Best 22 - 2014

[Honey Badger]

Didn't see a best 22 thread yet for Adelaide, so thought I would make one. Herald Sun has recently been predicting the best 22 for each club and this is what they have come up with for the Crows...

B: Luke Brown, Ben Rutten, Rory Laid
HB: Brodie Smith, Daniel Talia, Brent Reilly
C: David Mackay, Patrick Dangerfield, Brad Crouch
HF: Richard Douglas, Taylor Walker, Tom Lynch
F: Eddie Betts, James Podsiadly, Matthew Wright
Foll: Sam Jacobs, Scott Thompson, Rory Sloane

Int: Nathan van Berlo, Josh Jenkins, Jason Porplyzia, Mitch Grigg

Ready to Fly: Brad Crouch

What do you all think of that? Personally don't think Porplyzia is in their best 22 anymore, but apart from that looks pretty accurate in my mind...

[Thomas4025]

Henderson and Otten are both definitely in the best 22. I would personally take out Porplyzia and Mackay, put Smith on the wing and put Henderson on HB and Otten on the bench.

[tbagrocks]

Have to say I disagree a little bit here, not bad though

But, how could you leave out Hendo and Otten? Also Crouch on the wing is a bit silly, Douglas forward also as great a move as it would be, he's midfield now taking over from Thommo ;)

Won't add my best 22 yet, be up soon :)

[Jay]

Crouch on the wing and ready to fly? ;)

Good to see Mitch Grigg, definite best 22. Hendo and Otten must be in, both had great years :D

[lachie_001]

Adelaide's Best 22 for 2014:

FB: R. Laird, B. Rutten, S. Shaw
HB: L. Brown, D. Talia, B. Reilly
C: R. Sloane (VC), M. Grigg, B. Smith
HF: T. Lynch, T. Walker, R. Douglas
FF: E. Betts, J. Jenkins, S. Thompson
Fol: S. Jacobs, P. Dangerfield (C), B. Crouch
I/C: R. Henderson, A. Ottens, L. Johnston
Sub: M. Wright

Unlucky: Pods, Mackay, Lyons, Petrenko, Kerridge, Porps, Hartigan

I think that for round 1, pods replaces walker. The team excludes van berlo because i believe he is likely out for the season. Due to that I think its time that there is a change in captaincy and unlucky for Sloane I think it goes to Dangerfield. It's important that the kids continue to play so the team continues to gel together, but for now this looks like a blue print for a premiership in the not to distant future!

[Vinny]

Guys, what's the chance of Matthew Jaensch playing?

He has had two very solid NAB cup games.

[tbagrocks]

Guys, what's the chance of Matthew Jaensch playing?

He has had two very solid NAB cup games.

With the two, VB and Hendo out he becomes a chance, his best option is on the wing imo, still don't expect the poor Hahndorf boy to make the side :(  doesn't have the defence required and Smith, Reilly, Laird, Brown, Mackay just look more polished at the level,

Even if young Matty is a ripper kick, needs to beat the Laird/Reilly type defensively to be a chance

[Dudge]

Guys, what's the chance of Matthew Jaensch playing?

He has had two very solid NAB cup games.

With the two, VB and Hendo out he becomes a chance, his best option is on the wing imo, still don't expect the poor Hahndorf boy to make the side :(  doesn't have the defence required and Smith, Reilly, Laird, Brown, Mackay just look more polished at the level,

Even if young Matty is a ripper kick, needs to beat the Laird/Reilly type defensively to be a chance

T-bags, I'm going to a wedding at Hahndorf this Saturday, give me his number, so he can show the missus and me the sights. No 3somes tell him  :P

[tbagrocks]

All I will say is, what a place on earth :)

[JBs-Hawks]

Guys, what's the chance of Matthew Jaensch playing?

He has had two very solid NAB cup games.

With the two, VB and Hendo out he becomes a chance, his best option is on the wing imo, still don't expect the poor Hahndorf boy to make the side :(  doesn't have the defence required and Smith, Reilly, Laird, Brown, Mackay just look more polished at the level,

Even if young Matty is a ripper kick, needs to beat the Laird/Reilly type defensively to be a chance

Probably be playing cricket with Brad Crouch for Hahndorf ;)

T-bags, I'm going to a wedding at Hahndorf this Saturday, give me his number, so he can show the missus and me the sights. No 3somes tell him  :P

[tbagrocks]

No. 10 I believe :P

[JBs-Hawks]

Yea both quick bowlers ;)