Skipper in 2007?

[bornadog]

At Werribee. He is a ruckman trapped in a KPP's body. His speed isn't too bad, agility is average to poor and he is not a strong overhead mark.

He is a terrific kick though and seems to have a strong work ethic, but I cannot see him filling any more than a spare parts role.

You never know what he will bob up and do. But one thing, if this is not his year, I couldn't imagine him still at the club next year.

[Dry Rot]

You never know what he will bob up and do. But one thing, if this is not his year, I couldn't imagine him still at the club next year.

We haven't drafted any young ruckmen. May keep his spot purely to cover for this and injuries to Minson and Street.

[southerncross]

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.

[Dry Rot]

OK - what will we do for ruck back-up then?

[southerncross]

OK - what will we do for ruck back-up then?

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.

[Go_Dogs]

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.