Phar Ace
Brownlow Medallist
He is a good kid from the same Club that Eric Hipwood came through (who incidently we bid for but failed a couple of years ago), but my dilemma is that Brisbane passed on him (and Martyn) only to take Jaxon Prior from West Perth, who frankly I would have taken behind both these. So what was it that suggested Cumberland was less choosable than Prior? My only guess is this is less about best available than finding a player for gap in the list - ie Prior should slot into half back nicely, but Cumberland is a deadset hardnut midfielder with a surprising burst of speed and piercing left foot when he wants to use it, even if it is a bit wayward at times. What he might lack in finesse and class, he'll make up for with speed and grunt. Brisbane landing Deven Robertson much earlier probably played a small part in the Lions needing to overlook Cumberland when the Tiger bid came.