08-24-2018, 09:07 AM
(08-24-2018, 07:33 AM)DJC link Wrote:You could be right. However, I recently heard some words of wisdom from Mick Malthouse (yes, while I thought Mick was a terrible choice as our coach, I readily acknowledge that he knows a hell of a lot about footy). He was talking about his time at Collingwood and how he would never leave out of form players in the reserves for too long as to do so would reduce their effectiveness at AFL level; two to three weeks was more than enough and then it was a matter of regaining form in the firsts.
O'Shea spent a whole season in the VFL and it could be that his poor disposal and decision making is a product of that. After all, very few spuds get to play close to 100 AFL games.
I'm not too fussed one way or the other and I certainly don't think he will be part of our future. I would be happy to see him go around again if he looks capable of providing Cripps with some support.
(08-23-2018, 09:50 PM)LP link Wrote:Not having seen the VFL game myself all I can go on is the coaches reports and word from those that did, and it seems they were all pleasantly surprised at O'Shea's inside mid abilities. Maybe this is another Paul Brodie miracle!
It a simple VFL form vs AFL form and the fact there is a big gap between. He is not the only one.
Graham fits that bill.