08-20-2018, 09:40 AM
(08-20-2018, 09:34 AM)shawny link Wrote:Is it just me or does others notice that Obrien is tracking along nicely and considering the midfield he has found himself in, he has delivered a very decent first year. Dow gets the credit but this kid is tracking very well in Dows shadow.
I know he has a long way to go but he hits a target by foot as good as any of our kids, in fact Im more comfortable with the ball in this kids hand then many of our senior guys.
Plus his fitness is amazing for a first year player. The kid runs and runs and is one of the few that finds space late in games.
He doesn't have the tricks of Dow but im confident this kid will make it.
I'm a LoB fan. In respect of both Dow and LoB, when you consider :
a. their age
b. first season in AFL and number of games played
c. our win / loss and ladder position
d. the calibre of their team mates (except Cripps) isn't great
e. their opposition, which as far as mids go, are frequently better/ older / stronger / surrounded by better players...
the fact that both of them have shown even occasional good form is nothing short of amazing.