Section 5
Norm Smith Medallist
- Nov 26, 2018
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Both Rayner & Cockatoo are quick over that first 20 meters but building endurance could be an issue. I think Rayner is closer than Cockatoo in this areaWhile I disagree with briztoon 's conclusions, I agree with them that the midfield is slow with Lyons and Neale, and I don't think there's a lot of room left for other slow players in the midfield if we want to win premierships. As Zorko continues to lose pace with age, I'd hope we play him forward more, with Rayner and Cockatoo running through the midfield more instead.
I included them both in the forward/midfield mix for the start of 2022
Rayner, we can only hope he gets back to that possible breakout stage. Then improve as the year unfolds. Just still an unknown with his injury
Cockatoo locked the goods at times but also looked cooked as the game wore on in each game he played.
Cockatoo needs an uninterrupted preseason and even then i don't see him in the middle much.
Some short stints in the middle as an impact player. Can't see him having the tank to do much else without a huge improvement
However i can visualize both streaming out of the middle Petracca style