I am a massive Hurley fan, but fear Woosha has made him play an aggressive role that leaves him exposed at times. His role could only work effectively if others could help out. I had no problem with this last year, his attack out weighed what we lost in defense.
But with Hooker missing and Frances coming along. I think he needs to become more accountable and take the best fwd. This will re-leave some pressure on Harley or Ambro’s (depending on who we play). I really hope Hurley can play the role like he did on Buddy last year. And that Ambro and Harts can play some good footy.
We need Franga on the 3rd tall fwd so he can use his main assets as often as possible.
Ridley must be in the team IMHO, but he is another that has attacking flair, yet lacks a fair bit in defense. You cant have to many of that type in our backline. Id like to see him play wing. If we are not playing Parish as an inside mid id drop him and play Ridley on the wing.
I like Parish but we have enough short mids and he has shown little anywhere else.
I bet* Francis bobs up at FF on Sunday. He will (and should) spend most time back as 3rd tall/MrInterceptalot, but he is a great option to be swung forward for the odd spell. We haven’t really seen Francis play as a forward while fit… Maybe half a quarter here and there in the VFL early last year?
*A Chinese-style watercolour of Kevin Sheedy cradling a otter, by artist Fin Ding Ni Mo
No i reckon brown will go chf and Francis in defence
But i would love to see the coach mix it up a bit and throw Francis forward albeit for a quater or so
I think he would be better value to the team playing the “Goddard role” as opposed to an accountable third tall, hopefully, Hooker returns and Hurley can become the 3rd allowing Francis to play the loose intercept/rebounding role.