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I've got Hind there because currently we have a dearth of options for a running half-back, though I agree that I'd rather not have him in our first choice backline. The coaches obviously see that Hind has slowed down given Davey's training in defence.


Your view of Duursma is interesting. He hasn't trained yet that I know of, but I think he has a concussion history to contend with. Maybe playing back where he can see the game unfold might be helpful for his preservation. His draft notes are interesting;


"He spent time in the midfield with success, but was especially impressive off half-back against South Australia where he proved his all-round talent and finished it off with a huge contested mark in the fourth term...


He is a serious athlete, possessing pace (multiple sub three second 20 metre sprints), an elite vertical leap in which he ranked third off the right foot at the combine jumping 83cm, agility and excellent endurance results (ran a 6-minute, 30-second 2km time trial and 21.1 on the Yo-yo test at the National Draft Combine)...


On the flanks or wing, he runs and carries the ball with high metres gained and works hard on the spread offensively to get in dangerous positions forward of centre...


The way he flies into contests from any angle appears suicidal at times, but he backs his courage up with strong hands to often clunk the ball from difficult positions."


Draft Notes


I didn't realise he had those attributes so yes, Duursma seems like an excellent option. Maybe a rotation there with Durham who's a terrier defensively and can also clunk a mark.


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