Lochie Burrows: Competitive, versatile and usually where he needs to be
I can see Lochie Burrows being a player Essendon and Mark McVeigh would value.
He is versatile, super competitive and a good user of the footy. He can be creative as a forward, reliable as a defender and competitive through the midfield.
The flowing blonde hair gives him a bit of a young Mark Harvey look. But what interests me most is how organised he appears within a game.
He is busy without always being drawn towards the ball. His judgment about when to hold his position and when to get forward is one of his best attributes.
Knowing when to hold and when to go
Burrows’ reading of space really stands out.
When playing outside the contest, he holds his position well. He doesn’t automatically get drawn towards the footy and leave the space he was occupying.
He also recognises when there is an opportunity to get forward.
Balance is important. Holding your position can help maintain an option for the player with the ball. Moving at the right moment can turn that option into an attacking advantage, but it also allows a player to defend when that is called for.
Burrows looks to have a good feel for both.........
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