Dynamics
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- Jul 23, 2007
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I don't think that it's really "gifting" a player a spot if we genuinely believe that:
A) the player has the potential to replace an aging player in their position when they vacate that spot, or
B) the player has the potential to be better than the incumbent.
The second one can definitely appear like it's gifting because the incumbent often appears like the better choice.
The other question is "are we a legit flag chance this year?" If so, at this stage of the season you want your best players on the park, gaining or maintaining form.
So it's a fluid answer, dependent on the position, the player and the premiership opportunity.
I think that this year and next is the time to get certain players in and leave them in for an extended run if they are able to at least hold their own, for the long term good. Broomhead, Adams and Karnezis spring to mind. I'd also play Witts every week regardless of whether or not Grundy or White play.
A) the player has the potential to replace an aging player in their position when they vacate that spot, or
B) the player has the potential to be better than the incumbent.
The second one can definitely appear like it's gifting because the incumbent often appears like the better choice.
The other question is "are we a legit flag chance this year?" If so, at this stage of the season you want your best players on the park, gaining or maintaining form.
So it's a fluid answer, dependent on the position, the player and the premiership opportunity.
I think that this year and next is the time to get certain players in and leave them in for an extended run if they are able to at least hold their own, for the long term good. Broomhead, Adams and Karnezis spring to mind. I'd also play Witts every week regardless of whether or not Grundy or White play.