Tim English and the ruck dilemma

[Rusty12]

Whilst I think English is still down on confidence and form, I think right now he is the most influential he’s ever been in this side last 3 weeks. His inside work and ruck craft is genuinely the best it’s ever been, massive props the ball has dropped a bit and he’s playing the ruck game with intent. Think he’s geniuinely thrashed Oscar, Marshall and Briggs in consecutive weeks in the middle.

If he starts holding his marks he’d be a huge upside in this team right now, I’m really happy with the performances he’s putting in as a ruckman first & foremost. And no surprise our midfield is enjoying it too, this is all I’ve been asking for from him - a contest.

Keeps improving for sure.
Like you said, if he holds his marks, then.......
English this season, is a good reminder of not overreacting to the good and bad games or moments, it is a long season.

[jeemak]

The sequence where Tim dropped two "chest marks" didn't look great.

The kick out of defence from Buckley was genuine cowboy random stuff. Conditions notwithstanding Tim should have marked it but I won't torch him for not doing so. The next one was genuinely spoiled.

At the half season I'll post more of my thoughts, but mostly Tim is tracking how I thought he should be contest wise in terms of strength in the contest etc. (see the Ruck Me thread).