08-07-2023, 06:05 AM
(08-07-2023, 05:48 AM)ElwoodBlues1 link Wrote:Thats how I surmised it Shawny...I have been a fan of Dow since his U18 days and wondered why his numbers in the twos didnt equate to games in the seniors but the first half showed why Voss has been reluctant to play and trust him beyond being used as the sub. He kicked that goal in the second half which was good for him but you would probably expect that to be kicked by a senior player in that scenario nine times out of ten.
I think he makes a reasonable sub who can give you a burst of possessions and some run and carry but I still dont see him as a four quarter midfielder who I would trust vs decent opposition not to cost you a couple of goals through lack of composure.
He relies on weight of possession numbers rather than quality of possessions at the moment and that hasnt changed since his U18 days.
By the same token though, it all depends on how Dow takes it.
It can be taken as...
- If i put in the effort, and get results, i will be rewarded with game time. This is fair, and i will ensure i get results so i get games.
or
- The coach doesn't like me, wants to drop me first chance he gets. Why bother.
Now both scenarios are equally as likely. If the player chooses the 'weak' path of option 2, then he probably isn't for us anyway.