Originally posted by Stiffy_18
We are crying out for someone who will take a contested overhead mark and crash packs. I know he is young, but since the season is shot, we might as well plan for the future. Its time for MEGA Watts to pull on a Crows guernsey and learn from the King. We could have used someone like Fergie tonight.
Vote yes for Fergus Watts
Luke Jerricho went through last season almost un discussed, low profile, low expectations, no pressure, and this year he has surprised us, because our expectations were realistic.
Now I don't disagree with blooding Watts at some point during the season in a pocket, to learn from the "king".
However what I do disagree with, is the need to push up the "great white saviour" and create expectations and pressure on the kid at this stage of his career.
He was pick 14, not pick 1!
He is not the new Carey!
Let the kid, for christ sake develope naturally to be a good player for us, maybe, maybe better than just good.
But your comments that we needed someone like Watts, insinuates he was the difference between winning and losing, and he is going to be a game winner for us NOW!
Jericho is not a game winner currently, I would expect Watts would play to around the same level, so please lets get our expectations of this kid right, or if he fails to live up immediately to expectations that your creating, he'll be crucified!! (says he leaving the pulpit)