COKEandCOLA
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Key? That's a bit of a stretch.
I wouldn't consider Stratton a key defender, although he can play big or small.
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Key? That's a bit of a stretch.
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Same, I just think that role goes to Shiels.
I'm honestly struggling to see another role for him though, unless we're planning to let Shiels off the leash.
I mention in the Round 1 thread, that I believe that Scrimshaw should be in the side before Howe.
While I don't question his effort or dedication, he's very limited as a footballer and I feel that perhaps some at the club feel the same.
I think that if anything, he's best suited to a tagging role.
Or I could be way off and totally misreading the situation.
Hopefully we find somewhere for him because despite his shortcomings, he certainly does try and he's also not afraid to fly the flag.
If all he has going for him is his size, then he's sure as hell not going to make it.
Like I said, I'm not questioning his heart, but unfortunately he doesn't bring a while lot to the table.
I'm not trying to sound harsh, just telling it Howe I see it.
Jeez. You are sounding harsh. Did a great job tagging and got plenty of ball.
How you see it... (in my opinion)
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Yeah I reckon Shiels will have to be more of a ball winning mid (at least til Wingard/Scully are up and running). He's 2nd now to JOM on the inside. Howe may be the blocker for JOM, Shiels, Worpel at stoppages etc
I heard he's being injected off-site with the blood of tom mitchell

