08-26-2017, 11:03 PM
(08-26-2017, 10:26 PM)shawny link Wrote:Last nights game shows how far we drop when we lose more then 2-3 from our starting 18. We have 'just' been competitive without cripps and curnow but once you take out a few more we drop very quickly.
Our list has an early tipping point due to lack of decent depth players and I really hope sos does a better job then he did last year in this regard.
Players like smedts and Palmer are wasted picks IMO we need decent consistent back ups not high risk perspective picks for these positions.
We can't be uncompetitive next season when we are down a few soldiers which will occur in a long season.
With a healthy list we could win 8-10 games next year. But lose more then 2-3 of starting 18 and we quickly drop off to close to the worst team in the comp.
Kelly hooper and co would be nice additions if SOS can make it happen but the need of real depth players can't be underestimated.
Generally agree Shawny, except on Palmer : the only reason he's not getting games is because of our youth policy. He is exactly what a depth player should be - inexpensive, experienced, and can play a role decently without starring. Bolton's statement about picking players on form is nonsense. If it were true, Palmer would be a regular fixture in the 1sts.