2018 VFL Rd 1: Northern Blues vs Collingwood

[LP]

Jack did quite of bit of inside midfield in the last VFL practice match and did ok apparently.

It could be horrible for SoJ and for some other dedicated midfielder if resources were allocated to SoJ without merit, the other players would pick up on that and he'd possibly become isolated, because it wouldn't be perceived as a level playing field.

If we start creating roles for the named players I cannot see how that will end up working.

As long as his potential is genuine and he's not just getting the opportunity beaus of his name. We can only surmise that ability, but the coaches will know the answer, I think someone like Brodie or BB would have to make the call without SOS involvement.

I don't want the kid to be a place holder based on his name, I want him to prove to everyone he can be successful in his own right like Ablett Jnr. Unfortunately it probably means he has to exceed expectations.