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I think it will be Pyke that misses out for certain games. For teams with a better ruck man (or ruck combo like the eagles), I can see Pyke playing. But when Mumford and LRT is sufficient, Pyke would miss out.
What about mcglynn and rohan? Man, we have some good depth!Comment
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Jenkins has been talked about as a replacement for Tippett in the forward line, so perhaps they see him as more of a forward.
This probably belongs more in the Tippett thread, but this would make pick 22 + White a more likely outcome given they need an extra ruckman. I just get the feeling that the move may be good for Jesse. He's not a superstar, but he has always been a good competitor. Would be ironic if the two Gold Coast boys both switched clubs, but neither to their home state!Comment
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There was a suggestion on another thread that alluded to our forward line being at times dysfunctional. That may have been true during earlier parts of the season, but midway through the season it started to gel and the forward line became less dysfunctional and more unpredictable as having a raft of 20+ goalkickers by season's end amply demonstrated, and nor were they all forwards. I'm concerned that with the recruitment of Tippett (a recognised and established full forward) our forward line will become more predictable. Great players that Lockett and Hall were (and I realise we are now talking about different eras) there was a tendency for the mids and backs to seek them out with almost every foray forward, even when it was no longer working. I fear we could revert to being Tippett-centric. I'd much rather pull the plug on Tippett altogether and bring a fit x-factor such as Gary Rohan into the forward half to further confound opposition defences. There would then be room for all of Grundy, LRT, Pyke etc who would be wasted with stints in the twos.It's very hard to live in a studio apartment in San Jose with a man who's learning to play violin. That's what she told the police when she handed them the empty revolver.
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LRT to the wingComment
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I don't agree with that point of view. The way I saw it was Jacobs was rucking for long periods of a game, which meant that the second ruckman in the team would play a lot more forward than ruck, and they obviously went with Tippett and their smalls Callinan, Porplyzia and Petrenko over the taller option in Jenkins.Comment
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The reason Pyke got a game to start with was because we had a poor marking forward line, and he's big and quite a good mark. In fact, Mummy and him rotating through the forward line gave us the forward marking target we were lacking.
However, Tippet solves the problem we had. Now we have a tall marking target. A specialist marking target.
So rather than rethink the forward line, Tippets inclusion probably means we need to rethink the ruck division.Comment
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I guess it's possible, but you'd hope not with Sam and possibly Goodes as good marking targets.
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LRT will play wherever he is needed, with aplomb and panache. He is a rare one. One of the first in the mix I would say. So, what happens to LRT if tippett turns up? I have no qualms in regard to where he fits in, or indeed his status within the team.If you've never jumped from one couch to the other to save yourself from lava then you didn't have a childhoodComment
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I think a good point made earlier was how much output will Mummy be able to produce.
He has struggled with back, hamstring and knee issues.
Given the way he plays, if they want to extend his career....then he needs back up...namely Pyke.....an improving ruckmen with his best ahead of him!
LRT remains our swingman....There will always be.... injuries, suspension, poor form.... to cover.Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect... MTComment
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The Question on Mummy
Very good point! There are question marks over Mummy's on going back and hamstring problems and his inability to train at full pace. I love LRT because he can play forward/back or the ruck and do a great job, which may happen next year, if Mummys fitness does not improve. Therefore in that respect, Tippett will be a good back up for Reid up forward. Just a point on Rohan. When I saw him at grand final day, he was not walking like a gazelle. He was propy at best! I think it will be at least 2014 before Rohan can make a contribution to the seniors.Comment
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