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Prior to the GWS game, I thought Dan wouldn't have a spot in our best 22. The last time he played, I think he played primarily off the half back flank. With the emergence of Houli, Morris and Batchelor (as well as players like Newman, Conca and Ellis), I'm not sure if we need him (or if he would be able to force his way) into the back 6.
I think one of the areas I think we are lacking is medium forwards (I'm hoping O'Hanlon can be this guy in a few years time). I think we have been blessed to have guys like Cotchin, Martin and Deledio who can all spend time up forward and kick some goals.
I only was able to see the first and second quarters (plus bits of the fourth) on the weekend but on a few occasions Dan seemed to be able to find some space and present an option. He needs to work on his defensive pressure and tackling (think he only had 1 tackle against GWS IIRC) but if he could chip in with 2-3 goals a game, that would be a huge return (I know he has had some help from Stevie J off field, would be fantastic if he could become like him on it).
Given he doesn't seem to have the intensity and competitiveness to play as a defender, is Connors' best chance of saving his career as a forward who can perhaps rotate through the middle?
I think one of the areas I think we are lacking is medium forwards (I'm hoping O'Hanlon can be this guy in a few years time). I think we have been blessed to have guys like Cotchin, Martin and Deledio who can all spend time up forward and kick some goals.
I only was able to see the first and second quarters (plus bits of the fourth) on the weekend but on a few occasions Dan seemed to be able to find some space and present an option. He needs to work on his defensive pressure and tackling (think he only had 1 tackle against GWS IIRC) but if he could chip in with 2-3 goals a game, that would be a huge return (I know he has had some help from Stevie J off field, would be fantastic if he could become like him on it).
Given he doesn't seem to have the intensity and competitiveness to play as a defender, is Connors' best chance of saving his career as a forward who can perhaps rotate through the middle?

