2023: SC Planning Thread
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Per Ralphy at the HS. Darragh Joyce from the Saints is interesting.
Five players likely to make their Round 1 club debut for Lions. Joyce playing scratch matches in the A side as the third defender and Conor McKenna is a lock as the Lions try to put speed on the game from defence. Dunkley, Ashcroft, Gunston all on track
Five players likely to make their Round 1 club debut for Lions. Joyce playing scratch matches in the A side as the third defender and Conor McKenna is a lock as the Lions try to put speed on the game from defence. Dunkley, Ashcroft, Gunston all on track
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February 15, 2023 - 1:18PM
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Brisbane could debut five new Lions in round 1 as their pair of Irish defensive recruits make strong claims to take on Port Adelaide after flawless summers for Chris Fagan’s side.
The Lions were trounced by Geelong in the preliminary final but won two finals in another year of growth, so five round 1 changes for that preliminary final side would normally be highly unusual.
Will Ashcroft has had a super summer as the No. 1 overall pick and has already assured himself of a spot in Brisbane’s starting midfield.
But ex-Essendon defender Conor McKenna might even eclipse him as the SuperCoach recruit of the season ($167,500) given the impression he has made at Brisbane.
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Conor McKenna could be a bargain buy in your SuperCoach team. Picture: Getty Images
Brisbane beat three rivals to snare his signature after he un-retired from football and he has shown the same line-breaking talents that made him a fan favourite in his early years at Essendon.
While Brisbane has prioritised greater team defence over summer they are also desperate to add burst from half back and McKenna has provided that in spades.
In the club’s recent match simulation sessions he has been joined by fellow Irishman Darragh Joyce in the 18-man A team playing as a third defender against the B side.
Joyce played only 13 games in five seasons at St Kilda before being delisted but the Lions want the 195cm defender to play on difficult match-ups alongside Darcy Gardiner and Harris Andrews.
Ahead of the club’s two official scratch matches Joyce has that position to lose given Marcus Adams is on the club’s inactive list with concussion issues.
Free agency acquisition Jack Gunston has also had an excellent summer and while he was absent for last week’s intra-club with a wedding he hasn’t missed a beat this year.
Jack Gunston is aiming for a fourth flag at the Lions. Picture: Getty Images
He will be an immediate upgrade on departing free agent Dan McStay and has already provided leadership to the team’s key forwards as he imparts wisdom on leading patterns and attacking synergy.
Dogs midfielder Josh Dunkley has also joined the club in a trade and will provide leadership and grunt to a midfield that was overwhelmed by the Cats.
Brisbane is confident Dayne Zorko (hamstring) and Darcy Gardiner (shoulder) will be fit to get valuable match practice within two weeks.
Cam Rayner has been playing half back in recent match simulation as an education on how defenders play and work off their opponent.
With a month remaining before that clash against Port Adelaide the Lions are yet to decide how to best use him but believe he now has a second string to his bow.
-Jon Ralph
AFL 2023: Every club’s predicted line-up for their round 1 clash
We’re only a month away from the start of the AFL season and competition for spots is hotter than ever. So who could be the unlucky players at your club? Find out your club’s best side.
NSN staff
13 min read
February 15, 2023 - 1:18PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
26 comments
00:15
KFC SuperCoach: Are you up to the challenge?
Heath Shaw v Shield Man: Who will win?
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Brisbane could debut five new Lions in round 1 as their pair of Irish defensive recruits make strong claims to take on Port Adelaide after flawless summers for Chris Fagan’s side.
The Lions were trounced by Geelong in the preliminary final but won two finals in another year of growth, so five round 1 changes for that preliminary final side would normally be highly unusual.
Will Ashcroft has had a super summer as the No. 1 overall pick and has already assured himself of a spot in Brisbane’s starting midfield.
But ex-Essendon defender Conor McKenna might even eclipse him as the SuperCoach recruit of the season ($167,500) given the impression he has made at Brisbane.
READ EVERY CLUB’S BEST 23 BELOW
Conor McKenna could be a bargain buy in your SuperCoach team. Picture: Getty Images
Brisbane beat three rivals to snare his signature after he un-retired from football and he has shown the same line-breaking talents that made him a fan favourite in his early years at Essendon.
While Brisbane has prioritised greater team defence over summer they are also desperate to add burst from half back and McKenna has provided that in spades.
In the club’s recent match simulation sessions he has been joined by fellow Irishman Darragh Joyce in the 18-man A team playing as a third defender against the B side.
Joyce played only 13 games in five seasons at St Kilda before being delisted but the Lions want the 195cm defender to play on difficult match-ups alongside Darcy Gardiner and Harris Andrews.
Ahead of the club’s two official scratch matches Joyce has that position to lose given Marcus Adams is on the club’s inactive list with concussion issues.
Free agency acquisition Jack Gunston has also had an excellent summer and while he was absent for last week’s intra-club with a wedding he hasn’t missed a beat this year.
Jack Gunston is aiming for a fourth flag at the Lions. Picture: Getty Images
He will be an immediate upgrade on departing free agent Dan McStay and has already provided leadership to the team’s key forwards as he imparts wisdom on leading patterns and attacking synergy.
Dogs midfielder Josh Dunkley has also joined the club in a trade and will provide leadership and grunt to a midfield that was overwhelmed by the Cats.
Brisbane is confident Dayne Zorko (hamstring) and Darcy Gardiner (shoulder) will be fit to get valuable match practice within two weeks.
Cam Rayner has been playing half back in recent match simulation as an education on how defenders play and work off their opponent.
With a month remaining before that clash against Port Adelaide the Lions are yet to decide how to best use him but believe he now has a second string to his bow.
-Jon Ralph
Nothing Russty.
AFL 2023: Every club’s predicted line-up for their round 1 clash
We’re only a month away from the start of the AFL season and competition for spots is hotter than ever. So who could be the unlucky players at your club? Find out your club’s best side.
NSN staff
13 min read
February 15, 2023 - 1:18PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
26 comments
00:15
KFC SuperCoach: Are you up to the challenge?
Heath Shaw v Shield Man: Who will win?
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Brisbane could debut five new Lions in round 1 as their pair of Irish defensive recruits make strong claims to take on Port Adelaide after flawless summers for Chris Fagan’s side.
The Lions were trounced by Geelong in the preliminary final but won two finals in another year of growth, so five round 1 changes for that preliminary final side would normally be highly unusual.
Will Ashcroft has had a super summer as the No. 1 overall pick and has already assured himself of a spot in Brisbane’s starting midfield.
But ex-Essendon defender Conor McKenna might even eclipse him as the SuperCoach recruit of the season ($167,500) given the impression he has made at Brisbane.
READ EVERY CLUB’S BEST 23 BELOW
Conor McKenna could be a bargain buy in your SuperCoach team. Picture: Getty Images
Brisbane beat three rivals to snare his signature after he un-retired from football and he has shown the same line-breaking talents that made him a fan favourite in his early years at Essendon.
While Brisbane has prioritised greater team defence over summer they are also desperate to add burst from half back and McKenna has provided that in spades.
In the club’s recent match simulation sessions he has been joined by fellow Irishman Darragh Joyce in the 18-man A team playing as a third defender against the B side.
Joyce played only 13 games in five seasons at St Kilda before being delisted but the Lions want the 195cm defender to play on difficult match-ups alongside Darcy Gardiner and Harris Andrews.
Ahead of the club’s two official scratch matches Joyce has that position to lose given Marcus Adams is on the club’s inactive list with concussion issues.
Free agency acquisition Jack Gunston has also had an excellent summer and while he was absent for last week’s intra-club with a wedding he hasn’t missed a beat this year.
Jack Gunston is aiming for a fourth flag at the Lions. Picture: Getty Images
He will be an immediate upgrade on departing free agent Dan McStay and has already provided leadership to the team’s key forwards as he imparts wisdom on leading patterns and attacking synergy.
Dogs midfielder Josh Dunkley has also joined the club in a trade and will provide leadership and grunt to a midfield that was overwhelmed by the Cats.
Brisbane is confident Dayne Zorko (hamstring) and Darcy Gardiner (shoulder) will be fit to get valuable match practice within two weeks.
Cam Rayner has been playing half back in recent match simulation as an education on how defenders play and work off their opponent.
With a month remaining before that clash against Port Adelaide the Lions are yet to decide how to best use him but believe he now has a second string to his bow.
-Jon Ralph
AFL 2023: Every club’s predicted line-up for their round 1 clash
We’re only a month away from the start of the AFL season and competition for spots is hotter than ever. So who could be the unlucky players at your club? Find out your club’s best side.
NSN staff
13 min read
February 15, 2023 - 1:18PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
26 comments
00:15
KFC SuperCoach: Are you up to the challenge?
Heath Shaw v Shield Man: Who will win?
View more related videos
Brisbane could debut five new Lions in round 1 as their pair of Irish defensive recruits make strong claims to take on Port Adelaide after flawless summers for Chris Fagan’s side.
The Lions were trounced by Geelong in the preliminary final but won two finals in another year of growth, so five round 1 changes for that preliminary final side would normally be highly unusual.
Will Ashcroft has had a super summer as the No. 1 overall pick and has already assured himself of a spot in Brisbane’s starting midfield.
But ex-Essendon defender Conor McKenna might even eclipse him as the SuperCoach recruit of the season ($167,500) given the impression he has made at Brisbane.
READ EVERY CLUB’S BEST 23 BELOW
Conor McKenna could be a bargain buy in your SuperCoach team. Picture: Getty Images
Brisbane beat three rivals to snare his signature after he un-retired from football and he has shown the same line-breaking talents that made him a fan favourite in his early years at Essendon.
While Brisbane has prioritised greater team defence over summer they are also desperate to add burst from half back and McKenna has provided that in spades.
In the club’s recent match simulation sessions he has been joined by fellow Irishman Darragh Joyce in the 18-man A team playing as a third defender against the B side.
Joyce played only 13 games in five seasons at St Kilda before being delisted but the Lions want the 195cm defender to play on difficult match-ups alongside Darcy Gardiner and Harris Andrews.
Ahead of the club’s two official scratch matches Joyce has that position to lose given Marcus Adams is on the club’s inactive list with concussion issues.
Free agency acquisition Jack Gunston has also had an excellent summer and while he was absent for last week’s intra-club with a wedding he hasn’t missed a beat this year.
Jack Gunston is aiming for a fourth flag at the Lions. Picture: Getty Images
He will be an immediate upgrade on departing free agent Dan McStay and has already provided leadership to the team’s key forwards as he imparts wisdom on leading patterns and attacking synergy.
Dogs midfielder Josh Dunkley has also joined the club in a trade and will provide leadership and grunt to a midfield that was overwhelmed by the Cats.
Brisbane is confident Dayne Zorko (hamstring) and Darcy Gardiner (shoulder) will be fit to get valuable match practice within two weeks.
Cam Rayner has been playing half back in recent match simulation as an education on how defenders play and work off their opponent.
With a month remaining before that clash against Port Adelaide the Lions are yet to decide how to best use him but believe he now has a second string to his bow.
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Some stuff on the AFL site
https://www.afl.com.au/news/875431/hawks-make-ssp-call-as-recruits-close-in-on-r1-spot
https://www.afl.com.au/news/875431/hawks-make-ssp-call-as-recruits-close-in-on-r1-spot
