07-12-2015, 05:24 AM
(07-12-2015, 04:47 AM)kruddler link Wrote:I think you just hit on one of the most important points, yet one most often overlooked.
Henderson, when out on the ground, is a leader amongst the forwards. He is often directing, encouraging and sacrificing his game for the betterment of the forward line as a group.
If we took him out of it, who would be the leader?
Casboult - Not leadership materials, needs to focus on kicking straight!
Menzel - Too young, not consistent enough
Everitt - Not leadership material
Kreuzer/Wood - There part time, ruckmen first.
Hendo offers more than just stats.
Casboult has certainly focused on kicking straight, second best in the AFL for set shot accuracy
I don't see why he couldn't develop into a leader. For most of this season he has been flat out just getting a game. Now that he is an established member of the team, he could well blossom. Who knows?
Henderson is quite vocal on the ground but leadership is also about setting an example and he hasn't really done that as well as he could/should.
It's a bit of a two-edged sword really; he seems to be more comfortable in defence and is more consistent as a defender BUT we desperately need a key forward.
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