08-20-2018, 09:43 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 does the critical skill of hitting a target as good as any of our kids.
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 guess I'm the opposite with Obrien...I dont see anything great at all that would tell me he is a lock to make it as a senior player or was worth pick 10, his kicking for the most part has been average and his decision making and attack on the ball are inconsistent IMO. On his day he is a good kick but too many times I have seen him turn it over too. I much prefer Dow who attacks the ball well, has pace and while his kicking too can be indifferent with him its more about being over zealous than picking the wrong target.
IMO OBrien is no better than say a player like Worpel who Hawthorn recruited at pick 45, in fact I'd rather have Worpel at this stage.....