VFL Rd 7 2022 Carlton vs Frankston at Frankston

[crashlander]

For his size he's quite good when he gets involved, good mobility and agility not unlike his brother, but his tank is way way off Cripps Snr, and at this stage Cripps Jnr just doesn't get to enough of the contests.

I can see SpecialK's influence in the coaching, because he's not really a natural ruck, the tap isn't his go, but he and Mirkov both crack on with the 2nd efforts. So in this regard at the moment Cripps Jnr is a poor man's SoJ maybe without the ability to cover the ground.

He's still growing, was 199cm two years ago, not sure what he is now but as is typical for 200cm types he might not peak for another 2 or 3 years! If anything I'd say he is in the awkward stage, with his body and strength needing to catch up with his size.

Pretty good summary.
At this point Josh really needs to work on his endurance, so he gets to more contests. As he gets stronger, he take more marks. Similarly, if he gets to more contests, he kick more goals.
He doesn't appear to be a natural ruckman; his ruck work is quite primitive. However, give him the strength and that problem will solve itself.
At the moment, our style of play isn't providing the same opportunities that our seniors have because our 2nd don't kick as well. That isn't helping him. But he has to learn to get in front and hold his ground.
There is something to work with, but it is a way off at the moment.