Convinced he is only going to be a relief ruck, he just doesn't have a ruckman's approach to the game. Needs to work on the rest of his game.
Fair enough if he tries and fails. But this reaching into the contest with one arm a la Ben Griffiths won't do. Give away the free kick if you have to, smash the opponent's arms, double-fist him to the head. But no token efforts.And I get that feeling but Chol is being asked to do way more than most players. Being an undersized and not match-hardened 3rd-string ruck going up 4 quarters against a Grundy is like going rounds with a heavyweight. We know his endurance is not the best, that isn't that surprising for a big bloke. So he is going to tire toward the end games. Add in the battering his body is taking and again it's no surprise that a Grundy who has been resting in the pocket for the previous 5 minutes should out-mark him.
All of that said if we weren't down 2 rucks I doubt he'd be getting a game. His endurance is a problem. His work off the ball is a problem. But unlike say, Vickery, I think he is giving his best it just isn't quite good enough. I don't think labels like "lazy" or "pathetic" are fair.
Not blaming Chol for the loss, he was given a no-win assignment. Was disappointed that Grundy was able at times to completely blunt his leap, to the point where Chol hit the ground again without ever being in the contest. Wanted to see him use his athleticism to better effect, because he doesn't have the braun.Mabs tires in the second half against elite ruckmen. Not ruck fit. He’s a 3rd stringer ffs. We have far bigger issues.
Mabs tires in the second half against elite ruckmen. Not ruck fit. He’s a 3rd stringer ffs. We have far bigger issues.
Impossible task tonight against 2 rucks
should stay in the side when Nank returns as relief ruck and another tall forward So at least were partly competitive for rest of the year
Hopefully another club sees something in him and asks for trade
100% correct, why oh why? Basically we just said here Scumwood you have the ball. Wouldn’t you hate to be a defender.So a few weeks ago in the pissing rain we debut a 2nd ruck, yet today in perfect conditions we go in with just Mabs.
Good luck to who ever grabs himHe's a free agent this year.
Nailed it.100% correct, why oh why? Basically we just said here Scumwood you have the ball. Wouldn’t you hate to be a defender.
Chol is a 2nd ruck, 3rd forward at best - but more probably a good VFL player. Some of his (lack of) efforts tonight were nothing short of embarrassing. Nank would have cringed at his lack of intensity and commitment.
May as well have brought Grigg back.When all you have is a third string ruckman, all you have is a third string ruckman
So why retain Any player with stuf all intensity or commitment?100% correct, why oh why? Basically we just said here Scumwood you have the ball. Wouldn’t you hate to be a defender.
Chol is a 2nd ruck, 3rd forward at best - but more probably a good VFL player. Some of his (lack of) efforts tonight were nothing short of embarrassing. Nank would have cringed at his lack of intensity and commitment.