Re: Rd 19: Pre Game Prayers: Carlton vs Hawthorn
Reply #24 –
They did it a couple of times earlier on when we were winning. No coincidence both Kreuzer and Casboult played easily their best footy in role they were suited and we played well too. I like Phillips but two ruckmen doesn't often work for us, especially when we're left with just one key forward. Phillips doesn't often do that much and Kreuzer's effectiveness is cut in half when he has to share. Seen that for years now. Not sure why it takes our match committee so long to see that. That did for a few matches when Phillips got injured and we did well.
At worst 2 key forwards and 2 rucks where Casboult can then get up the ground and clunk some marks rather than being stuck deeper forward as our one out key forward against the heat of multiple defenders.
In round 7, we played one ruckman - Kreuzer - with Casboult as part time back-up. We started off with the same structure in round 8 but Rowe had to step in when Casboult went off. Rowe rucked much better than Casboult ever has. In every other game we have played two dedicated ruckmen (if you can call Gorringe and Rowe dedicated ruckmen - Gibbs got as many hitouts as Rowe in round 9!). In any case, it's a pointless argument; they won't risk Casboult's knee by playing him in the ruck again this season.
We do need to play two key forwards so that Casboult isn't trying to outmark two defenders and can get up the ground to provide an outlet.