Agree. I reckon around mid season Astbury will be out of the team, and CJ will be in. Nank will float back to protect the defence when needed, and CJ can rest forward.
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Will be a bit of horses for courses this year would be my guess, going forward I see Biggy as DTLDs replacement, we’ve got great options going forward ruck wise, it’s the combo that will be key. No doubt Balta is always going to be thrown into the middle to change the momentum of a game . No Chol for me
Not sure how we would fit Nank, Soldo, Balta and CCJ in the team if they are all playing ruck.
So, for me Balta stays in the backline once everyone returns. Nank maybe a +1 in the backline if not off for a rest. Soldo, hmm, not sure, ruck and all over the place? CCJ would likely be ruck and forward but already have 2 tall forwards. When Jack retires we need another tall forward so CCJ could be ruck/forward.
Don't want to be too tall in the faster game we seem to be seeing with the endless rule changes.
If all 4 play then we would need at least one on the pine at any time, otherwise unbalanced.
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So, for me Balta stays in the backline once everyone returns. Nank maybe a +1 in the backline if not off for a rest. Soldo, hmm, not sure, ruck and all over the place? CCJ would likely be ruck and forward but already have 2 tall forwards. When Jack retires we need another tall forward so CCJ could be ruck/forward.
Don't want to be too tall in the faster game we seem to be seeing with the endless rule changes.
If all 4 play then we would need at least one on the pine at any time, otherwise unbalanced.
DS
Meant to say same myself, just mentioned this elsewhere. Really don't want to be running your two KPD through the ruck, exposing the BL.
To be honest, I am not sold on CJ as a ruck or a forward. Not seeing him last year makes it hard to fully judge but still not sold on him. He doesnt do enough in either the 2nds I have seen over the years or even the praccy game v Collingwood, was expecting more.
Nank, Soldo and Balta for me as rucks. And I am a maasive believer in Caesar's training rpeorts so waiting to see Samson Ryan too.
Therefore, I would trade CJ to GWS or one of the other teams desp needing a ruck. GWS desp need one. Although they have good forwards. such as Riccardi.
I'd trade him for one of their draft picks (they have a round 1 pick tied to Collingwood - is it going to be too good a pick for them to trade away?), or one of their good players. their depth is impacted by all the players who have left.
I hope I am wrong and CJ gets better and better when we put him in mid year. I wish I could be a believer.
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There's a few CuJo moments in the video here. He's a strong mark around the ground. Can play.
VFL: Practice match v Carlton
Highlights of the VFL practice match against Carlton.
I agree we need a replacement for Jack. I'm not a believer CJ is the answer, but am happy to be proven wrong.
Didn’t want to start a new thread , so I thought I’d put this thought here.
A lot can happen in a week in footy and even more in a season, however I don’t think I’ve seen in my time a Club that is so clearly in front of the pack, there is literally daylight between us and a few other clubs at this point .
A lot can happen in a week in footy and even more in a season, however I don’t think I’ve seen in my time a Club that is so clearly in front of the pack, there is literally daylight between us and a few other clubs at this point .
There is a couple of teams I would like to place first before I agree.
Round 1 traditionally throughs up some weird upsets.
Hasn’t for us. I think this is the 8th Rd 1 game we’ve won.
Tony Braxton-Hicks
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Not sure how you draw your conclusions , his last dozen starts at vfl he would have regular highlights like that clip , he’d easily be the brightest ruck/forward prospect in the vfl. Not certain he would replace jack , dunno , we got the draft currency to ID what we need CCJ represents a partner to nank
I draw my opinions the same way you do. By havibg watched the VFL in 2019 and watching CJ play.
As I said, happy to be proven wrong. No one replaces Jack, one of the smartest players ever. I see CJ as not as great forward and not a great ruckman.
