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I've read a number of threads debating the issue of our dearth of players between the 22 to 24 and the 25 to 27 year age groups.
Yes, in a perfect world, with a perfect list, we should have many players in these groupings, but we don't.
<180cm 180-184 185-189 190-194 195-199 200+
25 to 27yo:
Need 2 Need 3 Need 3 Need 2 Need 1 Need 1
None Chaffey Johnston --------- Simmonds Knobel
Brown J.Bowden ----------
-------- Tivendale
Hilton(gone)
22 to 24yo:
Need 2 Need 3 Need 3 Need 2 Need 1 Need
Krakouer Pettifer Coughlan P.Bowden Hall Optional
Rodan Hyde Tuck -----------
Newman ---------- Morrison(gone)
So establishing that our list does have a few gaps in this area, do we really need to fill these gaps temporarily.
We are filling our gap in 190-194 mobile kpps by using twilight players, defenders Gaspar & Kellaway and forward Richardson; and also by elevating juniors such as Thursfield, Schulz & Moore.
So how is our ability to cover postions on the ground?
B: Newman Gaspar Kellaway
Hartigan Thursfield Moore
HB: J.Bowden Hall Hyde
Jackson Schulz Roach
C: Deledio Tuck Tambling
Polo Coughlan Raines
HF: Pettifer Richardson Brown
Meyer
F: Stafford P.Bowden Krakouer
Pattison
R: Simmonds Johnston Foley
Knobel Chaffey Rodan
McGuane & Limbach probably aren't advanced enough for senior footy.
And that still gives us a choice of Morrison, Archibald, Hilton, Tivendale & Gilmour that we could clear off the list.
Hope I haven't left anyone off.
Of these, the only one that we really can't cover for is Richo, but that's our own fault because we haven't recruited to cover for him. But even then, if he did break down, both Simmonds & Schulz should be available to cover somewhat, or though not fully.
So it comes back to the question, do we really need to go out and find an experienced player, for a year or two, to cover ourselves?
Maybe we do, maybe we don't.
Personally, if the right type of player became available through the PSD, then maybe it could be a wise move. But it would need to be the right player. No good picking up a might be player.
Now you can see the importance of picking up a tall key forward with our first choice.
And how shallow are we for key defenders?
And why we need some rookies.
Ah well, interesting times.
I welcome your comments. As long as these are nice.
Yes, in a perfect world, with a perfect list, we should have many players in these groupings, but we don't.
<180cm 180-184 185-189 190-194 195-199 200+
25 to 27yo:
Need 2 Need 3 Need 3 Need 2 Need 1 Need 1
None Chaffey Johnston --------- Simmonds Knobel
Brown J.Bowden ----------
-------- Tivendale
Hilton(gone)
22 to 24yo:
Need 2 Need 3 Need 3 Need 2 Need 1 Need
Krakouer Pettifer Coughlan P.Bowden Hall Optional
Rodan Hyde Tuck -----------
Newman ---------- Morrison(gone)
So establishing that our list does have a few gaps in this area, do we really need to fill these gaps temporarily.
We are filling our gap in 190-194 mobile kpps by using twilight players, defenders Gaspar & Kellaway and forward Richardson; and also by elevating juniors such as Thursfield, Schulz & Moore.
So how is our ability to cover postions on the ground?
B: Newman Gaspar Kellaway
Hartigan Thursfield Moore
HB: J.Bowden Hall Hyde
Jackson Schulz Roach
C: Deledio Tuck Tambling
Polo Coughlan Raines
HF: Pettifer Richardson Brown
Meyer
F: Stafford P.Bowden Krakouer
Pattison
R: Simmonds Johnston Foley
Knobel Chaffey Rodan
McGuane & Limbach probably aren't advanced enough for senior footy.
And that still gives us a choice of Morrison, Archibald, Hilton, Tivendale & Gilmour that we could clear off the list.
Hope I haven't left anyone off.
Of these, the only one that we really can't cover for is Richo, but that's our own fault because we haven't recruited to cover for him. But even then, if he did break down, both Simmonds & Schulz should be available to cover somewhat, or though not fully.
So it comes back to the question, do we really need to go out and find an experienced player, for a year or two, to cover ourselves?
Maybe we do, maybe we don't.
Personally, if the right type of player became available through the PSD, then maybe it could be a wise move. But it would need to be the right player. No good picking up a might be player.
Now you can see the importance of picking up a tall key forward with our first choice.
And how shallow are we for key defenders?
And why we need some rookies.
Ah well, interesting times.
I welcome your comments. As long as these are nice.