Molly wrote:
Great question Ando! Thought provoking stuff.
Leaving aside Cripps (already had his breakout year), I think the best bets are Boekhorst and Jacksch.
Of the rest, I think Kerridge will play regularly and Plowman too (injuries permitting).
I'm going to keep an eye on Phillips because I think he will get some chances.
It seems the club think Sumner is the best recruit if he gets his foot right. See Cameron Giles I reckon. Graham had a good part of a season, but I'm not sure he has the weapons to keep it up. Lamb I reckon we were just doing GWS a favour in picking up the contract. Buckley could go ok. Don't see much in Smith or the Irish blokes (I know plenty disagree).
So I see two possibly having a breakout and two possibly becoming regular senior players. Jury very much out on the rest of them.
Graham showed something post Malthouse but I still see him as good depth player but no real weapons. He can get the ball, but Cripps and I'm guessing Gibbs will be doing that whilst they are fit.
Byrne reminded me....just the way he moved....Motley. Seriously. Only 1 quarter of play but.....I'm expecting him to have a break out year despite the fact Sheehan was thought of as being more advanced.
Expecting a big year from Boekhurst.
Big things expected from Plowman and Sumner.
I know he's played more than 100 games but he hasnt had a breakout year for the Blues...but I'm expecting Thomas to have his for the Blues.
Seriously - I thought I was the only one who saw that. Didn't want to say anything because people would say how stupid!! But he does!