Re: Herald Sun 2022 Best 22
Reply #22 –
Fisher isnt a natural forward, he made his name as a U18 midfielder and was recruited on that basis, I find it odd we try and turn players into something else and ignore recruiting specialists for specialist areas.
I think Honey and Durdin are natural small forwards and need the time in those positions to develop. I like Fisher and think he is a good footballer but I wonder in the modern game which requires mids with speed and power in the main, other than the wing where can you play him.
The reality is that not all draftees will get to play in the same position as they did through their underage years, especially those that are on the smaller side. I just don't think Zac has enough size to consistently play as a midfielder - not just height, but also physical power.
I would suggest that he and Jack Martin should be looking to wax the role of high half-forward with the odd stint in the middle.
And if I were Zac, I would spend some of my summer hours at Melbourne Storm and learn how to tackle consistently.