Lynch has been tried at Full Forward many times and has failed miserably. Like you Mick I reckon he does his best work up the ground. I also think that Wilson went alright and the other guys, except maybe McKinley, are jets. I also heard that they were going to try Mitch Brown at Full Forward but I like him down back.
Lynch has been tried at Full Forward many times and has failed miserably. Like you Mick I reckon he does his best work up the ground. I also think that Wilson went alright and the other guys, except maybe McKinley, are jets. I also heard that they were going to try Mitch Brown at Full Forward but I like him down back.
Doesnt take pack marks ( a full forward SHOULD), is “likely” to drop a bullet pass, from the mid-field, and thats before we talk about his kicking for goal.
Agreed, Lynch does his best work further up the ground. He has the mobility and endurance to almost play as a midfielder, but his pinch hitting in the ruck this year has been really effective.
Kermy, disagree about McKinley, i think he is the only natural forward except for possibly LeCras out of the WC forward line. Kennedy and McKinley should be the basis of the eagles forward line for years to come with LeCras moving into the midfield.
Of course he is no good at FF. ONLY kicked 60 goals there. Yes, at the peak of our midfield domination, but he would still kick 40+ minimum in a bad side. And he is a better player than he was 3-4 years ago.
The issue with him playing up the ground… is where? He has been in the ruck before Nicnat came in when Seaby was out of sorts, and while Cox has been out with injury. If both ruckmen are fit he is a back-up rucker at best.
He will play closer to goal if for no other reason than there is nowhere else for him to play, and he is too valuable not to play. I agree he is more valuable up the ground but there is just no permanent position for him there.
Of course he is no good at FF. ONLY kicked 60 goals there. Yes, at the peak of our midfield domination, but he would still kick 40+ minimum in a bad side. And he is a better player than he was 3-4 years ago.
The issue with him playing up the ground… is where? He has been in the ruck before Nicnat came in when Seaby was out of sorts, and while Cox has been out with injury. If both ruckmen are fit he is a back-up rucker at best.
He will play closer to goal if for no other reason than there is nowhere else for him to play, and he is too valuable not to play. I agree he is more valuable up the ground but there is just no permanent position for him there.
He has played CHB (at West Perth?). Wouldn’t be bad having him bomb it forward from there. Still, we’ve got 2 or 3 that can play that position. Wouldn’t necessarily like to see him at FF, but where else would he play?
Lynch kicked 60+ goals in our last premiership just 3 years ago.
He is a lot better player now.
With the right forward systems and structures he will be a huge asset at FF.
thats if and I mean if Woosha ever considers forward lines are an important part of the plan.
Of course he is no good at FF. ONLY kicked 60 goals there. Yes, at the peak of our midfield domination, but he would still kick 40+ minimum in a bad side. And he is a better player than he was 3-4 years ago.
The issue with him playing up the ground… is where? He has been in the ruck before Nicnat came in when Seaby was out of sorts, and while Cox has been out with injury. If both ruckmen are fit he is a back-up rucker at best.
He will play closer to goal if for no other reason than there is nowhere else for him to play, and he is too valuable not to play. I agree he is more valuable up the ground but there is just no permanent position for him there.
He has played CHB (at West Perth?). Wouldn’t be bad having him bomb it forward from there. Still, we’ve got 2 or 3 that can play that position. Wouldn’t necessarily like to see him at FF, but where else would he play?
He did indeed play at lot at CHB at in 2003 at WP and also with the Eagles in 2004. His ruck work will be less and less required in 2010 with Natainui and a fit Cox. Maybe down back could be an option with Brown going forward. He could match it strength-wise with the big forwards going around but would he have the engine to run all day with the likes of Brown, Pavlich etc
bit left field but i think he’s worth a go as a wing man. has a good engine and penetrating kick. he’d be hard to tag. could be used as third up in the ruck around the ground also. i think wilson, kennedy, mckinley, lecras make up a good start to a promising forward line. glass, hurn, brown, s.selwood, mackenzie all look settled back. so why rock the boat. he could also be used to stretch backlines occasionally as well.
He’s obviously not that quick, but he’s got a big tank. While we say how good he was at full forward a couple of yrs ago, let’s not forget that he’s been very good around the ground this year. Has to be one of the better players for 09. I think one of his assets is that he would be a good pinch hitter anywhere down the spine.
Something different, Lynch will find it hard to fit into the forward line as will Hansen. But perhaps NickNat accross H/F to throw himself at the ball and not have to worry as much about the defensive side of the game as if he was in the mid field. Lynch could still pinch hit in the ruck. Nick Nat takes forward of centre taps this allows Cox to zone back up the ground and continue to rebound the ball back.
Something different for the Eagles, being aggresive upforward and have a potentially damaging player up forward who can turn a game rather then have them behind the ball and end up with a soccer score. Time to kick more then 2 goals a qtr. Attack.
