Blue Vain wrote:
We're desperate for some run off half back. Newman and Simpson are decent players but they're mark and kick players which is contributing to our slow ball movement. The fact Simmo too often calls for the ball when he's not in a position to play on compounds the problem. He and Murphy too often want the ball in their hands at the detriment of the team.
We need someone off half back who will run and attack on the transition and speed up our ball movement with a handball receive.
Yes agreed. Its been our biggest problem all season along with our work at the stoppages. I think one of our smaller mids needs to used as a running half back.
I would try Zac Fisher or SPS. The combination of Fisher and SPS is not working in the centre. We are getting murdered at the stoppages every week. If Fisher plays as a flanker than SPS goes into the forward pocket or half forward role and Cuningham moves into the centre. I just like his skill set and his ability to keep his feet. He needs to be where the ball is.
Instruct SPS to focus on crumbing and shooting at goal, not dinking it backwards 10 yards.
Stocker has a big body. If he is playing AFL, stick him in the guts. Maybe a tagging role. Ditto Jack .
Or maybe give Kouta...cough cough ...i mean Charlie a run in there at the centre bounces. Try him in the guts with Gov and Harry as the forward targets.
I just want to see the coach get creative and try a few things that may or may not work. But when your 1-9 surely its time to get creative.