Re: RD 4: Carlton VS Melbourne
Reply #242 –
I think Waite is one player who is better at cutting lines than running straight, Fevola was the opposite, so I've never thought he was suited playing deep forward and leading.
He's sort of multi dimensional with great anticipation, good hands and great defensive skills, a natural CHB in my opinion.
When he had that top season down back we still had Lance and Fev, it's sad that we simply no longer have that option.
Realistically it's lucky we're playing Melbourne, because if you glance at our best 22 and ask yourself which players can kick 4 goals plus it comes down to Waite and Jeffy with Walks playing down back.
Tomorrow could well be a nil all draw.
I think Waite's best games have been as a HHF or Wingman, he runs opponents into the ground not unlike Riewoldt with continuous direction changes, short and long leads. But I am not sure Waite can keep doing that at his age though!