06-17-2019, 12:26 AM
(This post was last modified: 06-17-2019, 01:02 AM by ElwoodBlues1.)
(06-17-2019, 12:05 AM)Thryleon link Wrote:With all due respect EB1 I think our expectations requuire a bit of tempering. I agree he isnt doing that well, but a couple of things. 1. Big men take longer to come on. 2. He has shown glimpses of talent, and he seems to be one of those who thinks it will just happen if you are good enough, hence why he went from a potential pick 1, to almost not drafted. 3. Walsh is not your average kid joining the AFL and of his draft year only a couple of had anywhere near the impact he has and most draftees will never even equal his achievement let alone show his attitude. 4. The NB's have a habit of taking chocolates and turning them into boiled lollies for our draftees and AFL players and we might do well to start pumping some much needed resources into Preston if we want that relationship to flourish and continue. Polson has 100% of the correct attitude and even he struggles to show something. Perhaps this level is simply much harder for these kids than we thinkg it is and unless you are supremely talented and prepared to do what it takes, you wont succeed at this level.
Point 2 is my problem with him Thry, he has some talent but plays like it is a birthright rather than hard work that will take him to the next level....I'm only asking for him to run and chase not to take mark of the year every week or be BOG. Big blokes do take longer but you look his brother Jack and his game is all about doing the basics and giving 100% and thats why I like him in the senior team, not a gifted athlete like his brother but Jack tries , plays for the jumper, gives effort and thats all I ask for. Matt Owies gets better each week and plays with some intensity and spirit...Ben needs to do similar.