BrisbaneRhino wrote:
What they could do on high kicks is run interference and risk penalties, but at least give him a shot at catching the ball. Similarly the wingers could make sure they were in support when fielding long kicks to take a pass and make the run. Its still hiding him a bit, but better than just leaving him to it.
FWIW my main criticism of him is around the collision - he really doesn't look up for it sometimes. Given the game he plays, he really needs to get over that issue. If he can't he'll never be better than he is now.
Yep that's what I meant rather than him moving to the wing. Both wingers needed to get back and be close alongside and protect him as he goes up for the ball and take the pass for the next run in.
You can see both Hall and Briscoe do this for Hardaker when he looks a bit knackered or has taken a knock. Without taking anything away from Hardakers superb performances this season, he's been helped by having 2 wingers who always offer themselves as support.