What will our 2018 team look like?

[Eastdog]

Obviously depends on who just wins the spot, but the depth means the internal competition is strong. Should eliminate complacency among the group.

With that in mind I hope it will really jolts our players who under performed last season.

[dukedog]

I see a few different option proposed for our starting line-up and it is clear that there is plenty of depth in the squad.

Looking at the team above (and not criticising the poster)

Surely Crozier is expected to get games or his recruitment is just a waste.
I expect Bailey Williams to be a regular.
Lewis Young showed plenty at the end of last season.
Redpath must be knocking on the door.
Suckling is more than likely to play most games.
Clay Smith would be automatic if he finds 2016 form
Tory Dickson is an automatic if fit.
Lin Jong was a regular until injured.

Lipinski had a promising 1st season despite a few injuries.
English must be pushing for selection with the skill he brings
New draftees Naughton, Richards and Porter could all push for selection.

We have a deep squad, just need a few more to join Bont in the elite category.

That's exactly it. Who goes out.

[Eastdog]

That's exactly it. Who goes out.

Heaps of choice isn't there. A good dilemma.

[GVGjr]

B: Biggs - Trengove - Morris
HB: Crozier - Adams - Wood
C: Macrae - Wallis - Hunter
HF: Dahlhaus - Boyd - Johannisen
F: Dickson - Schache - McLean
R: Roughead - Bontempelli - Liberatore

Int: Dale - Daniel - Cordy - Picken

Res: Smith, Dunkley, Young, Suckling, Jong, Honeychurch, Redpath, Campbell

It's very hard to get the best 22 right.
I know this won't be popular but on last years form there are some question marks on Morris, Picken and Dickson and you would have to wonder if Roughead is still first choice for the ruck.

[Twodogs]

B: Biggs - Trengove - Morris
HB: Crozier - Adams - Wood
C: Macrae - Wallis - Hunter
HF: Dahlhaus - Boyd - Johannisen
F: Dickson - Schache - McLean
R: Roughead - Bontempelli - Liberatore

Int: Dale - Daniel - Cordy - Picken

Res: Smith, Dunkley, Young, Suckling, Jong, Honeychurch, Redpath, Campbell

It's very hard to get the best 22 right.
I know this won't be popular but on last years form there are some question marks on Morris, Picken and Dickson and you would have to wonder if Roughead is still first choice for the ruck.

I don't care about popular. I care about winning enough games to get us in the 8 and then winning a flag anf if those guys can't help us get to that place then it's see you later and thanks for all the fish. NEXT.

[bornadog]

B: Biggs - Trengove - Morris
HB: Crozier - Adams - Wood
C: Macrae - Wallis - Hunter
HF: Dahlhaus - Boyd - Johannisen
F: Dickson - Schache - McLean
R: Roughead - Bontempelli - Liberatore

Int: Dale - Daniel - Cordy - Picken

Res: Smith, Dunkley, Young, Suckling, Jong, Honeychurch, Redpath, Campbell

It's very hard to get the best 22 right.
I know this won't be popular but on last years form there are some question marks on Morris, Picken and Dickson and you would have to wonder if Roughead is still first choice for the ruck.

I like this team.

[Twodogs]

I like this team.

Just looking at the interchange and emergencies you'd have to think most of them would get a game with most clubs.

Int: Dale - Daniel - Cordy - Picken

Res: Smith, Dunkley, Young, Suckling, Jong, Honeychurch, Redpath, Campbell

And five players who played in our premiership team can't get into the 18.

[Rocket Science]

B: Biggs - Trengove - Morris
HB: Crozier - Adams - Wood
C: Macrae - Wallis - Hunter
HF: Dahlhaus - Boyd - Johannisen
F: Dickson - Schache - McLean
R: Roughead - Bontempelli - Liberatore

Int: Dale - Daniel - Cordy - Picken

Res: Smith, Dunkley, Young, Suckling, Jong, Honeychurch, Redpath, Campbell

It's very hard to get the best 22 right.
I know this won't be popular but on last years form there are some question marks on Morris, Picken and Dickson and you would have to wonder if Roughead is still first choice for the ruck.

Like this a lot, but suspect you're on the money with those caveats.

If Dickson doesn't perform he's in the most strife, there'll be no nursing him this year, too many others who can spell up forward but apply themselves better elsewhere.

Morris, we'll rely upon in spurts when Dale's just Dale, but reckon he'll be managed this season and better for it.

Picken must rediscover something close his 2016 self or he's also stuffed, though unlike Dickson might be afforded more rope for his ability to play a number of roles. He needs to find one he can own.

If Crozier can stick think that'll make it a less forgiving campaign for Suckling this year.

Going to be a very interesting year for Roughy. As much depends on the form and availability of Trengove, Schache & Boyd as his own.

Hopefully Dunkley & Jong will make life hard for the selectors by doing everything they can to barge their way into this team.

[GVGjr]

Like this a lot, but suspect you're on the money with those caveats.

If Dickson doesn't perform he's in the most strife, there'll be no nursing him this year, too many others who can spell up forward but apply themselves better elsewhere.

Morris, we'll rely upon in spurts when Dale's just Dale, but reckon he'll be managed this season and better for it.

Picken must rediscover something close his 2016 self or he's also stuffed, though unlike Dickson might be afforded more rope for his ability to play a number of roles. He needs to find one he can own.

If Crozier can stick think that'll make it a less forgiving campaign for Suckling this year.

Going to be a very interesting year for Roughy. As much depends on the form and availability of Trengove, Schache & Boyd as his own.

Hopefully Dunkley & Jong will make life hard for the selectors by doing everything they can to barge their way into this team.

I should have added that Williams and Roberts offer something extra with depth. Roberts might one one to allow Trengove to ruck.
Williams could take Croziers position across half back.
Wood can play as a 3rd tall defender if Morris was injured which could make room for Suckling and/or Williams.

I think Suckling will be in our best 22 because the coach wants him