Strategy Your ideal starting 22

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Hes still a work in progress. Took a massive courageous mark and kicked truly around the corner in the Prelim to put us in front from memory. As frustrating as he can be there are others coming out of the side before Georgie boy.
The mark in the GF was pretty good as well.
Watch him kick 30-0 next year.lol
 
There is a difference between us and Carlton in that they have to play their highly rated kids because they don't have a list that is as deep as ours.

Also unlike us fans the MC doesn't select the side based on who they like more they pick it based on form and on form guys like Baker & Short deserve to hold their spots as it stands right now. If they have a poor summer then there is every chance of more than just the one change, that I think there should be.
So if Rance didn't retire he'd playing in the VFL first up?
 
Well yeah Ellis is already out ;) but your spot on.

The 22 that played in the GF were extremely lucky. Some may have not been there for other injuries but they played and played well. Reckon we have moved on from gifting games and will pick the best 22 available each week according to match-ups, gameplan and the like
They better!
 

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There is a difference between us and Carlton in that they have to play their highly rated kids because they don't have a list that is as deep as ours.

Also unlike us fans the MC doesn't select the side based on who they like more they pick it based on form and on form guys like Baker & Short deserve to hold their spots as it stands right now. If they have a poor summer then there is every chance of more than just the one change, that I think there should be.

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So is Stack over short & baker.
Don't disagree with that, however, both played their roles well in the finals so deserve to keep their spots as it stands. What's so hard to understand about that?
 
Don't disagree with that, however, both played their roles well in the finals so deserve to keep their spots as it stands. What's so hard to understand about that?

I thought Short was a bit dodgy

maybe the weakest link outside of Squib Ellis

whats hard to understand is Stack is clearly in the best side (most people think) yet you are not including him in it
 
I thought Short was a bit dodgy

maybe the weakest link outside of Squib Ellis

whats hard to understand is Stack is clearly in the best side (most people think) yet you are not including him in it
Again I don't disagree that Stack is the better player, however IMO, I'm not just handing him a spot in the side because he is rated higher. I'm sticking with the 21 remaining premiership players and Graham who was the last guy out as my ideal side at this stage. As I've said repeatedly if anyone trains off then there may be more changes but right now I don't have Stack as a walk up start to a premiership side.
 
There is a difference between us and Carlton in that they have to play their highly rated kids because they don't have a list that is as deep as ours.

Also unlike us fans the MC doesn't select the side based on who they like more they pick it based on form and on form guys like Baker & Short deserve to hold their spots as it stands right now. If they have a poor summer then there is every chance of more than just the one change, that I think there should be.

I'll agree to disagree or we could keep arguing for 3 months. My point I believe is a 'fit' Stack is in OUR best 22.
 
Again I don't disagree that Stack is the better player, however IMO, I'm not just handing him a spot in the side because he is rated higher. I'm sticking with the 21 remaining premiership players and Graham who was the last guy out as my ideal side at this stage. As I've said repeatedly if anyone trains off then there may be more changes but right now I don't have Stack as a walk up start to a premiership side.

at least short seems to be getting some size in the upper body it looks like from training pictures

he will still get ragdolled but looks less small

I'll agree to disagree or we could keep arguing for 3 months. My point I believe is a 'fit' Stack is in OUR best 22.

stack was miles off from fit in the vfl grand final :(
 
Don't disagree with that, however, both played their roles well in the finals so deserve to keep their spots as it stands. What's so hard to understand about that?
We're a better side with stack in it.Hows that not hard to understand.
 

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Afl team round 1 against Carlton
Backs --- Grimes--- Astbury-- Short
Hbacks- Vlaustin- Balta --- Houli
Center- Caddy -' Ross ---- Edwards
Hfwds- Lambert-- Lynch-- Castagna
Ffwds- Martin--- Reiwoldt--- Bolton
RUCKS - Soldo-- Cotchin-- Prestia
Inter- Rioli-- Broady-- Pickett- Stack,,

Changes from premiership team
Out-' Ellis,, Baker-- Nank
In-- Stack-- Ross -- Balta
------------------------------------------
Reserves team
Backs --- Egg -- Gartwaite-- Baker
Hbaks -- Biggy --Miller--Macintosh
Centre Turner--- Graham---- Naishy
Hfwds-- Markov -- Chol --- Cumberland
Ffwds - Ralphsmith-- CCJ -- Aarts
Rucks -- Nankervis-' RCD --- Dow,
Inter-- Higgins - Martyn-- English- ?????
 
We're a better side with stack in it.Hows that not hard to understand.
What's the title of the thread?

I believe it's YOUR IDEAL Starting 22, not your best 22.

I've selected MY ideal 22.

If I was selecting my BEST 22 Stack would be in there.

I've picked my side based around the premiership side from last year and I'm not dropping anyone from it just because they aren't rated as highly as those that weren't in the side. Ideally what I want is to see those outside the 22 have to force their way into the side through performances as I believe that is how we will maintain our status as the best side in the comp for a long period of time.
 
What's the title of the thread?

I believe it's YOUR IDEAL Starting 22, not your best 22.

I've selected MY ideal 22.

If I was selecting my BEST 22 Stack would be in there.

I've picked my side based around the premiership side from last year and I'm not dropping anyone from it just because they aren't rated as highly as those that weren't in the side. Ideally what I want is to see those outside the 22 have to force their way into the side through performances as I believe that is how we will maintain our status as the best side in the comp for a long period of time.
Confirmed.You've lost your marbles mate.
Whats so ideal about Short or Baker that they would have over Stack for starters?
 
Confirmed.You've lost your marbles mate.
Whats so ideal about Short or Baker that they would have over Stack for starters?
What have they done wrong to lose their spots?
 
What's the title of the thread?

I believe it's YOUR IDEAL Starting 22, not your best 22.

I've selected MY ideal 22.

If I was selecting my BEST 22 Stack would be in there.

I've picked my side based around the premiership side from last year and I'm not dropping anyone from it just because they aren't rated as highly as those that weren't in the side. Ideally what I want is to see those outside the 22 have to force their way into the side through performances as I believe that is how we will maintain our status as the best side in the comp for a long period of time.

Is Corey Ellis in contention?
 
B. Balta Grimes Short
HB. Houli Astbury Vlastuin
C. Stack Martin Lambert
HF. Edwards Riewoldt Rioli
F. Castagna Lynch Bolton
Rucks. Nankervis Cotchin Prestia
Inter. Pickett Graham Castagna McIntosh
 
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Is Corey Ellis in contention?
Apparently fighting with Caddy for a spot in your side.
B. Balta Grimes Short
HB. Houli Astbury Vlastuin
C. Stack Martin Lambert
HF. Edwards Riewoldt Rioli
F. Castagna Lynch Bolton
Rucks. Nankervis Cotchin Prestia
Inter. Pickett Graham Castagna McIntosh
 
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Its about making the team better.
Are the 17 other teams going to go in with the same 22 as their last rnd?
If they do then sweet B2B here we come.
So we just replace guys who haven't done anything to lose their spots.

As I've said repeatedly, my ideal side is selected on the basis of making those outside the 22 force their way in through performances, not just being handed a spot because the fans want them in the side. Don't know how many times I have to repeat myself.
 
Best 22.
Astbury Grimes Broad
Houli Vlaustin Short
Lambert Edwards Prestia
Rioli Riewoldt Caddy
Castagna Lynch Bolton
f Nankervis Martin Cotchin
i Baker Graham Pickett Soldo
em Ross Stack
notes: Rance's retirement extends Houli's career
delist Markov end of year
everyone else on provisional contracts
 
With Rance's retirement -

AFL
FB Baker Grimes Astbury
HB Houli Broad Vlastuin
CE Lambert Ross Caddy
HF Edwards Lynch Stack
FF Martin Riewoldt Rioli
RU Soldo Cotchin Prestia

INT CCJ Pickett Short Bolton

VFL
FB Miller Gaithwaite Cumberland
HB English Balta Eggmolsee-Smith
CE Higgins RCD McIntosh
HF Turner Markov Ralphsmith
FF Castagna Nyuon Aarts
RU Nankervis Graham Naish

INT Chol, Dow, Martyn,
 
Afl team round 1 against Carlton
Backs --- Grimes--- Astbury-- Short
Hbacks- Vlaustin- Balta --- Houli
Center- Caddy -' Ross ---- Edwards
Hfwds- Lambert-- Lynch-- Castagna
Ffwds- Martin--- Reiwoldt--- Bolton
RUCKS - Soldo-- Cotchin-- Prestia
Inter- Rioli-- Broady-- Pickett- Stack,,

Changes from premiership team
Out-' Ellis,, Baker-- Nank
In-- Stack-- Ross -- Balta
------------------------------------------
Reserves team
Backs --- Egg -- Gartwaite-- Baker
Hbaks -- Biggy --Miller--Macintosh
Centre Turner--- Graham---- Naishy
Hfwds-- Markov -- Chol --- Cumberland
Ffwds - Ralphsmith-- CCJ -- Aarts
Rucks -- Nankervis-' RCD --- Dow,
Inter-- Higgins - Martyn-- English- ?????

Who is the 2nd ruck to relieve Soldo? Can't expect Balta from CHB to do it.
 

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