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He is one year and 4 rounds into his career. Probably going a bit early on the "club don't think he will make it" angle.Or could it be that he's just not very good? Perhaps other clubs jut select better players with their picks. Carlton get players who look like guns form day one but some that are absolute lemons. Brisbane had a heap of GOPs then all of a sudden started nailing their picks. Same with Melbourne. Coffield is another rebound back in a huge pool of rebound backs, we also went and got Marsh, Wilkie and Hind who are all rebound backs who are now a long way in front of him. I would guess the club aren't backing him to make it. At least they are giving him a go in midfield now, probably his only chance. White and Rice are in a similar boat.
Some kids need time to grow into their body and understand what is required at AFL level.
Just because he isnt a "star" immediately, doesn't mean we stuffed up the pick or he won't make it.
People develop at different speeds and that's okay.