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Like the forward line thread, bringing this back. 10th in terms of goals/inside 50, 15th in scores/inside 50, 4th least accurate. So we're pushing them high and outside whilst conceding scores.
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So how will we work Ridley and Reid in over coming weeks?
My guess is that whichever returns first will replace Lav and play as the second tall.
After that it gets interesting…..Acknowledging he’s been good, I’d be inclined to “rest” Heppell but the easier path is to push Martin up field and get rid of say Hind or Hobbs. Suspect the latter is what will happen.
Reid's kicking would certainly reduce the dependence on Martin out of defense.Sounds sort of right. If Reid holds form in the VFL he puts pressure on Lav for sure and I suspect that Marto will play a bit more up the ground or even forward.
I reckon Reid is viewed as best 22 when healthy. He played round 1, Lav didn’t. Lav came in when Reid got injured. Give him 2-3 weeks and I think he takes his spot tbh.Sounds sort of right. If Reid holds form in the VFL he puts pressure on Lav for sure and I suspect that Marto will play a bit more up the ground or even forward.
My ideal back 6 (7) is;So how will we work Ridley and Reid in over coming weeks?
My guess is that whichever returns first will replace Lav and play as the second tall.
After that it gets interesting…..Acknowledging he’s been good, I’d be inclined to “rest” Heppell but the easier path is to push Martin up field and get rid of say Hind or Hobbs. Suspect the latter is what will happen.
Actually it can be a symptom of upfield. Weitering has spoken about it on SEN .What gives in this shit show of a back 6 / 7?
Some of the worst 1:1 defenders I the league so something needs to change. Cant just be left up field, helps bu something in this group needs to improve.
yep, sorry about that. I was wrong on the McKay acquisition. Was very good, especially early.Actually it can be a symptom of upfield. Weitering has spoken about it on SEN .
Of course it doesn’t help when you play undersized blokes.
But people gave me shit for suggesting possibly taking a KPD last year.
Is Redman actually a good kick or is it like the best of the ugly ducklings in a group environment ?
I was actually talking about the possibility of taking Connor O'Sullivan if he was the bloke at our pick. Not that I am / was unhappy we traded up to get Caddy.yep, sorry about that. I was wrong on the McKay acquisition. Was very good, especially early.
Well drilled. Well coached. By whom?All you have to do is look at Brisbane's backline. No real stars Andrews aside but the drive their backs give their team is incredible. Payne, Wilmot, Starcevich and Lester are never talked about in terms of excellent defenders but they're imo atypical of what a very good AFL team requires. Always involved, provide excellent cover and drive out of the backline, all good overhead, all smart ball users.
Reid/Hayes and El HawliI think, based off contract lengths, the locks are:
B: Ridley McKay McGrath
Hb: Redman ... ...
Imo, McGrath's best suited to focusing on the defensive end and handling the gun opposition small forward, rather than attacking. He needs to step up too when it comes to setting up our backline positioning - if you're vice-captain this should not be hard. Release Redman to play a more attacking role, let Ridley primarily be an interceptor.
We need a genuine second key defender to step up (whether it's Reid, Hayes, Jones, even Wright, or someone who's not currently on the list). We'll also need at least another attacking ball user with composure & good skills, and a medium defender type who should be able to use it well too.
If it's up to me, Laverde is useful depth next year in multiple defensive roles, Kelly i'm letting go. I'm also trying ADJ as a half back over pre-season to see whether that's viable or not.
Although doing well on a wing at VFL level, I think he has all the tools to make a good to very good half back. The last Saad turned out pretty well at AFL levelSaad El Hawli