Jie_Hodge
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Rusling can run fast in a straight line and has a ridiculous vertical jump. He kicks ok for goal too. But he was easily our worst at ground level when he played, was poor defensively, and needs to play FF with no CHF in front to be effective (see the PA game).
I think the same thing, when i first saw him a couple of years ago i was excited about him, but know im not sure, after watching him last year i thought he was too much of a one trick pony, that is lead and mark and then he didnt have much after that. e.g ground level, and teams just drowd his space and he was stuffed. IMO Egan offers more than him
This is nothing against the kid as he has great phsyical attributes and could turn into a good player, im not 100% sure but dont think he has even had a full pre season yet.
I wouldnt be pinning our hopes on him having an impact ths year, thats all
hope i get proved wrong in the future though and he does become a good player.