Really, I could have sworn MRJ was playing forward much of those 3 quarters, plus 2 raw key forwards, plus 3 or 4 others going through there. But it was Cumberland's fault, even though the commentators constantly mentioned him as providing good pressure.Did anyone actually watch the Pies waltz the ball out of defence for 3/4 of the game last week? Why on earth would we bring in Cumberland who has clearly not yet been able to grasp the vital elements of team defence to defend oppo ball movement?
I’m not saying MRJ should be playing (I don’t think he should based on his pre season), but I am saying you don’t need to be Einstein to know why Cumberland isn’t and I wish people would stop harping on about it.
The only reason Cumberland isn’t playing is because of Cumberland.
I’m happy to see Banks on a wing.. he’s the future.
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I don't care that he isn't playing, good to see Campbell and Banks backed in, but give Cumberland a break, he was one of 6 forwards who played forward. Besides Collingwood played slingshot footy in the first half, that is how they train and play, but mainly on the back of having complete dominance in the ruck and some mids/forwards who tore us apart.