Probable Best XV's for 2014

[CrowsFan]

So with positions announced and drafting basically done (no-one will be using rookies in best XV yet), thought it would be a fun idea for those that wanted to to post their probable best XV for next season and also backup/depth so we can all compare and discuss each others teams in one thread.

Yes I know there is still another trade period ahead, but not really much ever happens in it, and you can obviously change it if you make trades.

So let's all compare ;D

[Holz]

Backs:  A.Rance, G.Birchall, R.Murphy, L.Hansen
Mids: J.Selwood, T.Rockliff, J.Watson, N.Fyfe
Ruck: T.Goldstein
Fwds: C.Dixon, M.Walters, R.Gray, J.Watts
Interchange: T.Boak,  D. Mundy

Back Reserves: R.Schoenmakers, T Murphy,  C Delaney, L.Delaney, J.Bootsma, B.Martin, K.Heatherley, J.Hunt, C.Byrne, J.Bruce
Mid Reserves: S.Grigg, A.Boston, N.Van Berlo, N.Holman, C.Sheehan
Ruck Reserves: J.Holmes (also C.Dixon who is F/R)
Forward Reserves: M.Clark , L.Hunter, K.Harper,J.Green,  D.Markworth, J.Walker, J.Stringer, S.Frost ,M.Taberner


Happy for people to point out any weakness, good luck ;P

[Toga]

Beijing Thunder Best XV:

D: H.Taylor / C.Hooker / M.Talia / J.Thurlow
M: D.Stanley / O.Wines / J.Aish / M.Jones
R: M.Kreuzer
F: S.Mayes / J.Caddy / E.Betts / S.Gumbleton
I/C: B.Grundy / L.Shiels



Beijing Thunder Reserves:

D: E.Yeo / L.Stevenson / A.Carlile / D.Glass / H.Schade
M: M.Rosa / J.Battersby / S.Gray / K.Mitchell / T.Temay
R: R.Lobb / S.Naismith
F: T.Varcoe / B.Kennedy / T.Broomhead / M.Harvey / J.Butcher / J.Petrenko / R.Tarrant / J.Stewart / T.O'Brien

[Purple 77]

Seniors

Backs: Michael Hibberd, Jack Grimes, Paul Duffield, Colin Garland
Mids: Jack Steven, Daniel Wells, Nick Dal Santo, Daniel Jackson
Rucks: Max Gawn
Fwds: Lance Franklin, Josh J Kennedy, Dayne Zorko, Jeff Garlett
Int: Jack Trengove, Reece Conca

Reserves

Backs: Tom McDonald, Jarryn Geary, Ricky Petterd, Dylan Grimes, Kurt Aylett, Clay Cameron, Jordan Lockyer, Luke Thompson, Mitchell Wilkins, Jacob Brennan, # Nathan Brown
Mids: Brad Crouch, Lewis Jetta, Jack Viney, Josh Saunders, Rory Atkins, Mitch Honeychurch, Dylan Main
Rucks: Jake Spencer, Jack Fitzpatrick, Mark Jamar
Fwds: Lewis Jetta, Jake King, Jack Fitzpatrick, Matthew McDonough, Jackson Paine, Mitch Honeychurch, Jonathan Marsh, Jason Tutt, Nathan Wilson, # Darren Minchington

Ever since the dreaded year of 2012, I have always prided myself on my depth. I also compared by best XV from last year, and I have improved on it, and also maintained depth.

Back-to-back finalists is the goal for next year

[Purple 77]

Would love to be comparing the Pumas and Destroyers, that would be interesting....

Think Beijing's year with that list will be 2016, and it will be a strong one at that

[CrowsFan]

Pumas Best XV (Maybe, can't actually decide...)

Def - A. Walker, B. Houli, B. Waters, D. Roberton
Mid - G. Ablett, R. Sloane, C. Masten, H. Hartlett
Ruck - W. Minson
Fwd - J. Roughead, J. Gunston, M. Wright, D. Smith
I/C - D. Zaharakis, T. Adams


Depth

Def - R. Harwood, B. Whitecross (when not injured), S. McMahon, M. Buntine
Mid - S. Hill, M. Wallis, K. Martin, J. Poelc, J. O'Rourke, N. Freeman
Ruck - S. Jacobs, M. Daw
Fwd - J. Stringer, L. Sumner, M. Paparone, S. Kersten, J. Porplyzia


Way too confused about who I will be starting in many of my spots...

[CrowsFan]

Would love to be comparing the Pumas and Destroyers, that would be interesting....

Well now you can :)

[Nige]

Cairo's XV: (Interchange players could change)

D: P.Hanley, N.Malceski, B.Goodes, C.Pearce
M: D.Beams, D.Prestia, R.Douglas, M.Hutchings
R: S.Mumford
F: D.Hale, L.Breust, P.Puopolo, C.Knights
I: J.Giles, B.Smith

Reserves:
D: T.Chaplin, J.Laidler, E.Mackenzie, K.Hartigan, J.Bews, J.Clarke, S.Tape
M: A.Woodward, J.Polkinghorne, M.Rischitelli, R.Crowley, S.Dwyer, L.Dunstan, N.Gordon, K.Amon, H.Marsh
R: S.Rowe, O.Stephenson
F: T.Dickson, L.Johnston, J.Cripps, J.Impey, B.Hartman, S.Kerridge, J.Bourke, J.Freeman

[Holz]

here you go Purp

Backs:  A.Rance, G.Birchall, R.Murphy, L.Hansen
Backs:  A. Walker, B. Houli, B. Waters, D. Roberton

Mids: J.Selwood, T.Rockliff, J.Watson, N.Fyfe
Mids: G. Ablett, R. Sloane, C. Masten, H. Hartlett

Ruck: T.Goldstein
Ruck: W.Mison

Fwds: C.Dixon, M.Walters, R.Gray, J.Watts
Fwds: J. Roughead, J. Gunston, M. Wright, D. Smith

Interchange: T.Boak,  D. Mundy
Interchange: D. Zaharakis, T. Adams


In terms of best 15, i think i got this. but they just be my bias.

[Nige]

I'd give CF the edge... just.

[Purple 77]

Backs:  A.Rance, G.Birchall, R.Murphy, L.Hansen
Backs:  A. Walker, B. Houli, B. Waters, D. Roberton

Mids: J.Selwood, T.Rockliff, J.Watson, N.Fyfe
Mids: G. Ablett, R. Sloane, C. Masten, H. Hartlett

Ruck: T.Goldstein
Ruck: W.Mison

Fwds: C.Dixon, M.Walters, R.Gray, J.Watts
Fwds: J. Roughead, J. Gunston, M. Wright, D. Smith

Interchange: T.Boak,  D. Mundy
Interchange: D. Zaharakis, T. Adams

I like dublin's defense better, not by much, just think Hansen > Roberton at this point in time.

Dublin's midfield is posssibly the best in the comp, that midfield is insane. But not to put down the Pumas midfield, led my the greatest of them all.

The ruckline is about even, I would say Goldstein is slightly more 'safe' to maintain his average.

I also like Dublin's forward line a little better, I think all of those guys could average north of 90, whereas Devon Smith doesn't live up to the standard of the other 7 players in the forward lines.

I also think Dublin has a better interchange... tbh, that starting XV is nuts.

So, I think I have said Dublin is better in every line... at this point in time. But I would prefer to inherit Sao Paulo's list.
1) They are younger
2) They actually have depth lol

So having had a look at those two lists (and with top-of-head knowledge of the Suns and Armadillos), I actually think Dublin will win the premiership.

But Sao Paulo will walk in the season slightly more comfortable, able to cope with a injury hit and still compete with the best.





Cairo's list isn't that bad either, I think the eight next year (before finals)

Sao Paulo (injuries are inevitable, and I think they will win more games, but a fit Dublin, and I think Dublin will win)
Dublin
Mexico
Cairo
Buenos Aires
Berlin
Toronto
London/Cape Town/Tokyo

[Vinny]

My god, that is flowering close.

Still... #1 #dillos ? :-[

[Nige]

We just need some of our depth guys to step up when Eski/B.Goodes/Hale move on, and I think we have the right lads for it.

[Jay]

What about the mighty Islanders? ;)

Backs: D. Terlich T. Mohr, L. Spurr, A. Otten
Mids: J. Redden (C), T. Mitchell, J. Martin, B. Howlett
Ruck: M. Leuenberger (VC)
Forwards: J. Blair, M. de Boer, L. Thomas, J. Howe
Utilities: J. Elliot, M. Grigg

[Purple 77]

What about the mighty Islanders? ;)

Backs: D. Terlich T. Mohr, L. Spurr, A. Otten
Mids: J. Redden (C), T. Mitchell, J. Martin, B. Howlett
Ruck: M. Leuenberger (VC)
Forwards: J. Blair, M. de Boer, L. Thomas, J. Howe
Utilities: J. Elliot, M. Grigg

I reckon exclusion from the bottom 4 is a very attainable goal