03-24-2019, 12:01 AM
(03-22-2019, 04:07 AM)Thryleon link Wrote:Whats an elite under age footballer look like vs an elite over age footballer?
I know we like positive signs of anything, but IMHO, 14-18 are the formative years of an athletes body, and thats where they really start learning the nuances of the game, how to play position, and refine their craft.
We will see, but if he plays even 50 games at AFL level he will be deemed a roaring success.
Given that players who cross from other countries eg the Irish and Americans are able to pick up the game with ZERO underage experience I cannot see how limited underage experience can be a death knell for Matt Owies.