How do you know Fogarty has to develop these skills? Do all young key forwards have to spend time in defence?
Fogarty defensive game was his weakness, But it important to note as a young Kid he can improve in every area,
I Watch the games, I sometimes listen to the development coaches when they talk to him, they are teaching him,
And a Lot young key forwards do develop their skills in a similar fashion. we just don't pay attention or see their games.
Remember our SANFL side is a development team first.
So Don't look at the position he is playing look at the improvement he is making, And I see a lot of improvement.
He is exposed to more ball than if he was left standing in the forward line, He is getting his hands on the cherry, he running with ball in hand more than ever, sidestepping, Fending off, standing taller in tackles, and his kicking improving, I would almost say his contested marking improving.
Would they get the same improvement if he was left in the forward line? maybe a few