07-14-2018, 02:27 AM
(07-14-2018, 02:04 AM)LP link Wrote:So you watch him run out of legs and wonder why he isn't playing? That is the reason he isn't playing, and it's allegedly related to a work ethic issue.
There are other reasons, he has missed pre-seasons and games due to injury, also I believe the club is managing his fatigue levels due to a dose of glandular fever last season exactly like they did Charlie. But in comparison to Charlie, who we realise is elite, McKay allegedly hasn't shown the same work ethic to catch up.
As for that pump up about his run, it's KPP bullcrap, every small and medium forward on our list can probably outrun Carlilse for a ground ball. A 200cm x 100kg player is not out there to be a rover, it's a losing tactic!
There it is, an uncomfortable truth, fans prefer to bash Jones, Weitering, Plowman or Marchbank than call out the guys who kick an occasional soft goal! and otherwise do feck all!
I though the biggest positive last night was SPS, when the sh1t hit the fan he actually looked like he wanted to do something about it! But it's hard to have any effect when you are on your own! Another good positive was Cripps marking, but we have to keep in mind the Aints are a small side.
He was cooked because he had to play ruck but for all that he kept going and ended up with 14 possessions.
The solution to him lacking fitness is not sitting him in the stands.
I didn't bake Marchbank or Plowman. Ever.
SPS has been one of the biggest disappointments for me this year. Glad to see him get 20 post last night. I'd like to see him up with Fisher in terms of development - who I think is going to be a gun.