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I'd take Ablett as well, but I'd consider him to be the exception to the rule. If you're on the short side you'll have to be exceptionally good to be getting midfield games, going forward, whereas those that have that size advantage will be able to get games without needing to be as good, I would suggest, as in other areas of the ground, especially the key positions and ruck.
I don't think so, it's just an over emphasis on the importance of size and people getting carried with it. It's still football and size is only one attribute, and it's certainly not the most important one. As I said, assuming all other things are equal you would take the bigger player, but that will never be the case. In terms of 'attributes' club will target or give preference to, I'd suggest running ability has already/will go past size.