(09-05-2020, 03:59 AM)Macca37 link Wrote:When we began the rebuild we expected to be top 4 as a minimum by now. So much of that expectation was driven by the belief that Charlie and Harry would occupy centre half forward and full forward positions with small forwards feeding off them. At first all went well. But where are we now with them?
Harry is physically fragile. In addition he has a kicking style that ensures inaccuracy. As I said earlier, being a left footer, if he hasn't changed it by now it's too late.
Charlie is also physically fragile. Given his kneecap and knee injuries there must be a question mark over his long term future. Also keep in mind that we found out earlier this year that he has had structural knee problems since early teen years.
I don't see anybody on our current list physically strong and tall enough for either of those positions. Even with a couple of new class midfielders the question remains : who is going to kick the goals?
McKay, Curnow, TDK and McGovern will kick our goals.
It's important to look at the group as a collective and when you look at each player you can certainly find reasons why they won't make it.
Roughead and Franklin formed the Hawks key forward combo, but the original answer to who would kick their goals was Dowler, Thorp, Roughead and Franklin.
While some of them won't reach the expectations we set I think they will turn out ok. As a collective group.
I don't understand why McKay as a left footer cant improve his kicking? In two parts he can improve his accuracy by simply marking closer to goal with deeper inside 50's from the midfield and 2nd he always looks spent, sucking in deep breaths so improved endurance would also help with his set shot routine.