2018 pre season

[winged1]

He did an Instagram post last night that basically had a “nearly finished rehab, can’t wait to play with the boys” vibe. Safe to assume he’s fine.

Last I heard he was tracking well ahead of schedule. I suppose he has had plenty of practice on the rehab.

 

[raymagoo]

What’s everyone’s thoughts on bells chance of playing this season?

His last year at Carlton was fantastic and been injured since. Think fans will ease up on him if gets a good run at it

 

[raymagoo]

I remember watching Bell against us at eitihad circa 2014/15 and saying to the other Lions fans I was with ''id love him in our team'. He has such a presence at the contest, he wasn't an A-grader, but he just looked useful.

I was pretty happy we got him. since moving up, he, like so many others (draft and trade) he hasn't come on as you would hope.

The biggest thing for me is he also doesen't seem to want body contact, along with his bad kicking, which is a sign of confidence.

I hope he can throw his size around a bit this year, his preseason was promising, I'd love to see him be a regular over the next 5 years.

Craved body contact at Carlton. Was upset when he left. Hopefully can get it together. Very solid foot soldier

 

[raymagoo]

Can you guys give me info on beams for SuperCoach please? Missing because of family situation? Full preseason niggle free otherwise? TIA

 

[WhiteLionFeva]

Can you guys give me info on beams for SuperCoach please? Missing because of family situation? Full preseason niggle free otherwise? TIA

The former.

 

[raymagoo]

The former.

Yep thought so! Must be licking your lips at the thoughts of a full pre season out of him. Amazing talent! I’ll lock him in

 

[Papa Caz]

can beams get back to his form of basically being a top 10 mid in the afl?

 

[Papa Caz]

His last year at Carlton was fantastic and been injured since. Think fans will ease up on him if gets a good run at it

i just dont know if he is best 22 for brisbane, he hasnt shown much since joining us

 

[Lace Out]

can beams get back to his form of basically being a top 10 mid in the afl?

Why not,2018 could arguably be his peak season

 

[Papa Caz]

Why not,2018 could arguably be his peak season

im really hoping so, want him in supercoach and want him to go huge for the team

 

[a mayes ing]

His last year at Carlton was fantastic and been injured since. Think fans will ease up on him if gets a good run at it

Not really, he had half a season or 3/4 of last season injury free. Was terrible for all of it except for the odd game here and there. I reckon the coach has said, during his injury, that he needs to step up with a, b, and c if he wants another contract.

 

[winged1]

i just dont know if he is best 22 for brisbane, he hasnt shown much since joining us

Preseason says he is. I have been pessimistic he would get a game, but he appears he will prove me wrong. Good on him, terrible injury he came back from.

 

[Papa Caz]

Not really, he had half a season or 3/4 of last season injury free. Was terrible for all of it except for the odd game here and there. I reckon the coach has said, during his injury, that he needs to step up with a, b, and c if he wants another contract.

think he has stepped up enough to keep his spot?

 

[Dalions]

think he has stepped up enough to keep his spot?

To keep his spot?
Or gain a spot.
I didn't rate his game against Sydney, inparticar his kicking, but he was much better in the game against Gold Coast. And i think he will be named in the side to take on the Saints.

 

[Papa Caz]

To keep his spot?
Or gain a spot.
I didn't rate his game against Sydney, inparticar his kicking, but he was much better in the game against Gold Coast. And i think he will be named in the side to take on the Saints.

either way, keep his spot since he played jlt but gain a spot in the side since he wasnt best 22 last year. i do think he will play round 1

 

[JDavey]

Whats the go with your ruck stocks this year? Stefan Martin a clear #1, Archie Smith was disappointing when he got games last year. Is he likely to get games again? Has someone passed him?

 

[Nunez]

Whats the go with your ruck stocks this year? Stefan Martin a clear #1, Archie Smith was disappointing when he got games last year. Is he likely to get games again? Has someone passed him?

There is a separate thread for supercoach queations mate.

 

[LongLion]

Whats the go with your ruck stocks this year? Stefan Martin a clear #1, Archie Smith was disappointing when he got games last year. Is he likely to get games again? Has someone passed him?

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/thre...-supporters-post-your-questions-here.1185854/

 

[JDavey]

There is a separate thread for supercoach queations mate.

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/thre...-supporters-post-your-questions-here.1185854/

Sorry if it came across a SC question but it genuinely wasn't intended to be one. I've been trying to find articles online to see what Fagan's plans with his talls are this year with the emergency of Andrews, Hipwood and McStay. Seems like he won't be forced to play a second ruck in the forward line if he chooses not to - but equally unsure about KPF depth with no one really sitting behind Walker now Schache has gone - hence asking about the ruck situation and trying to figure out if there's a natural forward there or if someone from down back may be played out of position/rotated throughout the year.

As an aside it kind of reminds me of Essendon a few years ago when we were spoiled for KPD but very few KPF - you have to either play a second ruck or play a defender out of position.

 

[bungalow_bill]

Sorry if it came across a SC question but it genuinely wasn't intended to be one. I've been trying to find articles online to see what Fagan's plans with his talls are this year with the emergency of Andrews, Hipwood and McStay. Seems like he won't be forced to play a second ruck in the forward line if he chooses not to - but equally unsure about KPF depth with no one really sitting behind Walker now Schache has gone - hence asking about the ruck situation and trying to figure out if there's a natural forward there or if someone from down back may be played out of position/rotated throughout the year.

As an aside it kind of reminds me of Essendon a few years ago when we were spoiled for KPD but very few KPF - you have to either play a second ruck or play a defender out of position.

They may just stick with Hipwood Walker and a bunch of smaller forwards such as Rayner. We also have Ballenden as another tall forward/ruck option.

 

[MacMum]

CH10 news showed the captains get together today.....they interviewed every captain except, yep you guessed it, the Lions. ...oh and Saints.

Did see Beams in the background, but no sight at all of Saints captain. Beams was the only non vic club not interviewed, grr!

 

[lionshine]

can beams get back to his form of basically being a top 10 mid in the afl?

He finished in the top 10 of the Brownlow last year and in the second half in particular he was easily a top 10 mid. With a full year last year under his belt plus a full pre season I'm hopeful he can have an AA quality year.

 

[Lace Out]

There is a separate thread for supercoach queations mate.

Or PM Mr Ripper

 

[Nunez]

Or PM Mr Ripper

More like Mr. Dream Team

 

[Lionsrbest2]

i just dont know if he is best 22 for brisbane, he hasnt shown much since joining us

Spot on the money. Well said!!!