07-17-2023, 04:20 AM
What I'm seeing both forward and back is that we're developing a degree of diversity.
It's strange because the with a 'one man out, one man in philosophy' you'd be looking more at 'like for like'.
But have a look at our small forwards.
Durdin, Owies and Motlop all bring different strengths (and limitations)
Martin, Cunningham, Fogarty and Silvagni provide differences of both an offensive and defensive nature.
Add the two key forwards and they're all complementing one another to make a much more effective and varied forward line.
Saad, Williams (not there at the moment) and Docherty (also playing more wing) are those attacking half-backs but you need some defending types as well.
McGovern provides the intercept role.
Newman, Kemp, Boyd all add different features (Shut down capability, defensive pressure, but also capable of switching to attacking roles)...and with Weitering as the centre piece you have a strong diverse backline.
The fact that some players are capable of filling or developing at multiple roles adds to the variety.
Then you have Cottrell (forward of wing), and Acres ( often defensive side of wing) chiming in to support where needed.
I remember not too long ago there was some complaint about the sameness of players, especially in the midfield, but it looks like variety is a work in progress...and harder for opposition to match up on.
It's strange because the with a 'one man out, one man in philosophy' you'd be looking more at 'like for like'.
But have a look at our small forwards.
Durdin, Owies and Motlop all bring different strengths (and limitations)
Martin, Cunningham, Fogarty and Silvagni provide differences of both an offensive and defensive nature.
Add the two key forwards and they're all complementing one another to make a much more effective and varied forward line.
Saad, Williams (not there at the moment) and Docherty (also playing more wing) are those attacking half-backs but you need some defending types as well.
McGovern provides the intercept role.
Newman, Kemp, Boyd all add different features (Shut down capability, defensive pressure, but also capable of switching to attacking roles)...and with Weitering as the centre piece you have a strong diverse backline.
The fact that some players are capable of filling or developing at multiple roles adds to the variety.
Then you have Cottrell (forward of wing), and Acres ( often defensive side of wing) chiming in to support where needed.
I remember not too long ago there was some complaint about the sameness of players, especially in the midfield, but it looks like variety is a work in progress...and harder for opposition to match up on.