In no particular order:

Van Rooyen

Sparrow

Rivers

Pickett

McVee

 

These five men are the ones that are going to take us forward,  I hope this year or next they are all pushing for the 40 all Australian squad.

We cannot rely on our elders anymore, nor should we. I firmly believe these 5 are the new breed, the new leaders, and have to drive this club forward.

 

 

Edited June 19, 20241 yr by The Stigga

2 minutes ago, The Stigga said:

In no particular order:

Van Rooyen

Sparrow

Rivers

Pickett

McVee

 

These five men are the ones that are going to take us forward,  I hope this year or next they are all pushing for the 40 all Australian squad.

We cannot rely on our elders anymore, nor should we. I firmly believe these 5 are the new breed, the new leaders, and have to drive this club forward.

 

 

Windsor says hi.

Just now, Redleg said:

Windsor says hi.

Of course

Left him out as a first year player

These 5 are from 3 to 6 seasons in

Could honestly see Rivers being a future captain. The young man gives his all on the field . 

Sparrow's output has gone backwards this season. Watching from the stands it doesn't appear as though he has a clearly defined role, which may be a contributing factor.

Bowey is one I would like to see hit his stride again. At his best he provides us plenty of drive.

1 minute ago, RedFox said:

Sparrow's output has gone backwards this season. Watching from the stands it doesn't appear as though he has a clearly defined role, which may be a contributing factor.

Bowey is one I would like to see hit his stride again. At his best he provides us plenty of drive.

 

Agreed, I feel as I'm still waiting for a break out game from Sparrow even though he has played many good games

3 minutes ago, adonski said:

 

McVee in the middle doing an Ed Richards with a surprise start in the middle

At 26 to 28, are these players considered old? Trac, Clarry, Lever Langdon and ANB? 
 

May and Max are playing just fine this year. 

5 minutes ago, Demonsterative said:

At 26 to 28, are these players considered old? Trac, Clarry, Lever Langdon and ANB? 
 

May and Max are playing just fine this year. 

Clarry turning 27 soon

Lever, Trac, Langdon, ANB all 29 next year

May and Gawn both 33

 

Just now, The Stigga said:

Clarry turning 27 soon

Lever, Trac, Langdon, ANB all 29 next year

May and Gawn both 33

 

Many years of service left with most of the named players, and May and Max still playing AA contending football. 
 

It’s not time for a complete rebuild. 
 

But I get your original point. 

3 minutes ago, Demonsterative said:

Many years of service left with most of the named players, and May and Max still playing AA contending football. 
 

It’s not time for a complete rebuild. 
 

But I get your original point. 

Still crazy to think that Andrew Obst was 27 when he first played for us!

May is far from AA form, won’t be in the squad.  Not saying he’s finished, but have to acknowledge his decline has begun. 

Sparrow has a huge opportunity to step up right now. Hoping, but not expecting it at this point. 

Looking forward to Tholstrop and kynan brown getting games. Some youthful exuberance to light the fires and get some enjoyment back in our game. 

Just now, The end is nigh said:

May is far from AA form, won’t be in the squad.  Not saying he’s finished, but have to acknowledge his decline has begun. 

Sparrow has a huge opportunity to step up right now. Hoping, but not expecting it at this point. 

Looking forward to Tholstrop and kynan brown getting games. Some youthful exuberance to light the fires and get some enjoyment back in our game. 

May has dropped somewhat since cracking a rib. He was a shoe in for full back prior. 

How long has May been our rock in our backline, and our backline the rock of our team?

Its crumbling came sooner than expected, but I’m not surprised that our team has reflected the collapse of our backline. When your strength starts to get nullified without a step up in performance else where, of course things are going to go backwards.

Windsor in for Sparrow for me

The list is still in reasonable shape, some pace and class ala Windsor….just keep bringing that in……oh and a key forward so Petty can replace May.

1 hour ago, Demon Disciple said:

How long has May been our rock in our backline, and our backline the rock of our team?

Its crumbling came sooner than expected, but I’m not surprised that our team has reflected the collapse of our backline. When your strength starts to get nullified without a step up in performance else where, of course things are going to go backwards.

If all the players in the original post played to their capabilities consistently we would have a very solid base going forward 

Re the backline : they have been far more under siege this season due to the significant fall off in our midfield.