07-08-2017, 09:00 AM
(07-08-2017, 08:15 AM)kruddler link Wrote:Problem is Bolton has a very clear and consistent message that players will be rewarded for good, consistent form.
If he bends the rules for one, then the whole master plan breaks down.
Think he said he wanted 4 qtrs from him. He's still learning that. Earlier in the year he was attacking marks, and taking them, from all angles irrespective of the pack in front of him. Maybe should've given him a game then. NB's have struggle the last 4 weeks and with it some of the young blokes. We extended his contract by 2 years without him playing a game so i'm thinking the club have liked what they have seen.
One one hand you'd like to give him a gave towards the end of the year just to give him a feel of what the next level is like, on the other hand, as you said, you want to keep the message consistent.
Someone on another site, friends with the Kerr family said Bolton was insistent on not playing young talls until he feels they are absolutely ready. He apparently thinks if they come in too early it can hurt their progress.