MG is no less of a forward than Jolly is...plugger66 wrote:Either. The second ruckman is just about finished but at least those 2 can play in another position, MG cant.SainterK wrote:What would your preferred option be to backup Ben then, Blake or Kosi?plugger66 wrote:Must say I dont think it will work with only 3 on the bench. ben is a natural ruckman but will have to play forward to much as MG really cant play forward. Doesnt seem like the right idea for me. I think MG should be given a game to say goodbye and that is it.SainterK wrote:If he can give the mids first use, it's the missing link...Gardiner and Ben would make a great combo, McEvoy is as agile as a Leigh Brown or Ryder type, and as damaging around the ground.
I love the bloke and think (hope) he has one last shot at it...
Both he and Jolly are pretty much useless if not in the ruck... In that, they can both be damaging floating forward, but not set there...
So Ben has to play the Leigh Brown role...
This is harder to digest, as Brown is more athletic, but Ben is better in the rucking role... However, as long as Roo remains the focal point forward, Ben could succeed pinch hitting as a big target down there...
Ruckmen fail when they are plonked forward and expected to play the role a natural FF/CHF does... Cannot work...
Can't see a place for Kosi tho with Gardi and Ben also in there... Blake only down back for mine...
FWIW, I think for us to be successful, Roo must start and stay deeper forward, having more shots on goal, and getting in more dangerous positions...
