07-25-2018, 07:31 AM
(07-25-2018, 06:05 AM)laj link Wrote:Historically though, under old regimes we'd have busts already. We don't have any of those yet, even the ones in the picks 50,60s, maybe even 70s range. We're getting good footy out of the likes of Curnow and Fisher obviously, Weitering looked so much better in a proper role, Mckay, although not in Curnow's class yet, looks like he belongs at this level. Dow and O'Brien have certainly been worth the picks and Williamson looks a good type. Like to see more from SPS especially, Cunningham and SOJ, but a couple of those will do better in their right roles, but they show the ability to get there. SOJ looks like he'll go ok in defence. Like to see the likes of Macreadie have a bit more luck.
Some will be very good, some solid, some even just good to foot soldiers but so far no busts, at least thus far, a novelty at Carlton. That will have to be useful to us somewhere, surely. Polson maybe the one who's been least impressive but he has a good crack and played his best game last week.
Shows our mindset, not so much on how many become really good, but relieved there's no busts yet...lol.
Not convinced about OBrien.....for a pick 10 he has poor attack on the ball at times very outside, disposal has been horrendous IMO and along with Polson is the least impressive IMO....Polsons skills are poor and his nous for a AFL player is high school like...but he does have a go and I guess thats a starting point.
Cuningham...more talent and better attack on the ball than OBrien but spasmodic in his efforts, its when he feels like it...
SPS...like his talent and skill ,thats not the problem as it wasnt with Chris Yarran...its more of the same we get with Cuningham its when he feels like going he does or he can go missing for long periods.
Weitering....talent and maturity is there but the confidence has taking a pounding after a few nasty hits and he is treacle slow and I mean slow....he needs remedial sprint work just to be average paced. He isnt a physical unit like a Jeremy Mcgovern so he needs to be quicker and more athletic and he isnt ,thats his problem.
Mckay......got talent and skill but looks like he is playing games on his phone at times and just cruising along like life is easy and there isnt much need to hurry or
over exert himself...yet to figure out if that is just Harry being laconic or he really cant be stuffed getting a sweat up.
Jack....feel a bit sorry for Jack, hard gig following the old man and extra hard when your old man is the head recruiter and you were a 50/50 pick given your TAC form was ok but not a brilliant.
He does have a crack does Jack and seems to want to learn and cement a spot, he isnt quick, kicking skills are fair and hasnt got the natural ability of some of the other draftees but he will give you a contest
and is willing to play anywhere so I'll cut him some slack given he has a bit more pressure on him.
Dow....got some raw talent especially pace which we need,just needs to find a few gears and use the ball better at times...more convinced about him being ok though than a few others.
Attack on the ball is good and he is a good size for the modern midfielder......
Williamson is a good footballer, liked him from day 1...good size, has a go and a great kick...only worry are those back injuries long term..
MacReadie....honest backman, good attitude, lacks a bit of natural nous and can make ordinary decisions under pressure...50/50 to make it...
Fisher....been great, wanted him pre draft after his championship form and he hasnt let anyone down, like Kade Simpson he seems to contribute every game
and he has the smarts in traffic which only the real good players have..big tick