The back 6 worked well. Harves pointed out the performance of the midfield as a key in making the defenders job easier. Harves named Hooker, Ambrose Ridley and Dea as well as Saad and McKenna in the post match. Its going to be hard to find a spot in there based on that, but Dea would be the one to make way.
Replacing Dea (186) with Francis (193) is that going too tall? Ridley (192) Ambrose (193)
Also remember Redman ( 186) is doing nicely in the VFL
Of course if itâs a detriment to his well being. But if the club thought losing would impact his mental health then he shouldnât be anywhere near the ones anyway.
Dea was excellent so I would be disappointed if he was out.
Reward for performance.
I wouldnât be rushing this bloke. The longer he strings games together at VFL level, the better prepared heâll be for WHEN he gets his chance.
As for his spot when that chance comes, I really think it comes down to roles. Ambrose is the lockdown tall & Saad the lockdown small with rebound ability. McKenna is the rebounder & Hooker the interceptor. Dea is the medium accountable type. Ridley definitely a rebounder on the weekends performance.
Ideally Francis wouldâve filled Gleesonâs spot but unfortunately he had his own issues to deal with. I think Hurley comes in for Dea when fit and plays a medium/rebound/intercept role. I donât think we can play all of Hurley, Hooker, Francis & Ridley in the one backline. Will be interesting to see if they swing Hooker or Hurley forward again.
Rest BJ and bring in Redmond. Not drop, rest.
As much as I would like too, I donât think we can. It leaves us short of on field generals.
Most people do not think further than that.
we have a very expendable role player in the team right now in dea.
Really?
Experience counts, but part of developing for the future is letting the next age group stand up.
I feel as if the backline has been more settled since Hooker went back.
His future is with us though right? It would hurt losing him, I feel so invested in him, Like promise ring invested.
Make up a new position for him and play him there.
Of course it is. We sure as hell wouldnât let go of him willingly. The talent of this kid is enormous.
Yes really.
Very true. Also true is that playing too many of them at once without enough on field direction makes you Carlton. Iâd rather not do that. To him or to us. His time will come.
Carlton the same team which smashed our so called on field leaders?
Oh dear.
Yeah, whatever.
I wish he had the tank to be a mid
I wish he had the tank to be a defender.
He almost does. Itâs only a bees away now.
If not for his break, he would be there by now.
This year is Goddardâs last yeah?
So I dont think this puts us behind schedule wuth the red one.
they would like him best 22 for round 1 next year. not all talls are Hurlesque and come on from thw get go. I expect though we will start getting a glimps of what peak Francis might look like by season end.
That is music to my ears.
Edit: I should note good music. Not the dj thread music.