04-23-2023, 11:28 AM
(04-23-2023, 11:11 AM)madbluboy link Wrote:I agree with all of that.
I didn't want Jack in the ruck. He's too small and too slow to bring any x factor in there.
My whole point is that you don't need 2 rucks. I've said that all along.
I think Jack brings plenty playing there, 6 clearances last week for example, but i'm not bothered if he doesn't play there. You can pretty much put anyone there.
Before Charlie went on his coleman medal winning season, i'd suggesting putting him there for a chopout. Same with Cripps.
Basically how today went, was McKay take it forward, Young take it back, Pittonet to take as many as he can get too.
We can do that every week and use the spot on the bench that TDK keeps warm on a smaller option to give us more run.
People hear 'ruck' and think jumping at centre bounces. That is only about 20% of the ruck contests and that only occurs at the start of the quarter and after goals. You can ensure Pittonet takes every single one of them relatively easily by bringing him onto the ground after a goal is scored, or obviously playing him there if he is already on. Majority of the ruck work is throw ins and throw ups when the rucks are side by side. Its a glorified marking contests that anyone can do.
Say no to 2 rucks!
Of course the other thing is with TDK out, Pittonet gets more ruck time and uses his tapwork to great advantage....so the mids gets better service as a result of TDK not playing as well.
Look, it all sounds very harsh on TDK, but i've got nothing against him, he just hasn't grown into the ruck (or any other position) like we would've liked. As a result, he isn't in our best 22.