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3 Ruckmen/Forwards In One Side

Guest Dr Who
Guest Dr Who
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Well looks like my question was answered - Martin got the chop.

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    Martin hasn't been in great form: Sellar did more last week.

    But I tend to agree with deesrule that we need another big but athletic defender, as Garland and Rivers are not up to the bigger forwards. Martin has shown this aptitude, reads the play, and IMO fits the role. Sellar may become the swing man, Rivers the sweeper and Garland maybe even a mid though his disposal needs improvement.

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    Good call to drop Martin. It puts the pressure on Jamar to perform now. Martin will be back.

    Now we need Jamar to ruck 80%..no reason why he can't do it...i fail to see how he couldn't swap with Clark for 20%....Clark loves a contest.

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    Assuming they don't play Fitzpatrick.

    Once bitten twice shy - B)

    Unless the un-forsaken was to happen.

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    Well looks like my question was answered - Martin got the chop.

    Well yeah, he was not in great nick as a forward as the Mids are struggling so much...

    Jamar looks like he may be turning the corner, Fitzy deserves a crack...

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    Martin in the main rucking role ....or Jamar. Can't see Martin anywhere else other than ruck in the middle. Will see him in and at the contest more often. See what he's got to offer. Nothing to lose given where our season's at.

    Can't afford 2 ruckmen off the bench though (and Martin not very convincing up forward or elsewhere so far). So for the remainder of the season.....

    2 to 3 weeks Martin as the main ruck.... 2 to 3 weeks Jamar. Lets see how they (and the team) perform in this role going solo. Review them and our requirements at the end of the season maybe.

    Just like to see how he rolls through the middle again prior to season finish without Jamar as back up. Seemed to do it quite well last year when we asked him to step up.

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    Martin in the main rucking role ....or Jamar. Can't see Martin anywhere else other than ruck in the middle. Will see him in and at the contest more often.  See what he's got to offer. Nothing to lose given where our season's at.

    Can't afford 2 ruckmen off the bench though (and Martin not very convincing up forward or elsewhere so far). So for the remainder of the season.....

    2 to 3 weeks Martin as the main ruck.... 2 to 3 weeks Jamar.  Lets see how they (and the team) perform in this role going solo. Review them and our requirements at the end of the season maybe.

    Just like to see how he rolls through the middle again prior to season finish without Jamar as back up. Seemed to do it quite well last year when we asked him to step up.

    Although I think this is an interesting idea. I would prefer to start with Jamar & make Martin earn his spot. But I do agree just have this feeling its got to be one or the other.

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    Much better structure today against Bulldogs - we definitely did not fatigue as obviously as last week.

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