Watched the the end of the 3rd and last on kayo and I think we just need to get him into the side. Just seems like a natural footballer that is going to excel when given the chance. Did some really nice things while I was watching. Although it was with the second string midfield and Gruz doing the ruckwork so not promising.
Yep, got to say unless Bedford is playing a tagging role in the midfield it's pointless having him in the middle. So obviously in a practice game it would have made more sense to get minutes into Leake.
Exactly
I don’t think Bedford has earned the right to be a walk up starter in the midfield, despite his tagging prowess. However it seems the coaching staff like what he brings to the table, so Leake is probably fighting with Rowston for the vacant Tom Green spot.
Agreed. Bedford at times can really hurt us going forward though cause his disposal subpar.
Bedford straight to Daicos for sure.
A nice squad, but Aleer as emergency is a surprise.
especially without Tom, it is a luxury we cant afford. Bedford is great at what he does, he provides defensive pressure and runs well and can run them off their feet in the open. However, he doesnt have the great hands in close and wont win many clearances, he also isnt a great user. You effectively go in a ball winner short trying to stop there best guy. If you have 3 other guys in there that are good in the clearances it can work. No Tom, no Cogs, the others arent going to win it.
Agree. That's why it feels like a trial for spots for Opening Round.
That was pretty close to my summation although I think it’s 2 of Angove/Leake/Rowston in midfield who make it and only 1 of stone/hannaford/Wehr in defence mostly cause all reports have been Wehr in defence during pre season and not wing.
Not as far as I know. I reckon they’ll give him a lot of mins though as he hasn’t had any other hit outs.
