Re: Kreuzer VS Warnock VS Wood - How Will This One Play Out ??
Reply #9 –
Wood is ex Collingwood and a Malthouse inspired choice......I think he will be given every chance to be promoted and play seniors.
He was probably the best ruck in the VFL last season and I would expect him to dominate mots games he plays in the VFL.....
Wood can take a mark and is a straight kick when he gets a chance but his ruck work is inferior to that of Warnock and Kruezer.....maybe Capuano can improve that and make him a more complete player.
I agree with all but the bit in bold, I think that is a bit unfair on several other ruckmen when you consider who was playing lots of VFL last season. Blokes like Warnock, Hampson, Grundy, Hudson, Stephenson, Witts, Simpson all played about 1/2 a season or more in the VFL and are probably better rucks. But as a forward/ruck option Wood was certainly superior.
If you said the best non-afl listed ruckmen then I would agree.