Position 2022: Forward Discussion
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I put Durdin in the same boat as Rachele. Good JS, poor scorer, will probably struggle to make enough cash. But I'd rather have Rachele to covering injuries than Durdin, so I've currently got Rachele ahead.
That's true, it would be good to use De Koning and McCartin to cover both lines. But then you end up swapping a dodgy F8 with a dodgy D8.
That's true, it would be good to use De Koning and McCartin to cover both lines. But then you end up swapping a dodgy F8 with a dodgy D8.
CCJ himself said he left Richmond because he wanted to play more ruck, which also seemed to be part of North's pitch to him. Do they give CCJ the ruck role just to keep him happy? It is strange because he is better as a forward.
Personally, I think the best structure for North right now is Xerri ruck with Larkey, CCJ & Goldstein up forward. Goldstein then moves into the ruck when Xerri needs a rest.
Personally, I think the best structure for North right now is Xerri ruck with Larkey, CCJ & Goldstein up forward. Goldstein then moves into the ruck when Xerri needs a rest.
Xerri is far better in the ruck than CCJ, when given opportunities in the ruck at the tigers CCJ was very ordinary/ looked much better as a tall fwd target.
Xerri has a real agro about him in the ruck, seems to thrive on the physicality part/ wants to hurt his opponents - I think Noble would love seeing this. CCJ doesn't bring that to the table when rucking. Goldy actually looked good playing as tall fwd so it is an interesting conundrum for North, it really depends on how they want to structure up but I personally think Xerri will given plenty of time in the ruck from how good he looked in the preseason games/ Noble saying he would be in the top 4-5 players in their preseason training this year.
Xerri has a real agro about him in the ruck, seems to thrive on the physicality part/ wants to hurt his opponents - I think Noble would love seeing this. CCJ doesn't bring that to the table when rucking. Goldy actually looked good playing as tall fwd so it is an interesting conundrum for North, it really depends on how they want to structure up but I personally think Xerri will given plenty of time in the ruck from how good he looked in the preseason games/ Noble saying he would be in the top 4-5 players in their preseason training this year.
If you can divine what is in Noble's mind you'll have the answer 
Goldy is the best ruck at the club. But he'll be 34 this year and will possibly be retired by the time we next tilt at the flag, so the question is: do you play your best ruck as #1 to be as competitive as you can or do you give the time to your up and coming #2 (Xerri) and possibly lose more games (this year anyway)?
As others have picked up on, CCJ needs a lot of work to be competitive as a ruckman, but he can crunch packs and kick a bag - something we badly need up forward.
I hope Noble gives the role to Xerri - it's best for the club. Don't know if we play all of Goldy/CCJ/Larkey as forward targets though
Goldy is the best ruck at the club. But he'll be 34 this year and will possibly be retired by the time we next tilt at the flag, so the question is: do you play your best ruck as #1 to be as competitive as you can or do you give the time to your up and coming #2 (Xerri) and possibly lose more games (this year anyway)?
As others have picked up on, CCJ needs a lot of work to be competitive as a ruckman, but he can crunch packs and kick a bag - something we badly need up forward.
I hope Noble gives the role to Xerri - it's best for the club. Don't know if we play all of Goldy/CCJ/Larkey as forward targets though
Please let me know who you're taking down back if taking SDK out!
I mean I want to go to bed every night with a prime Adriana Lima but sometimes we have to accept that what we want doesn't remotely align with what we have to offer.
They wouldn't be the first club to tell a guy what he wants to hear to get a deal done.
Ultimately, CCJ as 2nd ruck would be a significant liability for North as a first ruck it would be suicide. I'd say that Shaun Grigg was a genuinely more competitive ruckman than CCJ was in his two games this preseason.
Still think there's room for all 3 though, Larkey is a very good athlete, Goldy is a good athlete who is very good at ground level for his size, Xerri is very physical and also competes at ground level. CCJ is a good aerial target, his ground level work is suspect and I think he's definitely the one who is the guy who has to demand they play them all alongside Xerri.
I mean the Demons just won a flag with Brown, McDonald, Jackson and Gawn, there's not a huge difference in the overall mobility there.
Really though, team sheet round 1 will dictate it. Xerri is a good enough player that I'd back him to hold the spot if he gets the chance at round 1 but it's definitely not a pick without significant risks. Positive is there are a lot of bailout candidates for it, genuine 85+ role if he takes it.
I mean I want to go to bed every night with a prime Adriana Lima but sometimes we have to accept that what we want doesn't remotely align with what we have to offer.
They wouldn't be the first club to tell a guy what he wants to hear to get a deal done.
Ultimately, CCJ as 2nd ruck would be a significant liability for North as a first ruck it would be suicide. I'd say that Shaun Grigg was a genuinely more competitive ruckman than CCJ was in his two games this preseason.
Still think there's room for all 3 though, Larkey is a very good athlete, Goldy is a good athlete who is very good at ground level for his size, Xerri is very physical and also competes at ground level. CCJ is a good aerial target, his ground level work is suspect and I think he's definitely the one who is the guy who has to demand they play them all alongside Xerri.
I mean the Demons just won a flag with Brown, McDonald, Jackson and Gawn, there's not a huge difference in the overall mobility there.
Really though, team sheet round 1 will dictate it. Xerri is a good enough player that I'd back him to hold the spot if he gets the chance at round 1 but it's definitely not a pick without significant risks. Positive is there are a lot of bailout candidates for it, genuine 85+ role if he takes it.
Might just start Curnow & Xerri on the bench and see if anything more viable appears after 2 Rounds.
Dunkley * , Heeney , Butters , Coniglio * , McGovern , Brodie * / Curnow , Xerri
Like em all , thought about "hiding" Cogs & Brodie in the mids but think I will start both Cripps & Rowell with Macrae , Neale , Berry & the 3 Musketeers.
Leaves rookie at D5 & D6 which I don't like but nearly at the stage where I can't look at my team much more , just start the bloody season already.
Dunkley * , Heeney , Butters , Coniglio * , McGovern , Brodie * / Curnow , Xerri
Like em all , thought about "hiding" Cogs & Brodie in the mids but think I will start both Cripps & Rowell with Macrae , Neale , Berry & the 3 Musketeers.
Leaves rookie at D5 & D6 which I don't like but nearly at the stage where I can't look at my team much more , just start the bloody season already.
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