Three Things I've Learned - Round 19 Edition

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: Three Things I've Learned - Round 19 Edition

Preseason testing. He's quicker off the mark than most of the big guys (excluding Jones who's quicker than everyone but Jong) and leaves Minson for dead. He's quicker than Williams, Talia, Roberts, and Young for example.

This may be correct, but he certainly hasn't displayed it in a game that I have seen and was easily outpaced everytime against Hawthorn.

[Scorlibo]

Re: Three Things I've Learned - Round 19 Edition

There's straight line speed and then there's functional speed. I'm all for giving Campbell more games this year but it's pretty clear that his weakness is his mobility.

[SlimPickens]

Re: Three Things I've Learned - Round 19 Edition

There's straight line speed and then there's functional speed. I'm all for giving Campbell more games this year but it's pretty clear that his weakness is his mobility.

The guy is likely to be our number ruckman for the next decade so pace isn't of concern. The big positive about Campbell is he can do what Minson can't (pack mark the ball) which makes him a viable option as a forward.

[Happy Days]

Re: Three Things I've Learned - Round 19 Edition

This may be correct, but he certainly hasn't displayed it in a game that I have seen and was easily outpaced everytime against Hawthorn.

Ruckmen always do well in this test because it takes them way less steps and 20m really isn't that far. Peter Street won sprint test in his time at the club.