07-26-2019, 07:45 AM
(07-26-2019, 07:10 AM)Thryleon link Wrote:^^
Semantics aside, his opponents were dominant.
Thats the point though. Kreuzer was beaten by Witts, but Witts would beat most of the leagues ruckmen.
Philips hasn't played more than 3 games in a row for the blues since 2016.
How about give the bloke a fair run at it and compare him to some of the games best rucks.
Despite being in and out of the side, his numbers still stack up against Kreuzer when looking at pure ruck stats.
That is, centre bounces taken vs hitouts to advantage etc.
Obviously Kreuzer spends more time on the ground, and in the ruck by comparison, but Phillips, pound for pound, betters his stats.