Give Harry a go

[Thryleon]

Could someone please explain to me all the comments about "Harry's not ready", "... needs more time", etc.

Is he injured? Is he immature for his age? Needs more time for what? We drafted him at pick 10. When I open my 2016 Carlton Season Guide there's a 2 page spread with McKay one one side and Weitering on the other. Why was Weits deemed ready for R1 yet a full 2 years later we're still waiting for Harry? He's taller and heavier than Weitering.

Most would agree you can throw a blanket over the first 10 picks in a draft - maybe even the first 20 - and be assured of getting quality.

Knowing Carlton and our recent history of stellar recruiting and player development  :, what's the bet we made the wrong call and should have played Harry while holding Weits back.

EDIT: Probably just exposed my own ignorance after realising we're talking about a future ruckman.  Still, if he's fit, he should have played on Saturday. I thought he showed enough in the 2 games he played towards then end of last year, but I guess that's what this thread is all about.

Its ok.

The question is valid, but somehow I think the answer is in Weitering's formline.  He has shown a little bit, and been worked out, but isn't physically mature enough to endure it long term and it is now stalling his progress and making it longer.

Its one thing to fast track development, its another to play kids before they are ready to compete.

Have a look at Polson.  Miles off the pace, and hes a small who should be on pace.  He has played two uninspiring AFL games. 

Charlie Curnow was the one who was a super athlete, who has come on the best of that draft crop, but he was rumoured to be better able to compete from day one, and has really gone from strength to strength.  Aside from his early set back with glandular fever, he has also had a fairly injury free run at it unlike both Weitering and Mckay.

Its hard to say.

Realistically, only these boys can tell you how they feel.