I think Spencer is the 22nd best player available.

On 3/21/2017 at 1:18 PM, TeamPlayedFine39 said:

Though Weideman does not have a developed key-forward's body, he does do a lot off good work off the ball with his blocking and leading patterns; for me, he plays round one. He has the pace and agility to trouble Brown and is such a proficient kick, he only needs a couple of chances to hurt the opposition.  

 

What you are really saying is that you would play him if he only had 2 kicks and got 2 goals? I don't think he is ready and would much rather have Pederson. The Weid is the future but he just isn't ready and we would be playing a man down. Cam also has some versatility as he can play ruck or in defence if necessary.

13 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

It's not about liking Spencer, it's about liking two rucks to allow Gawn to rest forward and so as to not completely run him into the ground.

Gawn had one of his best games in rnd 21. He's very fit. I think the real challenge is either Pederson or Watts to take the backup.

51 minutes ago, jnrmac said:

What you are really saying is that you would play him if he only had 2 kicks and got 2 goals? I don't think he is ready and would much rather have Pederson. The Weid is the future but he just isn't ready and we would be playing a man down. Cam also has some versatility as he can play ruck or in defence if necessary.

Well, that's not really what I'm saying and if you're looking for a four quarter contributor, then Pederson probably isn't the man either.  I like Pederson, but he does drift in and out of games and the last time I recall him playing key defence was under Neeld.

I was more making the case for Weideman over Spencer, as preseason selections seem to indicate that's the way the match committee is looking too.  So with that in mind, and using your example, then yes- 2 goals is more than what Spencer would provide us.