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christopherjon said:One other thing that Mullen brings to the team: he is a left-footer.
That way on the last tackle bedsy can pass it either left or right from the center of the field. The WHOLE line pretty much has to run up to pressure the kickers.
Mullen plays on the left side of the field, Joey on the right. Kidley can hang back behind both of them incase it doesn't go according to plan.
Truth be told, Mullen has outplayed Johns consistently for three weeks. I think its a reflection of the opposition's focus on Johns and lack of detailed planning on how to counteract Mullen. The kid has been able to get away some very solid kicks, consistently spliting the fullback and one of the wingers, and often bouncing several times in their own 10 metres before being retrieved. They just look a much better outfit, particularly on the last tackle, when Mullen is there. The fact he has had the guts to call for the ball on the last tackle must be something Johns gets inspiration from -- that he is delivering on his calls and putting in damn good kicks is a bonus... a very big bonus.