Phar Ace
Brownlow Medallist
Nank holds his own more than well enough for the most part, sure Grundy/Gawn will get a hold of him at times but no shame in that. The more pressing point is what happens when Nank needs a rest, the Grigg experiment is obselete with the new rule changes but was probably done anyway after Collingwood really exposed it in the prelim.
Who plays that second ruck role is the big question, common consensus is that Lynch with his knees won’t be going near the centre bounces but might do a bit around the ground in the forward half. CCJ seems like he could be the answer but he won’t be ready for a few years. Is Soldo versatile enough for us to play him as a second ruck? I’m not convinced. Some have suggested Balta will be groomed for that role but he’s still very young and would be undersized in the ruck.
I think there’s some merit at looking to draft a state league ruck with a later pick, especially if they have a bit of versatility to be able go forward and we don’t have to just plonk them on the bench for the majority of the game while Nank rucks.
Well said, and what most with an interest in a 2nd Ruck of enough quality are saying. It may even be possible to get a RFA after Oct31. Could even be available before if someone knocks back a new contract with the view of becoming RFA. We'll know in a week or so.






