Midfield deficiencies

[Partridge]

I really think we need more speed in the midfield . In saturdays game Rioli was electrifying on a few occasions when he took the ball out of the centre -beat 2 or 3 players with his pace -then straight down to Franklin-puts the defence under ernormous pressure . With 11 straight wins we can afford to experiment a bit . Iwould try Wojincski and Byrnes in there -and i would also like to Varcoe in at the centre square . I think Chapmans slowing down a bit - with injuries etc so maybe try Pods at CHF and Chapman at Full forward -Chapman is a very good mark and reliable kick and i dont think opposition backmen would be that comfortable with Chapman in the goal square.

He'll be there this week, but not in the seniors.

The centre square would be the worst possible place for Varcoe right now. It's one position on the ground more than any other where you have to go in for the ball. He won't do that.

 

[Belisarius]

I really think we need more speed in the midfield . In saturdays game Rioli was electrifying on a few occasions when he took the ball out of the centre -beat 2 or 3 players with his pace -then straight down to Franklin-puts the defence under ernormous pressure . With 11 straight wins we can afford to experiment a bit . Iwould try Wojincski and Byrnes in there -and i would also like to Varcoe in at the centre square . I think Chapmans slowing down a bit - with injuries etc so maybe try Pods at CHF and Chapman at Full forward -Chapman is a very good mark and reliable kick and i dont think opposition backmen would be that comfortable with Chapman in the goal square.

No team is perfect in all aspects of the game.

I agree - and would really like some more pace in the team.

However unless Byrnes and Varcoe come good we may have to win without it this year.

I know we need a KP back and forward re recruiting but another speedster in the side like Poodle would be good.

Maybe Motlop will come good, if not we need to include that on our wish list - a tough and leg speed fast mid sized player. A tackling machine and ball carrier. A cross between Rooke and Buddha Hocking would do ! You can always dream.