The Lions debuted Rayner, Bailey, Eagles, McInerney, Starcevich. Of the 5, Rayner is the standout. Not sure how you think the other 4 showed anymore than Cerra, Brayshaw, Banfield, Crowden, Giro etc. Perhaps you're not giving our kids the credit they deserved, Bizkit. Rayner is the No. 1 pick. But I reckon Brayshaw, Cerra and Banfield, had better debut season than Rayner. A few stats to show their 2018 performances. Looking at the numbers that matter, I rate our boys in purple as having more upside if their 2018 performances are to go by. The 3 Freo boys I've mentioned will be in our best 22 for many years to come. Other than Rayner, the other 4 Brissie debutants are questionable starting 22.
Pick 1, Rayner (22 Games) 13.5 Disposals, 0.91 Goals, 2.36 Tackles
Pick 15, Bailey (12 Games) 13.5 Disposals, 0.5 Goals, 2.33 Tackles
Pick 2, Brayshaw (17 Games), 15.94 Disposals, 0.29 Goals, 4.41 Tackles
Pick 5, Cerra (21 Games), 13.67 Disposals, 0.33 Goals, 3.38 Tackles
Pick 5, rookie, Banfield (20 Games), 14.55 Disposals, 0.25 Goals, 4.05 Tackles