Funny most of the names mentioned as sliders IMO cannot get much worse.

eg. Jamar, Pedersen, Bail, Byrnes

God deliver me if they are worse than 2013

I would hope the change in coaching is going to mean that they all improve, question is then who even though they may have improved will not get a game.

a few have nominated Jamar as a slider, i think he could probably do pretty well with a decent couple of midfielders at this feet as he did a couple of years ago, his main problem is running and around the ground presence.

The pressure will certainly be on jones and clisby, but there is also obviously scope for these guys to improve after all last years was only their first year.

i believe McKenzie is probably not going to get too many games, his stats are not great, though he does every now and again put in a pretty good game, i think his approach is too defensive going forward if you know what i mean.

Bail possibly too many knocks, too great a risk in playing.

Nicholson's future is going to be governed by his kicking if this does not improve he will be gone. the best sides do not waste the ball and dont turn it over, this is where nicholson fails badly.

Jetta needs to step up given he has had quite a few years already I wonder if he can make that move.

As I said above the rest i am hoping for at least some measure of improvement.

Depends on what you definition of slider is.

A slider is someone who is in the 22 regularly who could be under pressure to lose his spot.

Bail, Byrnes, maybe Jordie Mac aren't reg 22 and you can't slide if you're not in the team.

MJones was best 22 last year and i think his spot could be up for grabs.

Well then I suppose M.Jones will be both, an improver because he is going into his second year with the confidence of a great 2013 top 5 b&f for the mighty dees in his first season and another pre season, also a slider due to our drafting of 4 ready to go mid-fielders Vince, Cross, Michie and Tyson.

I think Jordie Mc has been a regular 22 player but he could also be a slider and may get pushed out by others.

I hope people get pushed out who we have given opportunity to and who haven't given us much back. But M.Jones gave us plenty last year and can only hope he has another good year.

Mine

Improvers

Jack Viney, Matt Jones & Dean Terlich first year players last season, Viney future leader, Dean a certainty for a role in defence.. Matt Jones has impressed Roos with speed and could play a role through the middle..

Jack Grimes..suited to defence at half back, hopefully the captain long term

Jack Trengove over injuries hopefully, a full pre season would love to see him half forward as Brad Green role, will play in the middle I think

Jack Watts...A Paul Roos project to play as a mid (wing), we may see a more settled Watts, he will be a target from defence, great kick so fwds will enjoy.

Sliders

Nathan Jones...With recruiting strong in the middle our major weakness he will be up against taller, faster players Toumpas, Cross, Vince Tyson, Watts and Matt Jones

Sam Blease...again recruiting has made it harder for Sam who has genuine speed, needs to lift big time and more often

Nicholson and Mckenzie will play most of their games with Casey...

Edited February 18, 201411 yr by All the Jacks

Funny most of the names mentioned as sliders IMO cannot get much worse.

eg. Jamar, Pedersen, Bail, Byrnes

God deliver me if they are worse than 2013

You'll need a bloody good single malt if they are OD - and plenty of it. And I'll join you !!