We’re going through each side and predicting their best 22 for the 2020 season.
Today, we’ve looked at the potential best 22’s of Geelong, Gold Coast and GWS.
Gold Coast
B: Jarrod Harbrow, Rory Thompson, Jack Hombsch
HB: Charlie Ballard, Sam Collins, Lachie Weller
C: Brandon Ellis, Hugh Greenwood, Touk Miller
HF: Izak Rankine, Ben King, Alex Sexton
F: Sam Day, Peter Wright, Ben Ainsworth
FOLL: Jarrod Witts, David Swallow, Brayden Fiorini
I/C: Darcy Macpherson, Jack Lukoscious, Matt Rowell*, Jack Bowes
*Provided the Suns select him
It's pretty safe to predict who the Suns will be selecting with the first overall pick, and it's even safer to say he's already in their best 22.
Rowell delivers added midfield depth, alongside new signings Greenwood and Ellis. Growth will come from players like Bowes, Fiorini, Macpherson and Lukoscious, while we may finally get to see the classy Rankine in action.
With Rory Thomspon back after a lengthy stint in the sheds, the Suns' backline is starting to form some stability; Lachie Weller is a terrific user and Charlie Ballard looks like a versatile defender to build around.
Veterans Pearce Hanley and Anthony Miles have been pushed out of the team, but their experience may be needed to carry out the season. This team is still very young, and have a long way to go but the potential is rising.
