Minson's heavy workload?

[Nuggety Back Pocket]

Will, made the comment to me after yesterday's game against the Hawks that he was feeling stuffed. Having rucked now for 90% all season, shouldn't it now be timely to consider some badly needed relief? Hawthorn clearly worked over Minson yesterday with both Bailey and Hale working in tandem, similar to last week with Bellchambers and Ryder.
Will can expect much of the same this week with Cox and big Nat.
Using Jones as a back up means we lose his presence up forward.
I would like to suggest we give Campbell 5-6 games to share the ruck work with Minson, which would also provide a bigger target in Campbell who can take a mark up forward.
There would be little point in playing him for a game or two, but rather give him the opportunity to show, what he has to offer over a longer period. I would welcome your thoughts.
As shared with me by our Club legend John Schultz, Campbell has a very good ruck technique.

[bulldogtragic]

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If Will needs the help, then I guess something's gotta give.

[Bornadog]

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Couldn't agree more, I think its been a major issue with this MC not having a second ruck. When Cordy was in the team we should have used him more in the ruck instead of 90 % of his time in the goal square.

I don't think we have too many options at our disposal other than the op suggestions.

[stefoid]

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Its agreed then.

[Hotdog60]

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We could give Campbell the main ruck and put Will in the pocket for a couple of weeks. I know Will isn't the greatest of forwards but we get to see how Tom goes and give Will a bit of a break. Although Will most likely will need to do at least 40% of the load.

[Greystache]

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I'd be happy to give Minson a week off and play Campbell as the number one ruck, then when he comes back rotate the two equally between rucking, forward, and off the bench. It will hurt our rotations a little but I don't think that's a major issue.

I see Campbell as a gun AFL ruckman in the long run and would like to see him getting some game time.

[Mantis]

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I would like to suggest we give Campbell 5-6 games to share the ruck work with Minson, which would also provide a bigger target in Campbell who can take a mark up forward.

When has this happened in an AFL game?

Agree with the rest in that Will needs help or a spell, but I don't see Campbell being able to play the 'Cordy role'... if Campbell comes in, and Will is still in the team perhaps they share ruck & forward duties.

[LostDoggy]

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It's imperative that this happen. Either Campbell comes in for a few games and helps or Mince has a game or two off.

Suggest the Carlton and/or Melbourne games as the others run genuine double acts.

He's been immense and we don't want him burning out or breaking down to miss part of the offseason.

[LostDoggy]

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When has this happened in an AFL game?

Agree with the rest in that Will needs help or a spell, but I don't see Campbell being able to play the 'Cordy role'... if Campbell comes in, and Will is still in the team perhaps they share ruck & forward duties.

He did this well, albeit at VFL level, a round back.

[Greystache]

Re: Minson's heavy workload?

When has this happened in an AFL game?

Agree with the rest in that Will needs help or a spell, but I don't see Campbell being able to play the 'Cordy role'... if Campbell comes in, and Will is still in the team perhaps they share ruck & forward duties.

Agree with that approach.

With his marking, he hasn't shown it at AFL level yet, but I've watched him quite a few times at Williamstown and it has improved significantly this year. I can see him at about 25 being able to regularly clunk marks while*!resting forward.

[GVGjr]

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What about Campbell starting as a sub and Minson coming off just before 3 quarter time. I know it exposes us if we get another injury but with West Coast as our opponent next week we can't really spare Roughead to take his turn in the ruck.

My preference would be to use Roughead rather than Campbell but we don't have a lot of options.

Maybe with Jones, Stinger and Grant in the forward line Jones might have to spend more time in ruck when Will needs a spell.

[Sedat]

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I'd be happy to give Minson a week off and play Campbell as the number one ruck, then when he comes back rotate the two equally between rucking, forward, and off the bench. It will hurt our rotations a little but I don't think that's a major issue.

I see Campbell as a gun AFL ruckman in the long run and would like to see him getting some game time.

I wouldn't like to see Minson and Campbell in the same team together, but more than happy for Campbell to come in as #1 ruckman 2-3 times a year to give Minno a chop-out.

[Remi Moses]

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In the camp of giving Will a spell, He's being run into the ground.
Like to see Campbell get a game or two.

[G-Mo77]

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In the camp of giving Will a spell, He's being run into the ground.
Like to see Campbell get a game or two.

Agree with that as well. I suggested this in other threads and now Will has even admitted he's stuffed then I think he has to get a rest. We don't have anything to lose in giving Campbell the reins for a week or 2.

[F'scary]

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Two words: Ayce Cordy.