AFL.com.au's Michael Whiting has put together what he believes is our best 22.
B: Dan McStay, Daniel Merrett, Ryan Harwood
HB: Sam Mayes, Harris Andrews, Tom Cutler
C: Pearce Hanley, Daniel Rich, Marco Paparone
HF: Tom Bell, Josh Schache, Allen Christensen
F: Josh Green, Josh Walker, Dayne Zorko
FOLL: Stefan Martin, Tom Rockliff, Dayne Beams
INT: Ryan Bastinac, Mitch Robinson, Lewis Taylor, Ryan Lester
With the off-season additions of Tom Bell, Ryan Bastinac and Josh Walker, along with the drafting of tall forward Josh Schache, the Lions have some genuine depth for the first time in a few years. Jono Freeman is a touch unlucky to miss out in the forward line, but Walker's bigger frame and ability to pinch-hit in the ruck gives him the nod. With Ryan Harwood and Tom Cutler in the back half, the Lions now have plenty of speed to break the lines, while Sam Mayes is one of their best ball users and can set up attack from the defensive 50. Marco Paparone edges Rohan Bewick for a wing spot, while draftees Rhys Mathieson and Ben Keays will also push for versatile Ryan Lester's position.
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