RFK doesn't sound too bad
2002: A statistic that might surprise a few people is that Forster-Knight played 18 games in 2002. Used mainly as a link player off the bench, Forster-Knight will take confidence out of the matches he played in 2002. His work ethic was unquestionable and he was a solid contributor in every match he played. He now has 27-games under his belt and this experience will hold him in good stead for 2003.
Strengths: Forster-Knight is a player who quietly goes about his business and his work on the field can often go unnoticed. He has a tireless work ethic and is a good team player. He is always on-hand to support his teammates whether chasing, tackling or shepherding.
Position: Forster-Knight has the versatility to play in defence or in the mid-field. In the past he has been used mainly across half-back. Any move in the middle would be dictated by improvement in his disposal. This is an area Forster-Knight has been working on over the past season and has greatly improved. With the number of tall options Essendon has in defence, a mid-field tagging role could be on the agenda for Forster-Knight in 2003.
2003: 2003 presents an ideal opportunity for Forster-Knight to cement his spot in the senior line-up. He has been a link player in the past and now it is time for him to become more creative and stamp his authority in the team. If the pre-season is anything to go by, Forster-Knight has bulked up in the upper body and supporters will see a greater physical presence from him. This is a crucial season for Forster-Knight and he needs to grab hold of the opportunities that present themselves and become a consistent contributor in the senior team.
SO THEY RECKON HE HAS:
-UNQUESTIONABLE TIRELESS WORK ETHIC
-SOLID CONTRIBUTER IN EVERY MATCH (?)
-GOES QUIETLY ABOUT HIS BUSINESS
-GOOD TEAM PLAYER
-SUPPORTS TEAMMATES IN THE 1%ers
-VERSATILITY
-HAS BULKED UP (???)