02-05-2021, 10:22 PM
(02-05-2021, 11:09 AM)crashlander link Wrote:Looking at the stats Jess Edwards probably had her most productive game. She had 16 disposals, although most were handballs. The coaching panel obviously thinks she has a future and fair enough, as she is improving. But she really has to work on her ball handling and disposal.I don't mean to single her out, but she to me epitomizes the difference between AFLW in its early years, and AFLW now.
She doesn't have the skill set of someone who has played football her entire life. She has the heart, desire and ability to carry out instructions, but not the skills required to be damaging. She hurts us as much as she hurts them. She is not alone. Brazzale is similar in some regards, but she at least offers run and carry and a long boot.....not an accurate one, but a long one.
When we have a few more 'youngsters' coming through who have played their whole life, their skill level will be superior and you just need to find someone as aggresive at the contest and Jess Edwards won't be seen again.
She wasn't picked last week and if we didn't have 4 injuries, she wouldn't have been picked this week. Great depth player, not a starter.