If there is a spot right now I think it is Macca's. he probably doesn't have the tank yet but he definitely could be a wingmanTony Braxton-Hicks said:
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tigerlove said:
Spent a lot of time playing ruck in the TAC, actually broke even with dual AA player Sam Hayes which is an exceptional effort considering the height differential. Given we are playing Grigg as back-up ruck there's a huge opportunity for Balta to fill that role. I get the fact he hasn't put in a blinder playing forward but this is the hardest position to nail down. I see him as a high half forward, very similar role to Hogan but with the ability to pinch hit in the ruck. Given his kicking range is 60m he will also be a huge goal kicking threat.
Tony Braxton-Hicks
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You’d want to see him doing some rucking in the VFL before expecting him to do it in the seniors.
We're going to need someone. This year. A second ruck that's not Grigg, a second forward who's not Caddy or Towner, if we are to win the flag. Otherwise, NicNat or Gawn will get a hold of us (which they are well capable of without giving them a leg-up).
Balta is a kid. No way can he second ruck for half a season. But 5-6 weeks? As we saw with Towner and Graham last year, timing is everything.
At the moment, Moore and Chol are in front. Balta will blow past them in time. But timing? It's a knife's edge at times.
Balta is a kid. No way can he second ruck for half a season. But 5-6 weeks? As we saw with Towner and Graham last year, timing is everything.
At the moment, Moore and Chol are in front. Balta will blow past them in time. But timing? It's a knife's edge at times.
tigerlove said:
Not at all.
But I’m interested to see whether he can rotate between the ruck and the forward line a la Lycett and Naitanui.
Regardless, we to keep trying different options to hit on the best combination like we did with Townsend at the end of 2017.
Has been playing back & fwd in the same game so his 3 goals is even more impressive. a touch off topic but curious as to your thoughts on how Baker is going, I have been very impressed with what i have seen of him thus far.bullus_hit said:
Jonesracing82 said:
Has exceeded expectations, not sure where he is in the pecking order but with guys like Shai & Stengle struggling to get a game one wonders whether he'll get the opportunity in the forseeable future.
Tony Braxton-Hicks
There are no stupid ideas, just stupid people
Different role to Stengle and Bolton, Bully. Size is a concern but there’s plenty to like. Named as an emergency so he’s not out of the picture.
Stengle/Bolton play closer to goal than Baker has been, if he & stengle keep thier form up they surely have to get a chance otherwise they may look elsewhere....bullus_hit said:
Jonesracing82 said:
Not sure we'll play him higher up the ground in the real deal, would need to come in as a pressure forward. Don't think he has the height for a wing, maybe a Prestia type role if & when a vacancy opens. Having watched Charlie Spargo recently there's a few parallels, a run with role might suit him. Could see him playing on a guy like Zorko.
