I think it’s just a case of getting his endurance up to a point where he can run out a full four quarters, I think we will get a good look at him this year at some point at least I hope we do, I think actual game fitness is very underestimated when it comes to performance, JSOS is the perfect example of this, in his first few years he just wasn’t quite there and it showed in his performances but when he put in that huge pre season and really got afl fit he hasn’t looked back and it shows in every aspect of his game not just his running, being super fit allows you to be more clean with everything you do whether it be kicking, handballing, marking it all improves as your not constantly tired when doing them.This business with Stocker reportedly being miles away from ready just doesn’t cut it.
He has now had 2 pre seasons under the vaunted Russell and whilst obviously not expecting to see the fully developed finished product at this stage, a player with his needed attributes should be in the frame by now.
So why isn’t he ?
Does he not work hard enough ?
Does he not fit the group dynamic ?
Many questions ... time for answers ...
Let’s hope that when Stocker does come in he is cherry ripe and ready to hold a permanent spot in the side for years to come rather than being not quite ready and being in and out.





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