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Brodders17 said:
I disagree. I think Garthwaite, a similar size and weight, is a potential replacement for Broad. Or if a bit more run is required, a Markov is a possible replacement as a slightly smaller player. Or a Grimes could take on more of a Broady role and a Garthwaite or Miller (in the future) slip more into a Grimes role. But at this stage Broad deserves his spot ahead of those mentioned. Clearly Balta is not being groomed for a backman's role. The fight for spots for backline key and peripheral players is very healthy and is why I think we have such a strong backline.
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6-6-6 may require better one-on-one capabilities in defence. This should suit someone of Broad's size, strength and speed.
tigerlove said:
Difference is Broad is one of the best aerobically at the club hes agile a power runner and pretty quick too hence his ability to play numerous roles, tall, small, shutdown, covering as a loose or as a runner, it is this flexibility that had him targeted by Rutten to be slotted into this role when he was out with his AC joint at the start of 2017.
It is not surprising that once Nathan came in the Tigers defence especially Tross and Tigga started becoming intercept kings and dominating, it was a tactic devised by Truck Rutten from memory.
Its another reason why Jayden Short was dropped after Houli returned from his long injury and suspension and couldnt get back in he didnt give the defence the extra size strength and flexibility.
Garthwaite is Daves and Tross replacement not Broads.
When Nathan is out of the team Vlastuin then takes on the role which takes away from the Tigers ability to intercept as the likes of Short and Bash etc dont do it and if Rance and Dave have their hands full with star key forwards that hurts our defensive set up and rebound..
Is Broady a pretty player to watch not really does he have an exciting highlight reel not really does he do his job yes he does and its an important one, and a unique one.
As Hardwick said his job aint to hit the stats sheet its to do his job, whatever that role is on game day.
Played a very good game on Saturday.
Thought he added more attack to his game, very underrated athlete who can play on many types, complements the likes of Rance, Grimes and Vlaustin very well, he’ll be there round 1.
Broady was obviously playing injured during the latter part of season but is now fully fit and seems to have stepped up a little but more from last season. Not a big numbers man but always up for the hard work so a good one to have in our best 22
