Unofficial Preview SEASON 2025 - Best 22, Game Plan, Personnel

[caesar88]

You know my thoughts. Fox will be sacrificed, or Wicks, despite both being better in their positions.

If Florent is tried as a forward and proves to be better than Wicks, then I'd be all for it. But if he's picked without merit because he's Florent and we are trying to find a spot for him, then that will only lead to trouble.

 

[Kiama Chris]

If Florent is tried as a forward and proves to be better than Wicks, then I'd be all for it. But if he's picked without merit because he's Florent and we are trying to find a spot for him, then that will only lead to trouble.

Ditto Campbell.

 

[RedBloodBlackSwan]

Huge opportunity for Fox to stand up and make a medium defender role his own. Otherwise he falls into a utility category, and I would have Florent ahead of him on that basis (and we can have max speed one utility at a time in my mind).

In the kindest possible way, I hope Jordon is struggling to find a role next year. Yes, he was an effective tagger at stages last season, but he currently does have other really strong standout characteristics - serviceable tackling, speed, kicking, etc but not enough to justify a role on their own. Maybe he can play tough inside mid if given the opportunity? But I think others edge him on class.

Part of my thinking on Jordon is that last season we split up defensive and offensive roles between players. I want each player being tough and accountable so we don’t require defensive mindsets specialists to cover for them. And if we can do that, we can have fewer pure defensive players.

Three talls is without doubt the right approach if there is a five man bench. As others have noted, we just need fewer mid-paced players at their feet.

Campbell to my mind justifies a role in the team as a half forward. He is quick with a very long kick, and he is tenacious.

Need a squad approach next year. The team that will win the GF will have rested players and momentum - and they may again come from outside the top 4 if bye is not changed. Better to be cherry ripe for September than dominate H&A.

 

[Jewelsbon]

So, anyone registering to chat to Tom next Monday?