It’s not his lack of two way running that hurts us most - as you correctly point out, many “gun” midfielders don’t run hard defensively - rather it’s his inability to impact the game in the right way in key moments that really hurts us.
I thought he’d improved this aspect of his game in...
I actually think there should be be a few changes this week, however I highly doubt Voss will.
Personally I think we should do the following:
- it’s time to drop Cerra for Hewett. He isn’t contributing as much as we know Hewett can. He is probably the longer term option however.
- Cowan needs...
Totally agree Cottrell didn’t deserve to come in for Ollie - it does feel like Cottrell is a Voss and Cripps favourite - he should be dropped based on last nights performance, so selection will be an interesting watch.
When it comes to Nick Austin, more than re-signing Elijah I’m interested to why after losing Charlie Curnow he didn’t recruit another key forward like Miochek?
Even McLean, who’s rotting in the reserves would’ve been better than the (lack of) options we currently have.
Between this and...
This is probably the most sensible thing I’ve read on here since the team was named. The faux outrage about Flynn being left out, as if prime Wayne Johnston has been left to rot in the reserves, is comical IMO.
The derision about selecting Moir over Flynn is borderline Voss Derangement Syndrome.
For me nothing will ever come close to the 2024 elimination final team with all the injured players rushed back and TDK as the sub.
In comparison this is hardly as scandalous as some people (desperately) want...