Just because draftees spent some time in the middle in academy, it does not mean they are midfielders. IMO, way early to classify them as midfielders. For sure they will not play in the middle early. Or did you see Rogers killing it in the middle this year (like Graham)? Or do you think they will replace Rowell, Anderson, Flanders, Graham, Miller in the middle? Humphrey still waiting for his chance. Next 2-3 years, learning multiple roles, 70-80% forward for both, occasional run through the middle. I go back to Paplely proto type.Berry kicks goals, we need some forward class, the ball hits the ground in our forward line and we have no-one who can collect it and score, maybe Mally but he is still incredibly inconsistent. Lombard and Rogers aren't going to be that player. Berry can. We should be drafting him. Why hope some midfielders can become a small forward when you can draft one. GWS have drafted small forwards in multiple drafts and their forward line is elite. Why try forcing a mid into a different role when you can draft an actual forward?
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