The rise.... and RISE of Marc Pittonet

[kruddler]

The problem with those analyses, forgetting the somewhat flaky data, is that the context is ignored; if our midfielders are down, clearances will be down. 

I took another look at the Gold Coast game and there was a stark change in the number of clearances we won when our midfield got on top.  It had little to do with hitouts won or hitouts to advantage.

Before looking at the numbers, there's no reason not to consider this game.  Pittonet was passed fit, he rarely uses his left hand in ruck contests and he took part in more ruck contests than De Koning; 52 to 43.

You wanna talk about flaky data, then use 1 game where you felt the need to point out Pittonet was 'passed fit', clearly knowing he wasn't fit enough. Backed up by the fact he is out with a knee this week despite playing the entire game last week. So not only was he NOT fit going in (hand) he got injured during the game (knee) and kept on fighting through anyway.

Despite all of this, in terms of rucking ability, the 2 rucks ended up on a par.
THAT, together with the article (i think someone owes me some credit for the idea) clearly shows the difference in talent between the 2 rucks.