08-15-2022, 04:54 AM
(08-15-2022, 04:12 AM)LP link Wrote:I see Williams and Saad as very similar game style, I think Williams has Saad covered for ball use but not necessarily for decision making. Saad can hit some targets but his run and carry is pretty predictable and good sides force him to turn onto the wrong side diminishing his influence. But Saad is much better at getting back and defending, he can close more ground than Williams, so Saad is less likely to be caught out on the turnover.I think Saad is one of the few complete defenders going around, most of the time he gets the balance of defending and attacking right and his disposal is a feature with his ability to find players with a hook kick or find a gap between opposing players and hit his man up a feature. He got burnt vs Adelaide and punished for letting Keays out the back but thats not the norm and its up to the coach and other players to help him out if you want his attacking ways to continue.
I think Williams is better when working on the inside than Saad, and Williams is a genuine midfield/traffic option despite what fans think.
For me Williams is a liability with the ball at times and I'd also question his attack on the ball and ability to make decisions about when to attack, time his runs etc. When he gets it right he looks very good but I have also seen him in no mans land, caught out and miles from his opponent and not even chasing. To me he is a poor mans version of Saad and I would struggle to find a place in our best 22 for him with everyone fit..