Why is it that some posters here believe that training does not show anything.
I'm not a coach but, if I wanted to compare two players normally playing on the wing, I would put each one against one of our defenders at training and find out who is the better player. As an example, if I had to decide between Milera and DMack, I would play them against Smith or any other small defender, and see who would come out on top the most. Or, if you like Atkins and Seedsman.
Just because some players play very good in the SAFL, does not mean they would do as well in the seniors.