You can't understate the value of a Liam Shiels AKA the best captain we never had. Particularly in the absence of Big Boy, he makes those young mids stand taller at the stoppage.
Couldn't agree more that the mid-season draft could not come soon enough. I myself think we need to look at a pure ruckman, I know a lot of weight is put on having a ruck who can play multiple positions, but heck, if we can get a bloke who can ruck 25 minutes a quarter, for 4 quarters resting on the bench, I'd be happy.
Now, the jury is out on which state league is the best, SANFL or VFL, but I am confident they stock the best crop of non-AFL listed ruckmen.
Depending on if we are just looking for a one season back fill, or a player for a few more years here are some names to consider.
1. A guy we know, Keegan Brooksby (32, 197cm, 99kg), we know what we can expect from him, we know he's a competitive beast and he's still playing good footy at South Adelaide, when he's not working at the Hawks - Great insurance policy.
2. Harry Boyd (24, 198cm, 108kg), @Norwood FC. No one has ever seen him and The Incredible Hulk in the same room. I'm not sure it's a coincidence, he is an immoveable object who covers the ground extremely well and gets his hands on the footy a hell of lot for a bloke who looks like he has been sent back in time to fight the autobots (I think I'm mixing up my movie references).
3. Nic Minchin (26, 200cm 98kg) @ Glenelg FC. Runs all day and get's better as the day goes on. As for his ruck work - he's got a lot of Robbie Campbell about him, while his statistical output might not ever catch the eye of recruiters - He doesn't get beaten, not to say he wins every tap at worst he halves the contest and the one's he wins are to advantage - a pure ruckman who is very strong down the line. - A 5 minute chop out per quarter from Kosi would be all he needs.
Starting to worry about Day and his ankle. Just unable to get any consistency with time on the ground. I hope we can get him right. Give him all the time he needs.
You can't understate the value of a Liam Shiels AKA the best captain we never had. Particularly in the absence of Big Boy, he makes those young mids stand taller at the stoppage.
Couldn't agree more that the mid-season draft could not come soon enough. I myself think we need to look at a pure ruckman, I know a lot of weight is put on having a ruck who can play multiple positions, but heck, if we can get a bloke who can ruck 25 minutes a quarter, for 4 quarters resting on the bench, I'd be happy.
Now, the jury is out on which state league is the best, SANFL or VFL, but I am confident they stock the best crop of non-AFL listed ruckmen.
Depending on if we are just looking for a one season back fill, or a player for a few more years here are some names to consider.
1. A guy we know, Keegan Brooksby (32, 197cm, 99kg), we know what we can expect from him, we know he's a competitive beast and he's still playing good footy at South Adelaide, when he's not working at the Hawks - Great insurance policy.
2. Harry Boyd (24, 198cm, 108kg), @Norwood FC. No one has ever seen him and The Incredible Hulk in the same room. I'm not sure it's a coincidence, he is an immoveable object who covers the ground extremely well and gets his hands on the footy a hell of lot for a bloke who looks like he has been sent back in time to fight the autobots (I think I'm mixing up my movie references).
3. Nic Minchin (26, 200cm 98kg) @ Glenelg FC. Runs all day and get's better as the day goes on. As for his ruck work - he's got a lot of Robbie Campbell about him, while his statistical output might not ever catch the eye of recruiters - He doesn't get beaten, not to say he wins every tap at worst he halves the contest and the one's he wins are to advantage - a pure ruckman who is very strong down the line. - A 5 minute chop out per quarter from Kosi would be all he needs.
Starting to worry about Day and his ankle. Just unable to get any consistency with time on the ground. I hope we can get him right. Give him all the time he needs.