Ross has been treated very poorly IMO this year Snake. He has been medical sub (can’t stand this rule) on numerous occasions and then in and out of the side. He may not be a world beater but how do you find out if he doesn’t get a crack at it. Now is the time to find out with all of our midfielders injured. His form hasn’t been great but it’s no worse than others in the team such as Castagna and Rioli.
His first 6 or so games in 2019 before he was injured were very very good. I’d like to see him get a chance to recapture that. If he doesn’t then at least we know and he can be moved on.
I disagree. Does disposal and decision making change when he his given the exact role he apparently should get? Should he get an extra cushion for his arse when sitting on the bench? I don't buy it. I actually think the opposite, has been given a lot of credit based on that early good form. The position thing is a furphy. People seem to think his only skill is getting in a pack and getting it out. I think people are overating him on that basis. And even if they aren't and he is as good at that as people think or hope for, thats a one trick pony.
As I said on another thread, if your modus operandi is being a solid and reliable citizen, being solid and reliable is non-negotiable.
I'm always skeptical of the 'if he was played in his correct posi he'd be a gun' thesis. Sometimes there is some basis to it sure, but generally players are good or they ain't.
There is also the issue of people showing little faith in the MC of a club that has risen from the ashes and won 4 flags. Edit, 3, should have been 4!
People will think I hate him but I don't and thats not the issue, he hasn't taken his chances. Hasn't shown enough, and been dropped.