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Dawes, why can't he ruck?

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1 hour ago, DubDee said:

Why can't Dawes ruck?

Why can't T Mac kick?

Why can't Watts hip n shoulder?

whats the point of this thread? different players have different skills.  Dawes' strengths when fit are leading, kicking for goal, tackling, leadership. Not marking or ruck work. he just rucks when there is noone better to do so

His strengths are kicking for goal but not Markng?

He isn't going to get too many shots at goal if he can't mark now will he?

The point of this thread is that we are in need of a Forward Ruck type , and if Dawes could do it , then it would add value to the team.

I also highlighted Watts doing relief ruck work and he is smaller and slighter than Dawes, so if Watts can do it , why can't Dawes?

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    7 hours ago, rjay said:

    With Dunn seemingly out of favour and blooding Omac as a defender then I don't see Dawes offering a lot more so maybe time to blood Weed &/or Hullet...

    Agree, finals are now out of reach. Build for next whilst still remaining competitive.

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    I think Watts is a much better option even if Dawes could ruck, it seems to get him into the play. I think they should persist with Watts

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    1 hour ago, DeeZee said:

    His strengths are kicking for goal but not Markng?

    He isn't going to get too many shots at goal if he can't mark now will he?

    The point of this thread is that we are in need of a Forward Ruck type , and if Dawes could do it , then it would add value to the team.

    I also highlighted Watts doing relief ruck work and he is smaller and slighter than Dawes, so if Watts can do it , why can't Dawes?

    i never said he would get lots of shots on goal. Just stating his strengths. 

    He is not good in the ruck - that is why he can't ruck. 

    Watts can jump, has good touch. So he was decent

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    Because he has dodgy calves!

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    9 hours ago, DubDee said:

    Why can't Dawes ruck?

    Why can't T Mac kick?

    Why can't Watts hip n shoulder?

    whats the point of this thread? different players have different skills.  Dawes' strengths when fit are leading, kicking for goal, tackling, leadership. Not marking or ruck work. he just rucks when there is noone better to do so

    He's a key forward who has mobility issues. In order to kick for goal you firstly need to have the ball. 

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    19 hours ago, chookrat said:

    Dawes has a presence about him that our team otherwise lacks.

    Yeah like profane in a pickle bottle.

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    On ‎6‎/‎06‎/‎2016 at 8:19 AM, olisik said:

    He can't say he doesn't have good ball slapping skills

    He should be instructed to attempt to mark it each time.

    Might very well become the best tap ruckman in the comp.

     

     

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    8 minutes ago, Ron Burgundy said:

    He should be instructed to attempt to mark it each time.

    Might very well become the best tap ruckman in the comp.

     

     

    Very good RB

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    20 hours ago, DeeZee said:

    His strengths are kicking for goal but not Markng?

    He isn't going to get too many shots at goal if he can't mark now will he?

    The point of this thread is that we are in need of a Forward Ruck type , and if Dawes could do it , then it would add value to the team.

    I also highlighted Watts doing relief ruck work and he is smaller and slighter than Dawes, so if Watts can do it , why can't Dawes?

    Watts is 196 (and more athletic), Dawes is 193

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