(04-23-2023, 08:52 AM)ElwoodBlues1 link Wrote:He beat Durdin...why cant you admit he is a reasonable senior player? He has played every game this season in the team that is the top of the ladder. You reckon he isnt any good so why didnt our small forwards kick a bag on him?Did he? I saw no evidence that he was on Durdin. Or should I say that I saw no evidence that Durdin was on him as you seem to think small forwards are taggers. I’ve always thought defenders were supposed to tag forwards.
Why can Ross Lyon and SOS see something in him worthwhile?
The only guy I saw running with Durdin was Wanganeen-Milleara. And mostly Durdin seemed to be playing as a high half-forward.
If Stocker really was on Durdin, then he’ll be dropped next week. The goal Durdin scored occurred when Durdin ran into F50 to the left of the marking contest on the left flank and Stocker was pretty much in front of goals. They were separated by about 30 metres and indeed Durdin ran his full measure and kicked over Stocker who wasn’t close enough to spoil the shot. Losing your forward by that much if you’re supposed to be playing man-on-man would be unforgivable in Lyon’s eyes.
The Saints play Port next and it’ll be interesting to see if he is given the responsibility of stopping Rankine or Rachele. I doubt it. As the Saints get players back, Stocker will be thanked for his service and sent back to help out the VFL team.