05-30-2016, 11:30 AM
(05-29-2016, 11:49 PM)Inboltswetrust link Wrote:That is the silliest post I have ever read. 'Worried about the lad"? You are kidding me aren't you. He's an 18 year old kid, playing like a 5 year defender.
I am worried that being thrust into the seniors at a very young age and coming up against some very much stronger bodies that he MAY not be looking only for the ball. Other posters agree with me and he is certainly not playing like a 5 year defender. If he was playing like you say he would be breaking packs apart as he clears downfield not merely dodge and dance around in the clear (or nearly clear). He certainly looks like he will make it but he requires more muscle on those bones of his.
Remember Watts being greeted by Collingwood playeys in his debut. They monstered him when he came off the bench and set him back many years. I worry for the same happening to Dettering before he reaches his potential.