Ruck Battle At The Kangaroos
Brad Moran moved to a new club as ruck minutes at the Kangaroos were not prevalent for him and now Todd Goldstein has announced that he is ready to play AFL. He says he wants to play with McIntosh and Hale, but it is more likely that he will be battling Hale for the backup ruck spot.
From the Kangaroos site: Three's no crowd for Goldstein
AFL Fantasy Impact:
McIntosh will again be getting all the ruck minutes at the Kangaroos. Goldstein might be a chance to play a few games as his backup, as Hale’s spot in the team is uncertain with Thompson back and also considering Hale’s inconsistent form in 2007. While McIntosh should be a fantasy star in 2008, it might be better to stay away from Hale, Goldstein and even Thompson, as there are safer options for fantasy teams when it comes to ruckmen and tall forwards. With Hansen and Tarrant in the mix too, it is an unsettled situation for playing time among the Kangaroos forwards.
From the Kangaroos site: Three's no crowd for Goldstein
But Goldstein says the lessons learnt in his first year of senior football have given him the confidence to believe he can play alongside his more senior ruck colleagues for the Kangaroos in just his second season at the club.
"I'm not sure what sort of set-up Dean [Laidley] wants but I think Haley has shown he can play up forward so hopefully we can find a way for the three of us to play.
"I'm not sure what sort of set-up Dean [Laidley] wants but I think Haley has shown he can play up forward so hopefully we can find a way for the three of us to play.
AFL Fantasy Impact:
McIntosh will again be getting all the ruck minutes at the Kangaroos. Goldstein might be a chance to play a few games as his backup, as Hale’s spot in the team is uncertain with Thompson back and also considering Hale’s inconsistent form in 2007. While McIntosh should be a fantasy star in 2008, it might be better to stay away from Hale, Goldstein and even Thompson, as there are safer options for fantasy teams when it comes to ruckmen and tall forwards. With Hansen and Tarrant in the mix too, it is an unsettled situation for playing time among the Kangaroos forwards.
