JBKI would like to introduce 'Hypothetical Wednesday' This is a post that will provide a lot of discussion points for you and your mates. Basically I am going to come up with hypothetical situations, and provide answers for them every Wednesday.
To kick us off this week I'm taking the position of recruiting at GC17. I have changed the rules, so that I have the first 5 picks in the draft, and can take anyone, regardless of current contracts. Here's who I would go for;
1. Jonathan Brown
May not play in our first premiership, but is the instant captain, and has all the attributes I want instilled into my players. He's playing ability is almost unrivalled in today's game, and if he played in Melbourne would be regularly talked about in the same breath as Ablett and Judd. Makes teammates walk tall, and this is vital for our young list.
2. Joel Selwood
Hard at it midfielder who adds bulk to our young midfield. Will flourish under the leadership of Brown, and is going to be primed to become captain as soon as Brown retires. I have Selwood pencilled in to be our first premiership captain.
3. Lance Franklin
The most naturally talented player in the AFL. Is only 23, and by the time we are competing late into September will be in his prime at 27 or 28. At 6'6 and as agile as any on the ground, Franklin is near impossible to match up on, and coupled with Brown, creates massive headaches for any backline.
4. Nic Naitanui
The biggest risk I have taken with any of my top 5 picks. At only 19, he is yet to prove himself as a star, but at times scares me with how good he could be. I was desperate to have Matthew Kreuzer in this list, but I went with the Eagles youngster for his marketability. Franklin walks in as the poster boy, but it won't be long before Naitanui's number will be on more kids backs.
5. Adam Cooney
Adds some class to our midfield. Has a brownlow under his belt, and is in his prime. When we reach the premiership window, he will be super experienced and desperate to taste success in September.
This is not just a list of the best players in the league, remember I am keeping the future of a new football club in mind. Post comments as to what you think, and players who you think should be in this list.
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2 comments:
Biased call. Wouldn't take Franklin on current form. Since you've already got Brown maybe you need to invest in a quality backman - or a potential backman.
e.g. Harry Taylor, Nathan Bock or Paul Bower.
You need a head-strong defender in your Top 5! Some one that is able to provide run, poise, versatility and leadership to the backline of The Gold Coast FC. That man is Luke Hodge. He has all the class and determination of Jonathon Brown down the other end of the ground.
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