(05-29-2016, 10:01 AM)LP link Wrote:Laj go easy, your obsessed with Casboult rucking.
Why the feck would we play the AFL's current most feared contested mark in a position that puts a bruised tibia at even greater risk?
BTW, Gorringe's mobility looked pretty good today, while his attack at the ball wasn't as good the end result was better than Jones was able to offer. I hope Jones was watching for the next time he gets a crack! I like the current setup, it lets Kreuzer stay around the ball longer and takes some stoppage pressure off Cripps. Kreuzer 11 tackles, and Casboult busting packs, that is what we want to see.
You not watch the Collingwood game when Casboult was back-up to Kreuzer as well as our key forward. He took 11 marks, 7 contested kicked 3 goals and crashed bodies all over the place, while Kreuzer was dominate. Kreuzer goes alot better as our only ruckman with a bit of help, Casboult gets his confidence up when he gets a run on the ball and translate into his work up forward. Something that has been obvious for years and seen again against Collingwood. Kreuzer, irrespective of yesterday, is generally no-where near as good when her shares the ruck duties, and Casboult isn't quite as good as a pure forward. Hence I'd be picking Jacksh this week, whose form in the VFL has been terrific, way better than Gorringe, if Casboult's shin is good for him to ruck. Gorringe would admittedly be unlucky after yesterday but that's not likely to be a permanent thing as he's not that good. The side would be better balanced with a genuine key forward as well as Kreuzer and Casboult rucking. Been our best combination for a number of years. Casboult will crash packs the same way. Irrespective of who is unlucky you pick your best balanced side otherwise you ask to get beaten. Best for both players, best for the side.
If the shin isn't ready to ruck then the status quo remains. Gorringe plays and we carry on like yesterday as we'll need another ruckman. Agree I don't want Casboult rucking if the leg isn't ready.