We need to draft another backup ruckman now. We got spots on the list. I put line through Nicholls yesterday. His injury may actually force Suns to make a decision.AND into the wind. There is no protection down that end and kicks were pulling to the left. I didnt know who it was except he looked young. I shook my head as he decided to go back for the shot. It was a 55m kick. But went dead straight and cleared the line easily. Not many senior players can make that kick.
As others mentioned, that Rankine is a R1 certainty. Miles is a professional grunt player, but will frustrate at times. You'll want Witts playing as many games as possible as Nichols is NEAFL at best.
Overall the Suns moved the ball very well in the 2 quarters I saw. Interesting Dawson playing back pocket as he has always been a mid. Did well. He is not quick but kept Rayner quiet and is a good user. He wouldnt be able to play there though on most small forwards.
Although some obvious big losses to the team from last season, some good pick ups too. Should be an ineresting season watching these kids develop.
Miles actually looked better than Lyons yesterday. Solid, hard body.
Dawson is a smart player and developing nicely. Yes, not in the best 22 and should end up in midfield eventually. Rayner looked too big to me.