Analysis Who should ruck?

[Schlurp]

For me the key issue is who plays our main ruck role. Nank did it in 2017 and 2018 with secondary support from Grigg. If Nank can get back to that level of match fitness over the next month, I'm now of the view that we give him that responsibility for the rest of the season. Soldo has improved immensely but still looks a bit clunky around the ground. Chol has slotted into the game plan nicely with his size and athleticism making him a genuine threat all over the ground. If either gets injured, big Soldo can return and the team rolls on.

 

[Dr Tigris]

Do we get more out of negating/winning the tap battle (Soldo) than we get out of athleticism in the midfield and forward (Chol)?

I am excited about both to be honest. Soldo for what he does to our structure, and the opposition's structure. Chol for what he does himself.

 

[Grrr]

Reckon Nank will be a much better ruckman if he gets more time resting. Chol will give him a real chop out and gives more flexibility. Could even be used back if a big resting ruck/forward gets on a roll like the big yank did.