2010 Collingwood Senior List Rankings.
Below is my personal rankings form 1 to 40 on our "senior" list. This is merely my opinion, based mainly on relevance to us being the best side possible, and also based on opportunity, form, talent, potential and injury risk. 1. Dane Swan (Engine room of our midfield, runs all day, allows our...
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Accidentally stumbled upon this thread earlier - a list ranking our players made in January 2010 before we won the premiership. Fun little read going back in time. Of course we have already won our next premiership now, but why not try it again with the current list?
1. Nick Daicos - undoubtedly the club's most gifted player and is likely a top 5 player across the league. Emblematic of the McRae era - his sizzling and daring movement of the football is second to none across the comp.
2. Darcy Moore - now a 2x AA and premiership captain. Darcy is the prototype modern attacking centre half-back, generating drive always and organising the defence.
3. Jordan De Goey - Collingwood always has its big game players and right now there is none bigger than Jordy. Stamped his mark on Collingwood history in his last two final, topping off a career best year that yielded six BOG performances.
4. Josh Daicos - winning a B&F in a premiership year is the finest accomplishment one can earn in our game according to some. Josh's movement around the opposition and effective link-up with teammates is a massive weapon and he continues to get to new heights.
5. Steele Sidebottom - I don't expect Steele to feature in many top fives but to me he is still a super key part of Collingwood's game. Still ever reliable moving the ball forward, Steele's footy IQ is invaluable as is his ability to defend and shut down opposition wingers.
6. Brayden Maynard - the next best defender after Moore. Brayden is a stalwart of the club and improves everybody around him. A complete medium defender.
7. Isaac Quaynor - effectively at the same level as Bruz these days, Q is equally damaging in attack as he is strong defensively. Destined for big things.
8. Jack Crisp - one of the most durable and consistent Magpies we've ever seen. Crisp continues to turn up to the biggest of games and leave his mark.
9. Brody Mihocek - Brody's place in Collingwood folklore stands greater now after winning a premiership without relying on McStay to relieve his work load. Achieved career-high goal and season goal tallies last season. Every coach in the league would love to have him.
10. Scott Pendlebury - much like Steele, his midfield IQ remains one of our greatest weapons. Continues to impact every week particularly in big games when he's required.
11. Tom Mitchell - the midfielder that took our group to the next level. Tom stood up on grand final day and delivered as our best in-and-under ball winning midfielder.
12. Lachie Schultz - an unknown quantity at this stage, but Schultz has delivered great results in a Justin Longmuir-coached side that doesn't reward forwards. I fully expect he can come and be our best small instantly.
13. Jamie Elliott - Jamie's best footy comes on display a few times a year and blows us away. A brilliant player to watch.
14. Bobby Hill - the sky is the limit for Bobby following two monumental finals performances. Could grow into one of the most complete small forwards we've seen.
15. Nathan Murphy - perennially unheralded outside of Collingwood. Murph is a brick wall who plays above his height. Wears his heart on his sleeve and has been rewarded for it.
16. Dan McStay - we will have to wait another year to see if we can unearth his best footy, but even without a medal, McStay's two goals a game after returning from injury were seriously invaluable when our form was down.
17. Jeremy Howe - an outstanding back in his day, Jeremy continues to contribute week by week and his footy IQ is the defensive equivalent of Steele Sidebottom's.
18. Mason Cox - Mase has always had his 2 or 3 outstanding performances a year in his repertoire, but it's been the elevation of his lower level games which has seen him become a mainstay at Collingwood, becoming statistically one of the best forward-rucks in the league.
19. Beau McCreery - the pressure machine, Beau makes his presence known in the big moments. His last quarter of the ANZAC Day performance this year is emblematic of what he brings to this side.
20. Will Hoskin-Elliott - though somewhat polarising, Will was rewarded for being able to fill a role in any area on the ground. His ability to cover ground all game and generate run from the back half is valuable. His tank allows him to front up to save us in close games by running to spots no one else can.
21. Oleg Markov - hardly put a foot wrong at Collingwood all year and is symbolic of how effective Fly's coaching and system is.
22. Patrick Lipinski - hoping his shoulder surgery explained the lack of confidence in his game in '23. If he can return to where he was in 2022, he's yet another damaging user going forward who can hit the scoreboard.
23. John Noble - one of the sadder tales in recent times in footy. John would likely play at every side in the league and was a victim of Collingwood having a full defence to choose from. Is symbolic of our aggressive game style.
24. Darcy Cameron - continued to prove good enough as a ruck in a flag-contending team. Hoping he can hit the scoreboard more often in 2024.
25. Ash Johnson - a very talented forward. Ash has his chance to make a mark at Collingwood in 2024 following McStay's injury.
26. Billy Frampton - let the opposition trolls have their say, every club needs dual-position depth players and Billy is ours. He was vital from rounds 3-8 when we were affected in ruck and defence by injuries.
27. Nathan Kreuger - sadly looking to be a what if? story. Kreuger showed he could impact as a forward early in '22, and we're praying for some luck in 24.
28. Reef McInnes - like Ash, will have his best chance of cracking the side this year as a leading forward following McStay's injury.
29. Finlay Macrae - will get his opportunities if he's good enough. Fin has been patient and could be an effective two-way running midfielder in our best team.
30. Charlie Dean - I've seen this kid from when he was at Williamstown and he can play. Continues to tease us as a possible future first team player. Just needs his chance.
31. Harvey Harrison - got the nod over Ginnivan at some stages of the year. Opportunities won't come aplenty but you never know. Handy skill set.
32. Josh Carmichael - coaches weren't ultimately phased by his good VFL form. Carmichael could still feature with his strong marking overhead and scoreboard prowess.
33. Jakob Ryan - concussed in his only game thus far. Another pre-season working with our star defenders will help him plenty.
34. Ed Allan - think we'll see him more than Macrae in 2024. Blistering speed and Bont-like height. Sky is the limit.
35. Aiden Begg - still a slight chance of making it, though he'll need to develop rather urgently in a key position role.
36. Harry DeMattia - a comparable playing style to Jack Crisp. I'd have these two working closely to help unload Harry's explosive potential.
37. Tew Jiath - has seamlessly fit in at training by all reports, Tew is a great overhead player, and like Harry has the chance to learn off some club greats.
38. Oscar Steene - won't be seen at senior level in '24, Steele continues to be a project ruck who will get his chances if he's good enough.
39. Joe Richards - AFL football looking to be a bit much for Joe, who was a speculative selection from Wangaratta in 2022.
