1 hour ago, Macca said:

When we were are at our best, we often had Brayshaw playing as a defensive midfielder (as well as an attacking mid when it suited)

Not sure that Petracca, Oliver or Viney can play that role as marking strength and the ability to spoil was part of Gus' role.  Maybe Rivers? 

Not advocating Langford at half back or on a wing (Gus also played those roles at other times), but more so at the defensive side of the midfield sweeping from side to side

We need some versatility in the midfield and that's maybe why we drafted Langford in the first place 

Of course, we could also play Langford as a forward mid or a HHF if augers well.  Right now, Langford has the base attributes so we'll soon see where it all goes from here

 

Always appreciate the outside of the box thinking Macca!

22 hours ago, Deeko2 said:

Cripps/Green are the best comparisons - he doesn't have the explosive power of Petracca (as very very few do).

To be fair, Petracca didn't have the explosive power of Petracca in his 1st pre-season either.

26 minutes ago, layzie said:

Always appreciate the outside of the box thinking Macca!

The role referenced fits in with defence-first mantra

Last year the average score against us was 78 points where as in the 2021 premiership year it was 65 points.  And a similar number in 2022 & 2023? 

1 hour ago, In Harmes Way said:

 That might have been me.

Just as long as they weren't in the arms of In Harmes Way way too long.

16 hours ago, RedLegs23 said:

Lego Langers

Nice.

Blue Light Disco is too long: