After watching the game last night and with troops returning I wass wondering whether Ayshford should be moved. I am not sure how he is under the high ball but he certainly has the height, is defensively strong and can read the play and runs well from dummy half. I believe Blake was an outstanding lock when he was younger and sees himself moving closer to the ruck in the future. This would also assist that transition as he could take some hit-ups.
Another reason for the move is that he just doesn't seem to have the ability to set his wingers up. Initially, i thought it was because he had Fitz outside him but he is playing next to Lote and really is now starving him of the ball. Blake is a ball runner and not a ball player but when you have a weapon like Lote outside you really need to give him quality ball.
I really think Beau offers much more there.
I would like to see….
1) McKinnon
2) Ayshford
3) Ryan
4) Lawrence
5) Lote
Another reason for the move is that he just doesn't seem to have the ability to set his wingers up. Initially, i thought it was because he had Fitz outside him but he is playing next to Lote and really is now starving him of the ball. Blake is a ball runner and not a ball player but when you have a weapon like Lote outside you really need to give him quality ball.
I really think Beau offers much more there.
I would like to see….
1) McKinnon
2) Ayshford
3) Ryan
4) Lawrence
5) Lote