Your surprise packet for 2016

[rhaz 342]

Tyson.

I think people forget just how good he looked in 2013. Will bounce back and win the Bluey.

[Bobby McKenzie 2,169]

Harmes for me. He has all the hallmarks of a very good footballer. Love his passion.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

Harmes or Kent.

Think Melksham will impress a few of the doubters here too.

[spirit of norm smith 12,935]

Kent and Frost... huge talent and fast.

[Lil_red_fire_engine 10,190]

Its amazing with limited pre-season in his first year what ANB did. With a full pre-season and the reduced rotations I suspect he will play most of the year and really step up another level.

[Deeman 1,403]

Don't know if it will happen but if Dean Terlich gets a game. I'll be very surprised.

[McQueen 17,863]

I get the admiration for Harmes but I don't think he's going to be the surprise packet let alone a regular 22 next season unless we're hard hit by injuries again.

The kid has some tools and passion for the jumper so he's going to be a favourite but he's only just been elevated off the rookie list. Instead of Jordie Mac, Bail, Riley and Michie as competition for spots he's going to have Grimes, B Kennedy, Hunt, Newton and Bugg.

He's got a job in front of him.

Wish him the best.

Edited November 17, 2015 by McQueen

[dee-luded 2,958]

My surprise packet for 2016 IMO, will be competitiveness, & combativeness. ferocity at the ball & the contest.

any fuscias, tall poppies, or what ever other flowers growing out there, to be slashed down on the spot. ours or they're s.

[Pennant St Dee 11,319]

The way he finished 2015 and the improvement he showed all year Jack Viney for mine.

The AFL industry as a group don't rate him as much more than C grader, think he will continue on the right path and become an elite AFL midfielder

[H_T 2,941]

The way he finished 2015 and the improvement he showed all year Jack Viney for mine.

The AFL industry as a group don't rate him as much more than C grader, think he will continue on the right path and become an elite AFL midfielder

C grader? I think he is highly rated in AFL circles. More than a C grader, surely PStD.

[Dwight Schrute 16,789]

C grader? I think he is highly rated in AFL circles. More than a C grader, surely PStD.

Must admit, i know a few guys at other clubs who wouldn't mind him coming across, he, Gus, Tmac and Hogan seem to be pretty well respected already.

[Alcho Dee 269]

Jack Fitzpatrick

[Magoo 40]

Its amazing with limited pre-season in his first year what ANB did. With a full pre-season and the reduced rotations I suspect he will play most of the year and really step up another level.

Apart from BRYZA stating the obvious (good work), Big Red F E is, hopefully, onto something.

[Bossdog 2,002]

I think Dom Tyson will have a great year this year......Over all the niggling injuries and on track for a better year than '14..'15

[Bring Back Barassi 532]

Dawes, Lumumba and Watts to go nuts and rip up the opposition

[PaulRB 5,952]

Those three are intriguing, as they are all capable of being top 10 players in 2016.

That most have them borderline top 22 should act as a spur for them to have a huge preseason and hit the season hard.

Perhaps this will be another benefit of all this young talent blossoming...

... the old talent are shamed into pulling their fingers out!

[FarNorthernD 5,841]

Dawes, Lumumba and Watts to go nuts and rip up the opposition

If Watts, Dawes and Lumuba all begin to "rip up the opposition" then it would be safe to assume that Norm Smith's curse has left the building

[RalphiusMaximus 5,993]

To be honest, the one I really want is The Demons. I'd be thrilled if they turned out to be the big surprise packet of 2016.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

To be honest, the one I really want is The Demons. I'd be thrilled if they turned out to be the big surprise packet of 2016.

Could be, BUT I have to periodically remind myself to come back down to earth. It is always the case that we build ourselves up between the months of september and march, but I can't forget how disappointed I was in our performances after the Geelong win. In those last 9 matches we were pretty bloody awful for about 7 of them. I left at half time a couple of games because I simply could not stand it. Just keepin' it real.

[junk 342]

I expect Trengove will get back to his best.

[Guest]

My smoky is Max Gawn.
The packet will not be surprising as they are all that horrible olive color so as not to attract the kiddies.

[CBDees 3,162]

Trenners for me!

[Slartibartfast 15,782]

After a long and exhaustive consideration of this issue I've decided Billy Stretch is going to be my favourite player this year (which really hurts cos I love Jack Viney) so he is the one.

Uses the ball so well, works really hard and has been a passionate Demon supporter for life. He's living the dream. Ripping bloke, no tickets on himself, popular and respected amongst the playing group and coaches.

Get the ball 20 to 25 times a game Billy and you'll write your own history.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

Reckon Jack Viney will get the most Brownlow votes for the club next year.

But he's no longer a 'surprise packet'.

[Gator 16,893]

After a long and exhaustive consideration of this issue I've decided Billy Stretch is going to be my favourite player this year (which really hurts cos I love Jack Viney) so he is the one.

Uses the ball so well, works really hard and has been a passionate Demon supporter for life. He's living the dream. Ripping bloke, no tickets on himself, popular and respected amongst the playing group and coaches.

Get the ball 20 to 25 times a game Billy and you'll write your own history.

He's come a fair way...