One problem is who can take the FWD/Ruck position for him. Some will say McBean but has he even rucked at Coburg? Stephenson could perhaps but I wouldn't play an old bloke in front of a developing tall.
have long argued if vickery is the second ruck/for and thats a big if play a genuine ff jack and a genuine chf ffs. develop elton griffiths astbury in the role. plonk vickery in a forward pocket.
i have a word for vickery its called soft he is not good enough consistently in the air he is not combative and he avoids contact.
its funny he will take the odd contested mark he will crash the odd pack but always on his terms . it seems the odd mark and act of aggression is enough to claim he can play. i have serious issues with vickery in the air both as a key forward and most certainly as a ruckman, nothing has changed for me with this bloke.
was really bemused by hardwick claiming he had a break out game i hope damien was only pumping up his tyres.
make no mistake we are stuffed if riewoldt ever cops a serious injury or maric goes down.
for me the way we structure up continues to be all wrong. despite winning games it has not held up against good sides and it will never hold up. the lack of real cover and juniors coming thru and developing in critical kkey positions is mindboggling.
the only areas we have decent depth and cover in is hbf and the midfield but even in the midfield it is not real deep.
our best 22 is competetive with most but even in the best 22 there are half a dozen we should be aiming better .
