ThePsychologist wrote:
Big Kahuna Boot wrote:
..Rowe is starting to hit the wall, it's a long season and he's coming from a low base.. ..
Have to disagree. Still finding his feet and is very young in AFL terms. Needs to play consistent football to get a true read of his future. I'd play Levi as well with both giving Kruezer short breaks.
..i understand your points and agree to a certain extent, but by saying "he's hitting the wall", i don't mean talent/development.. ..i'm talking fitness.. ..he's coming off a low base, and can't carry such a structural workload week in week out.. ..he's struggling to get to the right spots in time, struggles with repeat leads, offers little defensive pressure.. ..he's not that good in the ruck when he goes in there either.. ..i think he's more kpp vs fwd/ruck, and i think the current role doesn't suit him.. ..i also think, that he's tiring and even playing his 'natural' role is now too much for him, MM's gameplan requires big 4 quarter effort and Rowe is beginning to run on empty.. ..needs a rest..
..i'd bring in Levi for Rowe.. ..while i normally prefer a 2KPF combo fulltime, i think for this match-up the extra run is what will be required.. ..not too worried about Sandi, he's on his last legs and will be cooked by half-time trying to keep up with Krooz.. ..Sandi's support [clarke?] will be worked over by Krooz and Levi's bang and crash style.. ..Freo are neither a good clearance team, nor a good contested ball winning team.. ..it's their 'outside' work that catches team undone.. ..extra run and quick ball movement is their kryptonite..