07-13-2024, 11:01 AM
(07-13-2024, 09:48 AM)LP link Wrote:The ruck stuff is really just a correlation fans want to blame, it's a simple association to make, our Mids got better service this week, and we've still lost the midfield. We've only broke even in centre clearances yet Pitto and TDK gave 4 or 5 alone, English had none!
It really isn't and that's a very simplistic view. Regardless of the two rucks our midfield isn't quick. Cripps, Cerra, Kennedy and Hewett while all best 22 on ability struggle with the spread of the quick sides. Last week the Giants had +82 uncontested possessions and +35 marks. They just controlled the football. We spread like treacle. We need to compete with the likes of Heeney, Warner, Gulden and co. Having a TDK as a sole ruck helps as he can play like a midfielder. Also allows us to play someone like Hewett who can play like a defensive midfielder at contests on Libba or Bont.