Controversial footy critic Kane Cornes believes the Dockers have a giant name to make on their big dynamic duo.
During the week, Walyalup (Fremantle) coach Justin Longmuir known as Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson the most effective ruck one-two within the competitors forward of going up in opposition to energy duo Max Gawn and Brodie Grundy.
But Cornes says they don’t want each and was so impressed by how Jackson stepped up on Saturday when Darcy went down with an damage within the second quarter, he recommended Walyalup ought to money in on Darcy.
“He’s a ruckman Luke Jackson; that’s where he always plays his best footy,” Cornes advised Nine’s Sunday Footy Show.
“I think they’ve got a decision to make with Sean Darcy.
“He’s a free agent at the end of 2024, so there’s a prospect of losing him for a compensation pick.
“I would be looking at, ‘Can we trade him for a first-round pick at the end of the year?’.
“That makes Luke Jackson the number one ruckman; we saw he was dominant playing that role.
“It’s a big list decision for the Dockers. Can they get Sean Darcy out and get a midfielder in?”
While the Melbourne pair gained the ruck contest, Jackson’s work across the floor was unmatched, offering the Dockers a vital hyperlink in addition to profitable and delivering the ball.
Cornes added he nonetheless thought they might carry out effectively collectively however stated Jackson may outgrow Darcy.
“I don’t think they have to do it,” Cornes stated. “But I think it’s absolutely worth considering.
“It’s rare to have absolutely two A-grade ruckmen work together.
“Darcy can’t play as a forward, Jackson is capable as a forward, but he’s more effective in the ruck.
“I think it’s a waste having two genuine A-grade ruckmen when there’s still some deficiencies (on their list), and they can add some class through the midfield, perhaps.”
The Dockers are sweating on scans to disclose the extent of Darcy’s damage after he emerged from the rooms with ice on his proper hamstring however have the bye subsequent week.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
