Position 2026 Rucks

[Sherman41]

And he still scored 127

Probably lower because he had 0 hit outs in first quarter.

 

[timtimtim]

Jackson to get DPP?

How do we feel after a statistically significant sample of 1 game

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

Jackson to get DPP?

How do we feel after a statistically significant sample of 1 game

Looked great. Played as an inside mid most of the first 3 quarters and then was in the ruck for the last quarter after Darcy got tired. Definitely on my watchlist this round. I have the cash to do a cheeky Macdonald > LJ trade after this round if he plays well again.

LJ didnt spend much time forward which i think bodes very well for his scoring potential! Small sample size obviously but we only get 2 looks before price movements. If he looks the goods again, i dont think ill hesitate to get him in.

Also, yes to R/M DPP!

 

[WaynesWorld19]

 

[54Dogs]

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Rd 1 vs 1st gamer built like a pencil
Rd 2 vs 8 time AA best ruckman of a generation

Will take 1 more look

 

[Sneh]

Rd 1 vs 1st gamer built like a pencil
Rd 2 vs 8 time AA best ruckman of a generation

Will take 1 more look

Dylan Bolch dislikes this

 

[Sneh]

@DylanBolch where are you ranked mate?

 

[54Dogs]

@DylanBolch where are you ranked mate?

That's "Supercoach Expert Dylan Bolch"

 

[Choppers]

That's "Supercoach Expert Dylan Bolch"

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SC Expert....................X is an unknown quantity and spurt is a drip under pressure

 

[Nelso]

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"Supercoach Expert"

Can't recall Dylan ever winning the overall.

 

[Pathetic Pittman]

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Thanks Dylan

 

[timtimtim]

That's "Supercoach Expert Dylan Bolch"

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Everyone’s a SC expert these days

Including me

 

[Consolaçao]

Ned Reeves.
Is he Lloyd Meek’s worst nightmare or just a tease?

 

[Pathetic Pittman]

Ned Reeves.
Is he Lloyd Meek’s worst nightmare or just a tease?

reckon they'll give him a good run, using the 23rd spot and he does bring something to the table

 

[Guardian Hawk]

Ned Reeves.
Is he Lloyd Meek’s worst nightmare or just a tease?

Meek's effectiveness at the centre bounce has been hindered by the new rules. He doesn't have a big jump and usually uses his strength and body positioning to win taps, which he can't do at CBA's with the new rules. Reeves isn't a huge leaper either but is a giant and can win centre bounce taps to advantage more effectively than Meek. Given the midfield, and especially centre bounce, is Hawthorn's biggest weakness, is the reason Reeves is in.

I agree with the other Hawthorn poster that he should get a run at it and should win taps when he is on the ground. However, he usually doesn't do a lot else around the ground (which is why Meek has been No 1 despite being a little less effective at the taps). He definately won't kick 2 every week like he did against Essendon (he's kicked 10 goals in his previous 43 games, and only 3 since 2022). He also only got 53% game time (which admittedly makes his score look even more impressive but I think is a warning sign). With the extra man on the bench, he and Reeves are effectively sharing one spot - as both on the ground at once makes us too tall/slow.

I would at least take another look tomorrow night against a decent ruck in Grundy as Blakiston/Essendon is not exactly the benchmark. If he goes well again, you can consider him as a cash cow but I personally will not be considering him (unless Meek went down with an LTI and Reeves became sole ruck).