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[swansrob]

In terms of players like Foote and Rose, they're probably in the 25th-30th ranking range of players on the list in terms of queuing up for senior selection. They're actually pretty good players to have filling those positions on a list. They're physically ready to come in and play (especially Foote, who is very fit, and Rose looks to have improved his endurance over the off season too), and they have OK skills. Sure, they have limitations but not ones that overly concern me, given their roles on the list.

They might be physically ready, but is that enough given how long these two have been in the system? Neither have any real impact when they get their opportunity at senior level

[liz]

They might be physically ready, but is that enough given how long these two have been in the system? Neither have any real impact when they get their opportunity at senior level

As depth players they're fine. They've not exactly been clogging the list for years and neither has had many opportunities to show what they have. I actually rate Rose quite well. His issue has been fitness and consistency but he's made some decent contributions at senior level. If they were both firmly ensconced in the best 22 your concerns might be valid. But they're not. And as depth players I reckon they're better than similarly list-ranked players at most other clubs. If they're the 21st or 22nd player selected in a given week, due to injuries to others, they'll come in and be OK. If the team is relying on half a dozen or so players of this ilk, it might struggle (as we saw in the opening rounds of 2017).

They play a role and it's a reasonably important one for a team hoping to go the distance.

[Mel_C]

Every time I see Rose with the ball I think of that kid in the Dennis the Menace movie. I feel terrible!

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[YvonneH]

Every time I see Rose with the ball I think of that kid in the Dennis the Menace movie. I feel terrible!

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I always remember his debut game (although I do not quite remember the numbe of goals (was it 2 or 3?)

[liz]

I always remember his debut game (although I do not quite remember the numbe of goals (was it 2 or 3?)

Three (and as substitute IIRC - meaning he only played a quarter or so).

[stevoswan]

Three (and as substitute IIRC - meaning he only played a quarter or so).

.....and didn't he get those three with his first 3 or 4 kicks in pretty quick time? I remember thinking, "Hello! We've got a lively one here!".......mmmm, he hasn't delivered on that.

[Auntie.Gerald]

Rose
One of dermies favs

I agree with Liz if injuries dictate they are not bad replacements for a few games

They can do a run with role ie foote

Rose can play loose and put on forward pressure

Allowing the other 20 players to step up