I reckon the whole Birchall/Suckling, Walker/Simpson & McVeigh/Malceski thing is interesting. I can see what coaches are trying to do and that's get the opposition to make a choice about who they're going to tag. It's difficult to tag both of them, particularly if you're already tagging say, Murphy and Jack. In the absence of Suckling last year, Mitchell and Hodge were used effectively, forcing the same result. I don't think it was a coincidence Malceski got off the chain last year and enjoyed a return to SC form, due to McVeigh being utilized in tandem with him. One bonus with Simpson may be that there wouldn't be many forwards who can run with him all day. I can't think of any off the top of my head.
Having said that, I haven't got a clue who I'll pick as a premium back next year. At the moment I'm thinking there's no way Hawthorn will use Mitchell in the back line with a fit Suckling, Hodge etc, he'll play in the middle so he might be a good pick. Just my two cents.
Having said that, I haven't got a clue who I'll pick as a premium back next year. At the moment I'm thinking there's no way Hawthorn will use Mitchell in the back line with a fit Suckling, Hodge etc, he'll play in the middle so he might be a good pick. Just my two cents.
. Scored a 100 then went and got himself injured. Could only afford to replace him with Harbrow as well :/. Firmly in the never again camp with him.
