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Rusling to full back

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I was speaking to someone associated with Collingwood officially yesterday and they said Rusling is going to be trialled at full back. Thoughts. I am not sure myself but he said they could see him playing a Scarlett running off type role.

Also mentioned that the new group have impressed them. I asked for names and suggested Beams but he said no Scott Reed was the one really standing out as a player for the future.

Interesting.
 
I reckon they mistook you for a scout from an opposition team....

I think they will give a few more games in or around the vicinity he was drafted specifically for before they try something "outside the oval"..
 

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Full forwards mainly run in a straight line. It'd be more the physicallity by gun FF players like Fevola that would have him well behind IMO. Shove then sprint and Usain Bolt couldn't catch the faster full forwards!

Worth a go, but I'd be skeptical of him doing particularly well.
 
I reckon they mistook you for a scout from an opposition team....

I think they will give a few more games in or around the vicinity he was drafted specifically for before they try something "outside the oval"..
Does sound like you got told BS because makes no Sense to play Rusling at FB, Don't think we are that Desperate
 
Does sound like you got told BS because makes no Sense to play Rusling at FB, Don't think we are that Desperate

Possibly, but i was suprised myself and questioned him but he said it would happen and both Rusling and Reid would be trialled on the backline.

A trial doesnt mean a permanent move necessarily but you have Cloke and Rocca established and Dawes, Anthony, Rusling and Reid as KP forwards who are young but all ready to establish themselves this year. Not all will fit. A backline trial doesnt seem so remarkable in that context.
 
This is an old story, Malthouse said he was going to trial Rusling at FB months ago
Don't remember MM Saying that,

Though(Right One?) Interesting he said Reed was the Most Impressive kid
 

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Not sure Rusling to FB is the most inspired idea but......

Why does everyone shoot the messenger??

Great to hear about Reed!!! Which group (froward/back/mid) has he been working with at training?? Could be a good rebounding defender for us in a few years time. He kinda reminds me of Dale Morris >> not to put the mozz on him or anything though!!
 
Not sure Rusling to FB is the most inspired idea but......

Why does everyone shoot the messenger??

It's like saying Carton are grooming Fevola for FB because of his straight line speed! or putting Dale up as a ruckman because he has a high leap! ;)
 
Not at all convinced that this would work, but as our list stands I think that some experimentation is necessary to gain a better idea of how we're going to line-up heading forward.

I really don't know what to expect from our boys this year, as it's going to be something of a transitional season where our back, midfield and forward lines are shaped. I'm just hoping we can continue to play in the finals and hopefully improve upon last year -- whilst finding out more about our list.
 

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Daisy vs Sandilands in the ruck. :thumbsu: Would be an awesome sight.
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sounds bogus plus I think Rusling at full strength is one of our best leads it would be a waste when we have the browns and presti at our disposal
 
I think Rusling has as much chance of playing full-back as "Jack" Anthony has of staying in the forward line. He kicked amazingly accurately for the time that he was there and he was given absolutely no respect by the opposition and he will never make it long term as a forward...... just as Rusling hasn't got the football ability to play like Scarlett. Maybe he could do a Presti job where they train him trail along behind forwards and go for the punch..... I think he could do that..

I have real doubts over Chris Dawes kicking ability and Reid is in the same boat. This season is going to tell a lot about the next 5 years.
 
I have real doubts over Chris Dawes kicking ability and Reid is in the same boat. This season is going to tell a lot about the next 5 years.

Dawes is lot better kick then Reid(At The Moment).

I doubt that this season is going to show how good we are for the next 5 years
 
It's like saying Carton are grooming Fevola for FB because of his straight line speed! or putting Dale up as a ruckman because he has a high leap! ;)

lol don't you remember when he was struggling up forward so pagan played him at FB on Gherig and Gherig kicked 9 by the 3rd quarter:D:thumbsu:.
Rusling is very much like fev both undersized fast leading FF's, Fev also has a huge turning circle so I don't see why ruz can't come out and kill it at FF like fev has.
 

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