Prediction The Carlton Consensus Best 22 – 2019 Edition - THE VOTES ARE IN

[HyphensBack]

The last two spots in the forward line and at present it is a race in 6.

It’s a bit of a lottery really - SPS I voted for and so did a lot of us but not convinced he is a forward but he is a promising midfielder who could apply forward pressure.

Polson I voted for as he started to show something as a pressure forward but not many seem to agree. I think my vote was more in hope.

Fasolo might have a second coming at the Blues but I question whether 3 bigs and Fasolo works

I think Daisy will get games so can see why some picked him, a lot think Pickett or Cuningham (voted for Richie) could be the player we need but they are running out of chances.

Walsh and Setterfield to me are midfielders and Walsh should get the last spot on the bench and Setterfield will either force Kennedy out, develop in the twos for a while or be a bust but can’t see him as a forward.

To me Bugg could be the smoky for the small forward role.

Walsh 31%
Cuningham 31%
Pickett 35%
Bugg 26%
Thomas 30%
Setterfield 34%

Polson 15%

 

[GapInIkonPark]

Interesting, with Russell's arrival, that they have sent Pickett away to train separately. Reminds me of the time Ross, sent Walters back to, improve his fitness and body shape, continuity improved dramatically.

Now, this might not be the case with Pickett, but one way or another, this is his defining year

Was it separately at the VFL team, or additional sessions at the VFL team?

 

[Arr0w]

Was it separately at the VFL team, or additional sessions at the VFL team?

Training at the VFL and additional sessions

 

[Matty411]

Well, ****.

 

[ShanDog]

So ah... shall we re-do the defenders poll?

 

[Matty411]

So ah... shall we re-do the defenders poll?

Scrap it all, Shan. Is all just noise now.

I suspect we go back and choose the next highest for that spot... likely Newman, which is what will happen Round 1.

 

[I bleed Blue]

Sigh.

Who even cares anymore.

Can someone wake me up from this bad dream.

 

[Masqualero]

Put LoB on a HB for me

 

[Metalcrusher]

Nope Newmanmeister and FatherSimmo …… Federer to a wing please.

 

[I bleed Blue]

SPS or Murphy to hbf for some run and delivery.

Yes they can't intercept mark like Doc. But between Jones, Weitering, Marchbank we should have intercept marking covered.

 

[Jabba73]

Put everyone in the backline, gotta stop the flow somehow.

Screw the AFL and bullshit rule changes.

 

[Magruder]

Time for Plowman, Weitering and Marchbank to blossom.

 

[Robbo's my hero]

Time for Plowman, Weitering and Marchbank to blossom.

You could add a few more to that group but I get the sentiment.

 

[Matty411]

Executive decision (breaking my own heart here) to replace Doc in the 22 with Newman (bench) after yesterday's news. Willo moves on field.

 

[MitchRobinson12]

Docherty is elite in his position and I miss him dearly but Williamson back and Newman added is much much better than Mullet and O'Shea from last year.

Swans should have played Newman over McVeigh and I reckon he will surprise a few given the opportunity he will now get.

 

[Aphrodite]

Final Forwards results:-

1. 1. J. Silvagni
   15 vote(s)
   10.1%
2. 5. S. Petrevski-Seton
   114 vote(s)
   76.5%
3. 10. H. McKay
   149 vote(s)
   100.0%
4. 11. M. McGovern
   147 vote(s)
   98.7%
5. 12. T. De Koning
   2 vote(s)
   1.3%
6. 16. D. Lang
   12 vote(s)
   8.1%
7. 18. S. Walsh
   47 vote(s)
   31.5%
8. 21. J. Garlett
   6 vote(s)
   4.0%
9. 28. D. Cuningham
   43 vote(s)
   28.9%
10. 29. C. Polson
    25 vote(s)
    16.8%
11. 30. C. Curnow
    149 vote(s)
    100.0%
12. 32. A. Fasolo
    116 vote(s)
    77.9%
13. 33. J. Pickett
    51 vote(s)
    34.2%
14. 34. A. Phillips
    1 vote(s)
    0.7%
15. 36. P. Kerr
    2 vote(s)
    1.3%
16. 38. F. O'Dwyer
    1 vote(s)
    0.7%
17. 39. D. Thomas
    37 vote(s)
    24.8%
18. 40. T. Bugg
    43 vote(s)
    28.9%
19. 41. L. Casboult
    2 vote(s)
    1.3%
20. 42. K. Lebois
    4 vote(s)
    2.7%
21. 43. Will Setterfield
    53 vote(s)
    35.6%
22. 44. M. Owies
    1 vote(s)
    0.7%
    

 

[CJMB]

So who gets the last bench spot? O'Brien, Walsh, Thomas?

Looking at consensus team with possible R1 matchups:

FB: Plowman (Butler), Jones (Lynch), Simpson (Rioli)
HB: Marchbank (Caddy), Weitering (Riewoldt), Williamson (Edwards)
C: Murphy (Prestia), Cripps (Martin), Fisher (McIntosh)
HF: Fasolo (Vlastuin), Curnow (Rance), Petrevski-Seton (Short)
FF: Setterfield (Broad), McKay (Astbury), McGovern (Grimes)
FOL: Kreuzer (Nankervis), Dow (Cotchin), Curnow (Lambert)
INT: Kennedy (Graham), Newman (Houli), Pickett (Higgins), vacant (Grigg)

 

[Matty411]

Forward Pressure

The final major race has been run and done. With the backs and forwards already locked and loaded, the forward line was always going to be a mixed back – with existing mids likely to push into the conversation, perhaps attributed to our lack of secured forward options.

Nonetheless, we had an incredible 2 players who earned every single vote in Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow – our CHF/FF combo for the next decade.



Interestingly, three of the next five of our forwards is made up of players new to the club. The mix is good, with a balance of speed, skill and goal nous on show.

We wanted Mitch McGovern in the trade period and he wanted us. In the end, we got our man and he looks like he’ll be a fantastic player for us – complementing Harry and Charlie beautifully.



Second was SPS, who narrowly missed out on midfield selection and is known to love a goal (and celebration). He’s clearly in our 22 and is tipped to have a big step up in 2019 with a full pre-season under his belt.



The only designated small forward in the mix was ex-Pie Alex Fasolo, who was brought in to play senior footy. The pressure will be on him, but the club rate him highly so will back him in.



The final two spots came down to a tight contest, with #1 pick Walsh, rookie ex-Dee Bugg, Daisy and Cuningham all super close.

But the consensus was ex-Giant Will Setterfield, obviously rated as high as SOS does. Should he be fit for Round 1, he will play and play well. Genuine gun.



Finally, the last spot was given to Pickett – his speed and potential enough for 53 of us to give him the nod. He has a big pre-season ahead, and 2019 will be make or break for the speedster. Let’s hope it’s the former.



Now, onto the final vote – the bench and emergencies. The list this time is short, made up of players who earned at least 5 votes in one of our prior polls.

Choose wisely, Bluebaggers.​

 

[El Topo]

Daisy - experience, leadership, maturity, versatility.

 

[Jabba73]

Want Walsh but LOB has done nothing wrong and deserves first crack at it.

Good to have choices

 

[Jimmae]

It's ridiculous that Pickett is even named at this point. O'Brien for mine, as we look bereft of elite pace and outside ability.

 

[Eiffel 65]

I'm just putting it out there.

If Bolts wants the win, he may play Lang, Newman, Thomas, Bugg and Fasolo in the same side.

 

[Gingerbread man]

It's ridiculous that Pickett is even named at this point. O'Brien for mine, as we look bereft of elite pace and outside ability.

I'm amazed as well, couldn't get a kick in the vfl.

 

[Jeremias]

Consensus be damned - we are leaving out clear best 22 players here.

Have both Walsh & LOB in my best side, with Daisy now likely also.

Reckon you could mount a case for just about everyone else in this poll too.

Walsh vs LOB vs Daisy. Can’t pick it.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

Consensus be damned - we are leaving out clear best 22 players here.

Have both Walsh & LOB in my best side, with Daisy now likely also.

Reckon you could mount a case for just about everyone else in this poll too.

Walsh vs LOB vs Daisy. Can’t pick it.

My hand drifted first to daisy, then landed on Walsh.

Fact of the matter is, Pickett is not getting selected over Daisy or Walsh and its really throwing out the mix.

Rest of the lineup looks pretty good I think.