Ahh Atkins ' Atkins is shit but I want round 1 or gtfo'
I am a fan of the Atkins that played against Geelong. If he keeps playing like that I may be persuaded that he might be ok. If he does want to go then get what we can and thanks for your service.
But lets not rate him any better than a 2nd rounder. He may be the steak knives for a bigger deal but he is not the main deal
The issue with Atkins is the deterrence between his best and worst is massive. At his best, he’s a damaging, goal kicking outside mid averaging >20 touches a game. Trouble is he goes through periods where he becomes invisible and a defensive liability. He’s also a left footer which is valuable in such a role.
If an advantageous deal came up for Atkins, I’d take it, but I’d be very happy to keep him on. I think he’s one of those players you need to drop every now and then to keep on his toes.
It’s a similar situation to what we had with Bernie Vince. The talent’s all there, it’s just getting him to make the most of it and not coast along/go missing in tough games.