Re: 2018 Rd 9: Post Game Calm: Carlton vs Melbourne
Reply #240 –
It's because he is so mobile, and his 2nd or 3rd efforts are relentless and instantaneous. They get no break against him, ruck SpecialK with Phillips or Lobbe against Gawn and we'd win far more clearances because Gawn would get no respite. They are flat out keeping up with Kreuzer, and won't easily defeat Phillips.
It's no different to Wet Toast rucking Naitanui and Lycett, after their recent success against Nthmond you'll find more clubs doing this.
Solo rucks are a weak point that can be exploited, we know that from good experience.
No argument from me. I have always been of advocate of 2 specialist rucks (not one plus big lug fwd who cant kick straight). It then becomes either 2 v 1 or 2 v 2. Don't like going in with Kruze alone, like the way he works in tandem with Flip.