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Picking a team on the popular vote has some drawbacks but Kruddler's team is at least one defender shy, two if Doc plays in the midfield. Given the changes to the sub rule, I'd bring Newman into the 22 and make C Durdin the sub.
FB - Docherty (31) - Weitering (31) - Marchbank (18)
HB - McGovern (30) - Young (30) - Saad (30)
C - O'Brien (19) - Cripps (31) - Acres (30)
HF - Martin (27) - C.Curnow (31) - Walsh (31)
FF - Silvagni (30) - McKay (31) - Motlop (25)
R - Pittonet (31) - Cerra (31) - Hewitt (31)
INT - Kennedy (30) - DeKoning (28) - Fisher (28) - Newman (17) - Sub C. Durdin (19)
EMG - Owies (10) - Cottrell (10) - Cuningham (5)
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I think the rule changes will see rucks or KPP Utility types being used as the Sub, with clubs far more likely to go with a single ruck and perhaps an extra tall mid.
For me the Handbaggers are now at a huge advantage, a fit Blicsav is like having two players, no wonder they are so happy.
All Subs are not created equal.
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Last year at this time, when picking our best 22, I daresay the high percentage of us would not have had Lewis Young in the team, he would have been a 'wait and see' support act. As we all know, he ended up being one of the first magnets on the board!!
So pick you best 22 in positions, then predict your '2023 Lewis Young.'
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I'm pegging if he endures the physical step-up to AFL then Hollands will be in, he might even get a gig Rnd.1 subject to the eventual return of Walsh and never go out!
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(02-16-2023, 12:14 AM)townsendcalling link Wrote:Last year at this time, when picking our best 22, I daresay the high percentage of us would not have had Lewis Young in the team, he would have been a 'wait and see' support act. As we all know, he ended up being one of the first magnets on the board!!
So pick you best 22 in positions, then predict your '2023 Lewis Young.' I think Acres is in danger of being a anti-young'. Supporters expect the world of him and might be disappointed.
I was one who thought Ed Curnow should've been delisted as i think he is surplus to our needs, but if we get the odd injury he could cement his spot into the lineup. Come to think of it, he could be in the side playing off half back in a lockdown role. He has the tank and the defensive mindset....
Other than that, Owies i think people are underrating. He was the first picked of my small forwards due to his hard running and consistency. Doesn't always go rewarded, and mostly unnoticed, but would be tough to keep him out.
I also think Cuningham will surprise a few. Barely played in...forever...but his 2nd last game he was BOG and dominated. Hopefully he can stay fit.
For a real smokey....Cincotta. 26yo, should be right to go and may surprise.
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Kruddler, said the same thing re Cincotta on another thread...reckon he might be a bolter for Round 1. Tigers' midfield will be a lot stronger with Taranto and Hopper...and without Walsh, we may well need Doc in there at times. Having Hewett back will be a huge boost.
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(02-16-2023, 01:17 AM)kruddler link Wrote:I was one who thought Ed Curnow should've been delisted as i think he is surplus to our needs, but if we get the odd injury he could cement his spot into the lineup. Come to think of it, he could be in the side playing off half back in a lockdown role. He has the tank and the defensive mindset....
I was thinking the same the other day. He often had the role negating quality midfielders and won plenty of ball himself. He has the aerobic ability to stick to the task for long periods....the question will be how he comes back after such a long layoff at this late stage of his career.
The thing about Ed is that he won't leave you wondering.
He'll give any task 110% of his ability at the time (which may have caught up with him).
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(02-16-2023, 07:55 AM)Lods link Wrote:I was thinking the same the other day. He often had the role negating quality midfielders and won plenty of ball himself. He has the aerobic ability to stick to the task for long periods....the question will be how he comes back after such a long layoff at this late stage of his career.
The thing about Ed is that he won't leave you wondering.
He'll give any task 110% of his ability at the time (which may have caught up with him).
Could certainly be useful off the bench, especially with Walsh missing early on and Williams gone for the season.
Reality always wins in the end.
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Agree that Ed is essentially a great problem to have, whatever task you give him you know he’ll give 100%.
And calves permitting he has a seasoned body and running ability that can fill in pretty much anywhere on the park.
If everyone’s fit and firing he probably won’t get a game, but a great guy to have in the wings and the VFL team.
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(02-16-2023, 11:42 AM)northernblue link Wrote:Agree that Ed is essentially a great problem to have, whatever task you give him you know he’ll give 100%.
And calves permitting he has a seasoned body and running ability that can fill in pretty much anywhere on the park.
If everyone’s fit and firing he probably won’t get a game, but a great guy to have in the wings and the VFL team. And as a mid, he is more than handy in front of goal.
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