Hawthorn Ruckman Max Bailey To Miss 2007
The Hawks looked they had a lot of ruck depth going into season 2007, but with big Max Bailey injuring his knee it will change things for the Hawks. A combination of Robert Campbell and Bailey would have been their ruck strategy for this season but now they have to try something else.
Simon Taylor would be the first player they try as a backup for Campbell, Taylor is inexperienced at AFL level but he has good size for the position and he would only be asked to play five to ten minutes a quarter. He should be effective in this limited role.
Brent Renouf might have been a player they developed as a big backman, but with the injury to Bailey now it is likely that Renouf will be a ruckman. He needs to bulk up but his combination of height and running ability will make him an asset in the ruck. Hawthorn took Renouf in the draft as a “best player available” pick but now they do need a ruckman so they were lucky they did take him.
Bailey should be ready to go in 2008, and with a year in the weight room he could be a much stronger player to contend with them. With another 10 kilograms added to his 206cm frame he will be an imposing player.
The Hawthorn site has their statement regarding Bailey’s injury.
Simon Taylor would be the first player they try as a backup for Campbell, Taylor is inexperienced at AFL level but he has good size for the position and he would only be asked to play five to ten minutes a quarter. He should be effective in this limited role.
Brent Renouf might have been a player they developed as a big backman, but with the injury to Bailey now it is likely that Renouf will be a ruckman. He needs to bulk up but his combination of height and running ability will make him an asset in the ruck. Hawthorn took Renouf in the draft as a “best player available” pick but now they do need a ruckman so they were lucky they did take him.
Bailey should be ready to go in 2008, and with a year in the weight room he could be a much stronger player to contend with them. With another 10 kilograms added to his 206cm frame he will be an imposing player.
The Hawthorn site has their statement regarding Bailey’s injury.
