Prediction Best Lineup for 2024

[Amicalola]

If we go with something like this in Round 1, I'll be happy.

B: Bergman Corr McDonald
HB: Sheezel Pink Fisher
C: Stephens LDU Scott
HF: Thomas Duursma Zurhaar
F: Curtis Larkey Stephenson
Fol: Xerri Wardlaw Simpkin
I: Hardeman McKercher Philips Ford
S: Powell

There's A LOT of people that I wanted to fit in but just couldn't, across a range of positions (Goater; Shiels; Comben; George; K. Dawson). That's probably a really good sign that we actually have some depth now. I back Xerri to be the ruckman, but this list doesn't have any backups - maybe need Greenwood/Comben/CCJ in there something (no idea who you take out - either Ford or Sleevo, probably, or maybe Hardeman?).

 

[Tas]

If we go with something like this in Round 1, I'll be happy.

B: Bergman Corr McDonald
HB: Sheezel Pink Fisher
C: Stephens LDU Scott
HF: Thomas Duursma Zurhaar
F: Curtis Larkey Stephenson
I: Hardeman McKercher Philips Ford
S: Powell

There's A LOT of people that I wanted to fit in but just couldn't, across a range of positions (Goater; Shiels; Comben; George; K. Dawson). That's probably a really good sign that we actually have some depth now. I back Xerri to be the ruckman, but this list doesn't have any backups - maybe need Greenwood/Comben/CCJ in there something (no idea who you take out - either Ford or Sleevo, probably, or maybe Hardeman?).

You left out the ruck/followers

 

[Amicalola]

You left out the ruck/followers

Whoops - fixed now.

 

[The Nostradamus]

Alright if we are impatient and not waiting 48 hours and adding draftees in now

Watto forward pocket to finally fill the small forward role

The other draftee Curtin/Colby starts as emergency

B: Nyuon Corr McDonald
HB: Fisher Comben Goater
C: Stephens Phillips Thomas
HF: Sheezel CCJ Curtis
F: Zurhaar Larkey Watto
R: Xerri Simpkin LDU
I: Sleevo Wardlaw Scott Powell
Sub: Tucker/CT

Emg: Curtin/Colby, Ford, Bergman, shiels

Well I guess Duursma in for watto

 

[hellas_johnny]

If we go with something like this in Round 1, I'll be happy.

B: Bergman Corr McDonald
HB: Sheezel Pink Fisher
C: Stephens LDU Scott
HF: Thomas Duursma Zurhaar
F: Curtis Larkey Stephenson
Fol: Xerri Wardlaw Simpkin
I: Hardeman McKercher Philips Ford
S: Powell

There's A LOT of people that I wanted to fit in but just couldn't, across a range of positions (Goater; Shiels; Comben; George; K. Dawson). That's probably a really good sign that we actually have some depth now. I back Xerri to be the ruckman, but this list doesn't have any backups - maybe need Greenwood/Comben/CCJ in there something (no idea who you take out - either Ford or Sleevo, probably, or maybe Hardeman?).

Don't think duursma plays round 1 especially at Chf. This team is too short and no back up ruck.

 

[Amicalola]

Don't think duursma plays round 1 especially at Chf. This team is too short and no back up ruck.

I know Duursma has talked about being keen to play round 1, although yeah it's a club decision. Maybe you swap him out for CCJ instead of Ford/Sleevo, yeah. It does feel kinder to give our first year players a winnable game vs. Freo at home for the first game, rather than an absolute dumpstering by GWS.

Also want to echo what a few other people have mentioned - I really hope McDonald gets back on the horse this year, but in his current form it really felt like he was stealing a spot from someone else who deserved it more, purely because he's the captain. Plz have a big year, Luke.

 

[The acurate one]

Now the dust has settled.
Back line isn't flash from a KP pov, miss Logue.
Hopefully Pink or Bigsy can play a part for us and quickly.




B: Bergman Corr McDonald
HB: Sheezel K Dawson Fisher
C: Stephens LDU Scott
HF: Thomas Comben Zurhaar
F: Curtis Larkey George
Fol: Xerri Wardlaw Simpkin
I: Ford McKercher, Shiels, Duursma
S: Greenwood

a lot of midfield rotations, Zurhaar, Simpkin, Thomas, Sheezel, Wardlaw, LDU, Fisher, McKercher. That like it or not is our strength.

Another thing you all may not like is, no spots for

1.Phillips
2. Powell
3. Taylor
4. Stephenson.

^^ but we're better off without them, and the sooner Goad can be competitive the better. Straight in.

 

[Moti]

Now the dust has settled.
Back line isn't flash from a KP pov, miss Logue.
Hopefully Pink or Bigsy can play a part for us and quickly.




B: Bergman Corr McDonald
HB: Sheezel K Dawson Fisher
C: Stephens LDU Scott
HF: Thomas Comben Zurhaar
F: Curtis Larkey George
Fol: Xerri Wardlaw Simpkin
I: Ford McKercher, Shiels, Duursma
S: Greenwood

a lot of midfield rotations, Zurhaar, Simpkin, Thomas, Sheezel, Wardlaw, LDU, Fisher, McKercher. That like it or not is our strength.

Another thing you all may not like is, no spots for

1.Phillips
2. Powell
3. Taylor
4. Stephenson.

^^ but we're better off without them, and the sooner Goad can be competitive the better. Straight in.

I think that is a decent group. A couple of comments from me:

- I think Harry plays forward next year, George might not be ready so I would swap Harry in;
- Not 100% sure who replaces Harry in the back half but could be a KP player if Pink/Biggie can get up to speed. Also need another HB on the bench. Goater and Hardeman would surely be in the mix;
- Still think one of Philips/Powell would be in the mix, probably in the 5th spot which I believe is not not a sub but a normal bench player?

 

[The acurate one]

I think that is a decent group. A couple of comments from me:

- I think Harry plays forward next year, George might not be ready so I would swap Harry in;
- Not 100% sure who replaces Harry in the back half but could be a KP player if Pink/Biggie can get up to speed. Also need another HB on the bench. Goater and Hardeman would surely be in the mix;
- Still think one of Philips/Powell would be in the mix, probably in the 5th spot which I believe is not not a sub but a normal bench player?

Anyone on the list is a chance for sure.
Greenwood & Shiels you'd think are in their last season (2024)
So gives the likes of Goater, who is another without a tank to garner some fitness, I didn't no the sub is gone, if so, how long until they have a 26th player as sub lol.

 

[Passmore]

Anyone on the list is a chance for sure.
Greenwood & Shiels you'd think are in their last season (2024)
So gives the likes of Goater, who is another without a tank to garner some fitness, I didn't no the sub is gone, if so, how long until they have a 26th player as sub lol.

If he's "garnering " fitness he's well and truly ****ed.

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[PokerRoo]

B	Archer, Jackson	Pink, Toby	Dawson, Kallan
HB	Fisher, Zac	Corr, Aiden	McDonald, Luke
C	Stephens, Dylan	Simpkin, Jy	Scott, Bailey
HF	Thomas, Tarryn	Comben, Charlie	Zurhaar, Cameron
F	Powell, Tom	Larkey, Nick	Curtis, Paul
Foll	Xerri, Tristan	Davies-Uniacke, Luke	Sheezel, Harry
INT	Phillips, Will	Duursma, Zane	McKercher, Colby
	Wardlaw, George
Subs	Goater, Josh	Shiels, Liam	Ford, Eddie
	Bergman, Miller	Coleman-Jones, Callum	Drury, Blake
	George, Brayden	Greenwood, Hugh	Lazzaro, Charlie
	Harvey, Cooper	Stephenson, Jaidyn	Hansen, Robert
	Taylor, Curtis	Tucker, Darcy	Hardeman, Riley
	Free, Hamish	Goad, Taylor	Dawson, Wil
	Nyuon, Bigoa
Inj	Logue, Griffin

The way i see it at the moment. Archer and Powell are probably my 2 on the edge. Forward line feels like it needs a genuine small crumbing player. If we pick a ready made tonight then he may get in. Archer feels like the best lock down small we have, but could easily be replaced by Bergman or Goater. If we relatively injury free, we will have a string VFL team this year.

 

[R00StaR]

B	Archer, Jackson	Pink, Toby	Dawson, Kallan
HB	Fisher, Zac	Corr, Aiden	McDonald, Luke
C	Stephens, Dylan	Simpkin, Jy	Scott, Bailey
HF	Thomas, Tarryn	Comben, Charlie	Zurhaar, Cameron
F	Powell, Tom	Larkey, Nick	Curtis, Paul
Foll	Xerri, Tristan	Davies-Uniacke, Luke	Sheezel, Harry
INT	Phillips, Will	Duursma, Zane	McKercher, Colby
	Wardlaw, George
Subs	Goater, Josh	Shiels, Liam	Ford, Eddie
	Bergman, Miller	Coleman-Jones, Callum	Drury, Blake
	George, Brayden	Greenwood, Hugh	Lazzaro, Charlie
	Harvey, Cooper	Stephenson, Jaidyn	Hansen, Robert
	Taylor, Curtis	Tucker, Darcy	Hardeman, Riley
	Free, Hamish	Goad, Taylor	Dawson, Wil
	Nyuon, Bigoa
Inj	Logue, Griffin

The way i see it at the moment. Archer and Powell are probably my 2 on the edge. Forward line feels like it needs a genuine small crumbing player. If we pick a ready made tonight then he may get in. Archer feels like the best lock down small we have, but could easily be replaced by Bergman or Goater. If we relatively injury free, we will have a string VFL team this year.

Not sure i agree with the team but wouldnt complain about it either. Although i think Ford, Stephenson and Goater would be considered hard done by if they have up to standard pre seasons.

But the standout here for mine is that sub group, massive amount of talent there.

Imo, we are officially in the trade draft picks and head hunt FAs part of the rebuild.

 

[PokerRoo]

Not sure i agree with the team but wouldnt complain about it either. Although i think Ford, Stephenson and Goater would be considered hard done by if they have up to standard pre seasons.

But the standout here for mine is that sub group, massive amount of talent there.

Imo, we are officially in the trade draft picks and head hunt FAs part of the rebuild.

I agree with the 3 you mention. Ford could easily replace Powell, then he would be stiff. Same goes for Curtis. Goater could replace Archer, but we then lack the required defensive attitude. Stephenson harder to find a spot for. perhaps one of the new guys, or Phillips.

One thing for sure, you wouldn't want to slack off during Pre-season or come back out of shape.

 

[The acurate one]

If he's "garnering " fitness he's well and truly ****ed.

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Well o don’t really no what he’s doing but he ain’t fit.

 

[HBFlanker]

I reckon we will see Hardeman early.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

*Updated with main draftees. McKercher is the only draftee likely for Round one with Hardeman the next in line (I think Bergman/Fisher/L Mac start before him). The rest don't have the tanks/size yet, but I can be surprised. I can't decide between Powell and Phillips at the moment.

FB: Corr - Pink - L Mac
HB: Scott - Comben - Fisher
C: Goater - LDU - Stephens
HF: Simpkin - CCJ - Sheezel
FF: Zurhaar - Larkey - Curtis
Foll: Xerri - Wardlaw - Thomas

Int: McKercher, Ford, Phillips/Powell, Bergman

Sub: Stevo

 

[Better Loosen Up]

If we go with something like this in Round 1, I'll be happy.

B: Bergman Corr McDonald
HB: Sheezel Pink Fisher
C: Stephens LDU Scott
HF: Thomas Duursma Zurhaar
F: Curtis Larkey Stephenson
Fol: Xerri Wardlaw Simpkin
I: Hardeman McKercher Philips Ford
S: Powell

There's A LOT of people that I wanted to fit in but just couldn't, across a range of positions (Goater; Shiels; Comben; George; K. Dawson). That's probably a really good sign that we actually have some depth now. I back Xerri to be the ruckman, but this list doesn't have any backups - maybe need Greenwood/Comben/CCJ in there something (no idea who you take out - either Ford or Sleevo, probably, or maybe Hardeman?).

Seeing Corr at Full Back gives me chills!

 

[Sticksphat]

Seeing Corr at Full Back gives me chills!

I'm thinking it Pink and K Dawson for the KPD's and Corr goes back to the 3rd tall/Zeib's role. Hoping anyway.

 

[The Nostradamus]

I'm thinking it Pink and K Dawson for the KPD's and Corr goes back to the 3rd tall/Zeib's role. Hoping anyway.

Nah comben and Corr the kpd

Biggie 3rd tall who can even pinch hit ruck in the odd chance needed

 

[rooboy335]

Bergman Pink McDonald
Sheezel Corr Fisher
Scott LDU Stephens
Simpkin Comben McKercher
Zurhaar Larkey Duursma
Xerri Wardlaw Phillips

Greenwood Powell Thomas Stephenson
Sub: Ford

Logue, Ford, Goater, George, Curtis, CCJ, Shiels, Archer, Lazzaro, Taylor, Harvey, Drury, Hansen Jnr, K. Dawson, Free, Nyuon, Goad, W. Dawson, Hardeman

Let me explain. Probably our most skilled and balanced back six we could muster, apart from Pink for Logue. Sheezel stays as that distributor coming off half back because he played it so well in his first year, set up plenty of drives forward with his poise, decision-making/IQ, and of course, classy disposal. Fisher will also be super important with his drive out of D50 for us. Can see him being a big metres gained player.

Stephens to accompany Scott as our gut running wingers and I think it's time we give the opportunity to Phillips to show his wares in what is his best and only position really. Edges out Simpkin for mine, whose CBA's I'd like to see go down slightly.

Instead, I'd like to see Simpkin use his engine as a part of our forward press and to provide that constant forward pressure we've been sorely lacking for a long time (think Turners role but way more dangerous). In conjunction with McKercher, Chom, Zurhaar, and Stephenson etc., we need to find a forward group who can consistently chase, pressure and harass so that we can be on the right side of the turnover ledger for once. Get this part of the game right, and we save so much energy on chasing tail and can instead look to harness our talent we've built over the years to get our offense/scoring back to where it should be.

Other things I would like to point out, you might notice left footers down one side (flanks and wing) and right footers on the other side. Not sure if this actually goes into the planning of the coaching group, but I'd imagine it's a positive that we have a larger mix of left and right footers around the ground at the very least. Would make angles and hitting targets a lot easier depending on where you are and what your dominant side is (is what I'm assuming).

I've also put the players who have some of the biggest tanks in our squad along the flanks and wings as I think it's important that the players in these positions are able to work up and down the ground to not only create overlap run, but to also not be blown out of the park by their opponent when running defensively. (Sounds good in my mind anyway).

Finally, with the bench I've gone with Greenwood as that mature body who can play numerous positons, Powell as mainly mid cover, Thomas as mid and forward coverage, and Stephenson who can also play multiple roles (tossed up between Ford/Shiels here as well).

At the end of the day, who cares what I think, I really just wish it was March already.

 

[Better Loosen Up]

AFL Team

McDonald Logue Corr
Sheezel Comben Fisher
Scott Wardlaw Stevens
Thomas Zurhaar George
Ford Larkey Curtis
Xerri LDU Simpkin
McKercher Duursma Bergman Pink

VFL Team

Archer K. Dawson W. Dawson
Goater Biggie Hardemann
Taylor Greenwood Tucker
Stephenson Sellers Harvey
CCJ Maley Hansen Jr
Free Powell Phillips
Goad Lazzaro Shiels Drury

Pink's spot on the bench here really comes down to who puts their hand up between him, K. Dawson and Biggie. I like having one of these players on the bench as it gives us flexibility to use Comben as a swing man forward or pinch hitting in the ruck. I have Curtis in the forward pocket because I really liked how he and Larkey were working together towards the end of the season.

I think if we can get a clear run with injuries, our VFL team looks seriously good!

 

[zoomba23]

If we have a good injury run for once in our ****ing lives, surely we'll be top 4 in the VFL. Maybe in the AFL too as long as the ladder is upside down

 

[Better Loosen Up]

If we have a good injury run for once in our ******* lives, surely we'll be top 4 in the VFL. Maybe in the AFL too as long as the ladder is upside down

One thing for certain is that competition for spots is going to be fierce!

 

[Moti]

The midfield mix depends on how far the likes of Zurhaar, Curtis and Sheezel go turning into part time mids. Simpkin, LDU and George are the three main mids with TT the perfect hybrid. How many pure mids (Philips, Powell, McKercher) we add to the mix rests on the output of the aforementioned guys. Zurhaar had a really strong statistical effect on the team in 23 when in the middle, if Harry moves forward I would think those two at least become part of the mix. That might leave 1 pure mid to be part of the rotation.

 

[rm3504]

Not sure why Stephens is a lock in everyone’s teams
Hasn’t done anything more than all those left out