Outside of their first two ruckmen most clubs would struggle for quality back ups.
you cant afford to have too many ruckmen on your list, and if they're any good, they'd be getting a game somewhere else.
The issue with ruck is how many can you have? We have two serviceable ones, I’d argue Cameron is having a great season and has gone up a notch. In the 2’s if you have a mature ruck who’s capable then he’s likely to just leave for opportunities, like Witt’s. So you can really only have a couple, and then developing kids like Steene. Along with forwards that can pinch hitting the ruck like the injured Mcstay. Moyle being a perfect example. He’s on track to becoming a good ruck, but is behind Witt’s. May leave for opportunities
I'd sort of disagree on the 'no fault of his own' in relation to Murphy. He is not physically injured - it's all in his head. Gone is the reckless abandon that created the head knocks and concussion, and in its place is a man who has genuine fear of playing and getting concussed. His trademark selfless courage seems to have deserted him. I know he is trying to develop a style of play that will protect his head from further concussions, but I wonder what will be lost from his game if he resumes playing. He was probably my favourite player and this anti-climactic fizzling out of his career is kind of sad to witness. I'd almost prefer he calls it quits and retires with a premiership to his name.
He looks a ripper doesn’t he?
Looking very good
