So much about what DCE has to do to improve and let me add, though some is over the top, much has been fair.
Along with being the marquee player comes an expectation.
Just feel Hodgko can help out here a fair bit more.
Yes he would be an each way bet to beat a snail over 25 metres, but still needs to take more direct ball to the line and bring runners with him.
At the moment he is doing the bloke in the background stuff ok, but until he can play more AT the line, to take some heat off DCE, not always catch and pass 5 metres before the defensive line to send his lamb to the slaughter, very slow motion and predictable attack.
If this continues, the benefit of his signing is of such little significance, would be better off adding Tom Wright who can play the safe catch and pass game, but with the added bonus of explosive pace, the odd step, show and go play to work the defence over and add some zip or unpredictability to a stagnant attack.
I don't expect miracles from Hodgko here, I realise his legs are not great, but as a half he must attack the line with more direction to allow his runners some space and bring them into the game which is not happening....with the odd show & go and inside ball.
The way Hodgko is playing ...or not playing...is really adding fuel to the pressure on DCE.
If he is past doing this, not out to maul the bloke, reckon he is a decent bloke above being a footy player...but while everyone including myself have been a bit critical of DCE's recent form, he does need to step up....just feel this Hodgko piece of the puzzle is a very important factor, that can help the team across the board big time.
Along with being the marquee player comes an expectation.
Just feel Hodgko can help out here a fair bit more.
Yes he would be an each way bet to beat a snail over 25 metres, but still needs to take more direct ball to the line and bring runners with him.
At the moment he is doing the bloke in the background stuff ok, but until he can play more AT the line, to take some heat off DCE, not always catch and pass 5 metres before the defensive line to send his lamb to the slaughter, very slow motion and predictable attack.
If this continues, the benefit of his signing is of such little significance, would be better off adding Tom Wright who can play the safe catch and pass game, but with the added bonus of explosive pace, the odd step, show and go play to work the defence over and add some zip or unpredictability to a stagnant attack.
I don't expect miracles from Hodgko here, I realise his legs are not great, but as a half he must attack the line with more direction to allow his runners some space and bring them into the game which is not happening....with the odd show & go and inside ball.
The way Hodgko is playing ...or not playing...is really adding fuel to the pressure on DCE.
If he is past doing this, not out to maul the bloke, reckon he is a decent bloke above being a footy player...but while everyone including myself have been a bit critical of DCE's recent form, he does need to step up....just feel this Hodgko piece of the puzzle is a very important factor, that can help the team across the board big time.
