Re: Tambling Threads (merged)
I don't think anyone's saying he's definitely going to be a superstar. I think they're just saying it's too early to judge him as some are. I know that's what I'm saying anyway. GPB can ridicule all he likes but the fact is until he has the fitness to play midfield we won't know for sure what we've got.
And I also disagree that he looks poor in the areas you outlined. I agree that at times he has, particularly early on, but on the occasions he's been played more in the middle of the ground he's shown all those qualities. Add to that he's shown he has top tier speed, the ability to take a contested mark and is starting to show a willingness to put his body on the line and go after the ball himself. Not many 3rd of 4th rounders have all those qualities. None of this guarantees anything of course, but none the less he is still a top prospect.
I don't think anyone's saying he's definitely going to be a superstar. I think they're just saying it's too early to judge him as some are. I know that's what I'm saying anyway. GPB can ridicule all he likes but the fact is until he has the fitness to play midfield we won't know for sure what we've got.
And I also disagree that he looks poor in the areas you outlined. I agree that at times he has, particularly early on, but on the occasions he's been played more in the middle of the ground he's shown all those qualities. Add to that he's shown he has top tier speed, the ability to take a contested mark and is starting to show a willingness to put his body on the line and go after the ball himself. Not many 3rd of 4th rounders have all those qualities. None of this guarantees anything of course, but none the less he is still a top prospect.