Lukas Markovic?

[GVGjr]

How do you think we will use Lukas Markovic this year?

With Lake gone I'm tending to think he should be the full back rather than the spare parts player role we have tended to give him.

The temptation is to throw some of the youngsters like Talia and Roberts into the key positions but I hope they have to earn it.

Markovic needs to step up this year and hold down the FB position.

[SonofScray]

Re: Lukas Markovic?

I have him as the first option for FB. Playing more of the lock down role rather than what we've seen from Lake in his time as a FB which makes a lot of sense. Hopefully between he and Morris they can provide some strong foundations and allow the others in the back six to find some chemistry.

[Bulldog4life]

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I thought the coaching staff were grooming Roughy for the full back position.

[GVGjr]

Re: Lukas Markovic?

I thought the coaching staff were grooming Roughy for the full back position.

FB and CHB which would allow Williams to play as a forward.

Who would you rather play FB? Roughead or Markovic?

[Bulldog4life]

Re: Lukas Markovic?

FB and CHB which would allow Williams to play as a forward.

Who would you rather play FB? Roughead or Markovic?

Not sure GVGjr to be honest. I was surprised when they started playing Roughy in the backline in the first place but he did quite well. I suppose it just depends on match ups on the day in regards to which possie Roughy plays each week in the backline.

[AndrewP6]

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I think FB is his go. Still not convinced on Roughy as a FB, I would be alright with Marko there.

[Dry Rot]

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How do you think we will use Lukas Markovic this year?

As far away from this guy as possible, I hope.

[Eastdog]

Re: Lukas Markovic?

FB and CHB which would allow Williams to play as a forward.

Who would you rather play FB? Roughead or Markovic?

I'm not sure how Tom Williams will go in the forward line. Has he played there a bit before? He does though have height which is advantage if you play forward.

[The Bulldogs Bite]

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I know Markovic is the 'senior' defender down there now, but I don't have a lot of faith in his ability to shut down quality forwards. I think having both Roughead and Markovic as key defenders could be difficult, given both are very slow off the mark. They are, in a sense, the same 'type' of defender -- but Roughead's already bigger/better IMO.

I'd prefer we go with Talia/Roberts, especially if Morris is also back in the side. If, however, Morris is out then that's when Markovic will need to play.

[The Pie Man]

Re: Lukas Markovic?

Coach supported him publicly last year so he's a chance to feature based on that.

Prefer Roughead at FB - Markovic to provide cover for injuries only. He's made the most of his ability to just play senior AFL footy, so kudos for eking out a career to date. Won't die wondering, so you never know.

[Happy Days]

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As far away from this guy as possible, I hope.

Didn't think he could get much further away from him than he has been the lat couple of times he's played on him

[Mitcha]

Re: Lukas Markovic?

Didn't think he could get much further away from him than he has been the lat couple of times he's played on him

A bit tough considering the appalling lack of accountability of our midfielders in recent games against WCE, no world beater Marko but will give what he's got.

[LostDoggy]

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A bit tough considering the appalling lack of accountability of our midfielders in recent games against WCE, no world beater Marko but will give what he's got.

Agree with that. Our midfield has been very one paced . Hopefully the return of Cooney will go some way to fixing that.

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Re: Lukas Markovic?

FB and CHB which would allow Williams to play as a forward.

Who would you rather play FB? Roughead or Markovic?

I would only have Williams as a stop gap forward preferring him at CHB.
Markovic is at best serviceable as a key defender with Roughead having more talent. Markovic could take a third opposition tall forward.

[FrediKanoute]

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I would only have Williams as a stop gap forward preferring him at CHB.
Markovic is at best serviceable as a key defender with Roughead having more talent. Markovic could take a third opposition tall forward.

This about sums it up for me. Two key posts held by Williams and Roughy, with Marco taking the third tall.. He is minding a spot until Talia/Roberts/???? can take over