05-26-2023, 12:31 AM
(05-26-2023, 12:14 AM)Baggers link Wrote:JSOS is way too slow to be a small forward, defenders would be running off him... big time.
TDK for JSOS is very logical. You feel for JSOS, he's kind of in no man's land. He's not really a terrific 3rd tall... not a Breust or Gunston, or a Fritsch and so on. Too slow for defence as well. He does have a great footy IQ and relentless desire/effort. If we didn't have a glut of inside mids, that'd be his position. Sadly, JSOS may well do well elsewhere... as an inside mid.
He's been used as 'cannon fodder' for the last couple of years.
I can understand the argument for playing him as a second ruck, and the ability to have an option for an extra mid.
But the downside to that strategy is the toll on takes on Jack.
He won't complain of course.
He'll put his head down and give a 100% of his ability....limited though it is, to some extent, compared to other more talented players.
He can't settle into a role or position, he's just used as a workhorse...but realistically that is probably what is giving him game time.
I suspect he'll be the sub tonight.
He offers that versatility.
But if he isn't I hope a couple of weeks in the VFL with a solid well defined role freshens him up.
He's still a fringe player, but if the only way he gets a game is as a back-up ruckman, a move at season's end may be his best career option.
Not at St Kilda...that would be a huge mistake for both father and son.
I think he'd go well at a team like the Gold Coast or GWS...or even down the track with the new Tasmanian side (should it ever get past the planning stage)
Away from the scrutiny it might be good for player or club.
They'd benefit from a player who's prepared to sacrifice and do the hard stuff for the benefit of the side...it would add a bit of positive culture.
Just at the moment his future is a bit in limbo.