What players would you concede to having made a mistake about in judging their ability early on? Who, in your eyes, were hacks but you now must acknowledge, whether begrudgingly or happily, became stars of the game?
From me, I'll start with the following;
Dustin Fletcher - too skinny and gangly. Looked like he'd snap in half. I felt like Carlton supporters might've felt about Bootsma.
Dane Swan - looked like a plodder. First couple of years in and out of the side made me wonder why they persisted with him.
Kieran Jack - never thought he'd elevate himself above rugby tackling meat-ball.
Jason Johnson - thought he was a list clogger who might just make it as a serviceable foot-soldier. Became the incisive, tough midfielder who epitomised the 2000 team.
From me, I'll start with the following;
Dustin Fletcher - too skinny and gangly. Looked like he'd snap in half. I felt like Carlton supporters might've felt about Bootsma.
Dane Swan - looked like a plodder. First couple of years in and out of the side made me wonder why they persisted with him.
Kieran Jack - never thought he'd elevate himself above rugby tackling meat-ball.
Jason Johnson - thought he was a list clogger who might just make it as a serviceable foot-soldier. Became the incisive, tough midfielder who epitomised the 2000 team.
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