The MC has been tough on Connor. When he plays, it's been high half- forward or wing, rarely the luxury of half-back (he got a half there v Freo and blitzed). They drop him at the first opportunity, while others get to stink it up for two months in the cushy job.
His pace and kicking penetration mark him as a weapon. He used both brilliantly yesterday. He's been playing high half-forward, going back when we need him like the last quarter yesterday. In the last 7 weeks, he's averaged 20 possessions and nearly 2 goals per game. That is elite for the role.
So. We're stretching him. Yeah, you can play half-back, but we reckon you can be better. If you end up a half-back, you'll be a better one for this experience.
Him being unsigned worries me. In my mind the club wants him, but you can bet he's getting bigger offers and guaranteed games elsewhere. It was pleasing to hear Fly say Connor buys in to the VFL team as much as anyone, and I've heard 3rd-hand reports he loves the club (how couldn't you??). I really hope he stays, he has some very good footy ahead of him.