Lloyd Meek has been carrying the Hawthorn ruck at times over the past month of senior action with Ned Reeves in the injury room. He is a prime example of a ruckman who likes to tap down to his own feet to advantage coalface specialists like Jai Newcombe and Will Day. This was exploited by Max Gawn a few weeks ago through the tactic of bashing the ball clear of stoppages to the outside, with devastating results. Meek also is less dangerous at centre contests than the high-leaping Mabior Chol. Despite his limits, he does get forward for goals at key times.
