Re: NAB Challenge RD 2 : Carlton V Adelaide (Prior Poncing & Punting)
Reply #258 –
The question there is, if he goes running is he that potent? IMHO, not really. I dont think he ranks highly for goal assists, but I can tell you now running bounces dont win games of football even though it looks good.
It depends on the circumstances Thry.
A bloke like Darren Millane who took off without a plan and wasn't able to score or hit a target did more harm than good to Collingwood. Paul Bower is another player I would put in that category.
Yarran's runs are generally more controlled and he is focused on delivering the ball rather than maximising the number of bounces. Does that win games of footy? Not in isolation, but carrying the ball 50 or 60 metres gains ground while reducing the number of disposals that could go astray, creates opportunities for forwards, helps to lift the team and contributes to the demoralisation of the opposition (when they can't lay a finger on the ball carrier). Buddy's two boundary line runs and goals spring to mind.