Could Eagleton replace Picken?

[LostDoggy]

IIRC During the Rhode era when Eagleton was struggling he reinvented himself as a tagger. Now that Picken is out for at least the next 6 or so weeks could we play Eagle in the tagging role of the oppistions best outside runner. I hink he has all the attributes to be able to play on these sort of players and maybe he can start to contribute in the so called big games

[LostDoggy]

Re: Could Eagleton replace Picken?

Interesting option......not sure if the Eagle is defensively minded enough to really commit to the task of negating a player.
Likes to get forward of the ball and into space too much i think!

[Remi Moses]

Re: Could Eagleton replace Picken?

Wouldn't think so,not many defensive bones in the old eagle.

[comrade]

Re: Could Eagleton replace Picken?

I think Mantis just choked on his weet bix.

You're certainly looking outside the square, and I actually think Eagle's contested work has been ok this year (the hard running and finishing that we pay him for has been lacking), but he just doesn't have the defensive appetite you need to sacrifice yourself and shut down a quality opponent.

[Mantis]

Re: Could Eagleton replace Picken?

I think Mantis just choked on his weet bix.

You're certainly looking outside the square, and I actually think Eagle's contested work has been ok this year (the hard running and finishing that we pay him for has been lacking), but he just doesn't have the defensive appetite you need to sacrifice yourself and shut down a quality opponent.

It always comes back to me doesn't it? And if you were wondering the cornflakes got spat on the computer screen. (I am not a fan of weet-bix)

I wouldn't think it would be that great an idea to try and re-invent a player who is 30+ and most likely in his last year. If he can't do what he is good at any more it's time to look elsewhere.

I wouldn't be opposed to using Wood or Hill in this type of role to see if they could cut the mustard.

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: Could Eagleton replace Picken?

Actually he could do it.
He saved his spot by being a tagger under Rhode as previously mentioned.

I believe his run forward is too important to reinvent a new role.

He did have an ordinary game against St K because there was sinply no space forward to run. His contested work was ok, even took at least one overhead mark to go with 4 tackles. What was lacking was his finish and that is really to do with the St K game plan denying f50 space.

He was pretty effective against Adelaide.

[chef]

Re: Could Eagleton replace Picken?

Interesting option......not sure if the Eagle is defensively minded enough to really commit to the task of negating a player.
Likes to get forward of the ball and into space too much i think!

That's how he would be instructed to play IMO.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Could Eagleton replace Picken?

That's how he would be instructed to play IMO.

Im aware

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Could Eagleton replace Picken?

How about sticking with the young bloke who has done well in the role during the last 3 weeks?

[EasternWest]

Re: Could Eagleton replace Picken?

How about sticking with the young bloke who has done well in the role during the last 3 weeks?

What and praise Addison? Some people would rather choke on their cornflakes than do that! (I'm not saying you think that Mantis, just that the analogy fits into this thread).

I'm with you Rocco. We need more Dylan love.

[Mantis]

Re: Could Eagleton replace Picken?

How about sticking with the young bloke who has done well in the role during the last 3 weeks?

So Dylan goes to Davey?

[chef]

Re: Could Eagleton replace Picken?

So Dylan goes to Davey?

You would hope not.

[Rocco Jones]

Re: Could Eagleton replace Picken?

So Dylan goes to Davey?

I would give him the gig on Davey. Dylan has done well over the past 3 weeks. Straight out beat Sherman, did a very good job in keeping Knights quiet and was decent in his time on Goddard who dominated us last year.

You would hope not.

Who else would you go with? Dylan has speed, agility and is definitely willing to sacrifice his own game for the team's benefit. Sure it's a risk but if he isn't going to make this role his own while Picken is out, I am not sure whether he has much value on our list.

[Mantis]

Re: Could Eagleton replace Picken?

Who else would you go with? Dylan has speed, agility and is definitely willing to sacrifice his own game for the team's benefit. Sure it's a risk but if he isn't going to make this role his own while Picken is out, I am not sure whether he has much value on our list.

Sort of and no.

Addison would get the serious run around on Davey, but as with you I can't find a suitable match-up.

[chef]

Re: Could Eagleton replace Picken?

Who else would you go with? Dylan has speed, agility and is definitely willing to sacrifice his own game for the team's benefit. Sure it's a risk but if he isn't going to make this role his own while Picken is out, I am not sure whether he has much value on our list.

I would go with either Harbrow or Morris(maybe Hargrave) depending on where Davey lines up. I don't know if Dylan would be able to keep up with Davey or match his agility and hasn't he had different roles to what Picken would have had anyway?

But then if Davey's playing in the backline then Addison as a defensive forward might be our best bet.