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Firstly, the 'hype' around Vogels has mostly been demonstrated as 'hope'. Noone has stated he is a star, but most are wishing he turns out to be a 100+ gamer.
Secondly, on the issue of how we recruit and from which draft, I think the Roos and his team have a specific strategy. And it has as much to do with where they see the game going in ten years time as it does with what players to play next year. The current rule changes already signal a shift towards an even faster brand of football. Forcing players to move it on more quickly after a behind or after a mark (with both faster disposal and 'no holding' allowed), means a lot more running at top speed in both directions. As a result, having a massive 'fleet' of small nimbile and high-aerobic-capacity players seems to be the requirement. If the changes are here to stay, coaches who continue to recruit 'lumbering' talls will be found out. Even last year the Western Bulldogs showed up a lot of teams with there fast shorter backline. And then look at Leo's success. If anything, the kick-in rule will play into these teams hands.
It seems to me that teams with only a tall spine, and then a 12+ small fast mobile players will benefit most from the new rules. And since the current draft format will continue to assist only the poor performing teams each year, it is better to put in plans where you can identify and snare quality players regardless of ladder position. Hence the focus on getting the Rookie drafting right, and use the picks in the National Draft more to stock up on experienced players.
Secondly, on the issue of how we recruit and from which draft, I think the Roos and his team have a specific strategy. And it has as much to do with where they see the game going in ten years time as it does with what players to play next year. The current rule changes already signal a shift towards an even faster brand of football. Forcing players to move it on more quickly after a behind or after a mark (with both faster disposal and 'no holding' allowed), means a lot more running at top speed in both directions. As a result, having a massive 'fleet' of small nimbile and high-aerobic-capacity players seems to be the requirement. If the changes are here to stay, coaches who continue to recruit 'lumbering' talls will be found out. Even last year the Western Bulldogs showed up a lot of teams with there fast shorter backline. And then look at Leo's success. If anything, the kick-in rule will play into these teams hands.
It seems to me that teams with only a tall spine, and then a 12+ small fast mobile players will benefit most from the new rules. And since the current draft format will continue to assist only the poor performing teams each year, it is better to put in plans where you can identify and snare quality players regardless of ladder position. Hence the focus on getting the Rookie drafting right, and use the picks in the National Draft more to stock up on experienced players.
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