This bloke appears to have peaked in his first five games. I’ve been a fan but he hasn’t played anywhere near that level after his foot injury. His kicking is atrocious at the moment.
That said this *smile* sub rule is killing him. I’m quite annoyed that Dimma keeps picking him as the sub. The kid is not getting a fair crack at it. I’d like to see him get a few games in the team to see if he can get back that early 2019 form. Reckon that’s only fair.
The club is not handling him well at the moment.
I have written for a little while now about our depth/kids. Been criticised on here a little for my less than optimistic view of the quality of our kids. We have them, (young players) but my view is that they arent that great. Have said it before, its just what happens when you finish high on the ladder, you dont get access to the top 15 players each year. Then your kids are up against the other team's kids who are also better given they've had lower picks.
That said, I like Jack Ross' commitment to the contest but his kicking is pretty bad. Missed almost all his targets last night; he was part of the group that Damien talked about in his presser - their perceived pressure felt was higher than the actual pressure/lack of calmness in thinking led to shocking use of the ball after Qtr time. The only great kick I can ever remember from Ross is that kick to Lynch against Port in his debut game I think it was?
However, even though I still dont rate his disposal at all and cant see him as an A, or B grade mid, I actually do agree with you Ridley, I dont like the way the club is handling him. Lets hope - win or loss - he plays 4 games straight at least in the middle.
This also wont be a popular view, but think its time to change the forward mix regardless of 'our system'. Caddy as a 3rd tall yesterday, strong in body, would have provided more than Daniel.