WXV: New York Revolution

[RaisyDaisy]

[RaisyDaisy]

2014/15 brings on a new chapter for The New York Revolution, with the helms being handed over to AaronKirk and RaisyDaisy

We would like to thank Sid personally for all the wonderful work he did for the Revs, from starting to build the team to providing us with all the graphics and information (Hope you don't mind us using/updating them)

Sid, we have big shoes to fill, and hope you continue to cheers on The Mighty Revs!

[ossie85]

Nice!

[RaisyDaisy]

It looks like we are officially closed for business now in regards to the trade period. We have been extremely aggressive and have completed a near full list overhaul, trading out 26 players from the 2014 squad and delisting 4 rookies however we have 15 new faces ready to represent New York for Season 2015

We still have a bunch of trades waiting to get approved, but once they pass we are ready to roll and go into the NAT Draft to pick up some future stars

Finishing 14th in 2014 required a complete overhaul, and we feel that through our trading we can be a big improver in 2015 and push for Finals

Here is an overview of where we stand now

[roo boys!]

This would have to compete with Dublin for most successful trade period in the history of the competition. Phenomenal stuff from New York has them looking very strong for the upcoming season.

[Nige]

Looking at those defenders, I reckon you can definitely trade us one of them.  :P

[RaisyDaisy]

Cheers RB :)

We are very happy with what we have been able to do. We now have a very balanced team with good depth accross the board

Just need to make sure our pending trades get passed, but I dont see any reason why they wouldnt

Hehe Nige - After our discussions today I doubt we can help you :(

[Nige]

Hehe Nige - After our discussions today I doubt we can help you :(

#nevergiveup  :P ;)

[Ricochet]

wow so many changes man. It'd be interesting to see the before and after teams side by side

[RaisyDaisy]

wow so many changes man. It'd be interesting to see the before and after teams side by side

The players highlighted in Yellow are the new players we have recruited, and the players in Blue in the Traded Out Section were the original starters in the respective positions. Players in Bold are our starters now



As you can see, our forward line has been the major improvement. We only had Cloke and Black, and had to play mids OOP. Our defence has also improved and we now have depth on all lines

[RaisyDaisy]

Very happy to see that all of our trades this week got passed - Thank you coaches :)

We now just have the following 3 trades remaining to be reviewed this week

Mexico City Suns give: Pick 44
New York give: Craig Moller + Pick 62

Dublin Trade: Michael Walters + N39
New York Trade: Harley Bennell

Beijing give: Matt Rosa
New York give: Aaron Black + Pick #39

I cant see any issues getting these passed

[Vinny]

Suck up. :P

[AaronKirk]

At this stage this looks like our best XV for 2015. A couple of tweaks may be done via late trades.

B   J.Adcock, J.Gibson, H.Shaw, P.Duffield
C   T.Liberatore, S.Johnson, J.Macrae, M.Duncan
R   M.Pyke
F   T.Cloke, K.Tippett, J.Kennedy, H.Bennell
   
U   S.Fisher, M.Stokes

Not looking too bad

[RaisyDaisy]

Well, to say it was a quiet trade period for New York would be a massive understatement

We made so many trades and really changed the way our team looks, and we think we can really improve in years to come now (Not that hard when we finished 4th bottom this year :P )

With the trade period over, we are now heading into the draft with one first round pick (11) and one second round pick (28) so hopefully we can get 2 great kids with those picks

Here is the new look New York Revolution, with an overview of all the players we traded out too



Our best XV as of now

B: Heath Shaw, Josh Gibson, Paul Duffield, Jed Adcock
C: Steve Johnson, Tom Liberatore, Mitch Duncan, Jack Macrae
R: Mike Pyke
F: Travis Cloke, Harley Bennell, Kurt Tippett, Josh J Kennedy
U: Leigh Montagna, Sam Fisher

I feel like we have a solid starting XV, but we also have a great mix of up and coming kids who should have bright futures. Guys like Kade Kolodjashnij and Dylan Buckley down back. Mark Whiley in the mids. Nathan Vardy who could be anything if he gets his body right and a couple of talented forwards in Hayden Crozier and Daniel Menzel

Next stop, AFL draft to get a few more talented youngsters :)

[RaisyDaisy]

Now with the SC positional changes released and the Drafts over, here is the New York Revolution team for 2015



Losing Vardy in the ruck was a surprise, and we are light there, but we gained several unexpected DPP's which was a real bonus :)