03-08-2018, 11:14 AM
(03-08-2018, 07:27 AM)DJC link Wrote:Byrne seems to have been left out of the discussion. He could match most small forwards for agility and acceleration but may get lost by his opponent - as often happened to Tuohy.
Docherty generally plays as a loose man in defence; not picking up an opponent but helping out his fellow defenders. Not having Doc, and with apparently more emphasis on attacking footy, may mean that we give up on the extra man behind the ball.
Byrne is good running down the field , both him and Jones can look a bit nervy running back towards goal....Simpson like Docherty doesnt really man up anyone and is more about rebound footy.....which is fine vs some teams but not vs a team like say Richmond and Port who have dangerous small/mediums who need close attention.
The lock down small defender/s is my problem area for our defense and where we need to find some players and lose a rebounding type....no point Simpson or Docherty getting 30 possies if a Robbie Gray type has kicked five on them....