06-16-2017, 06:32 AM
(06-16-2017, 04:06 AM)LP link Wrote:I've changed my mind on Buckley. A year back I'd have him in trouble, but now having seen his work at VFL level, and given Simmo has only a season or two left. I reckon Buckley could get himself setup as Simmo's natural replacement.
JGM gets some slack from me, prior to getting his jaw broken he was also looking quite good at VFL level.
As much as I love his efforts, I cannot see Galluci getting past Le Bois, Pickett or SPS.
Korcheck has stalled somewhat, but that does happen with International Rookies, they seem to go through a transition period in their 2nd or 3rd season.
I think Sumner, Gorringe and Jaksch are in a lot of trouble. They've moved clubs and basically found themselves in the same position at a venue with a weaker list than the one they left!
Sumner is just unlucky with his body. It's not holding up to the rigors and it has him in trouble. Probably be ok with a good run, especially if he were to actually get a pre-season in. Jaksch is unlucky for the fact he's playing good football in the VFL but not getting selected. The fact we won't play him despite his form, plus the fact we have McKay, Kerr, a strong defence, he might well be down the pecking order, meaning he is in trouble. He may go ok at a 3rd club. Gorringe, another well down the order, behind Kreuzer and Phillips. given we only pick one first ruck he's unlucky to see action outside of real injury bad luck to our rucks (which did happen last year), hence he's in trouble too.