07-26-2021, 08:30 AM
(07-26-2021, 03:15 AM)LP link Wrote:As good as Charlie is or can be, the only thing he has done is play 2/3rds of a game that was the equivalent of dancing with your sister!
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Of course that doesn't mean he couldn't come in and be an instant success, but where is the reward relative to the risk?
Only thing he has done is 2 months of training! He's done a pre-seasons worth of work and played a 'practice match'.
What difference is that to if it was Round 1 this year? Because its Round 19 or whatever it is, he's still done enough work as anyone else who played in R1.
FWIW, Charlie is in at the front of the pack in terms of fitness anyway. 2x Curnows, Cottrell and Walsh lead all the time trial stuff.
As for the reward? Confidence!
Confidence for Charlie......in understanding he CAN still play footy....not have to wait another 6 months of doubting.
Confidence for the club....in realising that Charlie CAN still play footy....not have to worry about finding his replacement.
Confidence for the team...in seeing that Charlie CAN still play footy...and understanding next year will be better.
Confidence for potential recruits....is knowing that Charlie CAN still play footy....and wanting to come and play with him.
More than enough reward imo.