Round 1, Bounce 1...who starts in?

[mjp]

So.

4x players will get to set the tone for our season - the ones who start in the centre square on Friday night.

It will be:

[Axe Man]

In the Melbourne game we barely went outside the same 4 players for the 3 midfield spots. It will surely be Martin and 3 of the big 4:

Centre Bounce Attendances v Melbourne:
Jack Macrae 26
Marcus Bontempelli 22
Tom Liberatore 22
Josh Dunkley 18
(nobody else attended more than 1)

My guess is Macrae, Bont and Libba. Treloar the wildcard.

[Mantis]

It's nice to have options!

The only player I wasn't sure on was Treloar.. he will be itching to get involved quickly so I think we use him where his skill set is best suited.

[comrade]

So.

4x players will get to set the tone for our season - the ones who start in the centre square on Friday night.

It will be:

Martin
Bont
Libba
Treloar

[Mofra]

Martin
Bont
Libba
Treloar

Ditto. Settle Treloar quickly, Bont moves forward (swap with Dunks) fairly quickly, and Libba is our best in and under player and the first bounce can get messy.
Hunter and Macrae take first the wing rotation, Smith starts on the ground (high forward) and pushes up to the contest hard.

[Happy Days]

A four man CBA rotation isn’t enough, and I think that the low centre bounce numbers for everyone but the four guys is an indication that the other players who didn’t feature won’t feature in the season proper, and were maybe held out to acclimatise to their roles, rather than there being no room for anyone else.

I would be shocked if Treloar didn’t attend more than one, and that his share will come from a dilution of all four of Macrae/Bont/Dunkley/Libba.

[Axe Man]

A four man CBA rotation isn’t enough, and I think that the low centre bounce numbers for everyone but the four guys is an indication that the other players who didn’t feature won’t feature in the season proper, and were maybe held out to acclimatise to their roles, rather than there being no room for anyone else.

I would be shocked if Treloar didn’t attend more than one, and that his share will come from a dilution of all four of Macrae/Bont/Dunkley/Libba.

Completely agree, I was not at all suggesting that Treloar won't be used, I fully expect him to be a major part of the centre bounce rotation. As you say, the likes of Smith probably won't see a high number of CBAs unless injuries to our preferred five intervene.

[bornadog]

I went for English, Bont, Macrae and Liber but clicked the wrong one

I would prefer Martin over English, but just think that is what Bevo will do.

[1eyedog]

Martin, Bont, Macrae, Libba.

[mjp]

I would prefer Martin over English, but just think that is what Bevo will do.

Honestly, that's what I want. If you could bet on it, who would be the first 4 in.

[SquirrelGrip]

Martin, Bont, Macrae, Libba.

This too. Can't believe it wasn't an option to select!

[bornadog]

Honestly, that's what I want. If you could bet on it, who would be the first 4 in.

I bet it is what I clicked:

English, Bont, Macrae and Liber

[Jeanette54]

Martin
Bont
Libba
Treloar

I agree, keep Tim out of it to begin with and get Adam involved asap. Have English in the forward line to receive the kick to advantage from the Bont.

[1eyedog]

This too. Can't believe it wasn't an option to select!

I bet Treloar starts on a half back flank and will have it on a string.

[Doc26]

For the first bounce I'm happy with English, Bont, Macrae and Libba. Keen to back Tim in. There will be plenty of chances for Stefan to impose himself in the ruck duties.