Re: Is "SUB" a position???
I agree with the sub being a position and most of what you said about the player traits you want in one.
CB attendance is absolutely essential and has been the one constant in players who have been able to influence a contest as a sub. Jack Carroll for the Blues had an awesome game as the sub against Brisbane I think, where he came on and was at every centre bounce from the time he came into the game. Sam Berry pretty much won Adelaide their game against Carlton as the sub from his stoppage work. And Caleb as the sub was super dangerous.
So basically I think it has to be either an inside mid or a player capable as playing as one that can expose some tired legs and limited rotations. All the other stuff is more nice to have, but a clearance player is the best way to use it and make a real difference with it.
Re: Is "SUB" a position???
So on our list that would be Daniel, Garcia, Harmes (ew), and maybe Scott. Don’t really think Baker can do it nor do I want to find out in real time.
Re: Is "SUB" a position???
Tend to agree with those listed players. That said Scott seems right on the outer now so not sure what's happening there. Could cover for most injuries too.
I mentioned the sub role for Caleb in my Caleb thread but no one seemed to really pick up on that as a role for him. I think it would suit him a lot though
Re: Is "SUB" a position???
Gia says an emphatic "yes"
These days... no.
In a sub I do think you need experience - a kid who doesn't have experience in more than one part of the ground can't plug a hole' well in the event of injury. I'd love to know what % of games a sub is activated early due to injury, so for that reason you absolutely need to pick someone who can run a game out if need be.
CD is a unique one as I'd normally argue you need pace to be a good sub but he's effective in all three parts of the ground. I'd have Scott above Baker as he's played everywhere. I'd argue if he wasn't best 22, JJ might be the best sub we have as we can always roll others players into CBAs if need be (esp. now that Richards is a legitimate option too), he has pace and has played forward and back and importantly he carries the ball.
Re: Is "SUB" a position???
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Happy Days
So on our list that would be Daniel, Garcia, Harmes (ew), and maybe Scott. Don’t really think Baker can do it nor do I want to find out in real time.
Baker kicks goals.
Re: Is "SUB" a position???
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Baker kicks goals.
He also kicks it to me in Row F about as frequently.
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Happy Days
He also kicks it to me in Row F about as frequently.
He did against Essendon.
Not sure it's a totally fair generalisation though.
Re: Is "SUB" a position???
I think Baker is a really limited ball user and an increasingly frustrating guy the higher the intensity of a game gets. I don’t really trust him on field.