more on potential than anything else so line ball between him and Williamson. I had McGovern in the starting 18 and Gibbons on the bench.

I wasn't sold on Newnes early last season as his disposal was average...but as the season wore on, he was very reliable and deserves his spot...and he hit the scoreboard regularly too.

I think there is best 22 and then the round 1 team..McGovern will be in the starting team round 1 for sure given C.Curnow probably wont play IMO and McGovern will be given every opportunity by his mate Teague to prove his doubters wrong. Newnes did enough last season to start in the team and I think one of Fogarty or Durdin will play round 1 along with Williams and Saad. Levi will play down forward round 1 to try and keep the Tiger tall backs accountable and provide some ruck support.
Marchbank probably doesnt have a matchup round 1 but will play IMHO..