07-03-2016, 02:01 AM
(07-03-2016, 01:32 AM)RiverRat link Wrote:The current two ruckmen don't work because neither has much to offer as a forward. Despite the often expressed hopes about Kreuzer, he has never looked like a forward. He is our most effective ruckman ATM but does not look likely to be a dominant ruckman in the future.
This is where the coaches are in a difficult position; they need to give Phillips game time because they think he will be our best option going forward but Kreuzer offers the better option ATM. I don't think it is surprising that Kreuzer did the bulk of the ruckwork during our better games but has been much less effective when sharing the role. It is a catch 22 but, as we are not ready to achieve great heights this year, the coaching panel has probably made the right decision for the future.
We have always been best when we've had one ruckman plus Casboult. Been that way for years as none of our rucks offer anything when not on the ball. Allows us alot more flexibility when selecting a side.