I agree with you on Myers but I just cant see them dropping him. Parish will be stepping up and playing a far bigger role and Langford has been groomed for a role and in my opinion will be cementing a spot next year. I think he’s a talent.
Smith wouldn’t have signed on with us unless he was promised considerable opportunities to play in midfield. Whether that’s directly in the guts or more of an outside role I’m not sure yet. Based on his jnr career I suspect he will want an inside role.
Stringer for mine will definitely play significant minutes as a midfielder. I doubt they get a damaging player like Stringer on the books just to play him as a forward alone. His power and speed will make our midfield significantly better and outside any injuries he will definitely be there.
the reality is we have a very deep list now with players just entering their prime years. Opportunities are certainly there to take but I think its a bit much to ask of Begley just yet as he has played little as midfield up to this stage and Woosha appears to be the type of coach that rewards players for hard work and consistency.
I don’t think Francis has ever been tasked with playing a key stopping role on oppositions best forward at juniors or VFL. He has always played loosely/3rd tall.
Hartley is likely going to stay in IMO because that’s what he does. Also is taller to handle the 200cm fwds come up against.
Will be interesting to see how the season unfolds and where Francis can fit in. I still think he will spend much of it in 2’s awaiting opportunity.
If it is Hartleys spot going to need to hone his craft playing accountable footy on the oppositions reserves teams best fwd’s first.
I agree with BWAS. AMbrose is too good at locking down 90% of the key forwards, i don’t think francis is there or will be for at least a few years. I think hartley will have to give way and you’ll have hurley and franga roaming the defensive area sweeping up. plus with their good disposal should get the ball back into a forward line quick smart.
Myers will play.
He’ll be in the team for his flexibility to play HB, HF and midfield. I don’t think he’ll play any one position, definitely not an important position, but he’ll be there.
Did not win enough ball. Did not put enough pressure on. Did not use it well enough.
Myers one the key culprits.
Forward line is sorted. The midfield is the next part of our team to be fixed.
Parish is ready for inside mid role. We’ve been developing Langford, Mutch and others, plus brought in Stringer & Smith to play midfield. Myers days are numbered IMO.
Only bring Baguley up because of his age.
Forwardline looks pretty settled.
Saad Essentially replaces Kelly
And I would Imagine Parish & Heppell gets more midfield minutes as the Jobe repalcement But Jobes actual replacement becomes a bench slot.