Backbone said:I'm sick of this Tambling bashing too. He's making good progress and it's only when he plateau's should we finalise our opinion about him. His inside work is nearly up to scratch for an AFL midfielder and he's using his pace and run well. His biggest problem IMO was his kicking and that has also improved. Bagging Tambling now is like saying a kid's not going to make it through high school because they can't past VCE when they're in yr 10!!!
He is a struggling player in his fourth year. Right now he would not even be considered by Collingwood or Hawthorn in their first 18s - and they started rebuilding at the same time!
He shows no creativity and has a questionable work ethic. His disposal is below par and he doesn't kick anywhere near enough goals.
In short he is a below par footballer.
I was devestated that he was not dropped this week. Maybe three weeks at Coburg would help him. I doubt it - but it is about all we have left to try with him.
Nothing against the man - I am sure he is a lovely guy. But right now he isn't a pick number 4's boot lace.
Sorry folks...