I've been advocating for Pettifer to be given a fair go, thrown to full-forward to prove his worth. I think midfield is way out of his league and to put him there would be denying giving a go to someone who has a chance of making a fist of it.
I still believe he can become a good goal sneak which is one of many things the team desperately needs, but after watching him more closely than usual tonight my optimism has been dented. Before he can be a lair he needs to do the simple things like not let his opponent run off him and set up more scoring chances as a backman than he does as a forward.
He doesn't ever seem to be enjoying playing. I think he will be one of a few to make way for some new blood next week.