WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
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WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
It was obvious that Richo had Ross pegged to play a major midfield role this year, so with his injury who replaces him in that inside role?
1. Acres from wing to inside mids.
2. Release Weller from tagging roles.
3. Curren to take on the role or tag.
4. Upgrade Sinclair to fill the role.
5. Minchington who seems more of an outside mid.
6. Wright or Webster?
As slow as Ross is he did have some unique ball winning capacities and looked to be dominating before his injury on the weekend. Lets hope with his loss whoever gets the chance takes it with both hands as it can only strenghten our midfield in the long term!
1. Acres from wing to inside mids.
2. Release Weller from tagging roles.
3. Curren to take on the role or tag.
4. Upgrade Sinclair to fill the role.
5. Minchington who seems more of an outside mid.
6. Wright or Webster?
As slow as Ross is he did have some unique ball winning capacities and looked to be dominating before his injury on the weekend. Lets hope with his loss whoever gets the chance takes it with both hands as it can only strenghten our midfield in the long term!
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Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
I think we all might be getting a little romantic about Ross's stature...
The guy was fringe last year in the 18th side, has played 2 decent practice matches - one against a VFL side.
Played roughly 70% of both matches for 14 & 15 touches, 4 & 3 tackles, 4 & 2 clearances and a goal each game. Pretty good stuff really, but we are talking NAB cup against 2 ordinary sides.
With a full list to choose from Ross would still be on the fringe of our best 22 IMO. His impact on games at the moment is around the same mark as Curren/Weller/Geary/Saunders... We won't miss him too much.
The guy was fringe last year in the 18th side, has played 2 decent practice matches - one against a VFL side.
Played roughly 70% of both matches for 14 & 15 touches, 4 & 3 tackles, 4 & 2 clearances and a goal each game. Pretty good stuff really, but we are talking NAB cup against 2 ordinary sides.
With a full list to choose from Ross would still be on the fringe of our best 22 IMO. His impact on games at the moment is around the same mark as Curren/Weller/Geary/Saunders... We won't miss him too much.
Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
Upgrade Sinclair
I've never seen a bad St.Kilda player - that's just how they are.
Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
Would like to see Sinclair get a chance - he's a natural midfielder (unlike Wright, Minch, Webster) who I reckon (based on very little) has a higher ceiling than Curren.PJ wrote:Upgrade Sinclair
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Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
Well I was surprised to see Sinclair is already 20yo.
A full 8 months older than Blake Acres and 6 months older than Eli.
Make of that what you will but he is close in age to Luke Dunstan and seems to have the body to compete already. Absolute Nugget. I suppose it comes down to Sinclair v Curren. Both will get an opportunity you'd think.
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Anyone impatient with Acres progress should take note of his age. Hes still just 19.5yo. Is going to be an absolute beast by 21.
A full 8 months older than Blake Acres and 6 months older than Eli.
Make of that what you will but he is close in age to Luke Dunstan and seems to have the body to compete already. Absolute Nugget. I suppose it comes down to Sinclair v Curren. Both will get an opportunity you'd think.
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Anyone impatient with Acres progress should take note of his age. Hes still just 19.5yo. Is going to be an absolute beast by 21.
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Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
Give Minchington a go.
Credited with two clearances on the weekend.
We promoted him, might as well use him.
Credited with two clearances on the weekend.
We promoted him, might as well use him.
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Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
He seems to have really bulked up with some muscle since last season. IMHO, thought he looked a triffle too heavy in the thighs............... hope his hammies can tolerate the stress !HitTheBoundary wrote:Give Minchington a go.
Credited with two clearances on the weekend.
We promoted him, might as well use him.
Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
To me this opens up the perfect vacancy for Mav Weller to step up as a full time, blue collar, in and under mid to take some of the load off Armo. I'm worried about Mavs disposal but his other attributes fit this well - huge body, tough with a bit of aggro, apparently he's been training the house down so should be fit to get to a lot of contests, in the leadership group so can help drive the team by leading from the engine room, likes the occasional poaching goal too. This is a great opportunity for Mav to prove he'll be more than just a run with player/big bodied cannon fodder for us while we bring up the kids. These are the sort of opportunities he needs to grasp with both hands.
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Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
If who replaces Ross in the midfield then whats going to replace who
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Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
45% of the second game. And was our 3rd highest possession getter at the time he was injured. I'd say his impact is slightly higher than that of Curren (gets more of it), as well as being a much better user of the ball than all of them, especially Curren and Saunders. Weller's attack on the ball and man is intense, as is his ball winning ability at the contest, but he tends to just boot the ball as far as he can, whereas Ross seems to have a lot of time with the ball and usually makes a good decision. All 4 of Ross, Saunders, Curren and Weller are still forging (perhaps playing for in Curren's case) their careers - it's a shame to lose Ross to a serious injury right now because he was just starting to look like he belonged - even if it was a sub-par opposition.dragit wrote:I think we all might be getting a little romantic about Ross's stature...
The guy was fringe last year in the 18th side, has played 2 decent practice matches - one against a VFL side.
Played roughly 70% of both matches for 14 & 15 touches, 4 & 3 tackles, 4 & 2 clearances and a goal each game. Pretty good stuff really, but we are talking NAB cup against 2 ordinary sides.
With a full list to choose from Ross would still be on the fringe of our best 22 IMO. His impact on games at the moment is around the same mark as Curren/Weller/Geary/Saunders... We won't miss him too much.
At the moment, we won't miss too much, agree there. But I think his potential is much greater and it's a shame that this is going to come in the way of him reaching it, at least this year.
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Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
In & under mid is such a dinosaur concept bluthy, all midfielders need to be inside/outside/skilful/tough., it's all about versatility.Bluthy wrote:To me this opens up the perfect vacancy for Mav Weller to step up as a full time, blue collar, in and under mid to take some of the load off Armo. I'm worried about Mavs disposal but his other attributes fit this well - huge body, tough with a bit of aggro, apparently he's been training the house down so should be fit to get to a lot of contests, in the leadership group so can help drive the team by leading from the engine room, likes the occasional poaching goal too. This is a great opportunity for Mav to prove he'll be more than just a run with player/big bodied cannon fodder for us while we bring up the kids. These are the sort of opportunities he needs to grasp with both hands.
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Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
+1HitTheBoundary wrote:Give Minchington a go.
Credited with two clearances on the weekend.
We promoted him, might as well use him.
Id like to see Minch get a fair opportunity.
Contracted until the end of this year only.
21yo.
Its now or never for him.
At least deserves a fair opportunity to answer the question one way or the other.
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Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
Yeah, unfortunately when we come to replacement options we are a little hamstrunggringo wrote:Billings or Ray would be alright....hang on.
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Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
what makes someone a natural middielder?FQF wrote: he's a natural midfielder (unlike Wright, Minch, Webster)
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Well played, Mr Dragit. Well played.dragit wrote:In & under mid is such a dinosaur concept bluthy, all midfielders need to be inside/outside/skilful/tough., it's all about versatility.Bluthy wrote:To me this opens up the perfect vacancy for Mav Weller to step up as a full time, blue collar, in and under mid to take some of the load off Armo. I'm worried about Mavs disposal but his other attributes fit this well - huge body, tough with a bit of aggro, apparently he's been training the house down so should be fit to get to a lot of contests, in the leadership group so can help drive the team by leading from the engine room, likes the occasional poaching goal too. This is a great opportunity for Mav to prove he'll be more than just a run with player/big bodied cannon fodder for us while we bring up the kids. These are the sort of opportunities he needs to grasp with both hands.
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Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
How many do you need in the midfield? 8? (3 across the centre line), 2 followers, 3 on the bench).
Then I would go: Steven, Armitage, Montagna, Dunstan, Newnes, Weller, Savage and Curran.
Then I would go: Steven, Armitage, Montagna, Dunstan, Newnes, Weller, Savage and Curran.
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Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
Gershwin wrote:How many do you need in the midfield? 8? (3 across the centre line), 2 followers, 3 on the bench).
Then I would go: Steven, Armitage, Montagna, Dunstan, Newnes, Weller, Savage and Curran.
About 12 I would think.
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Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
It's an opening for Mav to make his own.
I like Minchington, but in the pocket, closer to goal.
I like Minchington, but in the pocket, closer to goal.
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Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
I Don't Know!magnifisaint wrote:If who replaces Ross in the midfield then whats going to replace who
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Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
Hugh can't play midfield. And even if he could, Watts is no longer there to replace Hugh in Defence.magnifisaint wrote:If who replaces Ross in the midfield then whats going to replace who
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Re: WHO replaces Ross in midfield?
Good one Dr Spacey, good oneDr Spaceman wrote:Hugh can't play midfield. And even if he could, Watts is no longer there to replace Hugh in Defence.magnifisaint wrote:If who replaces Ross in the midfield then whats going to replace who
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