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Rucking Hell
- Thread starter Baloo
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Soldo was good. Would be harsh to drop him.
I just think that we lose something by playing Nank and Soldo. Neither is particularly dangerous outside of first ruck.
I just think that we lose something by playing Nank and Soldo. Neither is particularly dangerous outside of first ruck.
We now have two premiership ruckman at the club and they are both under 25 - can you believe rucking is now a strength of the tigs
Doubt it. Still looks too raw and skinny. He has to phase in and out. Maybe a few games in the 1sts for experience next season but not permanent.
Once again, Craig McRae proves his value to the club. The development of ALL the VFL guys, particularly the ruckmen has been phenomenal.
Wouldn't be surprised at all to see all 4 of Nank, Soldo, CCJ and Cholly rotated through the seniors next season, dependent on opposition and workload.
Compare that to Grundy, who will need to carry the pies for every minute of every game with constant contract discussion.
We are in great shape!
Wouldn't be surprised at all to see all 4 of Nank, Soldo, CCJ and Cholly rotated through the seniors next season, dependent on opposition and workload.
Compare that to Grundy, who will need to carry the pies for every minute of every game with constant contract discussion.
We are in great shape!
CCJ is the #1 Ruck in the future, I don't think despite his amazing transformation in the second half of the year that Soldo can sustain that form. Nank has issues with his body and if he can sort those out he gives us a lot at the contest, you will have noticed how little we saw of Mummy throwing his weight around, Nank had a fair bit to do with that. CCJ is versatile he can intercept mark in the back half and take a mark and kick a goal too. Has good mobility too.
CCJ could well be the #1 ruck of the future. For this to be a reality need to get him a couple of short runs of 3 to 4 games next year
As regards Soldo has improved each year. Provided he comits himself could well have a long career
Nankervis lack of height could well place him in a dangerous spot. Been a significant part of the last 2 premiership but not sure he is part of the next
As regards Soldo has improved each year. Provided he comits himself could well have a long career
Nankervis lack of height could well place him in a dangerous spot. Been a significant part of the last 2 premiership but not sure he is part of the next
Reckon Soldo has heaps of improvement in him. I can see Soldo and CCJ as our long term ruck combo.
Agreed. I think we go with Soldo and Nank for 2020 with Cameo’s from CCJ and Chol. If CCJ and Chol come during the year then Nank may be looking for his 3rd club.
Soldo’s confidence in overhead marking in the G.F has convinced me he believes he belongs. He stays involved in games now and he’s such a big unit. Number 1 ruckman until CCJ takes it off him.
Not sure on all this talk about Chol being a ruckman. Non competitive in the air but good on the ground. Reminds me of McJesus. Plays too small around the packs unless it’s a lead up mark. Needs to at least bring it to ground but can’t read ball flight.
It’s a no from me
Soldo will turn24 in April next year and this is usually the rule of thumb age rucks start to produce.
CCJ turns 21 in June next year.
So CCJ can hold down no 1 ruck in the VFL for all of next year and maybe 2021. Give him a couple more games in the top level in 2020 and then even more in 2021. We have time to make sure he is fully developed in the role.
In addition to this Jack turns 31 at the end of this month so by 2022 the end for him is approaching fast. CCJ can step into the 2nd ruck/forward role
CCJ turns 21 in June next year.
So CCJ can hold down no 1 ruck in the VFL for all of next year and maybe 2021. Give him a couple more games in the top level in 2020 and then even more in 2021. We have time to make sure he is fully developed in the role.
In addition to this Jack turns 31 at the end of this month so by 2022 the end for him is approaching fast. CCJ can step into the 2nd ruck/forward role
It’s well and good to say he can stay in the VFL for another two years.
But if the kid is ready just play him or he will walk home to south Australia.
