Crusader wrote:
We’ve got more inside mids than we know what to do with.
If there’s an understudy for George’s role, it’ll be Ed, Doc or Williams.
The variety that we might get from Fogarty, Philp & Honey hasn’t been enough to carry them as forwards. If they can’t get past Owies this year, they’re unlikely to be around in 2024.
Jack Carroll is coming, but his opening would be tied to George. He’s the most likely of the group to bring that outside balance, but needs to add a few kms to his tank.
I think I am missing it, in regards to our midfield and it's depth.
George's role:
Ed - Possibly to old and injury prone, most likely will not fill the role.
Doc - Can play the role at the expense of the backline.
Williams - Not fit enough and I doubt can play the role, even if he remains uninjured.
As for our "inside mids":
1. Firstly they are all slow, we need speed and toughness in a singular player.
2. You can pretty much put bets on 1 or all 3 being injured during the year and for long periods.
3. Other than Walsh to come in and help Cerra it's day light to our other "inside mids", hence why Setters was the only back up in the end.
4. I doubt Carroll will ever get the strength to play Georges role, his build is like Fishers. So that leaves him on the outside or up forward.
5. Dow is the only viable option, but he's not.
6. Cottrell could be a good filler, but we also need his run on the outside.
I agree Fogarty, Philip and Honey will be lucky to remain on our list.
In a perfect run of injuries we are well and truly stacked, but from what I can see, our midfield is light compared to other teams when you factor in the highly likeliness of injury to certain players.