'09 "Your" Best Richmond Team

[torch]

as the topic says

[mightytiges]

This is tough now 

B:    McGuane   Thursty    Connors
HB:  Newman    Moore     Tambling
C:    Richo        Deledio    McMahon
HF:  Morton     Riewoldt    Cotchin
F:    Browny      Hughes    Bowden
R:   Simmonds    Tuck     Foley
Int: Patto, White, Johnson, Jackson

Emg: Edwards, Polo, Schulz


It depends on what you class as best. Cogs at his best pre-injury would walk into the side but right now he's an unknown.

I tossed up between Patto and Gus. It wouldn't surprise me if Gus surprises a few people next year if he has a full preseason. At the moment Patto is our second ruck.

I haven't included any newbies either.

[Chuck17]

Yep very tough

B:    McGuane   Thursty    White
HB:  Newman    Moore     McMahon
C:    Richo        Deledio    Tambling
HF:  Morton     Riewoldt    Cotchin
F:    Browny      Hughes    Connors
R:   Simmonds    Tuck     Foley
Int: Patto, Schulz, Jackson, Bowden

Emg: Edwards, Polo, Johnson

I considered but left out Raines, Cogs (not sure where he is at), Rance

Dont think any of the new guys will be ready, think we may have a chance at seeing Vickery later on in the year.  Putt and Post probably in 2010.

Hislop and Thomson will need to force their way in based on performance, I cant place Johnson in the side at the moment and struggled a bit with Bowden.  Probably Connors will slip out (but I really like this boy).

I also dont think there is enough pace on the bench and would lean towards Edwards/Polo in place of Bowden.

[Stripes]

This is my team by the end of the year -

B:    McGuane   Thursty    Rance             
HB:  Newman    Moore     McMahon
C:    Richo        Deledio    Tambling
HF:  Morton     Riewoldt    Cotchin
F:    White      Hughes    Connors
R:    Simmonds    Tuck     Foley                                           Browny
Int:  Graham, Schulz, Jackson, Thomson                                            Bowden

Emg: Edwards, Polo, Hislop, Pattison

I have left out our past captain and Bowden who I feel are all getting past their prime and will be overlapped in terms of form by the end of the year. Depending on Browny's form he may swap with Connors in the forwardline. I deliberated over Richo for quite some time too - I'm not sure whether he will see the year out with injuries but in the end I thought I would remain positive and leave the superstar in there.

I agree with Chuck regarding the new draftees but Vickery may finish the season in the forwardline.

Stripes

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[Judge Roughneck]

Hislop Thursfield McGaune
Moore Rance Newman
Tuck Coughlan Connors
Cotchin Riewoldt Tambling
Brown Richo Morton
Simmonds Deledio Foley

White Thomson Vickery McMahon

- I would like Shane Edwards in the XXII but struggle to fit him in.

[WilliamPowell]

This is tough now 

Which is good thing I reckon 

Mine:

B:    McGuane   Thursty    Moore
HB:  Newman    Schulz     Tambling
C:    Richo        Deledio    Polo
HF:  Morton     Riewoldt    Cotchin
F:    Brown      Bowden     Edwards
R:   Simmonds    Tuck     Foley
Int: Patto, White, Johnson, Thompson

Emg: Hughes, Jackson, McMahon

NB: Went with Bowden at FF, mainly because he can play defence too and could swap if need be with Schulz

[mightytiges]

This is tough now 

Which is good thing I reckon 

Too true. It means we are building depth.

Emg: Hughes, Jackson, McMahon

You reckon Jordie will be surplus next year WP?

[Chuck17]

Emg: Hughes, Jackson, McMahon

You reckon Jordie will be surplus next year WP?
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There would be a fair few in that boat I would say that either reckon that or hope for that

[WilliamPowell]

You reckon Jordie will be surplus next year WP?

Just reckon if a couple of the youngsters come along then he will drop down the pecking order a bit

[mightytiges]

Just a slight update 

B:    McGuane   Thursty    Tambling
HB:  Newman    Moore     McMahon
C:    Richo        Cousins    Deledio    ---- that centreline ain't too shabby
HF:  Morton     Riewoldt    Cotchin
F:    Browny      Hughes    Bowden
R:   Simmonds    Tuck     Foley
Int: Patto, White, Johnson, Connors

Emg: Edwards, Jackson, Schulz

[Hellenic Tiger]

You reckon Jordie will be surplus next year WP?

Just reckon if a couple of the youngsters come along then he will drop down the pecking order a bit

Not if he remains a love child of Terry WP.

Good to see Cuz picked in the Centre MT.

[yellowandback]

Just a slight update 

B:    McGuane   Thursty    Tambling
HB:  Newman    Moore     McMahon
C:    Richo        Cousins    Deledio    ---- that centreline ain't too shabby
HF:  Morton     Riewoldt    Cotchin
F:    Browny      Hughes    Bowden
R:   Simmonds    Tuck     Foley
Int: Patto, White, Johnson, Connors

Emg: Edwards, Jackson, Schulz

Yes, well it does look quite good.

[Judge Roughneck]

Newman Thursfeild Tambling
Rance McGaune Moore
Cousins Coughlan Deledio
Cotchin Riewoldt Brown
Connors Richo Vickery
Simmonds Tuck Foley

Hislop McMahon White Morton

EM: Schultz/Hughes - Edwards/Raines - Thomson

 

[richmondrules]

Newman Thursfeild Tambling
Rance McGaune Moore
Cousins Coughlan Deledio
Cotchin Riewoldt Brown
Connors Richo Vickery
Simmonds Tuck Foley

Hislop McMahon White Morton

EM: Schultz/Hughes - Edwards/Raines - Thomson

 

I have begun to dislike proposed teams with Richo at FF. We look much more dangerous with him on a wing.

[Judge Roughneck]

Newman Thursfeild Tambling
Rance McGaune Moore
Cousins Coughlan Deledio
Cotchin Riewoldt Brown
Connors Richo Vickery
Simmonds Tuck Foley

Hislop McMahon White Morton

EM: Schultz/Hughes - Edwards/Raines - Thomson

 

I have begun to dislike proposed teams with Richo at FF. We look much more dangerous with him on a wing.

Newman Thursfeild Tambling
Rance McGaune Moore
Cousins Coughlan Richo
Cotchin Riewoldt Deledio
Connors Vickery Brown
Simmonds Tuck Foley

Hislop McMahon White Morton

EM: Schultz/Hughes - Edwards/Raines - Thomson