I don't think he can be maintained on the list in the coming years just because he is a back up ruckman. He needs to start holding down a spot by his own solid performance. I think we will know in the early part of the year if he will make it.
Bulldog Pride will never die
OK - what will we do for ruck back-up then?
The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.
Draft or trade for one is the only answer.
Perhaps Eade sees McDougall as the back-up ruckman and Darcy as the insurance. From my perspective I'd prefer to see Darcy locked in as a key forward with only the occassional run on the ball. If Darcy can provide a Thompson type target for us up forward then this will be a huge for us.
Bulldog Pride will never die
The B's have also secured some ruckmen, so perhaps if they are playing well they may be rookied next year. I was actually really surprised we didn't take at least 1 ruckmen this year. Hopefully we can nab Sam Jacobs off whoevers rookie list he ended up one, or something. We need another developing ruckmen, for sure imo.