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From adversity comes opportunity.
Lynch out means that hopefully Ryan gets an extended run at the key post. I've always thought he was the long term Lynch replacement anyway. Similar style players imo although I'd like to see Sampson crashing packs and using his aggression more. That will come with games and experience. We'll get a good look at him and see if he has what it takes.
Jack comes back in to play the second fiddle role (roll lol) that means Miller gets his chance as 2nd Ruck/tall utility. Miller also offers a bit of stiffness in the spine at the back if required also.
For variety Samson can also have a run in the ruck where I reckon he changes our dynamic around the ball and Miller can pinch hit forward when he can bring the ball to ground if he doesn't mark it.
Add to that Graham out gives the evolving chemistry between Dusty, Shai and Cumbo rotating on ball and forward more time and Sonsie and Clarke provide youthful enthusiasm, run and some class. We have a great chance to reset forward of the ball imo. We will need big efforts from defensive mids (Cotchin/Pickett ?) to cover for Graham's pressure and a combination of small defensive forwards MRJ/Mansell and perhaps Steely or Seth given a chance ?
Lynch out means that hopefully Ryan gets an extended run at the key post. I've always thought he was the long term Lynch replacement anyway. Similar style players imo although I'd like to see Sampson crashing packs and using his aggression more. That will come with games and experience. We'll get a good look at him and see if he has what it takes.
Jack comes back in to play the second fiddle role (roll lol) that means Miller gets his chance as 2nd Ruck/tall utility. Miller also offers a bit of stiffness in the spine at the back if required also.
For variety Samson can also have a run in the ruck where I reckon he changes our dynamic around the ball and Miller can pinch hit forward when he can bring the ball to ground if he doesn't mark it.
Add to that Graham out gives the evolving chemistry between Dusty, Shai and Cumbo rotating on ball and forward more time and Sonsie and Clarke provide youthful enthusiasm, run and some class. We have a great chance to reset forward of the ball imo. We will need big efforts from defensive mids (Cotchin/Pickett ?) to cover for Graham's pressure and a combination of small defensive forwards MRJ/Mansell and perhaps Steely or Seth given a chance ?