Oleg is in a similar boat to Menadue. Both are very good VFL footballers who can’t quite bridge the gap to consistent AFL standard.
Oleg needs to bulk up a bit for afl level footy. But the principle is sound. Add tackles to the leap and the lead and we have yet another dangerous forward pocket. George has form dips like everyone so nice to have him in the wings. Like Naish and Bolta, needs another pre-season.
Hence they're trying him in a new role. He has similar attributes to Castagna and is a different matchup to Lynch/Jack/Dusty. It may just work, even if only as insurance for now. If not, we turn him over and give someone else a chance.Oleg has already had 4 pre seasons!!
He brings nothing really unique to the table that sets him apart from others hence he cant get games, nor have the MC made an effort to shanghai him into the side because he doesnt have a unique skill set or attribute that they want to utilise.
Oleg has already had 4 pre seasons!!
IIRC Rance was terrible in his first 4 years too.
Most on here had written him off.
He was a deer in headlights and his kicking was deplorable.
Am told he was the fastest learner at the club. Looked very good early on, has had some setbacks and maybe lacks a bit of confidence.Lucky to be getting this year