08-07-2022, 01:59 AM
(08-07-2022, 12:36 AM)LP link Wrote: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!
I think Plow is highly underrated he is tough and brave but his season has been average at best. It's ok not improving on your bests but when you are at that age and chips are down you do expect some leadership to help the team out of an in-game rut. He is too vanilla to keep persisting with and also isn't improving from a mediocre base but still underrated and quite dependable but not starting 22 quality imo.