McLean, Moloney, Jones, Dunn & Green.

I'd also run Buckley and Sylvia through there and Grimes if possible.

Anyone else got other candidates?

Petterd

That's Rich.

Don't be surprised if Davey gets placed into that list. I must admit that i was very sceptical about him becoming a midfielder as i felt we needed someone always at the fall of the ball in the forward line, but with Aussie coming to the club and showing some talent we could make Davey a midfielder that goes forward on occasion.

For me: McLean, Jones, Davey, Moloney, Green

Pettard

Who?

If we look at the best midfield combination for our starting 18 it has to be Mclean, Jones, Davey, Green and Dunn. Good balance to hard nuts, two outside midfielders with pace(Davey) and both with great disposal and a stopping player in Dunn. Hopefully the next 5 can improve to supply the support Sylvia, Morton, Bartram, Moloney and Buckey.

Valenti

I would say Petterd wont be ready to play an important role in the midfield til 2010.

I think we will see him on a half back flank or across the wing next season. Its important we dont rush him into significant roles.

Add a kid mamed Strauss from Oakleigh Chargers he missed State selection only by injury I am told he is Quality and if we pick him up he will play next season also Grimes can play there along with Petterd

McLean, Moloney, Jones, Dunn & Green.

Mclean, Grimes, Morton, Primsall, Dunn

Who?

Exactly, who?

Mclean, Grimes, Morton, Primsall, Dunn

You can forget about Prismall.

My best 5:

McLean, Dunn, McDonald, Bate, Jones.

Not alot of change....

2010:

McLean, Dunn, Grimes, Jones, Morton.

McLean, Jones, Dunn, Davey & Bruce.

Haven't seen enough of Morton, Buckley, CJ, Valenti & Grimes to make a call as to their midfield capabilities, we need at leat a couple of them to step up soon though. Bruce will be on his last legs as midfielder, I cannot see an ongoing role for Moloney as the game gets faster and its likely Macca will not play on, if he does it will be in a more limited defensive role as per this year.

Developing or obtaining a top shelf mid with pace should be a massive priority - that midfield is OK, its pretty obvious what it is missing though - a champion.

You can forget about Prismall.

My best 5:

McLean, Dunn, McDonald, Bate, Jones.

Bate is an interesting choice. I dont doubt he could do the job with good effect but I think without an awesome KPF, we need his sure hands across half forward.

Bate is an interesting choice. I dont doubt he could do the job with good effect but I think without an awesome KPF, we need his sure hands across half forward.

I think he will play half forward/midfield but I can't see him as a KPF under Bailey's plans. Bails may prove me wrong.