08-13-2023, 05:36 AM
(08-13-2023, 03:31 AM)Macca37 link Wrote:Over the past seasons I have been critical of Carlton for using pick 3 to select Dow. But on his recent performances he has finally arrived and I would hate to see him running around next year in another team's jumper.
I know that when we have a full list available there is not room for him in the midfield, but given the hard tackling, high pressure game we now play what is the likelihood of ever having an injury free list?
In no particular order these are what I see as his main attributes:
He is only 23
He has developed physically into a very solid unit
He is not injury prone
His kicking skills are now at an acceptable level
He is hard at the ball and helps to take the pressure off Cripps.
I believe he has shown enough to be offered a contract.
He absolutely should be offered a contract but West Coast are going to be given compensation package where they must trade end of 2nd round and 3rd round pick for an established player. Someone like Dow could be given assurances of regular AFL football and double his pay. So this one could be out of our hands.