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I don't mind the idea of shifting Howe forward, the forward mix just clearly isn't working well, for a reference in our last 8 games we have averaged 69.5 points per game and the last time we went over 80 points was 93 against the tigers last year. Maybe a bit of a fresh look with a new dynamic and vocal leader in there will give us a bit of a positive shake up
I think Moore has to return to the backline - and I like what we've seen of Houston's improvement and Parkers continued development so it at least gives us an avenue to look at Howe forward and persist with those two lads (with the additional benefit that if we feel we need another bigger body in the backline a Reef or Cochrane might be ready).
The issue with Howe is that I think he can only replace Membrey - who I am a big fan off, but I think Howe gives us a bit more aerially and aerobically than the Skunk. You then have to have a look at West for either Buller or Mcstay - which of the pair I would be inclined to keep the faith with Mcstay and give Buller a chance to find his feet at VFL level. Additionally, like Daniher and Roughead of yesteryear, maybe returning to a bit more of a second ruck role for Dan might get him back around the footy more and take his focus away from the pure "mark-kick-goal" mindset (which he isn't delivering on mind you), but both Daniher and JR have said a bit of ruck time actually helps them find a bit of space and opportunity to kick goals which might help Dan
For me I'd go a forward line of
Schultz Mcstay McCreery
Elliot West Howe
With a hefty amount of minutes for JDG i50 too - coming on as the 7th forward and basically playing as a pseudo-full forward when not pinching in the midfield.
I think Moore has to return to the backline - and I like what we've seen of Houston's improvement and Parkers continued development so it at least gives us an avenue to look at Howe forward and persist with those two lads (with the additional benefit that if we feel we need another bigger body in the backline a Reef or Cochrane might be ready).
The issue with Howe is that I think he can only replace Membrey - who I am a big fan off, but I think Howe gives us a bit more aerially and aerobically than the Skunk. You then have to have a look at West for either Buller or Mcstay - which of the pair I would be inclined to keep the faith with Mcstay and give Buller a chance to find his feet at VFL level. Additionally, like Daniher and Roughead of yesteryear, maybe returning to a bit more of a second ruck role for Dan might get him back around the footy more and take his focus away from the pure "mark-kick-goal" mindset (which he isn't delivering on mind you), but both Daniher and JR have said a bit of ruck time actually helps them find a bit of space and opportunity to kick goals which might help Dan
For me I'd go a forward line of
Schultz Mcstay McCreery
Elliot West Howe
With a hefty amount of minutes for JDG i50 too - coming on as the 7th forward and basically playing as a pseudo-full forward when not pinching in the midfield.
