Just finished re-watching the first half of the game against GWS. It is cringeful to watch Dion exclusively. I know it's not his full body of work, and I dare say not representative of even his whole game that day, but you shake your head all the same. I looked hard for what I simply call 'game acts', which obviously include kicks, handballs, marks, shepherds, blocks, knock ons, anything you can say, "he did that" and it was an influence on some game play.
1st Qtr - Zero, zip nada. Couldn't call it a tag on Shiel - he was too wide most of the time.
He spent about 7-8mins off the ground mid way through the Qtr.
There were three or four times he was near enough to help a team mate but didn't.
2nd Qtr - Appeared to start off the ground for the first 4-5 mins
it took until 6.30mins to go to get a handball.
5.30mins to go he was part of a two man tackle
4.00 mins to go he roved a Vlossy bat/tap on Centre Wing.
Kicks to a leading Jack but Davis ends up being front and marks.
2.30 mins to go Prestia takes the Free Kick intended for CEliis
Kicks it over Butler's head to two GWS players.
If I fell asleep and missed one, please let me know - I did get just the 4 hours sleep last night.
Now he finished with 19 or so disposals for the game, and we know one was meant to be for CEllis, so I look forward to having my work cut out for me when watching that half of football.
I repeat I am in the camp that wanted Prestia (though not for what we gave up), I still believe he will get better if fit enough. I am looking to prove the case for the affirmative.