I believe Cox is the backup tall defender/ was a fwd so can play either end.
Hamling when fit is automatic best 22/ Pearce also but has missed so much footy. Logue the other option - I think they play 2 of those 3, Ryan becomes the 3rd tall.
Conca has stated he looks like playing as the lockdown small defender playing on the most dangerous fwd.
That leaves Young/ Wilson/ Chapman for the last 2 spots - reading reports I think Young is a lock, he & Ryan sharing kick in duties.
Wilson has been inconsistent the last few years, I think Chapman is pressing hard/ another strong performance tomorrow will further press his claims for round 1.
Most teams pick 7 defenders for games with the rotations, so Chapman will also be right in the mix for one of those 4 spots. My opinion anyway - kid is a huge talent, watching the vision of him you can’t help but be impressed.
Thanks for that
My knowledge of Fremantle is fairly limited.
From what I read earlier , JL wants Cox to stay in defence (obviously this could change game to game or quarter by quarter).
I thought with Hamling & Pearce back that would then free Ryan up to play a more attacking role.
So thought Logue would then be the back up tall to Cox , Hamling & Pearce.
Interesting Chapman is listed as the same height as Logue
so the 3 talls + Conca + Ryan + Wilson + Young
not sure how he plays his wingers either whether Aish/Acres just drop back into defence
Be interesting to see how Chapman goes