GreatEx wrote:
On the Hayes or LOB qn, I listened to a podcast where they reckoned Hayes has played more of an inside role in the 2nds and so his instinct is to be drawn into the contest while LOB is more of a pure outside player. So while Hayes gets more of the pill, he's not getting into the positions to do damage. So those guys felt LOB was better for team shape even though Hayes looks like he's doing more. No idea whether their assessment of the 2nds is accurate but might explain why his performance in the 1sts underwhelmed. I suppose if we think we're short on contested ball winners then he could replace LOB, but we might be robbing Peter to pay Paul, unless someone like Fisher takes on more of the outside/f50 entry role.
I reckon that would be a fair assessment.
Personally, I think LOB still has a better leg than both Fisher and Hayes.
And for me, the wing is mainly an outside role.
For comparison the last games played by both LOB and Hayes.
Hayes v Cats:
Disposals - 23 (12 kicks and 11 handballs)
Marks - 5
Tackles - 1
Contested possessions - 9
Meters gained - 368
One percenters - 1
Defensive half pressure acts - 6
Rebound inside 50s - 1
Clangers - 6
LOB v Crows:
Disposals - 18 (13 kicks and 5 handballs)
Marks - 3
Tackles - 2
Contested possessions - 2
Meters gained - 535
One percenters - 1
Defensive half pressure acts - 9
Rebound inside 50s - 2
Clangers - 3
Good stuff Sidey.
Fair enough.
OK, I'll take Hayes., and I'll forfeit 170 metres.
Deal.
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