2017 Best 22

[burger09]

I'm surprised someone like Hendo "walks" into your 22 to he honest. Will be watching keenly.

Yes it is interesting.

Without Hill and hartung not being everyones cup of tea (so to speak), Smith is our only player of genuine quality with line breaking speed.

This makes him crazy important and does open the door for a player like henderson who is borderline AFL standard, but can run.

If smith goes down we will be playing a very dour catch and kick/ create a stoppage game plan. If smith stays healthy and hendo or billy can take advantage of all the attention going smith direction then we are back in town.

 

[wizzard400]

I don't really see Miles competing with Billy. Considering he played perhaps more minutes then anyone throughout the JLT series, I get the feeling Clarko see's him as part of his back 7 mix. Regardless of what others have said he does have speed and its one of his better attributes. He will use this more with confidence and a sense of belonging. He is a very neat kick, albeit one sided. I would imagine he is being groomed as not a lock down small defender, but a run and carry from half-back type which we clearly have been lacking.

As for Billy, I would be shocked if he isn't given games early and is ahead of Henderson for the alternate wing to Smith. This is a bit of a transition year for the Hawks, the kids will be given every opportunity. Whilst remaining a potential top 6 side this year we really need to have one eye to next year...

He's honestly Duryea 2.0

I think the reason people see Henderson ahead of Hartung is because they want experience and assurance, despite Billy having only played half the amount of senior games Henderson has. They don't understand that this 'transition' year needs to consist of younger players getting game time.

 

[HODGEYROAD]

Good to see everyone has Birchall best 22.

 

[Hawk_francais]

I wonder if Gunston is more likely to be on the wing than Sicily.

I wonder if we can really use Gunston as a wing-man. I think we desperately need his height inside 50, plus his forward interplay with Cyril, Breust and Roughy is legendary.

Side note - Jaeger, Smith and Hartung have played all JLT series. I think we'll see that as our starting centre line up in Rd 1 - we just need that speed.

 

[nickrebellious]

I'm surprised someone like Hendo "walks" into your 22 to he honest. Will be watching keenly.

How did you find his kicking to be? I wasn't able to watch the Port game. I'd be interested to here how a former supporter rates his kicking. When Collingwood picked up Young they thought they were getting a decent kick, but it was just long bombs to no one in particular. McEvoy was a similar case, with St Kilda supporters rightly telling us that he was no good in the ruck.

 

[Fetnarr]

Based on JLT form I'd like to see us line up something like this....

Hendo Frawley Stratts
Birchall Gibbo Burgoyne
Smith Mitchell Hartung
Breust Gunstan Rioli
Vickery Roughie Puopolo

McEvoy, O'Meara, Sheils

I/C: Stewart, Sicily, Langford, Schoey

I'd love Whitecross and Brand to be in there by round 5 as well as our beloved former captain. I wouldn't put a line through Brand for round 1 just yet he only had a broken finger, they may possibly play him at Box Hill this week to get his minutes up

 

[daniel23]

Based on JLT form I'd like to see us line up something like this....

Hendo Frawley Stratts
Birchall Gibbo Burgoyne
Smith Mitchell Hartung
Breust Gunstan Rioli
Vickery Roughie Puopolo

McEvoy, O'Meara, Sheils

I/C: Stewart, Sicily, Langford, Schoey

I'd love Whitecross and Brand to be in there by round 5 as well as our beloved former captain. I wouldn't put a line through Brand for round 1 just yet he only had a broken finger, they may possibly play him at Box Hill this week to get his minutes up

Good team its how i would liek them to line uo to , shoey just keeps his spot only because he can be that swingman in defence . Not sure if we can play whitecross and hodge in the same team we will seriously get done for pace on the inside and outside .

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

He's honestly Duryea 2.0

I think the reason people see Henderson ahead of Hartung is because they want experience and assurance, despite Billy having only played half the amount of senior games Henderson has. They don't understand that this 'transition' year needs to consist of younger players getting game time.

Maybe it's because he showed as much in one JLT game than Billy did in three

 

[Hawk_francais]

You didn't watch his return last season?
Best 22- without question.

I just feel like we are a better team when Whitecross plays. He knows the game plan, he's composed, he's tough, he marks well, kicks well, plays anywhere.

 

[William Wonka]

I just feel like we are a better team when Whitecross plays. He knows the game plan, he's composed, he's tough, he marks well, kicks well, plays anywhere.

Hes not a Champion by any means but he is solid, reliable and experienced.

 

[Great 2008]

Kade Stewart $101 for rising star with sportsbet. Worth a couple of dollars if he plays most games?

* please do not place bet until after 5pm. If I get home and he is $51

 

[wizzard400]

Maybe it's because he showed as much in one JLT game than Billy did in three

While I think you're right, I'm looking at it more as getting games into younger players

 

[PenAndPaper]

Kade Stewart $101 for rising star with sportsbet. Worth a couple of dollars if he plays most games?

* please do not place bet until after 5pm. If I get home and he is $51

Already had $3 on him a couple weeks back at $101, you should be sweet.

 

[bryzza]

what has happen to dan howe ? was ready to breakout, can not see him injured ....

 

[Baz_hawk]

what has happen to dan howe ? was ready to breakout, can not see him injured ....

Suffered an injury prior to JLT 1, clubs taken precautionary route with him. Likewise O'Rourke who both played in match simulation before JLT 3

 

[Cynic]

what has happen to dan howe ? was ready to breakout, can not see him injured ....

Plodder in a team of plodders. Hopefully next year we can utilize him.

 

[Matt_352]

hey guys i come in peace. would you guys say that Miles is a good rookie option in fantasy? Likely to get many games?

 

[Cynic]

Kade Stewart $101 for rising star with sportsbet. Worth a couple of dollars if he plays most games?

* please do not place bet until after 5pm. If I get home and he is $51

Looking a better bet than the money I wasted on Burton

 

[Great 2008]

Looking a better bet than the money I wasted on Burton

Last $101 Hawk I backed was Brian Lake - then my car would not start the next day - easy come easy go. Burton still a chance

 

[Bardo State]

hey guys i come in peace. would you guys say that Miles is a good rookie option in fantasy? Likely to get many games?

Unlikely and would have little job security if he did. If he's selected on Thursday and you're short of options maybe take a punt but be cautious, lots of similar options that will be rotated through.

 

[Matt_352]

Unlikely and would have little job security if he did. If he's selected on Thursday and you're short of options maybe take a punt but be cautious, lots of similar options that will be rotated through.

Cheers. Stewart a good option?

 

[beta_condition]

Cheers. Stewart a good option?

Wont win but if you want a silly bet with extreme odds he's the best 101:1 shot out there.

 

[Matt_352]

Wont win but if you want a silly bet with extreme odds he's the best 101:1 shot out there.

Thanks I meant from a fantasy perspective not rising star odds. But he seems to have done very well in the jlt series and the last couple games he played last year

 

[crazywildhorse]

Thanks I meant from a fantasy perspective not rising star odds. But he seems to have done very well in the jlt series and the last couple games he played last year

He's certainly got the determination to succeed. I think he's worth a spot. He's a bit of a tackling machine, so that will lift his numbers.

 

[azza77]

How did you find his kicking to be? I wasn't able to watch the Port game. I'd be interested to here how a former supporter rates his kicking. When Collingwood picked up Young they thought they were getting a decent kick, but it was just long bombs to no one in particular. McEvoy was a similar case, with St Kilda supporters rightly telling us that he was no good in the ruck.

I didn't watch the game myself, just got back from Bali! Haha
But he was always a very good kick at the crows. Somewhat underrated too. You get a lot of players that are really good at nailing those 40-60m passes, but yet always seem to fluff the short 20-30m stuff. Henderson has always been great in both areas. He's also a damn good shot for goal on the run.