(03-16-2023, 11:37 PM)PaulP date Wrote:I generally agree.100 up, is that enough?
SoJ had that look of resignation last night, I suspect we need a genuine 2nd ruck in when we play against the likes of Nankervis, and only one of either SoJ or Martin in the squad, but not both.
Personally, on last night, I'd have SoJ back to the wing where I think he plays his best footy, and Akers out. Akers is a long term career professional footballer, last night he looked greener than Hollands and Cowan! But being a newbie to our squad, Akers probably gets some leeway.
Cripps was more effective at F50 stoppages rucking than SoJ, but if we go that route TDK is wasted, because he is not a D50 type ruck, Pitto is a better choice to drop behind play leaving one of the KPFs to ruck. Having TDK, BigH, Cripps and Charlie all around the F50 stoppages leaves us slow and inflexible. Fans don't want to hear that, but I think it was obvious last night. We won very few F50 stoppages, and they frequently ran the ball out without resistance, when we got it back it was mostly due to uncharacteristic poor disposal from Nthmond.
In fact as a game, the skill level was deplorable across the board.
"Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck ....... Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck"