Clark: Ruck or Forward

[RalphiusMaximus 6,088]

where has the idea come from that gawn is going to be a topline ruck? i dont get it. i dont see it either. Yes , hes 208cm. but what else? he looks extremely unco to me. perhaps he will come good, but please tell me all this hope isnt soley based on his height???

The games Gawn has played he's looked strong and capable. It's very early in his career, but I think he has the makings of a pretty special player.

[Little Goffy 14,645]

I'd say forward with only incidental rucking for the next few years. We'll see how things shake up once Jamar retires.

Even then, I maintain high hopes for Gawn, but obviously having multiple future options is ideal.

When Clark came in I pictured a future career where, for the next few years he 'covered' the strong tall forward role while we waited on young forwards to develop the required strength, and then move into a more rucking roll once Jamar retired and our other uck options were still very young.

It's a nice thought that all of Clark, Dawes, and Pederson have at least done stop-gap rucking duties in their career, and more. It seems like the perfect solution for the bench situation where a second 'pure ruck' isn't considered viable.

So, short version - forward, but a useful reserve ruck option along with others, especially in a few years.

[dee-luded 2,959]

I think, like Any player, he's best used where he's most needed.

This season gone, our rucks where better served than our Key forwards, so he was needed deep forward.

Probably the same next year as well, unless the key talls we recruit, really lead the way.

Eventually, I can see Clarke paying equally in the ruck & forward. The versatility is a bonus.

[rpfc 28,779]

This is exactly it, Gawn in the few games he played looked great, and it is extremely rare to get a ruckman who looked as good as him at such a young age. Can't wait to see the big fella out on the park.

To address the OP, can't believe people would want Clark in the ruck after his performances up forward this year.

This thread is from 12 months ago.

Edited October 14, 2012 by rpfc

[Little Richard 6,265]

This thread is from 12 months ago.

Still, there are probably people who'd like to see him in the ruck. Just making my opinion known rpfc, no harm done is there?

[rpfc 28,779]

Still, there are probably people who'd like to see him in the ruck. Just making my opinion known rpfc, no harm done is there?

Just telling you this is a bumped thread.

[monoccular 17,575]

This is exactly it, Gawn in the few games he played looked great, and it is extremely rare to get a ruckman who looked as good as him at such a young age. Can't wait to see the big fella out on the park.

To address the OP, can't believe people would want Clark in the ruck after his performances up forward this year.

The games Gawn has played he's looked strong and capable. It's very early in his career, but I think he has the makings of a pretty special player.

I agree 100 percent with these posters, though a little off the thread topic. Gawnius Maximus looked far more composed in those few early games than any young ruck man I have ever seen. He has become a bit of a forgotten man, but if as we all (or most) hope he comes back fully fit he could be just about anything at all!

[Little Richard 6,265]

I agree 100 percent with these posters, though a little off the thread topic. Gawnius Maximus looked far more composed in those few early games than any young ruck man I have ever seen. He has become a bit of a forgotten man, but if as we all (or most) hope he comes back fully fit he could be just about anything at all!

Sounds like an ancient Roman general. I am actually so excited to see Gawn playing in the seniors again, just hope he fully recovers from his latest knee reco.

[Little Richard 6,265]

Just telling you this is a bumped thread.

Yeah I gathered that reading the other posts, thanks anyway.