There are a few options here for the Bombers given some of their midfield stars and Joe Daniher's importance in attack.

But Michael Hurley would be very close to the top of John Worsfold's list. Hurley is the Bombers' most valuable defender, he takes on the opposition's leading forward while also creating rebound, and his tough, uncompromising approach sets a standard for his team.

The Bombers do have some depth in defence, but not of Hurley's quality.

The Bombers could always swing Cale Hooker back if Hurley went down with injury, but that would have repercussions for the forward-line structure too.