Possible positional changes in 2019

inxs88 · Joined: 17 Aug 2014

You get the feeling that if we have a good run with injury and go into the early rounds with nearly a full list to choose from, we may see some re-deployment of key players into new positions. I guess the domino affect of one player moving has resultant changes on other players potential spots. Here are a few examples:

* Scott Pendlebury: with a September period inhibited by illness, I can't help but feel that it may be time to preserve and extend his career with a move to the half back flank. Similar to what Clarko did with Hodge and Mitchell in their latter premiership years. With Dayne Beams return and most likely a full time mid field berth, it may be best for Pendles to make the switch.

* Jordan DeGoey: if Jamie Elliott comes back (yes it's an if), it may pave the way to move Jordan to the midfield. Last season's Queens Birthday match was an exciting sample size of seeing what Jordan can when given an extensive run at it on then ball. 30+ possessions and 10 clearances saw him set up our win in the most dynamic fashion. Reckon a 70:30 split between mid and forward should be a great balance.

* Tim Broomhead: I have posted previously that I can visualise him providing excellent drive out of a back pocket role. With limited spots in the mid-field and forward available, 2019 is Tim's final chance to prove himself and avoid delisting. Like Chris Mayne whom lost 4-6 kg and re-invented himself on the wing in 2018, Tim needs to find a niche position that we are lacking success in and aim to cement himself there. He has good hands, feet and skills but as many have posted, lacks the physical presence and shoulder strength to absorb 100 minutes on the ball.

* Darcy Moore: not going out on a limb here, but hopefully the smaple size down back has solidified the belief of him and the selectors that centre half back is his niche. Hard to see him having the tricks to get 60+ goals per year and hopefully playing behind the ball is less stressful on his "Ricky Barham esque" hamstrings.

Thoughts?

mgh3536 · Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Location: Melbourne

pendles to the luke hodge role is a monty!

Crisp, Moore and Pendles of the HB is very powerful!

Maynard/Dunne/Howe/Shaz

V good backline

RudeBoy · Joined: 28 Nov 2005

I still see Pendles mainly as a mid. He doesn't rely on speed anyway, so he should continue there, where his creativity and elite decision-making are second to none, with perhaps a little time 'resting' in defence.

As for De Goey, he is simply too good a forward to be 'wasted' in the midfield, where we have a host of other options there including Pendles, Sidey, Sier, Adams, Treloar and even Daics. Obviously, if we find ourselves struggling in the midfield, he could be used there in short bursts, but I see him as a 60-80 goal a year forward. He and Cox could well become the best forward combination of all time.

Moore is a Monty for CHB. The fullback spot will be interesting, depending on how Dunn recovers. Maybe Roughead is a chance there? I also expect Quaynor to be pushing for a running half back role.

The great thing is we seem to have great depth now, which, given our propensity for injuries, we will most certainly need.

Skids · Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:44 am

Geez, you're a mind reader Rude! Very Happy

Agree totally, especially regarding the Cox/JDG forward combination. Cox should be in the 50+ goals this season and his footy smarts, with his little tap ons and body positioning will have our other forwards chiming in with plenty too.