https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/09/05/v...g-carlton/
Hoyne is a one-ruck guy but he's changed his mind as to which ruckman offers more.
Hoyne is a one-ruck guy but he's changed his mind as to which ruckman offers more.
Quote:Hoyne says the Blues should stick with that mix, saying Tom De Koning has had an excellent six weeks in the ruck.
“I just want to put this on the agenda for Carlton supporters as well,” he said.
“His best position, the last six weeks, he is clearly a ruckman. He is not a forward.
“I would not be playing Pittonet. I would be keeping this really simple. Let this guy go.
“As a ruckman over the last six weeks he’s been the eighth best ruckman in the competition. As a forward, sixth worst forward in the competition.
“Just put Harry McKay in the ruck for five minutes per quarter. The second ruck role, we talk about it a lot, it’s 20 minutes a game. Don’t lose sleep over it.”
This is an enormous swing in two months, with Hoyne saying mid-season that Pittonet statistically was a significantly better ruckman than De Koning. The young Blue has clearly broken out since re-signing.