Ruck situation: 2011

[Kazahkstan]

With the possibility of Gardiner retiring after the Grand Final, and with King retiring to take up a coaching position, the Saints are left with McEvoy.

Not that I'm doubting his abilities, but for a 21-year old I'd expect him to struggle to make it through the season.

I suppose there's Pattison and Stanley to consider, but anyone see them making a play for someone like Fraser?

[DazBurg]

never know they are known for recruiting mature ruckmen
like with gardinar and king plus they did it with matthew clare aswell
so could be a possibility

[Boomz]

I don't think they will go for Fraser... Might give Kosi more time in the ruck or recruit someone like Minson.

[benjy251090]

fraser would suit saints as well, i reckon he will be good for a mentor for a few years until mcevoy is ready to step up to number 1 ruck, how old is fraser?

[Kazahkstan]

27-ish, from memory.

[benjy251090]

could be good for a few years then

[Justin Bieber]

Fraser could be good. Wouldn't be suprised if they stuck with those 3 though. McEvoy has shown signs. Stanley is quite Athletic and could be a good future prospect. Pattison is a Richmond Reject and was brought in for back up ruck. Would be a shame not to use him.

[benjy251090]

pattison's mum was my grade 6 teacher :P

[DazBurg]

pattison's mum was my grade 6 teacher :P

lol...

[benjy251090]

lol, she is just as tall as him, her and tony shaw made a deadly coaching duo that year :o

but yeah, i reckon they need fraser, at least for one year

[ossie85]

We'll take Armitage from you for him. Would be kinda funny, getting rid of Ball for Armitage...