06-17-2019, 08:26 AM
(06-17-2019, 02:53 AM)flyboy77 link Wrote:LOB is simply a waste of a #10 selection.
Major f... up.
He wouldn't get a game at any other AFL Club. Period.
I agree he was a unusual pick 10, and one that raised eyebrows. However he does have one good quality about him that I like. He has the confidence to use the ball long by foot - He kicks it hard and low a lot of the time and while his DE might not be as good as say a Walsh or SPS who like to chip the ball 20-25mts, when Obrien hits the target they are damaging possessions. They usually give our forwards a one on one and he kicks nicely to advantage as well. Long foot skills is a great quality to see in a very young player. He obviously still has heaps to build on but I rate that side of his game...I'm willing to give him more time.
Dow is the one that concerns me.....doesn't get it often and when he does its usually not clean. My concern is how many young players over the years, have we developed from a poor kick to a good one? Not many! We are not Geelong or Hawthorn in the development side so selecting Dow with pick 3 was a dumb move IMO.