Was injured for practically the whole pre-season so came into the side very underdone. Was in and out of the reserves team with some soft tissue injuries and never looked very comfortable out there even when he did play. His running and kicking style just looked as if he was sore all over.
As a result, it was hard to get a gauge on what kind of player he might become. He doesn't look to lack confidence in his ability (but nor does he seem overly cocky). Sometimes managed to find time and space when there didn't look to be either, but at other times would get caught in possession trying to do too much. Didn't see evidence of any speed, though if his body wasn't right, it is hard to take too much from that. Often his kicking lacked depth (again leading to my supposition that he was playing "sore") but occasionally he'd really let rip at which times he seemed to have plenty enough penetration. Saw him take a few shots from outside 50 that easily made the difference.
He ended the year on the LTIL with a groin complaint so we'll have to hope he's been given plenty of rest and will be able to get a good pre-season under his belt. Hopefully he'll get a few senior games at some point during the year but there are other reserves players who I think are better placed to make an early claim (and hopefully early impact) on a senior spot - Barlow, Jack, White, Laidlaw, Moore and maybe Thorton.