Perhaps I’m still suffering from the Richo scars. Look maybe i was a bit harsh on the not playing on the ball. I do think that there is/was an issue with development in not letting young players on the ball early enough. Maybe it’s different with Ratts specifically with the example of Owens.We only have Daniel McKenzie, this draftee may not even get to us.
And I understand you didn't say youngsters don't get played, but that trope gets wheeled out along with the young players get played out of position.
In fact us playing Owens in the middle in R1 probably was a factor in us losing that game, he wasn't ready. Either was Windy, but by year end both were getting good numbers and good experience in the guts. Naz was not played out of position.
Actually not many were play out of position. Sharman was but equipped himself well. Hill was but it was because he disappointed on the wing and DMAC and Wood were just as effective, Battle actually found his best position after being tossed about.
if the recruit we get is a good mid, they will get played in position once that have a little bit of experience. This is what worries Clark I reckon, he hasn't cemented a mid spot in 5 years, sees these kids come in and start playing in there. Then he sooks when challenged to DEMAND a mid spot.
Why gift any player a spot when he wont put in the required work?
I do think that because McKenzie is so good at HB as well we’ll be tempted to leave him there to appease others and at the expense of his own midfield development





