Ellis pleaseAs I said in an earlier post it appears they want to replace a Caddy or Short or Baker or Ellis.
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Ellis pleaseAs I said in an earlier post it appears they want to replace a Caddy or Short or Baker or Ellis.
He did build a few credits in his 5 appearances early on in terms of his capability , Rossy is a huge addition to the side and will play finalsThere’s much more to being called up than form game by game in the vfl. Specific Roles played, training, overall vision of coaches on who they think can play what role and subsequent instructions on game day that will translate to senior level, all play a part. It’s not just who was best. That’s archaic.
Bet none of you thought Ross would play on the back of a half a vfl game? Not only that, he got stronger as the game wore on - 6possies first half and finished on 21.
I think you’re right that’s why baker has been trialled in defence in prep to defend against some quality small forwards , he went alrightAs I said in an earlier post it appears they want to replace a Caddy or Short or Baker or Ellis.
He has played plenty of football at half back for south freo but as McCrae said in his interview they wanted too see him in our stucture in the backline .This fella 'straightlines' the ball and hit's it at speed. He's a midfielder.
Yesss please!TIGERS HINT AT DEBUT FOR PICKETT
By Toby Prime
It was Marlion Pickett’s first visit to the MCG on Sunday. But the Richmond mid-season recruit looked at home in the Tigers’ VFL win against Northern Blues.
And there’s a chance the mid-season recruit might play a few more games at the venue this year.
Pickett, 27, was slow to start in the 19.14 (128) to 12.12 (84) victory and finished with 15 disposals and a number of pressure acts in his second game since arriving at Punt Rd. He played as a midfielder in his VFL debut last week but started across half-back before being moved back on to the ball, where he showed glimpses of his talents.
The smooth-mover was named in Richmond’s extended squad for the clash against Carlton and he could yet receive an AFL debut before the end of the home-and-away season. “I’m not sure how much longer we’re going to have him (in the VFL team),” Richmond VFL coach Craig McRae said. “It was talked about at length at match committee this week. They wanted to see him down back (because) there’s a chance he could play that role at AFL level.
“He did it for a half then went through the midfield and he was pretty special. He did a couple of nice things. “He’s never played down back in our system. It’s on the job learning and they mentioned he may have played in the AFL today, that’s how quickly he has come into our group.” But best on ground honours would have gone to one of rookie pair Jacob Townsend and Jake Aarts, who combined for six goals and 51 disposals.
As I said in an earlier post it appears they want to replace a Caddy or Short or Baker or Ellis.
Think so CM as I think carrying those three in the same team makes us a bit too small and probably lacking grunt and mongrel. KMac missing also takes size and grunt away and His replacement Caddy is too slow and imo unsuited at it. It’s good to see they’re working diligently this year to get the right mix before September. I was more of Stack at Wing HF , but I think he’s better down back for this year as he appears to be more confident in dismantling a forward.I agree, they’re clearly looking for something back there given Caddy, Kmac and now pickett have been trialed/groomed there in recent weeks. Wonder if they’ve got a slight tweak they want suited to bigger player then the last 3 you mentioned. Would think short is most vulnerable, with Baker and Stack to switch back positions this weekend as we build.
Agreed put Stacky back to straighten him up a bit with a job to do , has drifted out of games and lost a bit of confidence if that was possible , need him back firing . If they don’t change his role I reckon he’s every chance to be droppedThink so CM as I think carrying those three in the same team makes us a bit too small and probably lacking grunt and mongrel. KMac missing also takes size and grunt away and His replacement Caddy is too slow and imo unsuited at it. It’s good to see they’re working diligently this year to get the right mix before September. I was more of Stack at Wing HF , but I think he’s better down back for this year as he appears to be more confident in dismantling a forward.
I don’t think he’ll be dropped as he would love the challenge of playing on a Rioli or a Ryan.Agreed put Stacky back to straighten him up a bit with a job to do , has drifted out of games and lost a bit of confidence if that was possible , need him back firing . If they don’t change his role I reckon he’s every chance to be dropped
Think so CM as I think carrying those three in the same team makes us a bit too small and probably lacking grunt and mongrel. KMac missing also takes size and grunt away and His replacement Caddy is too slow and imo unsuited at it. It’s good to see they’re working diligently this year to get the right mix before September. I was more of Stack at Wing HF , but I think he’s better down back for this year as he appears to be more confident in dismantling a forward.
I don’t think he’ll be dropped as he would love the challenge of playing on a Rioli or a Ryan.
Darling would kill him for speed and therefore strength bc of inertia he would build up. He’s not good enough to play bl bc of this. Broad is that player you’re describing. We would be too slow with him and Astbury down there, but Dave has an important role bc he plays on a genuine tall forward. KMac is also better than Caddy for that role bc he’s strong in the air and a wrecking ball.Disagree about Caddy being unsuited for it.
He is strong, so guys won't be able to out wrestle him in a marking contest or on the ground very often and can therefore switch on to a bigger forwards like Darling in a pinch. Plus difficult to get down in a tackle.
He is a booming kick, this is Shorts biggest weapon and Caddy is almost as good. He can kick it long getting it out of the area, long down the line or use it to switch the play.
He is a strong mark and pretty good reader of the play, so will be able to create intercepts.
He is fearless, we know we he is gonna run back with the flight with no fear.
In fact in a lot of ways he is a bit like Vlastuin mkII, but has only been playing down there a few a weeks as opposed too Tigger being down there since day dot. Give him a chance and some time to adapt.
Kmac has a lot of similar traits as well, has better pace then Caddy and probably fitter. But not as good in the air or as good a kick or reader of the play.
Pickett has a little less size but I wonder if the match committee is hoping he is a bit of those better aspects of Caddy and KMac in the one player.
Darling would kill him for speed and therefore strength bc of inertia he would build up.
KMac is also better than Caddy for that role bc he’s strong in the air and a wrecking ball.
It’s pretty much par for course at Tigerland, players do rotate through different roles- seen it this year with Stack, Baker, Balta,Caddy, Kmac etcHe has played plenty of football at half back for south freo but as McCrae said in his interview they wanted too see him in our stucture in the backline .
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I don’t think Caddy has an IQ as a backman CM in comparison to KMac. He’s not going to get too many one on ones in the BL considering the size of the player he’ll be expected to play on. He may take them out constantly in these battles, but they would only need 5m to rip him apart He’s limited down there and even for a pinch hit. We will have to disagree on Caddy as I sadly don’t see him as best 22 bc of his lack of pace. IMO it has to be KMac or Pickett, the latter may not be ready.In a pinch I said. And Darlings speed would have little to do with it, sure he might beat him on the lead but he'll beat most guys on the lead. But in wrestle Caddy would stand up more than Short and Baker.
So's Caddy, he takes guys out constantly. Caddy has better football IQ than Kmac, something important when playing behind the play.
Be good to play him this week against a big eagles midfield. He will add the size and grunt I feel we need against them.
Ellis is probably more likely.As I said in an earlier post it appears they want to replace a Caddy or Short or Baker or Ellis.
Ross and graham still young and yes we do need the big bodies in against the eagles.On top of Prestia, Martin, Cotchin, Ross, Graham... is it really a 'need' this week?
Not sure he's getting that role with those guys proven at the levell.
If Pickett plays it would have to be on the wing. Smooth mover who is good in space and traffic and looks a very good kick. Quick enough and a good mark (great spring). That would mean Caddy who might go to the bench/forward. I doubt they will drop Ellis as some want.
With Ross and Edwards so constructive in the middle, and Martin back I doubt there is room in the middle. Would think Baker is the first to go. Was good in the wet but perhaps the weakest link. Bolton may give way but I hope not.
Balta (for Chol) might come in as a smokey backup for Darling. Has the size and speed (i know but not the smarts - hence backup) to match him on the lead where Darling does most of his good work. Can also run off him because no way will Darling want to chase him, nor could he.
This might allow him to play ruck relief for Nank and Caddy to move forward and change up to the wing to relieve Pickett.