Re: Coach Eyes v Fan Goggles
Reply #5 –
Medical sub is a difficult one. Do you inject a player with enough x-factory that can swing a game? Do you swap a like for a like? Do you add a smaller player to replace a taller player considering you may be experiencing problems in the middle of the ground to better balance to squad? Player selections will always be a debate. Why was player “A” selected, when players “B, C, and D look like better options? Why did the coach inject such a player as a sub?
I would only guess that once we develop the entire squad better, and truely see some genuine depth, we will see better balance in the playing group. Injuries will influence this week in, week out. I hope we find a way to better develop young players. I am amazed how many times we see new inclusions in a main squad produce remarkable performances even though they lack experience, and deliver what is required on a regular basis for other sides. I hope we get to this point in time and grow some quality inclusions through the draft process.
Kennedy, Gov, Silvagni and Jones are players with great ability to produce in roles that suit. It is a shame we lost Jones under the particular circumstances. Find us another Jnr Jones and we are on our way to minimise defensive holes in our squad. Good questions Lods. Good topic of debate.