Position Rucks Discussion
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If it's going to be anyone it's going to be Witts imo -
Rd 1: Saints Away
Rd 2: Freo Home
Rd 3: Bulldogs Away
Rd 4: Carlton Home
Rd 5: Crows Away
Rd 6: Lions Home
Rd 7: Eagles Away
Rd 8: Demons Home
My gut tells me he could come out of the gates absolutely flying. 107.2/10 in wins in the last 2 seasons - i could see them winning 4 of those games (Saints, Carlton, Lions, Freo). Only 480k too...
Rd 1: Saints Away
Rd 2: Freo Home
Rd 3: Bulldogs Away
Rd 4: Carlton Home
Rd 5: Crows Away
Rd 6: Lions Home
Rd 7: Eagles Away
Rd 8: Demons Home
My gut tells me he could come out of the gates absolutely flying. 107.2/10 in wins in the last 2 seasons - i could see them winning 4 of those games (Saints, Carlton, Lions, Freo). Only 480k too...
According to the poll above, besides Grundy, Gawn and Goldstein, there doesn't seem to be anyone else popular to select.
So, thinking outside the box, if you are considering a punt on a POD, then maybe McEvoy or Sinclair could hold the fort for a while until the rucks sort themselves out during the season.
Not much upside with them, but they should avg around 100, not the worst selections.
McEvoy, 200cm, 30yo in July, $553,100, in 2018/17games for 102 avg.
Sinclair, 200cm, 30yo in Sept, $528,000, in 2018/22games for 97 avg.
So, thinking outside the box, if you are considering a punt on a POD, then maybe McEvoy or Sinclair could hold the fort for a while until the rucks sort themselves out during the season.
Not much upside with them, but they should avg around 100, not the worst selections.
McEvoy, 200cm, 30yo in July, $553,100, in 2018/17games for 102 avg.
Sinclair, 200cm, 30yo in Sept, $528,000, in 2018/22games for 97 avg.
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I think you may have said you only do the stats for players with a 90+ average , but was wondering if you have a brief breakdown for Sauce Jacobs.
Was mainly interested in his average at AO and winning v losing.
Cheers
I think you may have said you only do the stats for players with a 90+ average , but was wondering if you have a brief breakdown for Sauce Jacobs.
Was mainly interested in his average at AO and winning v losing.
Cheers
Interesting(ish) article on Cartlon's ruck options.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-03-05/numberone-ruck-spot-no-longer-a-cruise-for-big-blue
I still think Kreuzer is their #1, but the wear and tear on his body from injury must be taking a toll and causing some headaches for selection.
https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-03-05/numberone-ruck-spot-no-longer-a-cruise-for-big-blue
I still think Kreuzer is their #1, but the wear and tear on his body from injury must be taking a toll and causing some headaches for selection.
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Hodor (Darcy) will resume no.1 ruck if Sandi is unavailable is my expectation.. Not sure where Jones sits. Expect they would want Lobb forward as he does.
Rory Lobb reveals why he wanted to be a Fremantle Docker
Bridget LacyPerthNow
October 31, 2018 1:05PM
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The opportunity to play predominantly as a forward was a key in luring Greater Western Sydney big man Rory Lobb to Fremantle, according to the boom recruit.
The 207cm marking target was unveiled in Dockers colours at the club’s Cockburn base for the first time this morning, where he revealed the opportunity to be close to a big and tight-knit family meant he had been keen to return to WA.
“I have been away five years with the Giants and being so far away from the family, they didn’t get to too many games,” Lobb said. “I was excited to sort make my way back eventually and the opportunity arose and I made the call.
“There’s six siblings and 10 nieces and nephews (in my family) and there’s only one other sibling that is away from Perth so I thought I’d come back and be with them.”
But Lobb’s reason for choosing to request a trade to Fremantle over premiers West Coast appears to have been the opportunity to play his preferred position.
The 25-year-old was forced to be the Giants’ No.1 ruckman late in the season and finals after Dawson Simpson went down with injury.
“I just really liked the (Fremantle) list and I thought that it would be a bit better fit for me, trying to play as a forward-ruck, I just thought it would be the best option to play my best footy,” Lobb said.
“That’s where I played my best footy – as a forward-ruck. I sort of rose to take that ruck role when Dawson Simpson went down late in the season but I definitely see myself as a forward-ruck.
“Obviously you’ve got (Josh) Kennedy and (Jack) Darling down there (at West Coast). I thought there was an opportunity with key position players at Freo and I would come here and build my brand through there.
“I just see myself being more effective as a forward. I felt like when I was in the ruck, you are wrestling in there, in stoppages the whole time. I sort of lose that bit of running and flying for my marks so I feel like as a forward I can sort of do that more.”
Lobb said he only found out late in the piece that fellow key forward Jesse Hogan would be joining him at the port club.
“I was on Fraser Island so I didn’t really have phone signal and I was standing on the top of my car trying to get some signal on trade day, on the last day and I ended up getting a little bit and saw that,” Lobb said.
“I would say it would be a lot similar (to playing with Jeremy Cameron). Jesse is a really good contested mark player as well so we’ll hopefully get some good connection.”
Lobb has already spoken to coach Ross Lyon in person twice but said they hadn’t gone into depth on his role at his new club.
He declared his body healthy after an interrupted 2018.
“I finished off the season really well and with no injuries and I feel really good,” Lobb said. “This is probably the best I’ve felt coming out of a season.
“I’ll probably come back with the other boys (for pre-season in November) and then just in and out of the club until December.”
Rory Lobb reveals why he wanted to be a Fremantle Docker
Bridget LacyPerthNow
October 31, 2018 1:05PM
TOPICS
AFLAFL TradesGWS Giants
The opportunity to play predominantly as a forward was a key in luring Greater Western Sydney big man Rory Lobb to Fremantle, according to the boom recruit.
The 207cm marking target was unveiled in Dockers colours at the club’s Cockburn base for the first time this morning, where he revealed the opportunity to be close to a big and tight-knit family meant he had been keen to return to WA.
“I have been away five years with the Giants and being so far away from the family, they didn’t get to too many games,” Lobb said. “I was excited to sort make my way back eventually and the opportunity arose and I made the call.
“There’s six siblings and 10 nieces and nephews (in my family) and there’s only one other sibling that is away from Perth so I thought I’d come back and be with them.”
But Lobb’s reason for choosing to request a trade to Fremantle over premiers West Coast appears to have been the opportunity to play his preferred position.
The 25-year-old was forced to be the Giants’ No.1 ruckman late in the season and finals after Dawson Simpson went down with injury.
“I just really liked the (Fremantle) list and I thought that it would be a bit better fit for me, trying to play as a forward-ruck, I just thought it would be the best option to play my best footy,” Lobb said.
“That’s where I played my best footy – as a forward-ruck. I sort of rose to take that ruck role when Dawson Simpson went down late in the season but I definitely see myself as a forward-ruck.
“Obviously you’ve got (Josh) Kennedy and (Jack) Darling down there (at West Coast). I thought there was an opportunity with key position players at Freo and I would come here and build my brand through there.
“I just see myself being more effective as a forward. I felt like when I was in the ruck, you are wrestling in there, in stoppages the whole time. I sort of lose that bit of running and flying for my marks so I feel like as a forward I can sort of do that more.”
Lobb said he only found out late in the piece that fellow key forward Jesse Hogan would be joining him at the port club.
“I was on Fraser Island so I didn’t really have phone signal and I was standing on the top of my car trying to get some signal on trade day, on the last day and I ended up getting a little bit and saw that,” Lobb said.
“I would say it would be a lot similar (to playing with Jeremy Cameron). Jesse is a really good contested mark player as well so we’ll hopefully get some good connection.”
Lobb has already spoken to coach Ross Lyon in person twice but said they hadn’t gone into depth on his role at his new club.
He declared his body healthy after an interrupted 2018.
“I finished off the season really well and with no injuries and I feel really good,” Lobb said. “This is probably the best I’ve felt coming out of a season.
“I’ll probably come back with the other boys (for pre-season in November) and then just in and out of the club until December.”
Braydon Preuss will play in the VFL side with Max Gawn to return to the AFL team after being rested against Richmond last week.
"He'll play VFL footy this week. We want to make sure he gets really good time in the ruck.
"We see Braydon as a developing player in our footy club and we want to maximise his time in the ruck."
https://m.melbournefc.com.au/news/2019-03-07/stars-set-to-play-for-casey-with-may-to-play-jlt
"He'll play VFL footy this week. We want to make sure he gets really good time in the ruck.
"We see Braydon as a developing player in our footy club and we want to maximise his time in the ruck."
https://m.melbournefc.com.au/news/2019-03-07/stars-set-to-play-for-casey-with-may-to-play-jlt
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I can’t believe we are just a couple of weeks out and I still have no idea what I’m going to do in the rucks. I have narrowed it down to Grundy, Gawn, Goldy and Witts and have draft teams with all those combinations. I have lost faith in the rookie rucks and will probably run with Bines as a donut.
I still haven’t ruled out punting on Kreuzer if he is named round 1
I still haven’t ruled out punting on Kreuzer if he is named round 1
I can’t believe we are just a couple of weeks out and I still have no idea what I’m going to do in the rucks. I have narrowed it down to Grundy, Gawn, Goldy and Witts and have draft teams with all those combinations. I have lost faith in the rookie rucks and will probably run with Bines as a donut.
I still haven’t ruled out punting on Kreuzer if he is named round 1
I still haven’t ruled out punting on Kreuzer if he is named round 1
