Prediction 2024 - Best 23 + Emergencies - Rolling

[The Bighouse]

Would this have been some back 6 setup, #7 Newman..
FB: Z.Williams - Weitering - McGovern
HB: Docherty - L.Jones - Saad

 

[katmanblue]

Would this have been some back 6 setup, #7 Newman..
FB: Z.Williams - Weitering - McGovern
HB: Docherty - L.Jones - Saad

Is this a repost from a few years ago?

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[gbatman]

Interesting discussion around Docherty

He could easily be our best defender, forward or mid. He is a star. He also smart and a leader

With Saad Williams Boyd Cowan Cincotta Newman all available he isn't needed in defence
With Acres Hollands & Binns he isn't really needed on a wing

I also believe he is our best option as a HF that can play well on ball. He can kick goals and play significant mid minutes. He adds run

I see his role next year as a Mid/HF changing with E.Hollands. He can also have Wing minutes and go back if needed.

Wherever he is we are better off

I think you are right. Docherty isn't needed in defence but we don't have better options for wing and even in the onball group, if he isn't in that there is probably someone playing in the middle not as good as what he is.

I see him as possibly playing a bit of onball and a bit of wing. Rotates with the wingers and spends a fair bit of time in the middle as well.

I think the half forward/onball role could be another role too.

There are a lot of options for him, he's a versatile utility. Think he also slots into a lot of spots that are vacated by injury so he may play multiple roles this season in various set positions depending on who is out.

looking at our running half backs. Boyd, Saad and Williams are the only top line two way runners. They defend and they get you 20-30 quality possessions, metres gained, run and carry. Once you start putting Cincotta, Cowan etc in there, they are just going to defend. Would rather see Docherty go back at times and keep the three two way running defenders in tack. It's such a big thing in modern footy.

You lose an onballer. We have a problem being too tall, slow, immobile and one way running in the middle. Cripps, Kennedy and Hewett are great at what they do but you start adding two or three of them to the team, you begin to compile their weaknesses in the team as well which I mentioned above. Get an injury to one of the onball group and rather than making our team more slow, immobile and one way running in the middle, Docherty comes in who doesn't have those weaknesses.

As a forward, we haven't explored a lot of this but I would like to. He's a natural football, two way runner so could handle a good half back running off him, he's good overhead and he's a good long kick for goal. Yes I'd like to see this.

 

[WyntersGame_]

Assuming everyone is fit & on form this would be my starting 22

Boyd Weitering McGovern
Williams Kemp Saad

Pitto Cerra Walsh
Acres Cripps O Hollands

E Hollands Curnow Martin
Motlop McKay Fantasia

INT: TDK Newman Cottrell Hewett Doc

EMG: Kennedy Binns Silvagni Cunningham

Doc is probably controversial but hecan play multiple roles so I'd have him on the bench to come on to what ever role is resting at the time. I don't think he will be in the backline as per history this year, although it is my favourite position for him, but I'm also am not huge fan of him at CBA unless its on the wing.

Binns assuming he continues his development the way he has this year, I think has to be an emergency. He is the player who could be something on that wing or he could fall away if he doesn't continue to develop too.

Silvagni would be my SUB because he is also able to play multiple positions. It's harsh he can't get in the team but there isn't enough Bench spots.

If E. Hollands and Fantasia deliver on talent & their bodies hold up then they are starting players.

I actually think if they do deliver there is a chance Cunningham moves on at the end of the year, because I can see him playing over either of them.

I still have concerns about speed in the team so hopefully that is addressed at the draft

 

[Soapy V]

If we add a Top 10 pick and Mannagh that really makes selection interesting

 

[Red_man2008]

Assuming everyone is fit & on form this would be my starting 22

Boyd Weitering McGovern
Williams Kemp Saad

Pitto Cerra Walsh
Acres Cripps O Hollands

E Hollands Curnow Martin
Motlop McKay Fantasia

INT: TDK Newman Cottrell Hewett Doc

EMG: Kennedy Binns Silvagni Cunningham

Doc is probably controversial but hecan play multiple roles so I'd have him on the bench to come on to what ever role is resting at the time. I don't think he will be in the backline as per history this year, although it is my favourite position for him, but I'm also am not huge fan of him at CBA unless its on the wing.

Binns assuming he continues his development the way he has this year, I think has to be an emergency. He is the player who could be something on that wing or he could fall away if he doesn't continue to develop too.

Silvagni would be my SUB because he is also able to play multiple positions. It's harsh he can't get in the team but there isn't enough Bench spots.

If E. Hollands and Fantasia deliver on talent & their bodies hold up then they are starting players.

I actually think if they do deliver there is a chance Cunningham moves on at the end of the year, because I can see him playing over either of them.

I still have concerns about speed in the team so hopefully that is addressed at the draft

There won’t be a sub. So Silvagni won’t be it. I can see us playing pitto TDK and Silvagni if there is 5 on the bench. Hollands won’t play round 1-2 so no point picking him yet. Which is where Silvagni will line up. Other than that it’s pretty spot on. You could easily interchange doc on the bench to start on hollands’ wing.

 

[Soapy V]

For a bit different. My best 22 for 2024 finals

B: Boyd S.Durdin McGovern
HB: Cowan Weitering Saad
C: Acres Cripps Binns
HF: Docherty McKay E.Hollands
F: Charlie TDK Motlop
Foll: Pittonet Hewett Walsh
Int: Williams Cerra O.Hollands Newman Martin
Em: Silvagni Kennedy Durdin

I’m really hoping an O’Keefe or a Lemmey start to step up

 

[WyntersGame_]

There won’t be a sub. So Silvagni won’t be it. I can see us playing pitto TDK and Silvagni if there is 5 on the bench. Hollands won’t play round 1-2 so no point picking him yet. Which is where Silvagni will line up. Other than that it’s pretty spot on. You could easily interchange doc on the bench to start on hollands’ wing.

I didn't realise the SUB removal was confirmed, thought it was still rumours, thanks for clarifying .

If that's the case then I agree I think Silvagni is a great option on the Bench. He can play his preferred third tall position and assist around the ground as required

Agree on Docherty, I would just prefer he stays away from CBA when possible. I think his key assets (disposal & decision making) are reduced largely when in there, and I think we need those things

 

[marcmurphy3]

I didn't realise the SUB removal was confirmed, thought it was still rumours, thanks for clarifying .

If that's the case then I agree I think Silvagni is a great option on the Bench. He can play his preferred third tall position and assist around the ground as required

Agree on Docherty, I would just prefer he stays away from CBA when possible. I think his key assets (disposal & decision making) are reduced largely when in there, and I think we need those things

It's not been confirmed. It's the preference of clubs to go to a 5 man bench. According to the media it may be implemented next season but is down the priority list. Also, worth noting that the 5 man bench was preferred by clubs this year but the afl went the tactical sub so no guarantee they get what they want.

If I had to put money on it though I would bet it happens. Definitely better then the tactical sub. I just hope clubs don't winge the moment they get an injury and are 4 on the bench vs 5. Then start asking for a 6 man bench

 

[goreds]

It's not been confirmed. It's the preference of clubs to go to a 5 man bench. According to the media it may be implemented next season but is down the priority list. Also, worth noting that the 5 man bench was preferred by clubs this year but the afl went the tactical sub so no guarantee they get what they want.

If I had to put money on it though I would bet it happens. Definitely better then the tactical sub. I just hope clubs don't winge the moment they get an injury and are 4 on the bench vs 5. Then start asking for a 6 man bench

More players on the bench, less rotations, problem solved!

 

[JustaBattler]

Im not posting my starting 22 because of two reasons

firstly everyone will copy mine because mine will be the best; and
secondly, I have no clue.

 

[Bennyboy7777]

Williams Weitering Newman
Gov Marchbank Saad
Acres Cripps Doc
Martin Curnow Fantasia
Fogarty McKay Motlop

Foll: TDK, Cerra & Walsh

Bench: O. Hollands, Kennedy, JSOS, Kemp, Boyd

Emerg: Hewett, Pitto, Cottrell, Durdin

Would love to have Hewett in, but don’t think playing Cripps, Cerra, Kennedy and him together through the midfield is a good idea. Too many slow mids.

 

[GoBlues!]

B: Newman Weitering Kemp
HB: Saad McGovern Boyd
C: Acres Cripps O.Hollands
HF: Martin Charlie E.Hollands
F: Fantasia McKay Motlop
Foll: TDK Cerra Walsh

Int: Docherty Kennedy Williams Cottrell Pittonet

Em: Hewett Binns Cowan/Cincotta

 

[JuddgementDay]

We all have our preferences, but frankly I’m seeing many combinations that’s different from mine & it doesn’t upset me

We have a good 26+ players to choose from

 

[katmanblue]

I didn't realise the SUB removal was confirmed, thought it was still rumours, thanks for clarifying .

If that's the case then I agree I think Silvagni is a great option on the Bench. He can play his preferred third tall position and assist around the ground as required

Agree on Docherty, I would just prefer he stays away from CBA when possible. I think his key assets (disposal & decision making) are reduced largely when in there, and I think we need those things

Silvagni can even clamp down on an oppo mid like he did with that Freo guy.

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[katmanblue]

Im not posting my starting 22 because of two reasons

firstly everyone will copy mine because mine will be the best; and
secondly, I have no clue.

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[AndyNicka]

B: Williams, Weitering, Gov
HB: Newman, Marchbank, Saad
C: Docherty, Cripps, Acres
R: TDK, Cerra, Walsh
HF: Martin, McKay, E.Hollands
F: Motlop, Curnow, Fantasia
I: Silvagni, Kemp, Hewett, Boyd, O.Hollands
E: Kennedy, Binns , Cottrell, Pitto

Really difficult this year to select 23. I feel like we may even go horses for courses quite often, especially when it comes to playing Pitto.

 

[CJMB]

Kemp Weitering Newman
Williams McGovern Saad

Acres Cripps O.Hollands
De Koning Cerra Walsh

Martin Curnow E.Hollands
Fantasia McKay Motlop

Boyd Hewett Docherty C.Durdin Pittonet/Silvagni

 

[JustaBattler]

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Fun fact(s) - so called 'mirror' writing is seen in young children and is often misdiagnosed as a form of 'dyslexia' - in fact it is the way that Ancient Greeks wrote - from left to write and then right to left and back again...in lay terms 'called the way the Ox flows or ploughs' - did you know that human beings brains are hard-wired to see and recognise faces irrespective of the angle of the face- so for example whether presented with a right side angled view or left side angled view the same person we recognise them as the same person...

interestingly, the part of the brain that does this naturally is also the same part of the brain that recognises 'letters' or 'symbols' so as children's literacy develops and grows the ability to recognise and remember faces diminishes somewhat - what happens according to what modern imaging technology shows is that the brain actual wiring ( physiology) changes to make room for letters and symbols as we learn them literally changing the function of the brain according to need/use...

in my case with the oft quoted typage error particularly obvious in teh word teh - it is just a serious 'glitch' in my typage ability one I can no longer often be bothered to futz with on BF or anywhere else tbh...

How the Brain Learns to Read - Prof. Stanislas Dehaene​

 

[katmanblue]

Fun fact(s) - so called 'mirror' writing is seen in young children and is often misdiagnosed as a form of 'dyslexia' - in fact it is the way that Ancient Greeks wrote - from left to write and then right to left and back again...in lay terms 'called the way the Ox flows or ploughs' - did you know that human beings brains are hard-wired to see and recognise faces irrespective of the angle of the face- so for example whether presented with a right side angled view or left side angled view the same person we recognise them as the same person...

interestingly, the part of the brain that does this naturally is also the same part of the brain that recognises 'letters' or 'symbols' so as children's literacy develops and grows the ability to recognise and remember faces diminishes somewhat - what happens according to what modern imaging technology shows is that the brain actual wiring ( physiology) changes to make room for letters and symbols as we learn them literally changing the function of the brain according to need/use...

in my case with the oft quoted typage error particularly obvious in teh word teh - it is just a serious 'glitch' in my typage ability one I can no longer often be bothered to futz with on BF or anywhere else tbh...

How the Brain Learns to Read - Prof. Stanislas Dehaene​

Seing patterns is one of the reasons we recognise shapes of objects/animals etc in clouds.

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[JustaBattler]

I'm more a mathematician contract the above verbiage of mine:

before 'alphabetisation'

b=d; and

after 'alphabetisation'

b≠d

 

[The Bighouse]

Confirmed that E.Hollands suspended and out for our 1st 2 weeks.
Good Friday debut at the earliest..

 

[Juddernaut08]

Newman Weitering McGovern
Williams Kemp Saad

TDK Cerra Walsh
Acres Cripps Docherty

E Hollands Curnow Martin
Motlop McKay Fantasia

INT: Boyd (HBF) Cottrell (Mr Fixit) Kennedy (Cripps) O Hollands (Wing)

EMG: Pitto Hewett Binns Silvagni Cunningham ***Probably SOS or Cunners as sub

 

[Arr0w]

Newman Weitering McGovern
Williams Kemp Saad

TDK Cerra Walsh
Acres Cripps Docherty

E Hollands Curnow Martin
Motlop McKay Fantasia

INT: Boyd (HBF) Cottrell (Mr Fixit) Kennedy (Cripps) O Hollands (Wing)

EMG: Pitto Hewett Binns Silvagni Cunningham ***Probably SOS or Cunners as sub

No Hewett?

 

[Coona Blues]

No Hewett?

Currently hard to be critical of posters making judgement or favourite calls at the moment. We have at least 26 candidates for our best 22. Arguably quite a few more. Hewett v Kennedy can be a legitimate value judgement. You and a few others have Boyd a lock, where I, and plenty of others do not. (I actually believe that if the club rated Boyd as you do, he, not Cotts would have been the elevated rookie). Surely the development of Cowan will get some priority, and I have Cincotta above Boyd. This doesn’t mean I do not rate or like Boyd, his kicking prowess takes him a long way. I find it hard to believe we are being linked with half backs in this draft with the Campo boys just as likely to play half back as mid after next year.