You're right about his kicking, he stayed within his limitations which usually meant sideways kicks to open team mates. Ideally I think you want your interceptors to be able hit a quick kick up the field while the opposition is positioned offensively to take advantage of the turn over. I don't think Naughtons kicking will ever be at that level so the quick rebound would depend on players coming past for the quick hand pass. With the new man on the mark rule you could probably do that fairly consistently but it does add a layer of predictability.
As for the injuries I can't say I remember clearly how many times he has been injured in a marking contest but I think it was only really the arm last year. The knee against GWS was in a tackle.
I actually think Naughton has remarkable body control when flying for marks as he often seems to be the only one left standing in quite a few big pack situations.
I do get nervous when he launches over the top of packs but I think if we tried to stop Naughton flying for marks we're robbing him of his greatest weapon.
I can completely see the argument for pushing him back and wouldn't complain if he was in the short term but long term I think he's got the potential to be a once in a generation forward.
