Happy new year Murfs mate! I hope you’re well. Genuine coin toss with some of the selections! Like you said, it’s a good dilemma to have on our hands 🙏🏽
Happy New Year, Ant. The team looks pretty stacked with the new editions. There have to be a couple of omissions from the side. It will balance out if God forbid we get a couple of injuries. If Cox stays fit and has no injuries, then he is in the side. I agree with you there. I think the most interesting position is the Dean, Framptom, McInnes one. At least if we have an injury there, we have the next in line scenario.
Great to see you back. I am always on the lookout for your reviews, or news, as the general CFC news gives us very little to mull about. Our team looks very strong and I can't help but be extremely optimistic about 2025. Goes without saying that if players fail to perform, the coaching panel will be on top of it and bring in the next best. All players will know to play to their highest abilities. Definitely there will be no playing anyone with injuries this year with our luxury of solid depth for once.
Happy new year Anti, welcome back, for me Dean gets first crack at second tall over frampton. The rest is pretty much spot on. You can swap a few around but it’s all personal preference. Well done with best 23 selection.
As much as i love what the big cox can provide for our structure, it's my opinion we can't stay reliant on him. He's getting slower each season and thus, makes the team even more slower. He's been found out, injury prone, and plays 1 good game out 5 (if that). I agree he makes the team better, but that's a double edged sword. Rival clubs have also caught up with our game plan. Time to evolve if we want to contend for another cup. Even if that means we blood Smit this year, or utilise a current versatile type that can give booker a 20-30% chop out. I hope i'm wrong here, i've loved Mase ever since his debut.
Not many players have performed well /dominated in over 90% of finals games they’ve played like Cox has! Look at players like Heeney, Warner, Buddy, Toby Greene, etc. if this is the case with Cox in 2025, he has finals career better than most!
@Kristianmac426 I agree 100% on his finals performances being enormous for us. But, with the injuries he has copped the last couple of years may hinder his performance come finals time. Time will tell on that one, I hope he can prove me wrong trust me!
Welcome back Anthony - Just over 9 weeks until the first game. Bit of a typo for your final 23 but we saw your real selections earlier anyway. Some in the media are suggesting that the Pies are too old and their run has ended but I think this summary conveys the true picture. Yes we have some old players but we also have a host of very capable players waiting in the wings together with some very experienced players that can't be fitted in. I expect our guys to challenge pretty strongly again. Go Pies!
Happy New Year Anth, good exercise to do to show our depth. Only significant difference I have with you is Dean for some reason I dont rate him, I think this is our weakness?
Not sure we can have all of Cameron, Cox, Mcstay, Mihoceck and Membrey in the same team, seems a touch top heavy to me and I think one misses out for a runner.
If DC can bare the responsibility of tucking most of the game, then MAYBE Cox wouldn’t be necessary. I just don’t believe McStay, Checkers, and Membrey have what Coxy does - and that’s great ruck craft!
Love the team but no way Cox play with Membrey for me. Our game plan is built on speed. We haven’t played that many talls ever in Macrae’s era. Imo Membrey plays over Cox. 34 years old and goes missing often. He was only “integral to our team” last year bc we had barely any other talls playing at the time.
I hear you on that one, but I think Cox brings a different dimension to the team that Membrey just doesn't. In saying that, it would be a change up to what we are typically accustomed to in the forward line.
HNY Ant. Great team. Injuries a concern. Working on the age issue but considering the side we have, there's a huge chance we'll make the final 4 and go on with it. Gee Houston makes a difference in the makeup - that half back line is the best I've ever seen and I've been following the Maggies since Lou Richards was playing. Go Pies.
I’d say Sidebottom might end up being surpassed by Allan, Lipinski has been fantastic and is a good age so I don’t see him being dropped and McInnes for Dean
Well Antman....at least you're sticking to your guns....but so am I . If Dean is fullback we don't win the flag because he is average at every part of the game. One of the key forwards has to go back. .... Or.....Reef....I'm happy to give him a go of course. And as for Shultz, well, I've seen better skill and speed in an under 12 local game. But he does chase, and occasionally get an "effective" tackle.....BIG DEAL!!!!!!!
Great conversation starter. Like most you are giving Shultz yet another chance to justify his price tag. I'm afraid he's a dud or at best ordinary as have said for 2 years now. Give someone else (young player) a chance. Cox should stay on not only because i just love the way he carries on but also because he is literally a big problem for the opposition. They cannot afford to let him lumber along unencumbered. Someone said he is getting slower. Impossible, he is almost stationary now. Keep him for one last season - a real character who entertains and has delivered better than Shultz (and look how many chances the flat earthers have given him).
All you get from Frampton is holding free kicks against Collingwood. I have no idea why we delisted Markov & kept him. Don't get me wrong, I love the pies, I've barracked for them all 35 years I've been alive, but Billy Frampton is just a waste of time, money & space. The guy only got a spot in the premiership team cause McStay was injured & all he did in that game was give away free kicks. He is the appendix of the Collingwood football club
Dean is not starting for me we can't afford to drop games early Josh back on the wing quanor half back if he doesn't perform dropped also can't start all 3 forwards on the field at the same time 1 needs to be on the bench for rotations appart from that don't mind it we have plenty of depth.
Moore is overrated and dean isnt better than then Q, Q is a hard worker and very very talented dean has height that’s about it, no disrespect to him as he’s made the afl so clearly better then most but he isn’t better then Q
My HONEST Opinion on the Reef McInnes Experiment (so far) - ua-cam.com/video/HGeJ4ZzML_I/v-deo.htmlsi=mZz9Zd4rc6mPsMvC
WHE stiff to miss I reckon but I dunno who goes out for him. Good spot to be in. Good to see you back mate. Happy New Year
No way bro I love ur videos murfs
Happy new year Murfs mate! I hope you’re well. Genuine coin toss with some of the selections! Like you said, it’s a good dilemma to have on our hands 🙏🏽
Happy New Year, Ant. The team looks pretty stacked with the new editions. There have to be a couple of omissions from the side. It will balance out if God forbid we get a couple of injuries. If Cox stays fit and has no injuries, then he is in the side. I agree with you there. I think the most interesting position is the Dean, Framptom, McInnes one. At least if we have an injury there, we have the next in line scenario.
Appreciate your insight, it's going to be a very interesting season! Good problem to have!
HNY great to see you back and into it again, I think the final 23 has forwards mids and forwards again anyway great review as always
Go Pies
Appreciate it mate, looking forward to the season ahead!
Happy New Year mate. 🎉Go Pies
Happy New Year mate! GO PIES! 🎉
Welcome back Happy New Year hope all is well
Great to see you here mate!! New year was good and how about you?
@PiesFooty yes all good mate in Thailand now 2 weeks holiday
@@brendanrowell4977 Unreal! Enjoy mate!!
Good to see you back mate
Appreciate the support!
Great to see you back. I am always on the lookout for your reviews, or news, as the general CFC news gives us very little to mull about.
Our team looks very strong and I can't help but be extremely optimistic about 2025.
Goes without saying that if players fail to perform, the coaching panel will be on top of it and bring in the next best. All players will know to play to their highest abilities. Definitely there will be no playing anyone with injuries this year with our luxury of solid depth for once.
Great to have you back, and yes the depth is fantastic!
Happy new year Anti, welcome back, for me Dean gets first crack at second tall over frampton. The rest is pretty much spot on. You can swap a few around but it’s all personal preference. Well done with best 23 selection.
Thanks heaps! The competition for spots is fierce this year, so plenty to discuss!
Welcome back Champ!!! 🤷♂️🤷♂️
We back champ!
Good to see you back Ant,
Happy New Year, I think your list is what I was thinking about, few other tweaks but things change as the game flows 👍
Appreciate it, cheers!
As much as i love what the big cox can provide for our structure, it's my opinion we can't stay reliant on him. He's getting slower each season and thus, makes the team even more slower. He's been found out, injury prone, and plays 1 good game out 5 (if that). I agree he makes the team better, but that's a double edged sword. Rival clubs have also caught up with our game plan. Time to evolve if we want to contend for another cup.
Even if that means we blood Smit this year, or utilise a current versatile type that can give booker a 20-30% chop out.
I hope i'm wrong here, i've loved Mase ever since his debut.
Not many players have performed well /dominated in over 90% of finals games they’ve played like Cox has!
Look at players like Heeney, Warner, Buddy, Toby Greene, etc. if this is the case with Cox in 2025, he has finals career better than most!
@Kristianmac426 I agree 100% on his finals performances being enormous for us. But, with the injuries he has copped the last couple of years may hinder his performance come finals time. Time will tell on that one, I hope he can prove me wrong trust me!
And also, very hard to compare coxxy to all of those players. The man is a walking skyscraper..
Welcome back Anthony - Just over 9 weeks until the first game. Bit of a typo for your final 23 but we saw your real selections earlier anyway. Some in the media are suggesting that the Pies are too old and their run has ended but I think this summary conveys the true picture. Yes we have some old players but we also have a host of very capable players waiting in the wings together with some very experienced players that can't be fitted in. I expect our guys to challenge pretty strongly again. Go Pies!
We as devoted fans who live and breathe black and white know better than the casual sports analyst on tv knows- Go Pies!
Happy New Year Ant
Happy New Year to you too!
Happy New Year Anth, good exercise to do to show our depth. Only significant difference I have with you is Dean for some reason I dont rate him, I think this is our weakness?
Appreciate your thoughts on Dean - it's definitely a debate! We will know more after the practice matches.
Imagine our biggest problem is too many good players and not enough spaces on the field to have them all 😅
Music to my ears hahaha
I can't see Mitchell missing out if fit. But who's position does he take no idea.
Come on think harder hahah pick a name!
Not sure we can have all of Cameron, Cox, Mcstay, Mihoceck and Membrey in the same team, seems a touch top heavy to me and I think one misses out for a runner.
Maybe Mihocek moves to FB and Membrey takes his void
@TheLaughingMagpie can't see that happening checkers will stay forward, he offers a lot there
If DC can bare the responsibility of tucking most of the game, then MAYBE Cox wouldn’t be necessary. I just don’t believe McStay, Checkers, and Membrey have what Coxy does - and that’s great ruck craft!
No way Qaynor sits on the bench
Doesn’t really mean much tbh
Love the team but no way Cox play with Membrey for me. Our game plan is built on speed. We haven’t played that many talls ever in Macrae’s era. Imo Membrey plays over Cox. 34 years old and goes missing often. He was only “integral to our team” last year bc we had barely any other talls playing at the time.
I hear you on that one, but I think Cox brings a different dimension to the team that Membrey just doesn't. In saying that, it would be a change up to what we are typically accustomed to in the forward line.
@ fair enough. It’s a good problem to have!
HNY Ant. Great team. Injuries a concern. Working on the age issue but considering the side we have, there's a huge chance we'll make the final 4 and go on with it. Gee Houston makes a difference in the makeup - that half back line is the best I've ever seen and I've been following the Maggies since Lou Richards was playing. Go Pies.
Love it Gav! Who were some of your favourite running defenders in the past?
Does the best UA-camr reply?
But you're my favourite UA-camr...
👏😃
McCreery guarantees 1 min of highlights per month
Doesn’t mind a clutch goal wither
HNY --- 9 WEEKS TO GO
Let’s go Tony!!!
FlagPies25 come on
I’d say Sidebottom might end up being surpassed by Allan, Lipinski has been fantastic and is a good age so I don’t see him being dropped and McInnes for Dean
Pretty reasonable mate! Let’s see what unfolds in the next 8 weeks. Happy new year!
Well Antman....at least you're sticking to your guns....but so am I . If Dean is fullback we don't win the flag because he is average at every part of the game. One of the key forwards has to go back. .... Or.....Reef....I'm happy to give him a go of course. And as for Shultz, well, I've seen better skill and speed in an under 12 local game. But he does chase, and occasionally get an "effective" tackle.....BIG DEAL!!!!!!!
Haha we will see Simon! Reef is a chance as well.
Great conversation starter. Like most you are giving Shultz yet another chance to justify his price tag. I'm afraid he's a dud or at best ordinary as have said for 2 years now. Give someone else (young player) a chance. Cox should stay on not only because i just love the way he carries on but also because he is literally a big problem for the opposition. They cannot afford to let him lumber along unencumbered. Someone said he is getting slower. Impossible, he is almost stationary now. Keep him for one last season - a real character who entertains and has delivered better than Shultz (and look how many chances the flat earthers have given him).
Damn! So if you drop Schultz, who are you bringing in?
All you get from Frampton is holding free kicks against Collingwood. I have no idea why we delisted Markov & kept him. Don't get me wrong, I love the pies, I've barracked for them all 35 years I've been alive, but Billy Frampton is just a waste of time, money & space. The guy only got a spot in the premiership team cause McStay was injured & all he did in that game was give away free kicks. He is the appendix of the Collingwood football club
Who would you have as the 2nd defender to support Darcy?
Dean is not starting for me we can't afford to drop games early Josh back on the wing quanor half back if he doesn't perform dropped also can't start all 3 forwards on the field at the same time 1 needs to be on the bench for rotations appart from that don't mind it we have plenty of depth.
Ellaaaa re Manny pos pas?
You've left Josh Daicos out of your final 23 completely!!!
He’s in the defence mate lol
Backline
Dean better than Frampton 🥜🥜🥜🥜🥜
I’m hopeful for Deano
charlie deen isn't physical enough.
Can be a weakness in 1 on 1s! Hopefully he can improve there.
Old m8 reef to slow I think
He is actually fast! Draft combine results were elite
Moore is overrated and dean isnt better than then Q, Q is a hard worker and very very talented dean has height that’s about it, no disrespect to him as he’s made the afl so clearly better then most but he isn’t better then Q
Q and Dean are not like for like unfortunately! Maybe if Q was 5 inches taller 😂
Jaicos?
Josh Daicos
So happy to see you back!! Keep up your amazing dedication and may 2025 be another successful year for you (and the pies!) 🖤🤍
Appreciate the love and support - go Pies! 🖤🤍