(05-29-2017, 04:56 AM)NudeNut link Wrote:I don't think Weits has been the same since he hurt his shoulder last year in round 6 against essendon. I remember at the time he was interviewed and said he had never been injured before, which I can understand being a big kid in junior footy.
Not quite correct, he's not been injured but he's been hurt more than once. I watched from the boundary line as he was carted off in an ambulance after being pole-axed by two opponents in a senior school football match, and I've seen him sat on the bench after a head clash in junior football.
(05-29-2017, 04:56 AM)NudeNut link Wrote:Doesn't seem to be attacking the ball with abandon like he did when he first arrived especially with his marking. Hasn't helped that he has got a few more knocks since. Just need to give him time I reckon to get his confidence back and the club I'm sure will be supporting him with that.
I think it is more to do with the focus of his opponents, his game has now been pulled apart by opposition tactical coaches and he's got the 2nd year blues like any other player! Right now he's learning to deal with it, but I agree it doesn't help having him out of form while he's busy trying to sort his way through having opposition focus. They have sowed seeds of doubt, he has to learn to trust his instincts again!
Switching him forward may have even slowed his progress.
Late this year or next year, barring injury or bad luck, he'll be back to his very best.
Plus lets keep expectations in perspective. Weitering isn't like Zach Merrett, Weitering can't run around the ground gathering ineffective uncontested possessions and expect to get a pat on the back. Weitering has to win contested possessions and have high disposal efficiency just to get a pass mark!
Merrett averages 70% uncontested possessions at 60% efficiency.
Weitering averages 50% contested possessions at 80% efficiency.
Not bad for a bloke we think isn't at his best! :o
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