Hornet wrote:
It's about playing on merit... Cripps, Holman, Graham etc. instead of rushing back Carrazzo and Judd
I am happy to see these guys continue racking up games in the VFL. Graham is not up to AFL standard yet and probably needs another pre-season. Cripps and Holman are first year players. Cripps will get another opportunity however I am happy to see him get the ball, play 4 quarters and develop in the VFL this year. No rush for these kids to be smashed and bashed in the AFL. They are first year players.
Hornet wrote:
Giving Menzel a full game... maybe at the expense of Garlett
I agree with this, however I am sure he is being used as a sub because of his fitness. There is no point playing kids who can't run out 4 quarters. We only have one sub.
Hornet wrote:
It's preferring Dockerty in place of Scotland when Yaz comes back
Docherty hasn't been playing due to his fitness. He is still building. When fit he will be in out best 22.
Hornet wrote:
Remember last year when the forum experts drew a line through Buckley? Not good enough... will never make it. Northern Blues form isn't always indicative of a players value and kids can make huge strides by playing alongside more experienced team mates.
Buckley had to work on his fitness. That is what a pre-season can do for you. His fitness has improved much better than last year. Don't be surprised if Buckley's second half of the season goes back to the standard it was last year. The kids often fatigue by the end of the year.