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Whilst I get your point. Liam is the one player Macca has not shown even a slight inclination of moving back. I think he understands that Jones needs time in 'his' position and that moving him around will be nothing short of detrimental.Yeah if it is what the team needs, then fine, but I feel what our team needs most is a quality CHF and that is something I think Jones can be.
On the overall point, yes total football is something I cottoned onto a while ago and it's a philosophy that I like, while remaining skeptical of whether it can be implemented. But aren't you as a Bulldog supporter sick of turning young forwards into backs (I am), as a club we panic too much and don't let players develop. McCartney doesn't seem like the panic type so hopefully this changes. I'm a big advocate of patience when it comes to Jones.
As for Redpath, I honestly have no faith he knows what a football looks like, let alone be able to play in some of the toughest positions at AFL level.
On the overall point, yes total football is something I cottoned onto a while ago and it's a philosophy that I like, while remaining skeptical of whether it can be implemented. But aren't you as a Bulldog supporter sick of turning young forwards into backs (I am), as a club we panic too much and don't let players develop. McCartney doesn't seem like the panic type so hopefully this changes. I'm a big advocate of patience when it comes to Jones.
As for Redpath, I honestly have no faith he knows what a football looks like, let alone be able to play in some of the toughest positions at AFL level.
His marking strength has been proven - if he can get it consistent - he will be a weapon.
Crameri coming in and an increasing presence from Stringer will benefit him greatly, as would a continued output from Grant and Dickson.
One very unrpredictable forward line we are assembling, which will only get better with a) better delivery, and, b) continuity.

