Midfield will be better this year:
Deledio will play alot more in the middle this year
Ellis is a ready made player and should get plenty of time in the centre square
Helbig and Conca are a bit bigger and fitter and should have more impact while rotating through the centre
Jackson is improving his composure with the ball
Maric will provide a good contest in the ruck and allow Browne, Derrickx and Vickery time to improve their ruck work in spurts
Forward line will be better:
Derrickx and Griffiths have had their best preseasons so far and will share the 3rd tall forward spot during the season
Deledio will rest up forward
Webberley will get more game time on the wing or half forward
Connors may shine as a forward
Backline will be better:
More game time for Post at CHB
Morris and Ellis can take the sneaky forwards
Batchelor and Grimes to continue improvement
Ellis is going to be damned busy!