In other threads ppl have asked why we are looking for key defenders in trade week...eg, O'halpin and Hansen
I think Lake is a possibility to be developed into a FF.
Williams def not a CHF... He'll be a good CHB when up and running but wont make it as a forward.
I think to be a key forward, you have to demand the ball, lead hard and have strong hands. Lake could potentially do this well... The question would be on timing his leads, knowing were to run and creating space... the rest he would be fine with... we know he can take a grab and has a decent kick.
If we got a player like O'halpin it would give us depth to try this. Use him at FB , Williams at CHB and Lake at FF... Still leaves a gap at CHF, which could explain the interest in Hansen.
People have said Hansen is too similar to Murphey in playing style, maybe true, but Hanson is 198cm, 95kgs....Therefore can hold his space better, as well as having a better reach to take grabs...
I would be happy if we recruited Hansen, espeshially considering Ray is a potential sway... A change of culbs for both of them could be what they need.
O'halpin is an interesting one,,, i havnt seen much of him play, but from what i have he didnt seem too bad... not the best player but seems to have the right build to play a key defensive role.