Scott Welsh and Ronnie Burns

[Kane McGoodwin]

Originally posted by macca23
And here-in lies his weakness and the reason he ends up frustrating us. He has a very poor left foot. Pity the poor forwards leading up the ground and the Birdman has to double back onto his right foot because of the lack of a left foot. This gives the defender time to cover our forwards.

When Burton gets the ball where he can run straight onto the right foot he looks and is very damaging.

When he played close to goals last year his lack of a strong left foot was disguised. In the mid-field it is exposed.

The example I gave he chose to go on his left side - ie. Not force, as he was under no pressure. He had plenty of time to kick using his right foot & to size up any leads. He just didn't think!

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Originally posted by DaveW
I give up. I'm convinced some people just see what they want to see. I'd prefer Burton up forward too, but I think he's slotting into his midfield role nicely

There is no way I want Burton dropped, but just think he is better suited to a half-forward floating type role. We have players such as Reilly (started on the bench), Gallagher & Doughty (playing in SANFL) who IMO would be better options as wingman. ie. SHould be starting players in their best position.

 

[Damp Squarie]

What everybody else said...Re: Birdman up forward.
And he would be if Perrie or Carey werent options. (Last Year)
In another thread about two weeks ago most agreed he looks better suited here.

His recent role around the middle is just that. Ayres is too shrewd to drop him and nor should he given the difficulty in matching up on him.

His game against Freo was better than his previous two in the pre season comp....and thats sayin something.