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Z smith, c Dixon pls
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No to Dixon. Not versatile/ fit enough to play in our current structure (like how Vickery was CHF pushing up - note how many third man ups) or Griffiths playing primarily through the wings and through the backline vs. Sydney. Dixon couldn't do that. Its why the three tall forward line seems to be working fairly reasonably.
Would rather Kreuzer over Smith. Again, versatility.
I'd play Dixon chb
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We need a CHB? I kinda of get the whole upgrade on Chaplin stuff, but not for the money that Dixon seems to be potentially getting I wouldn't want him to play a position he isn't suited for. Also, we have more obvious holes than a CHB.
What are they
I'd say key defenders is not a strong point
Should of keep Darrou
Id say another quality inside mid. A small crumbing forward. Another half back flanker. And a back up ruck maybe. We also have Astbury and Elton who can play CHB
Good post
But I would say they are two different questions
1. What do we most need to improve best 22
2. What do we need overall for list
For example, we are ok for this moment in time for rucks. But in the mid-long term future we need rucks.
Currently, I would say the two weakest spots in the 22 are Grigg ad Chaplin. Newman is questionable too. Hunt needs to pull the finger out
Jake the needle carlise would strengthen us significantly if he was played played in the back along side rance, grimes. Vlastuin
I wouldn't say they are the two 'weakest' spots. Grigg has played quite well this season, as has Chaplin. And the reality is that in todays modern game, 1v1 is very hard to win if your a key back. See Rance v Franklin first half with no mid-pressure and then compare it to the second half. As I said before too, Astbury and Elton are already there.
Notwithstanding, the weakest parts I see in our game is a second half back flank comparable to Houli. We play 7 backs traditionally, and Vlastuin is usually that player. When he can zone of his man he so much more effective. Your 7th usually is a midfielder, someone who can push up and forward depending on the forward structure of the opposition. The forward structure of the Swans was a main reason why Vlastuin was able to have so much impact as that 7th defender. A second half back flanker would ensure that Vlastuin (or the like) would have a lot more freedom to take this role. There was some talk of possibly Conca playing through this position (could work). Ultimately, Vlastuin (with a better tank) will be a midfielder anyway.
The second is probably a crumbing forward who can kick goals and apply defensive pressure. A Walters/ Gartlett/ Ballantyne type. Morris was okay for pressure, poor for goals. Shed is a gun clearance player. Maybe it could be Dan Butler? Who knows.
The other key with list depth for me is our younger players. Lets not forget Mennadue, Butler, Drummond, McBean, Castangna, McKenzie. McDonough and Short all of whom (bar Butler - who wasn't bad v the Dogs in NAB 1) have shown something. A few more years in our system, and there is no reason why these players cant strengthen the depth of the squad. We still have Conca, CEllis possibly even Knights to come back in and add depth to our list.
Where we are at, I think we need a bit more x factor or class. I'd love Motlop. I'd love Dangerfield. I am a huge fan of Carlise, and there is no question he would help us, but I don't see CHB being the biggest problem for us in either skill or depth.
