Strategy 2023: Rookies Discussion
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Well, it's a complicated answer unfortunately ( 
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Acres has one wing spot wrapped up for sure.
The other was expected to go to LOB (O'Brien - and still might, a Hollands debut does not mean it's his wing, as you need 3 wingers in rotation for any given game etc)
Hollands was probably 4th in the pecking order (behind Cottrell, who is currently injured, expected back in the early rounds) however it's quite possible they play 3 of Acres/LOB/Cottrell/Hollands in the same team going forward.
I would feel a lot better about his scoring potential if LOB wasn't named for Thursday night's game, then it would be safe to assume Hollands would play pure wing (80%, whatever his TOG is etc) and is currently ahead of LOB. If LOB is named, Hollands is much more likely to play forward of the two, and fill in for Acres/LOB on the wing when they are on the bench.
Throw in Walsh as another that would have a minor affect on Hollands (with Walsh in the side, one of Walsh/Cerra can fill in the wing time of Acres/LOB etc, so you don't need to play "3" wingers)
)Acres has one wing spot wrapped up for sure.
The other was expected to go to LOB (O'Brien - and still might, a Hollands debut does not mean it's his wing, as you need 3 wingers in rotation for any given game etc)
Hollands was probably 4th in the pecking order (behind Cottrell, who is currently injured, expected back in the early rounds) however it's quite possible they play 3 of Acres/LOB/Cottrell/Hollands in the same team going forward.
I would feel a lot better about his scoring potential if LOB wasn't named for Thursday night's game, then it would be safe to assume Hollands would play pure wing (80%, whatever his TOG is etc) and is currently ahead of LOB. If LOB is named, Hollands is much more likely to play forward of the two, and fill in for Acres/LOB on the wing when they are on the bench.
Throw in Walsh as another that would have a minor affect on Hollands (with Walsh in the side, one of Walsh/Cerra can fill in the wing time of Acres/LOB etc, so you don't need to play "3" wingers)
Well, it's a complicated answer unfortunately ( )
Acres has one wing spot wrapped up for sure.
The other was expected to go to LOB (O'Brien - and still might, a Hollands debut does not mean it's his wing, as you need 3 wingers in rotation for any given game etc)
Hollands was probably 4th in the pecking order (behind Cottrell, who is currently injured, expected back in the early rounds) however it's quite possible they play 3 of Acres/LOB/Cottrell/Hollands in the same team going forward.
I would feel a lot better about his scoring potential if LOB wasn't named for Thursday night's game, then it would be safe to assume Hollands would play pure wing (80%, whatever his TOG is etc) and is currently ahead of LOB. If LOB is named, Hollands is much more likely to play forward of the two, and fill in for Acres/LOB on the wing when they are on the bench.
Throw in Walsh as another that would have a minor affect on Hollands (with Walsh in the side, one of Walsh/Cerra can fill in the wing time of Acres/LOB etc, so you don't need to play "3" wingers)
)Acres has one wing spot wrapped up for sure.
The other was expected to go to LOB (O'Brien - and still might, a Hollands debut does not mean it's his wing, as you need 3 wingers in rotation for any given game etc)
Hollands was probably 4th in the pecking order (behind Cottrell, who is currently injured, expected back in the early rounds) however it's quite possible they play 3 of Acres/LOB/Cottrell/Hollands in the same team going forward.
I would feel a lot better about his scoring potential if LOB wasn't named for Thursday night's game, then it would be safe to assume Hollands would play pure wing (80%, whatever his TOG is etc) and is currently ahead of LOB. If LOB is named, Hollands is much more likely to play forward of the two, and fill in for Acres/LOB on the wing when they are on the bench.
Throw in Walsh as another that would have a minor affect on Hollands (with Walsh in the side, one of Walsh/Cerra can fill in the wing time of Acres/LOB etc, so you don't need to play "3" wingers)
Will make it easier when we get a few more confirmations on debuts/rookies
But getting him in for a 90k blockbuster is great signs along with Cowan
Expect they’ll both play plenty this year
Could have finished 10-15 spots higher mate
He's not very useful round one. Only helps if gambling on Cowan/Young/Hollands or want to loop Bowes/Hopper.
I think Hollands is one of those "good option to have" type rookies. He could be very good in the right role if he performs or he could be playing reserves in week 2 if he doesn't. Agree with AT that LOB selection matters for short term scoring and Walsh is a possible death knell for him if he does have a good role. Very all or nothing rookie, I'd argue the perfect kind to have the flexibility to get to come round 3 but no real need to spend up to start, albeit there aren't a lot of other options that are cheaper and those that are, aren't better or should already be starting in other lines.
He's not very useful round one. Only helps if gambling on Cowan/Young/Hollands or want to loop Bowes/Hopper.
I think Hollands is one of those "good option to have" type rookies. He could be very good in the right role if he performs or he could be playing reserves in week 2 if he doesn't. Agree with AT that LOB selection matters for short term scoring and Walsh is a possible death knell for him if he does have a good role. Very all or nothing rookie, I'd argue the perfect kind to have the flexibility to get to come round 3 but no real need to spend up to start, albeit there aren't a lot of other options that are cheaper and those that are, aren't better or should already be starting in other lines.
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I thought the ruck set up this year should have been Nank and Miller, but Miller was behind Soldo and Ryan in the last praccy.
Since Soldo did his knee the Nank & Soldo combo just hasn't worked imo. Doesn't offer anywhere near enough around the ground.
Hoping that Ryan gets the nod as a fwd and Miller gets a go filling in for Tarrant while he's out.
Since Soldo did his knee the Nank & Soldo combo just hasn't worked imo. Doesn't offer anywhere near enough around the ground.
Hoping that Ryan gets the nod as a fwd and Miller gets a go filling in for Tarrant while he's out.
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