- Banned
- #1
Damien Adkins has been named on a HFF for Friday night's match against the Kangaroos.
While I hope he goes well, I'm not sure I understand the thinking behind his inclusion. He's obviously worked very hard to get his spot back, so I don't begrudge him his opportunity.
But I just don't see what he brings to the team.
While he doesn't kick enough goals to be a genuine small forward, he's nowhere near good enough to hold down a spot in our midfield. He doesn't win enough hard ball and doesn't have enough of a defensive side to his game.
The selectors have done a good job this year, but I would have preferred to see Morton, McConnell, McDougall, Rosa or Lecras named ahead of Adkins.
I just don't think Adkins adds much, if anything, to our team.
That said, I hope he proves me wrong.
While I hope he goes well, I'm not sure I understand the thinking behind his inclusion. He's obviously worked very hard to get his spot back, so I don't begrudge him his opportunity.
But I just don't see what he brings to the team.
While he doesn't kick enough goals to be a genuine small forward, he's nowhere near good enough to hold down a spot in our midfield. He doesn't win enough hard ball and doesn't have enough of a defensive side to his game.
The selectors have done a good job this year, but I would have preferred to see Morton, McConnell, McDougall, Rosa or Lecras named ahead of Adkins.
I just don't think Adkins adds much, if anything, to our team.
That said, I hope he proves me wrong.