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I saw a similar thread about another teams center half back position, and it got my thinking (be afraid, be very afraid) about the Demons back line structure.
The main problem is Center Half Back, someone who can play on the tall, quick, strong,
big kicking center half forwards.
The person I would consider best for the job would be Neitz: He is one of the demons strongest, he can mark/punch well, and at 193 cm he is tall enough for the position. There is also the fact he is being wasted in the forward line, and in my opinion he should be in the back-line.
Nicholson: Started out as a ruckman, now has an important role in Melbourne defense. He is tall (197cm) strong, and is a good “stopper” with no real rebounding power. I would like to see him rotate between CHB and FB.
Ellis: I feel he lacks a bit of what is needed to be a good CHB, he is shorter than the others (190cm) and seems to lack the strength, height, speed and stopping power to be a CHB. Could however be a good third tall, rotating with the others but primarily taking the third back.
Bizzel: Seems to be destined to play the rest of his career in the back-line. Works hard, and tries to stick to his player as closely as possible. At 188cm he is by no means short, but at the same time he gives away precious centimeters to FF/CHF players. That is why I would put him on one of the flanks, or in the pocket, on any teams 4th tall forward.
Whelan: Is a great running back whose rebounding skills are invaluable. Is injury prone, but often helps hold together the Melbourne back-line. Whelan is lightning on his feat and at 180cm he is one of the Demons leading small back-men. Can play on either the flank or in the pocket. The only concern is that he often pushes up the ground, and if the ball is easily turned over his opponent would be unmanned in the forward line.
Walsh: Has allot in common with Whelan, from both players having surnames starting with W, to both sharing the height of 180cm. He plays a similar role to Whelan, pushing up the ground often for a total of 12 goals in his career. Both Walsh and Whelan can be rotated into the midfield if required, but this is not needed with the demons already having a strong midfield.
Broadbridge: Another red headed defender, broady is tall at 191cm but is only starting out in his career. Could be a key position back of the future, but for now, he will play most likely on the flank. Had a reasonable first season for the Dee’s, who could forget that first kick of his that was a point, but due to a 50 meter penalty he had another shot from the goal square and made no mistake
Breese: What can you say, he barely started last year when he injured his knee.. season over. While he won’t be risked until a full 12 months after his knee reconstruction, he could play senior footy this year.
Lamb: Well he has had a very poor start to the season, being convincingly beaten by players he should never have been playing on in the first place. He needs to develop more as a player before he is risked as a key position back in the season proper. Lets just hope his career doesn’t mimic the game he played on Friday night.
Well that’s all I can be bothered typing, there are others I didn’t talk about, Febey, Brown, Williams and the new recruits, but I have done enough In the end if Neitz plays back and the rest of our back-line (or at least the key players) remain injury free, the defenders are not half as bad as it is made out to be. You have to remember on Friday night Ellis and Bizzel where playing as our #1 and 2 tall backs, when they should be 3 and 4. They where out of position, but didn’t do too badly.
What are your thoughs on the Dee's backline?
Me out (shows how bored I was tonight doesn't it)
The main problem is Center Half Back, someone who can play on the tall, quick, strong,
big kicking center half forwards.
The person I would consider best for the job would be Neitz: He is one of the demons strongest, he can mark/punch well, and at 193 cm he is tall enough for the position. There is also the fact he is being wasted in the forward line, and in my opinion he should be in the back-line.
Nicholson: Started out as a ruckman, now has an important role in Melbourne defense. He is tall (197cm) strong, and is a good “stopper” with no real rebounding power. I would like to see him rotate between CHB and FB.
Ellis: I feel he lacks a bit of what is needed to be a good CHB, he is shorter than the others (190cm) and seems to lack the strength, height, speed and stopping power to be a CHB. Could however be a good third tall, rotating with the others but primarily taking the third back.
Bizzel: Seems to be destined to play the rest of his career in the back-line. Works hard, and tries to stick to his player as closely as possible. At 188cm he is by no means short, but at the same time he gives away precious centimeters to FF/CHF players. That is why I would put him on one of the flanks, or in the pocket, on any teams 4th tall forward.
Whelan: Is a great running back whose rebounding skills are invaluable. Is injury prone, but often helps hold together the Melbourne back-line. Whelan is lightning on his feat and at 180cm he is one of the Demons leading small back-men. Can play on either the flank or in the pocket. The only concern is that he often pushes up the ground, and if the ball is easily turned over his opponent would be unmanned in the forward line.
Walsh: Has allot in common with Whelan, from both players having surnames starting with W, to both sharing the height of 180cm. He plays a similar role to Whelan, pushing up the ground often for a total of 12 goals in his career. Both Walsh and Whelan can be rotated into the midfield if required, but this is not needed with the demons already having a strong midfield.
Broadbridge: Another red headed defender, broady is tall at 191cm but is only starting out in his career. Could be a key position back of the future, but for now, he will play most likely on the flank. Had a reasonable first season for the Dee’s, who could forget that first kick of his that was a point, but due to a 50 meter penalty he had another shot from the goal square and made no mistake
Breese: What can you say, he barely started last year when he injured his knee.. season over. While he won’t be risked until a full 12 months after his knee reconstruction, he could play senior footy this year.
Lamb: Well he has had a very poor start to the season, being convincingly beaten by players he should never have been playing on in the first place. He needs to develop more as a player before he is risked as a key position back in the season proper. Lets just hope his career doesn’t mimic the game he played on Friday night.
Well that’s all I can be bothered typing, there are others I didn’t talk about, Febey, Brown, Williams and the new recruits, but I have done enough
In the end if Neitz plays back and the rest of our back-line (or at least the key players) remain injury free, the defenders are not half as bad as it is made out to be. You have to remember on Friday night Ellis and Bizzel where playing as our #1 and 2 tall backs, when they should be 3 and 4. They where out of position, but didn’t do too badly.What are your thoughs on the Dee's backline?
Me out (shows how bored I was tonight doesn't it)
