Analysis Hickey vs Longer

[crasha301]

This topic needs it's own thread for obvious reasons. No more hijacking other threads

Hickey plays round 1 if fit imo.

 

[PoppedCorn]

I'll get the popcorn

 

[chris_h_11]

Hickey's form against Gawn in both games last season gets him the nod.

The idea that he smashed Gawn is a bit overstated - the stats were pretty even in both games we played, but compared to what Gawn was doing to some of the other ruckmen in the comp, Hickey probably won the position in both games.

Also, I haven't been that impressed with Longer in the 2 games this year. He looks super fit, but Ryder punished him when he was on the ground in JLT1, and Carlton's No.1 ruckman in JLT2 was an American from the rookie list and Longer wasn't really dominant like he should have been (5 disposals, 1 mark)

 

[malevu]

This has been done to death. I'd be more interested in a thread about which of our midfield group will miss out.

 

[majortinkle]

Regardless of anyone's opinion about which is the best option I am sure Hickey will play round 1.

You don't have his trademark being 'beat Gawn twice' plastered over the wall and then not play him against Gawn in week 1 - kills belief in your strategy away day claptrap

You don't only give one of your 2 frontline rucks half a pre-season game - he will play dress rehearsal JLT3 and therefore round 1 unless he has an absolute stinker.

I think Longer will get plenty of games though - short leash to keep them both gunning for it

 

[lethalsaints]

Hickeys still in front

 

[George]

Longer plays Round 1.

 

[Gangnam Saint]

You only need to listen to the talk from the club to know Longer will be there round 1.
Hickey for mine.

 

[DarkSaint]

I think the only worry is Hickey not lasting the full game. As was seen on on the weekend, you can bet your house Longer won't be getting injured anytime soon and seems to have that durability.

Hickey for me by a fair way imho.

 

[RWBlyf]

Hickey by the Flemington straight

 

[Savatage]

Don't even know how this is a debate. Unless Hickey is injured or has fitness issues, he plays.

 

[Rors]

Woah! Didnt realise that Billy failed to play even 1 senior game last year... Could have sworn he played about 3-4 games

 

[CursingFijian]

I'll get the popcorn

You are the PoppedCorn.

Now where's the Beers?


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[cooperrules]

did hickey have an op before preseason?

 

[Hubnester]

Bit of noise both ways, wouldn't be surprised to see either play.

Or maybe we have an alternative plan...

 

[theprospect]

 

[Persevering Saint]

This has been done to death. I'd be more interested in a thread about which of our midfield group will miss out.

https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/best-of-the-best-22-midfielders-and-utilities.1155038/

 

[Persevering Saint]

Marshall.

Stuff the lot of you.

 

[Gangnam Saint]

Marshall.

Stuff the lot of you.

Well he's already kicking goals at VFL so if he can ruck he may just be the bolter ruck/forward we're looking for.
Could be spot on.

 

[Plumber66]

Marshall.

Stuff the lot of you.

Holmes?

 

[JG22]

Reckon Longer will play.
Bit worried about his coverage of Gawn though.

 

[Barrels]

Don't give them another thread...

 

[Jack Stevens]

Am I the only one who genuinely doesn't care?

If Hickey plays, that's great. There were periods last year when he was in the top handful of rucks in the league. He's seemingly had an uninterrupted pre-season so you'd expect him to build on that.

If Longer plays, that's great. That means he's performing better than a ruckman who was in the top handful of rucks in the league.

 

[plugger66]

Hickey by a fair margin but Longer if the other option is both but that will not happen. Baring injuries to about 3 talls we will never see both in the same side in a real game. Still cant believe Longer has somehow gone past Hickey. Maybe I dreamt Hickeys form last year.

 

[NarrativeWatch]

Holmes and Lewi... /s

Hickey will play