07-06-2023, 08:29 AM
(07-06-2023, 02:08 AM)Lods link Wrote:Not incorrectly, but I imagine the 'focus' of the mid-fielders would be different if Pittonet was rucking as opposed to Jack.
With Pittonet there would be the expectation of a win or break even on the actual tap.
With Jack the expectation would be of a loss or break even on the tap, but more likely a loss.
So if Pittonet is rucking they would be looking to where the tap would be directed.
The eyes of the midfield would be on Pittonet.
With Jack rucking it would be to where the oppostition ruckman would direct it,
where the opposition mid-fielders were, and how to combat that first possession.
That's probably one area where rucking Jack is actually a plus because he can quickly transition into an extra-midfielder in a defensive or attacking role.
For Jack perhaps.
For TDK though?
Even looking at the stats LP posted re Bombers game.
Jack was more likely to get a hitout than TDK.
