AFL Rd 21 2022 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs Brisbane

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With that observation in mind, he is better suited to areas where he is less likely to be put in those situations IMO.
So wing, or even previously in the BP are ideal as he either has more time, space, or 'outs' ie boundary line to help him.

Not sure Setterfield can sustain the intensity of run at the required pace to play those roles, so for me he is always going to primarily be an inside stoppage type. If he could then he may have been a natural substitute for Plowman over the seasons but he hasn't been an option.

As much as many fans pot Plowman we've very few players as versatile and able to cover the ground like Plowman does.

Interestingly, I see Setterfield's strengths and weakness as very similar to Dow, but Setterfield has Dow covered in one area comfortably, and that is overhead!

Setterfield is much better as an inside mid than fans give him credit for, it's a hard thing to teach, and we must not fall into the trap of judging all Mids against Cripps or Walsh.

Perhaps if Hewett's condition is chronic, therefore no cure, then Voss and the MC need to setup a structure that sees Hewett managed and Setterfield developed as Hewett's natural understudy. We have a bunch of options who could also be in the mix for this role though, Carroll, Philp, Cottrell perhaps even Williams and Kemp, all look capable but few have been given the opportunity or got a clear run of fitness yet.

Having said all that, look at how Cripps has improved his agility and acceleration, if Cripps can then anyone should be able to emulate this outcome. Therefore I'd love to see SoJ get a sustained period of development as a Hewett / Cripps sub, because at VFL level SoJ was outstanding as a stoppage player. The in traffic stuff comes naturally to SoJ!