It’s is certainly a discussion point. Stocker is a weapon with his disposal, as you allude to, particularly the direction and weighting of longer passes. Lends him to be midfielder or a rebounding, play making half back. The problem arises with our list balance. Williams was recruited as a midfielder, but has effectively reverted to a half back flank. Saad is a running, rebounding half back as well. It could be argued as Doc’s best role and Newman’s. If Stock is played in defence, it would more likely be in the last line. His physical hurt factor is another strength, but being forced to cover and defend rather than rebound is under utilising him in my opinion. With Cripps, Walsh, Cerra, Hewett and one or two of Kennedy, Dow, Carroll, Setterfield, Philp and/ or a couple/few more options the midfield is also going to be a No Vacancy scenario.Some have mentioned Stocker into the midfield
I think his best role for the team is hbf his long accurate kicking in the latter half of the year was a weapon
Reminded me of Rich hate the term but quarter back like
Doc has got a bit of speed better lockdown but his kicking is so so
Saad is good kick but runs more
Williams has speed and a good kick also
But I think Stocker has more penetration and is a better decision maker
That’s not to say Stocker can’t be a great midfielder his hands are slick but the team will get more benefit short to midterm in his current role
Voss and company are going to be spoiled for options and it will be super interesting to see what structure they come up with.
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