03-31-2018, 01:48 AM
(03-31-2018, 01:35 AM)Lods link Wrote:Kreuzer out Polson in
Not surprised, the media backstage rumor mill had SpecialK out as most likely scenario all of last week, they never waivered. The next question is, for how long?
I suspect well see one of Cripps, O'Shea or Marchbank spending some significant time in F50, neither marchbank or O'Shea is big enough to stand Day or Lynch, and the rest of the GC forward pack are sub 190cm. O'Shea might be that tall running wingman some are looking for, as long as he doesn't drag opposition into the path of Simpson, Byrne or Marchbank coming off the HBF.
Having Cripps play forward might seem like robbing Peter to pay Paul, but I think it's a good idea. Cripps cannot play a full season of midfield games at the sort of physical intensity he did last week, he'll break down. Having the odd game in which he spends more time forward might be the way to manage him through the season, and he'll be fresh at the F50 stoppages which will create some real issues for the opposition.
"Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck ....... Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck"