2018 Rd 18: Post Game Partying: Carlton vs Gold Coast

[Thryleon]

Lets assume that 30 touches today is the same as 25 touches previously. Seems about right to me. That is an increase of 20% on the figures previously.

20% on top of Simpsons early figures are still not up to Polsons figures.

Not sure if that is a fair assumption, but I think there is a certain level of subjectiveness about the comparison that makes it tough anyway (different positions, Simpson wasnt exactly playing in a team of kids, even though he was one whilst Polson is, and whether or not that made it easier or harder for him to get more of the ball, etc).

FWIW, i was never saying Polson is going to be as good as simpson, or had a better start to his career or whatever.
Simply stating that it is too early to make a definitive call on Polson based solely on his possession count at this stage, which some people are doing.

I know, and I am sure thats not what you were trying to say either, and largely this discussion is born from us agreeing on premise, hence why I said there was merit in your underlying point.