NicNat has to be the single most overrated player in the history of the game (as of his present level). Put the pressure on NicNat and you'd swear he had stolen Harry Potter's cloak of invisibility. Watch our final against them for proof.
He's great when the opposition isn't focused at all on him and he can play as a free swinger.
I do, however, rate him as a ruck when he keeps his eye on the ball rather than the opposition. Gives away (and gets away with twice as much) silly free kicks in the ruck. However, has a football brain and is extremely efficient in this regard and will be almost impossible if he maxes out the potential.
Definitely has the potential to be one of the greats but don't confuse potential with actual production. He's a long, long way from being there just yet.
I know it's your board so I'll tred carefully.
Yes I agree Naitanui was down on form but it probaly had more to do with the fact he had to play number 1 ruckman for over a half against Collingwood. He hadn't had to play number 1 ruck all season. Not sure if it would of mad emuch difference with his already bung shoulder but it doesn't really matter.
No ruckman had a big impact in that game did they ? Naitanui still got the 39 odd hit outs as a second ruckman and set up some good plays while in ruck.
The week before in his first afl final he was dominante. Collected about 8 clearances most hit outs I think. Had a few of them amazing palm downs to players and everyone was having a wankfest over him. Plays alrit against you guys shout collecting the ball much then the week after he once again plays a very good game against Geelong. Not a bad first finals series. Most people on our board thought he was second behind Glass for the finals. Some thought first.
Even Carlton said they would have picked him if he was 2 days older.
Kruezer is a massive bloke for his size and a great athlete. He's being wasted as a FF IMO. Problem is for you guys is how good Warnock has gotten while being number 1 ruckman. Not a bad delema to have though.
If he has shed that much already than he's obviously got his mind toward becoming that sort of player and from all reports if he puts his mind to something he can do it. Look forward to watching him next year (except when we verse each other that is).
Good luck for next year guys.