Crusader wrote:
Arnhem blues wrote:
Even if we want Motlop in for defensive pressure, JSOS is a far better option. Unless it is supposed to be 'rested' this has got me completely stumped.
I think Honey is a far better option than Motlop in any event - at least let him get a few games under his belt...
Like the ins (assuming Owies is really good to go) baffled by the outs..
Motlop runs rings around Honey.
Owies, Motlop, Durdin is a good group, but it’s a wee bit toothless… chase, but no tackle… possessions, but no shot on goal.
I think Honey and Motlop are different body types and players. Honey bigger by 7 cm in height and 10 kg heavier.
To me one is a small forward, and the other is a medium forward, as we have debated in the past.
I doubt Motlop would beat Honey in a foot race, but at the moment Motlop is playing with a greater desire to attack the ball, and man, than Honey. Hence imo Motlop is is more valuable to the team. Honey didnt do a preseason either, so he's always going to be behind the others who did this year
I don't think either are ready, nor have the weapons the team needs to play Finals. If I had to pick one if injuries forced me, I'd pick Motlop for forward pressure. Only reason I'd pick Honey is for his mongrel and ability to hurt the opposition in the game of attrition. But lately he's been ball watching too much and not showing any physical presence.
IMO Martin will be back after he's served time in VFL, and most important, if his form warrants a spot in best 22. The 2 smalls first picked will be Owies and Durdin, and the Medium Forward most likely will be Martin. Cuningham, also hasnt done a preseason, nor played any games this year to be considered as a medium forward.
Motlop is a much better kick at goal and more composed with disposal - he has great hands in close. He's on the fringe of the best 22 but in a few years he's going to be a consistently good player for us.
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