AFL Rd 24 2023 Pre Game Prognostications Carlton vs GWS

[ElwoodBlues1]

You could, but Cottrell is a running machine. A beast with elite running.
Cuningham works better as a burst player.

Same reason why i had Hollands on the bench and not as sub.
Keep the elite runners on the ground for longer, then you get more benefit from the sub who would otherwise tire more by comparison

I probably dont fancy Cottrell on better credentialed players for 4 quarters and see Cuningham as more of a classy match winner who can kick and create a few goals quickly and Id want him on the ground to start the game for that burst you mentioned and help get us off to a good start which is important.
But its all a matter of opinion and Im happy for both to be in the 23 at the minute.....