mpal6
Norm Smith Medallist
Could we see a change of role for Jarrod Berry this year
I still think the club will trial a 3rd tall forward in the preseason as i have mentioned in various posts
No reason why Jarrod (or someone else) can't fill this role until Hippy returns after the bye.
However he would have to play that role so no midfield time. Basically taking McStay's usual 3rd tall role
Jarrod at his best is not a huge accumulator of the footy
His best year disposal wise was 2019 having a disposal average of 19.6. (2021: 12.6 disposals, 2020: 15.9 disposals)
Defensively he would hopefully help restrict that opposition move out of our forward half
McStay:- 195 cm & 97 kg
J Berry.:- 193 cm & 89 kg
It's better for Fort / BigO to rotate through the third tall spot in my view.
We have 2 proper rucks now which will be an interesting dynamic for our team.